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  1. Join thoughtbot to work on React Native iOS and Android apps

    We’re looking for developers with experience in React Native in Boston, NYC, SF, Raleigh, and Austin.

    Chad Pytel
    April 25, 2018
    • News
  2. Join thoughtbot as Development Director in Austin

    We’re looking for a technical leader to support and grow our development team in Austin.

    Chad Pytel
    April 4, 2018
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  3. Countdown to Product Launch: How Your Audience and Reputation Boost Your Success

    The launch of your new product is in sight. Follow this roadmap for an amazing new product launch.

    Chad Pytel
    April 3, 2018
    • Playbook
  4. Join thoughtbot as Development Director in San Francisco

    We’re looking for a technical leader to support and grow our development team in San Francisco.

    Chad Pytel
    March 27, 2018
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  5. How to Reduce Market Risk by Building Your Reputation and Audience Before You Launch

    One of the risks when starting a new business is that you launch and no one knows about your product. By building your audience in advance of launching, you can ensure that like-minded people, who are your early customers, are already primed and paying attention.

    Chad Pytel
    March 23, 2018
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  6. Eight Essential Steps to Reducing Product Risk

    One of the biggest risks when starting a new business is accidentally building something people won’t use. Here are eight essential steps to reduce this risk.

    Chad Pytel
    February 19, 2018
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  7. The Thought Behind the Bot

    In this special episode of the Giant Robots Smashing into Other Giant Robots Podcast, we take a look back on the founding of thoughtbot.

    Chad Pytel
    February 13, 2018
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    • Podcast
  8. FormKeep Moves to Furious Collective

    FormKeep, the easy-to-use cloud database that gives developers and web designers a simple way to capture, store, and share data collected from web forms, has been acquired by Furious Collective.

    Chad Pytel
    November 15, 2017
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    • Formkeep
  9. Join thoughtbot in supporting App Camp for Girls

    We’re supporting App Camp for Girls and matching your donation. Take advantage of this opportunity, and help this amazing organization.

    Chad Pytel
    November 3, 2017
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  10. We’re at the Release Notes Conference in Chicago this week

    We’ll be at the Release Notes Conference in Chicago this week. We hope you say “hi”!

    Chad Pytel
    October 15, 2017
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