Building Remotely

What does community really mean?

In this episode, Spencer Jentzsch, former CEO of Hacker Paradise, shares his experience in growing a community-based company and managing one of the most thriving communities among digital nomads to this date.

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As the world rapidly adapts to remote work, it can be difficult to always stay ahead of the curve. In this episode, Steph Smith, the Head of Trends and Product Manager at The Hustle joins our host to discuss how remote makers and leaders can stay one step ahead.

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In this episode, we are joined by Danielle Morrill, former YC graduate and now Head of Growth at GitLab. Effectively managing your team and your own schedule remotely is a very different challenge than doing so in an office environment. 

Danielle offers valuable advice on how to avoid common pitfalls and tackle challenges she experienced herself while working and managing remotely, as well as avoiding burnout as a founder and manager. 

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In this episode, we are joined by Matt Drozdzynski from Pilot, a platform that allows distributed teams to hire and pay employees anywhere in the world, hassle-free.

The world is getting increasingly connected and an ever-rising number of companies are not limiting themselves to local talent, but are reaching out to the incredibly qualified global talent pool. If you don’t join this trend, chances are high that you and your company might be outperformed.

Being an expert on the topic, Matt is giving valuable insights on setting up the right systems, avoiding common mistakes and effectively leveraging the benefits of hiring internationally.

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Have you heard of Estonian e-Residency, or wondered how it could help you and your company?

In this episode, we are joined by Alex Wellman from the Estonian e-Residency program. Estonia is considered by many the most Digital Nation in the world, and for good reason! 99% of its government services are available entirely online, paving the way for Estonian e-Residency. 

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In this episode, we are joined by the Head of Remote at AngelList - Andreas Klinger, to discuss the current state of remote work.

Whether you’re starting a remote company or transitioning to remote work, this episode will point out the benefits of working remotely and advice on how to handle the situation in the best possible way and what to expect in the coming weeks, months and even years. 

Andreas sheds a positive light on transitioning to remote work, and his perspective will give you a compelling reason to dive into the new opportunities arising through the current crisis. 

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In this episode, Darren Murph, Head of Remote at GitLab, gives advice on how to transition from a “traditional” to a remote company in the current crisis. 

Whether you are new to remote work, or a seasoned veteran wanting things to run more smoothly, this episode is tremendously valuable for everyone wanting to make remote life more pleasant.

Darren offers insights into common pitfalls, what mistakes to focus on, and which aspects of remote work are often wrongfully made a priority. 

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Hello, and welcome to Building Remotely! 

My name is Sondre Rasch, I’m a founder and CEO at SafetyWing, an insurance for remote workers and companies. I’m excited to invite companies and entrepreneurs from around the world to participate in our comprehensive guide for building a thriving remote company. 

For the past few years, remote work has been increasingly on the rise. More and more companies are finding out how remote work can fundamentally transform their companies and teams. With the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work moved from being a luxury to a necessity. Still, building (or pivoting into) a successful remote company isn’t easy. There is a shocking lack of resources for such a venture, and what information does exist is vague and unhelpful at best.
That’s why we created Building Remotely - a resource project consisting of a podcast, a resource center and soon a book as well. 

I’m looking forward to exploring the true potential of remote work, and I hope you’ll join us along the way!