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We launched!

After months of tinkering, prototyping, development and testing we finally launched Managerspring!

This journey started back in late 2024 with a simple insight: Most new managers are thrown into the job with little training and no experience. Learning to manage is like learning a new language: you’re suddenly an authority figure (!) that’s expected to speak with clarity and empathy… to exercise sound judgement while carefully weighing the implications of your word choice… all while trying to remain confident and authentic. It’s a lot!

If you've ever learned a language, you know that books and lectures play a much smaller role than PRACTICE. When I first started managing two decades ago I was told the only way to learn is to go out there and make mistakes.

With advancements in AI, we believed it was finally possible to create a safe and risk-free environment to become “fluent” in the language of management. Enter Managerspring: an app (currently for iOS, Android coming later) where you can pop in headphones and role-play people-management conversations anytime, anywhere. There’s also an open-ended coach mode for when you need advice or a good sounding-board. While walking your dog, or commuting, you can get advice, or practice scenarios such as: giving feedback, navigating a team conflict, or rolling out a new policy – with an AI that responds “in character” instantly. The AI will also coach you on how to prepare for these conversations, and give insightful feedback afterwards.

If you’re new to management or hope to be soon (or know someone else in that boat), check it out – the first 3 days are free!

Huge thanks to all the people who contributed ideas, testing, and time that helped us turn this idea into reality! 🙌