Overview
Introduction
Basecamp is a project management software that, as its name might imply, aims to centralize workflow by providing teams with a place to keep track of every aspect of a project. It began as an internal tool for the company (originally a web design firm), but it was so successful in streamlining its own business that the company decided to offer it to customers. The goal, particularly in recent years, is to provide an essential resource for companies working remotely.
Company Stats
Employer Type
Size
Major Brands
Message Boards • To-dos • Scheduling • Documents and File Sharing • Group Chat • Automated Check-ins
Salary Range
CEO & Co-Founder
About the Company
Basecamp began in 2003, but wasn’t always a SaaS company. It began as a web design firm, offering redesigning services to companies looking to simplify and improve their web presence. This vision for clarity and simplicity was highly important for Basecamp, and it's what inspired the company founder Jason Fried to take a look at how his own company functioned. Bothered by the clutter and confusion caused by too many emails, the team at Basecamp created an internal project-management tool that allowed for communications and collaboration on a single platform. After a few months of seeing great improvement in daily business practice, Basecamp began offering the tool to customers. By 2004, Basecamp became what it is today and began offering their software as a service.
Basecamp’s project management software has a myriad of f...
Perks & Benefits