

A Matter of Ambition
31 snips May 8, 2024
In this episode, the 37signals co-founders discuss the company's ambition, emphasizing simplicity in impactful products. They delve into team structures for development and the necessity of uncertainty in success. Prioritizing change to fuel ambition and making products better drive their motivation.
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Ambition from Longevity and Excitement
- 37signals' ambition arises from a need to keep excitement alive after 25 years.
- Small teams can rapidly build new products, reigniting the company's creative fire.
Ambition Through Efficiency and Simplicity
- Ambition means achieving more with less, focusing on efficiency rather than expansion.
- Simplifying software and embracing constraints leads to better, more focused products.
HOA Software Sparks Ambition
- Jason shared frustration over his HOA paying $10,000 annually for poor software.
- This experience reignited his drive to prove 37signals can build excellent yet affordable software.