Preparing for a Company Meet-up

Twice a year, 37signals brings the entire team together for a company meet-up. In this week’s episode of The REWORK Podcast, co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson reflect on how these meet-ups began and how they've evolved over time. They also discuss how they prepare for the meet-ups and the importance of the venue selection.Key Takeaways:00:50 - Jason shares the early history of 37signals' meet-ups02:18 - Why in-person conferences build deeper connections than online meetings06:57 - How the location and architecture of meeting spaces can elevate the experience15:30 - Weighing the financial cost of a meet-up against the value it delivers18:48 - Memories from the company's Atlanta gathering22:17 - An inside look at the meet-up agendaLinks and Resources:Books by 37signalsSign up for a 30-day free trial at Basecamp.comHEY World | HEYThe REWORK podcastThe Rework Podcast on YouTubeThe 37signals Dev Blog37signals on YouTube@37signals on X