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How to build and scale high-performing engineering teams - virtual event

Join us May 7 for a live session with our CEO Chad Pytel as he shares lessons from two decades of helping tech leaders build high-performing teams and opens the floor for conversation with peers navigating similar challenges.
Lindsey Christensen
April 22, 2025
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thoughtbot is pausing activity on X and Meta

We’re shifting our focus to more inclusive platforms that foster meaningful conversations. Learn how to stay connected with us through places like our blog, newsletter, Mastodon, Bluesky, LinkedIn, GitHub and RSS.
Chad Pytel
March 21, 2025
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Giant Robots, Giant Changes: Season 15 Gets Personal

Season 15 of Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots is here!
Sami Birnbaum
March 21, 2025
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Our podcasts are now available on YouTube

The Giant Robots Smashing into other Giant Robots Podcast and The Bike Shed are now available on YouTube podcasts and YouTube Music.
Chad Pytel and Derek Chavez
March 6, 2025
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion are still important

We remain committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, not only as a moral imperative, but because having a diverse team with different experiences and perspectives doesn’t hinder productivity. It makes us more successful.
Chad Pytel
February 24, 2025
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SXSW 2025: AI must-see sessions plus our local guide to hidden hangouts

thoughtbot’s Austin locals are heading back to SXSW! Learn about the sessions we have on our calendars and stick around to the end for our favorite local gems off the SXSW beaten path.
Lindsey Christensen and Dawn Delatte
February 19, 2025
NWRUG's February 2025 Meeting (20 February)

It will soon be NWRUG’s February 2025 meet-up on Thursday, 20 February.
Rob Whittaker
February 12, 2025
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Connecting Deepseek to Rails plus more upcoming AI livestreams

thoughtbot continues AI in Focus weekly livestreams starting February 2025. In the first session, Chad Pytel will teach you how to connect Deepseek to your Rails app.
Lindsey Christensen
February 4, 2025
First access to an AI-powered app for LEGO® fans and a unique founder story

Get first access to an AI-powered app that transforms selfies into custom LEGO® figures! Join us on Dec 17th for a live demo, exclusive beta access, and the inspiring founder story of thoughtbot client, Keira Czarnota of emagineer.
Lindsey Christensen
December 9, 2024
A new Giant Robots Podcast co-host

Sami Birnbaum joins our Giant Robots Smashing into other Giant Robots podcast as a regular co-host alongside Will Larry and Chad Pytel.
Chad Pytel
December 9, 2024
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