DHH is awesome! My personality is closer to Jason, but admire how real DHH is. Been a client of theirs since 2008 and have tried to teach brevity in my org. Great interview!
When I first discovered DHH's philosophy a few years ago, it immediately aligned with my own ideals which I have held on business and technology since the mid-1990s. Cornerstones of this philosophy are bootstrapping startups, profit-driven vs. financial token-driven, disdaining complexity and seeking simplicity in technology, as well as, communication and collaboration not in real time, but rather on demand when required...and remote. Most of the technological theories, advances and solutions over the last 20 years have have been "off the Rails" adding more layers of complexities - DHH continues to keep this technological train on track by seeking ease of use for two groups of people...To wit, those who work to create those things people use on the computer/device screen to bring ease and improvement into their lives and those people that use what the first group creates...Thus, eluding to the majority of the human race.
Woah, this interview was amazing! Thank you so much. Inspirational and useful.
As a professional writer, I can tell you David is 100% on the dot with this. "Clear writing is clear thinking."
DHH is awesome! My personality is closer to Jason, but admire how real DHH is. Been a client of theirs since 2008 and have tried to teach brevity in my org. Great interview!
Thanks. This is Albert, the host, and I've also always thought there has to be a better way. The 37 signals team is proof it's possible.
When I first discovered DHH's philosophy a few years ago, it immediately aligned with my own ideals which I have held on business and technology since the mid-1990s. Cornerstones of this philosophy are bootstrapping startups, profit-driven vs. financial token-driven, disdaining complexity and seeking simplicity in technology, as well as, communication and collaboration not in real time, but rather on demand when required...and remote. Most of the technological theories, advances and solutions over the last 20 years have have been "off the Rails" adding more layers of complexities - DHH continues to keep this technological train on track by seeking ease of use for two groups of people...To wit, those who work to create those things people use on the computer/device screen to bring ease and improvement into their lives and those people that use what the first group creates...Thus, eluding to the majority of the human race.
That was a blast!
Love it!