product · May 21, 2026
37signals Prepares for Basecamp 5 Launch by Entering Launch Mode
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37signals co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson discussed company operations ahead of the Basecamp 5 launch on May 13, 2026. They described pausing non-critical projects such as HEY bug fixes and Fizzy development to dedicate the full team to Basecamp 5. The company suspended its standard 6-week cycles and postponed Summer Fridays until June while shifting to real-time decision making. Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson highlighted favorite Basecamp 5 features including faster unread item catch-up and improved keyboard accessibility.
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