Category: basecamp
Medium sees more employee exits after CEO publishes ‘culture memo’
In April, Medium CEO Ev Williams wrote a memo to his staff about the company’s shifting culture in the wake of a challenging year. “A healthy culture brings out the best in people,” he wrote. “They feel psychologically safe voicing their ideas and engaging in debate to find the best…
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Basecamp sees mass employee exodus after CEO bans political discussions
Following a controversial ban on political discussions earlier this week, Basecamp employees are heading for the exits. The company employs around 60 people, and roughly a third of the company appears to have accepted buyouts to leave, many citing new company policies. On Monday, Basecamp CEO Jason Fried anounced in…
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Ex-General Catalyst and General Atlantic VC announces $68M debut fund
As of 2019, the majority of venture firms — 65% — still did not have a single female partner or GP at their firm, according to All Raise. So naturally, anytime we hear of a new female-led fund, our ears perk up. Today, New York-based Avid Ventures announced the launch…
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Basecamp CEO says Apple App Store issue is about ‘absence of choice’
Basecamp CEO Jason Fried has written an open letter explaining what his real problem is with Apple’s App Store payment policies. He said it’s not just about the money — though he admits that it’s “a large part of the story” — but “about the absence o… Source
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