Chad and Will start the new year off right by discussing their aspirations for 2026.

Chad discusses this year’s theme for the company of being bold and how having a clear vision keeps thoughtbot on track, the pair discuss how they plan to rise up to the challenge of being bold in their work, and Will seeks some advice on a project he’s been looking to pursue.

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Once you’re done with this week’s episode why not check out Chad’s podcast recommendation of Cortex, a show that explores how creative people think about their work.

You can find Chad all over social media as @cpytel. You can also connect with the duo via their LinkedIn pages - Chad - Will

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