Matilda Workspace
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All New All-In-One Workspace: Projects, Docs, Tables, Chat..
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Matilda Workspace (Preview) — It's hard to move fast when your tools are complicated
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We connect the world's best teams to work together from anywhere. At Matilda, we believe in simplifying work without compromising power or flexibility. Docs, Projects, Tables, Chat, Customers, Copilot - a workspace where every tool is intuitively connected.
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Ash Bettridge
Hello, Product Hunt community! First off, thank you I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone here. This vibrant community has been a beacon of inspiration for us, driving us to push forward every day. Watching the incredible products launched here has been nothing short of motivating knowing there are other teams out there putting as much time and effort like us building products. The journey My journey began several years ago, out of frustration with the complexity of tools at my work. I found myself spending more time trying to learn these tools than actually doing work - it was slowing me down. It made me wonder, when did work life become so complicated? I yearned for the simplicity of my childhood games like Super Mario Bros, where the objectives were clear and the path to achieving them was straightforward. This longing for simplicity led me to start designing and building Matilda for myself, aiming to strip away the complexities of modern work tools. The process To build simple took us a lot more work than complex. Our goal of simplicity wasn’t just a visual style, minimalism or the absence of clutter. To keep the power and flexibility we all need in today’s workday truly involved coming up with elegant solutions. We kept going back to the beginning, again and again. The result - A workspace where every tool is intuitively connected. ✅ No training manual required ✅ Bring all your essential tools into one unified space ✅ Allows you and your team to move fast ✅ Streamlines your workflows ✅ Allows you to stay in the flow ✅ No app switching ✅ Everything you need to get the job done is right where you're already working ✅ Boost collaboration in one intuitive space ✅ Most of all allows you to enjoy your day more The future We’re truly passionate about building a product we love to use everyday and with that hopefully you will too. We’re not there yet, but this is just a preview to show off what direction we are trying to take to hopefully start to build with a community. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to share Matilda with this amazing community. We’re excited to hear your thoughts, feedback, and stories of how it might simplify your work life. We’re here for the next 24hours answering questions or if you want to connect email me ash@matilda.io Thanks Ash P.s If you spot any bugs or have any improvement ideas open the feedback tool inside Matilda.
Ash Bettridge
@wowwowlubov Thanks Lyubov, thats a great question. Imagine the current scenario many entrepreneurs & companies face: You decide to start a company, and suddenly, you're in the whirlwind of needing multiple tools. You search for a project/task app, then documentation storage, followed by a platform for team chat, one for sales, one for customer service, video calling and so on. You've spent several weeks just searching and setting up these tools. Next, you find yourself in need of a data specialist to implement a tool like Segment or RudderStack to connect all the data these apps are generating. It's a fragmented, time-consuming mess that can take months to streamline. and now think of all the criss-cross workflows you have. I used to work as a Business Analyst for enterprise and I can tell you on average with 250+ saas apps its a mess. This scenario is also one I encounter frequently when people ask me what tools they should use. And I have always just want to say hey... "Just use this one app." rather than you need this for that or that for this. Our product fundamentally simplifies this entire process by integrating essential business functionalities into a single platform. The vision is to enable you to run a company with just one login. I can't think of any other company that makes it this simple to consolidate the core aspects of running a business into one seamless experience.
Nicholas Kosmos
Congratulations on the launch Matilda Team! Going to simplify so many peoples day-to-day work. @justin_tomlinson check out this product!
Clayton Walker
@nick_kosmos This is killer, we’ll have to try this out for our team. Congrats on the launch @ash_bettridge!!
Ash Bettridge
@justin_tomlinson @nick_kosmos Thanks Nick!! Still early days, more simplifying coming haha
Daniel S
I am loving the clean and playful UI style. A small UI "annoyance" on your onboarding screens if you hit the X; for example, if you don't put in a "Workspace Name", it just sends you to the landing page. This seems a bit strange, and it should probably give an error instead. And the other thing, this is more of a personal preference, but you seem to use a myriad of different roundings in various elements that don't always match well. Regards, very cool product; congrats on the lunch!
