What's New in October 2024

• We’re Hiring: On the lookout for Full-stack Engineers, Biz Devs, and Marketing minds to join the team.
• Labs OGIF Office Hour - Building Core Knowledge: Weekly sessions diving deep into AI, Blockchain, Architecture, and Finance fundamentals.
• Join Dwarves Open Source, a great time to build and learn through OSS work. From libraries to AI tools, every contribution counts.
• Navigating Market Shifts: Adapting to client needs and honing in on AI, Blockchain, and Data for a sharper edge.
• Weekly Commentary - Product Design & AI Digest: A new weekly series with fresh insights into product design and AI trends.
• Vietnamese Women’s Day Throwback: We celebrated with heartfelt gifts and a dinner to honor our talented women.

We’re hiring

Our team is growing, and we’re scouting for driven talent to join us on the journey. We’re on the lookout for:

• Full-stack Engineer (Project-based Contractor)
• Business Development (Fulltime)
• Marketing & Communications (Fulltime)

Think you know someone who’s up for the challenge? Email us at spawn@d.foundation or ping @nikki on Discord for more info.

Labs OGIF office hour - Building core knowledge

We’re making knowledge-sharing worth it. AI/LLM contributions this month scored 3x-4x rewards, as a big thanks to everyone bringing in their insights.

October’s OGIF office hour? Think deeper discussions, a sharper focus. We’re using these sessions to dig into AI, Blockchain, Architecture, and Finance - getting the team solid on these core themes while still exploring emerging trends.

Every Friday, it’s about putting learning into practice. If you’ve got an idea or a topic to add to the mix, reach out to @thanh, @innno_.

Dwarves open source - Join the movement

We’re leaning all the way into open source. Got a library, tool, or AI project you’re working on? Host it under your name, share it, and earn ICY rewards along the way. This is about fueling innovation from the ground up - one contribution at a time. Want to chip in? Check out our GitHub.

Join us on Discord to get started.

Navigating market shifts

We’re re-centering our focus to meet the moment. AI, blockchain, data - this is where we’re investing our time and talent, as we keep pace with client needs and market demands.

1. Consulting Shift: As client requirements change, so do our team’s. We’re doubling down on core contributors who are active, adaptable, and ready to take on high-impact projects. Others may need to pause or refocus to keep pace with where we’re going.
2. Lab Team: The Lab remains the heartbeat of our innovation. Expectations (and rewards) are higher for those pushing the boundaries, writing, exploring, and applying new ideas.
3. Community Backbone: Nine years in, our Discord stays strong - a space for learning, sharing, and connecting, whether you’re new, tenured, or an alumni.

Weekly commentary - Product design & AI digest

Rolling out two new series this month: a Product Design Weekly and an AI Digest. It’s insight meets action, with practical takes on where product design and AI are headed.

• Product Design Weekly: A no-nonsense look at what’s actually working in design. Real-world insights, practical UI/UX tips, and everything you need to create experiences that stick.
• AI Digest: Your weekly dose of AI, minus the hype. From useful tools to practical insights, it’s what you need to know to stay smart about where AI is headed.

Throwback to Vietnamese Women’s day

We took a moment to celebrate to celebrate the women at Dwarves. We marked the occasion with a round of gifts and a cozy team dinner - just a simple way to say thanks to the incredible women who shape our team and bring heart to our work every day.