Jason Fried’s teenaged software company

Before Basecamp and 37signals, Jason started making software at age 13

Justin Jackson
Mar 4, 2013 · 4 min read

“People are happy to pay for things that are good. Don’t be afraid to charge for your services.”
Jason Fried, Basecamp

Have you always been making products? Did you make anything before 37signals?

“I just needed this simple thing. I wanted to look good, and be fast.”

Wow. Did that seem significant to you?

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