Ash Bettridge
@dan16 Thanks Daniel, this is the feedback we need. We're fixing this 'x' issue now pushing live. Also let me double check my figma file for those roundings - 100% needs to be consistent 👀
Laura Riehl
@dan16 Thanks so much for your feedback, this is very valuable and support helpful! Anything else, shoot it through - we love honesty.
Marvin Mändle
Really like this concept. Congrats to your launch and the result! I know from our product that integration is the future because employees have to handle too many tools. Pretty sure that Matilda is a great way so simplify work!
Ted Schaefer
@marvin_maendle Agreed, this is very interesting. Tight integration of suites of tools used to be standard, but workflows are fragmented for the most part today. Good luck with the launch @ash_bettridge and team!
Laura Riehl
@marvin_maendle Thank you very much for your kind words and support! We're thrilled to hear you appreciate the concept and vision behind Matilda. Integration and streamlining work processes are indeed at the heart of what we aim to achieve. We believe in making work simpler and more efficient, and it’s great to know you share our belief. If you have any suggestions or want to share more about how Matilda can further simplify work for you, please don't hesitate to tell us. We're all ears!
Laura Riehl
@sixbangs Thanks a lot! We're aiming to tackle that fragmentation and bring back seamless integration. Appreciate your support!
Ash Bettridge
@marvin_maendle Hey thanks Marvin, I'll checkout your product now. Good luck on your launch :)
Ash Bettridge
@marvin_maendle @sixbangs Thanks for the vote Ted!! I'll keep an eye out on your launch
Germán Merlo
Wow Laura! It's really impressive. Having integrated all-in-one is key for every entrepreneur. It makes us to save a lot of time and energy! Glad to see you helping on that. Congrats to the team!
Ash Bettridge
@german_merlo1 Thanks Germán 🙌
Veranika Vinichenka
@natalie_trotsenko o, really nice, thx @ash_bettridge @laura_riehl Congratulations on the launch guys, great job
Viswanatha Reddy
Excited to try Matilda Workspace! Its focus on simplicity without sacrificing power aligns with my team's needs. Best of luck to the team with the launch.
Ash Bettridge
@viswanatha Thanks Viswanatha!
Laura Riehl
@viswanatha Thanks so much for our feedback, we are excited for you to check it out. Feel free so shoot through any feedback, we are building human-centric and love honest feedback.
Nataliya Trotsenko
@nika_vinichenko look at this product! Definitely need to try Congratulations on the amazing launch! Look intriguing 🚀🎯
Ash Bettridge
@nika_vinichenko @natalie_trotsenko 😍 Thank you Nataliya. When you give it a spin if you have any feedback click on the settings icon bottom left < give feedback. Would like to hear your thoughts 😁
Laura Riehl
@nika_vinichenko @natalie_trotsenko Thank you! We can't wait for you to experience Matilda. Your feedback is invaluable to us, please feel free to reach out with your thoughts and suggestions.
Elena Tairova
Bridging things together and no app switching sounds tempting! :) Looking forward to testing all the things Matilda can do. Congrats on the launch, team!
Ash Bettridge
@eltairovy ahhh thanks Elena!! 🙏 We love not switching apps too haha 😌
Laura Riehl
@eltairovy Thanks so much! Please send us any feedback you have, looking forward to see how you go with exploring Matilda.
Nikolina Ristoska
Congrats on the launch! This is so intuitive, I will try it out to see if it's a good fit for my team.
Laura Riehl
@nikolina_ristoska Thank you so much, this means a lot to us! Please feel free to send us through any feedback/requirements or thought you are having, we really appreciate user feedback and try to build it as close to the user as possible. https://www.linkedin.com/in/laur...
Trent Kennelly
Some of my favorite products bring various things that we use every day under one umbrella. It can be complex, but it's ultimately so much easier for the end user! Excellent job here 👏👏👏
Ash Bettridge
@trent_kennelly Thanks Trent! Agreed, we're trying to iron out a smooth user experience for all these tools so end users dont have to...
