Basecamp
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Videos Mentioning Basecamp

Ep. 231: Fighting Burnout With Work Cycles
Cal Newport
A software development company whose employee handbook, specifically Chapter 9 on 'Cycles', is discussed as a model for implementing structured work periods and cooldowns.

A Conversation with Werner Vogels
Y Combinator
Mentioned as a company whose founders (DHH and Jason Fried) talk about building a sustainable business.

Ep. 212: The Productivity Dragon | Deep Questions With Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A company that experimented with four-day work weeks, mentioned in Cal Newport's book Deep Work.

PR + Content for Growth by Kat Mañalac and Craig Cannon
Y Combinator
A company that makes books, mentioned as an example of publishing for influencer status.

E146: Did the Fed break the VC model? Plus IPOs, M&A, revaluing unicorns & more
All-In Podcast
Web-based project management tool, considered an alternative for project management by a team evaluating Notion.

Books I’ve Loved — Matt Mullenweg | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A company that formerly went by 37signals, known for its refreshing, first-principles approach to work and co-authorship of the book 'Remote.'

#74 – Jason Fried: Optimizing efficiency and work-life balance
Peter Attia MD
A web-based project management tool built by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, initially for their own needs, which later became their primary product.

Your Whole Goal Is to Not Quit - Courtland Allen of Indie Hackers
Y Combinator
A company co-founded by David Heinemeier Hansson, whose talks served as inspiration for Courtland Allen.

Bryan Johnson: Kernel Brain-Computer Interfaces | Lex Fridman Podcast #186
Lex Fridman
Formerly 37signals, an early Braintree customer providing project management software.

Updates for Startup School 2019 and Office Hours with Kevin Hale
Y Combinator
The first product released by 37signals after years of blogging.

E33: Apple’s hypocrisy, America fails math, crypto’s regulatory correction, Clubhouse, UFOs & more
All-In Podcast
A company that initially tried to accommodate a 'woke mentality' but eventually reverted to a more Brian Armstrong-like position due to internal distractions.

Corporate Courage: A Conversation with Jason Fried (Episode #253)
Sam Harris
A software company co-founded by Jason Fried, offering project management and internal collaboration tools.

A Conversation with Jesse Singal (Episode #250)
Sam Harris
Cited as an example of a company that experienced significant employee loss after a controversy, illustrating the risks of internal conflict.

Ep. 241: The Myths Trapping You On Twitter
Cal Newport
A company that experimented with a four-day work week, finding that it indirectly improved the work environment by creating a scarcity mindset and reducing time-wasting.

Jason Fried Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A project management and team communication application previously known as 37signals.

15 Books To Read to Change Your Life
Ali Abdaal
A US-based company known for its project management software, founded by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson.

DHH: Future of Programming, AI, Ruby on Rails, Productivity & Parenting | Lex Fridman Podcast #474
Lex Fridman
A web-based project management tool created by 37signals, extensively discussed as an example of successful software development with small teams and Ruby on Rails.

7 Life Lessons I Know at 30 But Wish I Knew at 20
Ali Abdaal

HubSpot CEO and Cofounder Brian Halligan with Wufoo Cofounder Kevin Hale
Y Combinator
Product from 37signals, mentioned as an example of a successful early blogging strategy.

Mike Knoop on Product and Design Processes for Remote Teams with Kevin Hale
Y Combinator
A company known for its remote work culture and as an inspiration for Zapier's own remote-first approach. They were mentioned as a successful fully distributed workforce.

David Heinemeier Hansson Returns (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A project management company co-founded by David Heinemeier Hansson and Jason Fried, formerly known as 37signals. Discussed in relation to company culture, product strategy, and co-founder relationships.

David "DHH" Heinemeier Hansson — The Power of Being Outspoken | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A project management and team communication software company, formerly 37signals, founded by DHH and Jason Fried. Known for its distinct business philosophy, focus on long-term sustainability, and 'work can wait' feature.

$100M+ Advice That'll Piss Off Every Business Guru (ft. DHH)
My First Million
A project management web application developed by 37signals, which the speaker often uses as an example when discussing entrepreneurship.

How To 10X Your Results | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A project management tool mentioned as an alternative to email for communication and task assignment.