EU-Startups Podcast

Is the Office Era Over?

EU-Startups Podcast

Show Notes

Join us for a deep dive with Job van der Voort, CEO and co-founder of Remote, as he explores the evolution of work, the challenges of global employment, and the principles behind scaling remote-first teams.

From his transition from neuroscientist to startup leader, to the lessons learned at GitLab and Remote, Job shares insights on mindset shifts, cultural nuances, and the future of distributed work.

Job discusses the practical challenges of building a globally distributed team, the importance of asynchronous communication, and why treating all employees as equals - regardless of location - is key to fostering a cohesive culture.

In this conversation, Job reflects on the hidden costs of traditional office work, the importance of flexibility, and how Remote is transforming global employment infrastructure. He also addresses the remote vs. in-person debate, the role of time zones in global collaboration, and what founders should prioritise when hiring talent worldwide.

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