🌟 Journey to your first contribution...

IFT is home to multiple projects, each operating with a high degree of autonomy. While we share a common vision, every project has its own rituals, tools, and ways of working.

During your first two weeks:

• Attend team standups and relevant syncs
• Schedule 1:1s with your team lead and close collaborators
• Understand how your project connects to the broader vision
• Watch townhalls and strategy calls to build context

Learn from the Past, Align with the Present

Before jumping straight in, review:

• The previous quarter’s retro
• Key learnings and improvement areas
• This quarter’s priorities and goals

Ask core contributors:

• What went well last quarter?
• What didn’t?
• What matters most this quarter?

This will help give you context and contribute to moving the project forward.

Define your first contribution

The first month can feel exciting and overwhelming. That’s normal.

Work with your team lead to scope a first contribution that is:

• Small and well-defined
• Valuable and meaningful
• A good way to learn the workflows
• Deliverable within your first few weeks

Early wins build confidence and context.

You’re Not Alone

IFT is collaborative by design. Ask questions early. Share ideas openly. Seek feedback often.