Fulcrum Facts
This country is where most of Fulcrum’s team members are based
Philippines
In UX design, this term refers to how easy and intuitive a product is for users.
Usability
This JavaScript library is often used to build fast, interactive user interfaces
Who is the new pope?
Pope Leo XIV
This cut of steak is known for its tenderness and is often the most expensive on the menu
Filet mignon
Fulcrum made the Inc. 5000 list for this many years in a row
2
A project manager typically works within these three constraints: scope, time, and ____
Cost
This AWS service provides scalable computing capacity in the cloud
Amazon EC2
This is an annual fundraising event for the Costume Institute of the museum in New York City. It's one of the most exclusive, glamorous, and talked-about events in the fashion world, known for its extravagant red carpet and bold fashion choices by celebrities
MET Gala
This tax imposed by one country on the imports of another is often used to protect local industries or generate revenue
Tariff
Fulcrum’s core mission is to provide these services to startups and businesses
software development and fractional CTO services
This UX method involves creating clickable versions of screens to simulate user interactions.
Prototyping
In software architecture, this principle suggests breaking an application into smaller, independent services
Microservices architecture
A popular HBO series created by Mike White. The show blends drama, dark comedy, and satire, and it first premiered in 2021
White Lotus
This two-wheeled mode of transport is often associated with freedom, leather jackets, and the phrase “open road
Motorcycle
This internal program at Fulcrum is like a mini skill swap where team members share knowledge
Knowledge Nuggets
This is a common design framework used to guide users toward completing a desired action
User Journey or User Flow
This is the name of the document used to communicate a system’s design and technical decisions to stakeholders
software architecture document (SAD)
This song by Olivia Rodrigo became an anthem for Gen Z in 2021, with lyrics that explore heartbreak and teenage angst
Driver's license
This kitchen tool is used to check the internal temperature of grilled meat
meat thermometer
Fulcrum has this type of company structure, allowing people to work from anywhere in the world
Fully remote
In Agile development, this role ensures the design and user experience are aligned with both user needs and business goals
Product Owner or UX Designer
This AWS tool lets you define infrastructure as code using familiar programming languages like Python and TypeScript
AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit)
This hit TV series features a dystopian world where people play deadly childhood games for money
Squid Game
This term refers to the experience of being in a highly enjoyable, mentally immersive state while doing an activity you love — like coding, running, or designing
Flow State