Laura Riehl
The day is finally here! 🍻 As someone who has had the unique privilege of working alongside @ash_bettridge from the very start, I've been awaiting the moment we could share Matilda Workspace with the world. Our journey has been one of relentless dedication, fueled by our shared passion for creating a platform that truly simplifies and enhances the way we work. Through endless usability testing and a deep commitment to our users, we've built a tool that I believe sets a new standard for efficiency and integration. Matilda isn't just a product to me; it's a testament to what can be achieved when technology meets the real needs of its users. I couldn't be more excited to recommend Matilda Workspace to anyone looking to streamline their digital workspace and embrace a more organized, productive professional life. Thanks for all our supporters, it means the world to us 💜
Liz
Hey…I love Matilda ! I have been using your free version for about 3 months now. It has organized me so much. It is like you state - that it’s an “All in one Workspace”. I am across so many tasks/projects so smoothly. My team leader was so impressed that the team will be using Matilda Workspace for our projects. Thanks for a great App - cannot do without :)
Laura Riehl
@rotto Hi Liz! We're so happy to hear Matilda has been so helpful for you and your team! It's great to know our vision for an All-in-one Workspace is truly making a difference in your daily tasks and projects. Thank you for sharing your positive experience, and we look forward to continuing to support you and your team. If there's anything more we can do to enhance your experience, please let us know.
Veranika Vinichenka
@georgegorbanev i think we should test it heheh
Laura Riehl
@georgegorbanev @nika_vinichenko Would love that! Please let me know any feedback or thought you have.
Mitch Thomas
Thanks for the demo, Ash - it is a very cool / innovative solution for people in my industry. I will keep incorporating into my day-to-day work flow. Congratulations on delivering such a refined and productive workspace 😃
Ash Bettridge
@mitch_thomas Thanks Mitch! Love the profile, we still have work to do before its dog friendly... haha
Laura Riehl
@mitch_thomas Thanks Mitch! You're the best ☺️
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Good luck 🍀
Laura Riehl
@maxjacobs Thank you Max!
Ash Bettridge
@maxjacobs Thanks Max 🙌
Ash Bettridge
@laura_riehl @maxjacobs Thanks Max, I have put in ALOT of effort into the design...many many design iterations... 👨‍🎨 it not only looks good but i tried to make it FEEL good too.
Nika Salute
Congratulations on the launch! Sounds promising, will try it out
Laura Riehl
@nika_salute Thanks so much, this means a lot! Would love to hear you feedback or thoughts on it, we love a honest user-feedback to improve Matilda. https://www.linkedin.com/in/laur...
Lee (Digital Marketing)
Fantastic work on getting your product out there! It's an exciting step, and I'm eager to follow your journey ahead.
Laura Riehl
@lee_digital_marketing_ Thank so much Lee! Appreciate the kind words.
Jonathan Tobin
Congrats on the launch Ash - I've really enjoyed watching you get Matilda off the ground.
Laura Riehl
@jonathan_tobin1 Thank you! It's been quite the journey, and having your support along the way has meant a lot. We're excited about what's ahead for Matilda and glad you're with us on this journey.
Ash Bettridge
@jonathan_tobin1 Hey thanks Jon! Hopefully we catch some bugs & feedback through your product Userback! 🙌
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Ash Bettridge
@gargtoshit Thanks Toshit!!
Laura Riehl
@gargtoshit Thank you!
Aman Wen
The design here is incredibly sleek — it's clear a lot of thought went into the UX. We're in the process of refining ours too. Did you employ any specific frameworks or philosophies to guide your design decisions?
Laura Riehl
@aman_wen Thank you for the compliment on our design. Yes, we focused on user-centered design principles, emphasizing simplicity, clarity, and consistency across the platform. We have a design library set up that we follow very strictly. We also leaned heavily on iterative design, constantly seeking feedback from early users through usability testing (around 5 tests per week) to refine and adapt our UX. This approach helped us make decisions that we believed would best serve our users' needs and increase their overall experience.
Ash Bettridge
@aman_wen Thanks Aman, its actually not the first design - we have gone through several iterations based on how we feel as we use it and user feedback. We're using tailwind as a base. To keep things simple I always start with designing mobile first because its lot harder to fit everything on a small screen... keeps the UX simple.