I’ve noticed that a lot of folks read this Glowforge company blog when they’re trying to decide whether they want to work with us. If this is you, thank you! We’re humbled and flattered that you’d drop by. (If that’s
(If you haven’t read part 1, Our Software Engineering Values, start there!) Interviewing and hiring is a big responsibility, and we approach it with a lot of thought about how to identify wonderful future employees, and to offer a great,
Engraving the lid of a (real, functioning) Macbook Pro was the first big “WOW” project when we launched Glowforge, and it’s still one of the most popular projects for new owners. But tattooing your laptop is just the beginning.
“Can I cut wood with my Glowforge?” We keep a list of our most-asked questions, and this is right at the top. The short answer is an enthusiastic “yes!” But let’s dive in a bit deeper. Whether you’re an
At Glowforge, we believe that communicating with kindness and transparency with potential future colleagues is vital to hiring amazing people. We document our health care plan, our diversity referral bonus, and our unusual way of doing job offers on our
Back in February, when COVID-19 was starting to dominate the news, I was worried. Very, very worried. And I didn’t know what to do about it. I was worried about how to keep my family safe, how to keep
I woke up to another day of televised and tweeted horror. Black people in our country are being targeted, oppressed, and killed. This is not new. As Americans, we inherited a history shaped and stained by racism. I spent most
On April 13, I asked Glowforge owners for help. I wanted to launch a massive project to print and deliver 1 million Ear Savers to essential workers who are putting themselves in danger to help keep us safe. We’re already
This is a long post because it’s about a big problem. But here’s the short version: We’re getting One Million Ear Savers to the essential workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis. Please share glowforge.com on social media
In normal life, the hustle and bustle of “getting things done” can keep us from getting around to all of those “wouldn’t it be fun if…” projects. Matt Benedetto does not have this problem. You’ve probably seen his Unnecessary Inventions in
