Loomio
The history of Loomio
The world needs a better way to make decisions together. Loomio is free and open source software for anyone, anywhere, to participate in decisions that affect them.
2011-10-15 11:58:37
Occupy
Rich, Jon, and Ben participating in Occupy Wellington, talking about the idea of general assemblies online.
2011-10-19 11:58:37
Meeting about Enspiral
Rob and Joshua meet Rich and Ben at a cafe to talk about a potential collaboration.
2011-10-20 00:11:52
Jon
Joins the project
2011-10-20 06:18:18
Ben
Joins the project
2011-10-20 06:18:18
Rich
Joins the project
2011-10-20 11:19:26
Rob
Joins the project
2011-10-27 11:58:37
Meeting at Enspiral
Alanna meets Rich and Ben at Enspiral Space to talk about how to help, and existing tools.
2011-10-28 06:18:18
Alanna
Joins the project
2011-11-07 14:45:12
Collaborators
Allan, Joshua
2011-11-08 22:13:56
First App Visioning Session
Alanna, Ben, Rich, Rob, and Jon meet and design a consensus decision-making app idea
2011-11-13 05:13:00
First Code Commit
Developing the app! Rob and Jon commit the first lines of code together.
2011-11-13 13:50:12
App is called "Tautoko"
A Maori word signifying agreement
2011-11-14 15:28:20
Loomio Yammer Launched
Initial network where the team communicates
2011-12-06 20:35:47
Initial Prototype Finished
Jon and Allan make an app that is just a pie chart, with a link to discussion on external platforms.
2011-12-15 13:28:17
Christmas Break
Everyone on holiday, considering their next steps
2011-12-15 14:30:42
First Proposal
The first Loomio proposal was to "Implement a 'motion type' parameter". It failed.
2012-01-15 10:46:59
Collaborators
Rebeka, Alex G
2012-01-20 17:50:15
First Decision for Enspiral on the App
Agreeing employment contract language collaboratively
2012-02-15 05:19:16
Aaron
Joins the project
2012-02-16 21:09:06
Name Change to Loomio
A unique name based on weaving threads together, and illumination
2012-02-19 17:19:58
Motion Deadlines
Can set a closing date for a decision
2012-02-23 17:19:58
Email Notifications
Alerts for new discussions or motions and group invitations
2012-02-23 17:19:58
"Motion" becomes "Proposal"
Changing language reflects evolving design
2012-03-21 08:03:35
Blog Launched
Beginning to talk about Loomio publicly
2012-04-05 14:34:51
First Logo - String Version
Maz interprets the theme of weaving threads visually
2012-04-06 06:30:29
Introducing Loomio Video
The first video explaining the project. "Right Now..."
2012-04-12 23:45:17
Vivien
Joins the project
2012-04-14 10:51:39
Twitter launched
Communicating publicly about the project
2012-04-14 14:34:51
Facebook Page Launched
Beginning to build a wider community of supporters and users
2012-04-15 23:45:17
Matthew
Joins the project
2012-04-17 14:15:27
PledgeMe Campaign Launch
We set out to raise $5000 to fund the project
2012-04-28 06:30:29
Comments
Discussions alongside proposals inside the app itself
2012-05-01 00:04:40
Orange Logo
First debut of the Loomio Orange and the evolution of the string idea
2012-05-01 06:30:29
Website Launched
Loomio's public home on the web
2012-05-15 06:30:29
Subgroups
Create groups within groups
2012-05-18 14:15:27
PledgeMe Campaign Succeeds
First crowdfunding campaign, raising $5690 NZD
2012-05-20 07:49:14
Changed Loom.io to Loomio.org
Turns out unusual domains are a drawback.
2012-05-24 16:46:37
Enspiral Retreat
Team Loomio attends its first retreat as a group
2012-06-01 14:15:27
First All Hands Meeting
Initiating a long running policy of open door weekly Friday meetings
2012-06-11 12:57:28
First Business Cards
Things are getting real!
2012-06-15 16:46:37
Founding Team Defined
Six inital founders: Vivien, Aaron, Ben, Rich, Jon, Alanna
2012-06-19 02:35:24
Principles and Visioning Day
Setting out Loomio's core values to guide the project
2012-06-21 02:35:24
Begin Researching Cooperative Model
Exploring the right legal structure
2012-07-01 21:54:04
Pagination
Discussions are getting so long they need to be broken down into pages
2012-07-27 16:46:37
Startup Weekend Wellington
Learning about startups - we broke the judging criteria with social impact projects!
2012-07-28 02:35:24
Collaborators
Neva, Nicolas, Kiesia, Gayatri, Keong, Guillame, Paul, Mike, Riccardo, Bevan
2012-07-29 08:27:26
Vic Uni Interns
Eight computer science student from Victoria University working with us
2012-07-31 23:45:15
"Let's Have a Holiday on the Moon!"
Example discussion in each new group to demonstrate features
2012-08-11 12:57:28
In-App Notifications
Place in the app to see a stream of activity like new discussions and @mentions
2012-08-13 12:57:28
First Paying Customers
People want to give to Loomio for adding value to their life and work