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Jan 24, 2024

Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founders of 37signals, join host Kimberly Rhodes to answer live questions. They discuss the recent launch of the HEY Calendar, updates on the release of Campfire, the evolution of the Shape Up methodology, and their thoughts on the future of AI in technology.

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Jason Fried

David Heinemeier Hansson

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Quick takeaways

The HEY Calendar launch and the updates on the ONCE line of products demonstrate the company's commitment to offering fixed-price software products.

Campfire, as a simplified and affordable group chat tool, prioritizes privacy and customization, providing an alternative to high-priced options like Slack.

The Shape Up methodology enables effective decision-making and work management across different project sizes, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and adaptation.

Deep dives

The Launch of Hey Calendar and Once Family

Jason discusses the delayed launch of the Hey calendar and the upcoming release of the first product from the Once family. He admits that making public promises can be problematic and gives examples of specific situations. He also mentions that they have released early versions to some customers and will soon launch to a wider beta group.

Embrace Customer Feedback After Product Launch

01:28

Innovative pricing can drive global adoption

00:33

Managing Expectations for New Products

00:50

Flexibility in Applying Agile Principles

00:32

Introduction

3min

Reflecting on release date announcements, launching multiple products, and the focus on progressive web applications

6min

An Affordable Alternative to Expensive Group Chat Tools

17min

Pricing, Updates, and Auto-Updates

2min

Creating Simple and Streamlined Products

26min

Exploring Pricing Strategies and Recent Price Increase for Existing Customers

5min

Fairness, Price Increase, and the Potential of AI

6min

In this special YouTube live episode, co-founders of 37signals, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, join host Kimberly Rhodes to field live questions from listeners.

Listen in as Jason and David answer questions about topics such as the recent launch of the HEY Calendar. They also share updates on the release of Campfire, the first ONCE product, with behind-the-scenes details about this simplified and affordable chat tool.

Plus, tune in for insights into the evolution of the Shape Up methodology, learning from customer feedback post-launch, and the Founders' thoughts on the exciting but uncertain future of AI in the ever-evolving landscape of technology.

Check out the LIVE video episode on YouTube

Key Takeaways:

Highlights from the HEY Calendar launch.
Updates on the ONCE line of products from 37signals and the economics and philosophy behind fixed-price software products.
Campfire's role as a simplified, affordable, and privacy-focused group chat tool.
The importance of engaging with customer feedback after product launches.
An overview of the evolution of the Shape Up methodology, its application in new product development, and adaptations for different team sizes.
AI—excitement, caution, and its potential impact on the technology landscape.

Rework is a production of 37signals. You can find show notes and transcripts on our website. Full video episodes are available on YouTube and X.

If you have a question for Jason or David about a better way to work and run your business, simply email us, leave a voicemail, or text us at 708-628-7850. Your question might just get featured in a future episode!

Links and Resources:

This Again, Apple? – REWORK podcast

From David's HEY World: We’ve resubmitted the HEY Calendar app to Apple

HEY Calendar

ONCE

37signals Introduces Once | REWORK

A Casual Walkthrough Tour of Campfire

Shape Up — Stop Running in Circles and Ship Work that Matters

Shape Up Principle: The Betting Table | REWORK

Shape Up Principle: Decide When to Stop | REWORK

Books by 37signals

HEY World | HEY