Building Remotely Thu, 14 May 2026 09:46:49 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1147844 en-us © 2026 Building Remotely yes bd6e2006-33e3-53d5-9976-99a102839d9e Sondre Rasch episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Sondre Rasch https://storage.buzzsprout.com/x3vij2cmr27dwalrif2pa31reni1?.jpg Building Remotely How to evaluate the performance of your remote team with Rob Rawson from Time Doctor and Running Remote How to evaluate the performance of your remote team with Rob Rawson from Time Doctor and Running Remote How can you get an insight into your remote teams' productivity and impact it positively? 

Rob Rawson founded Time Doctor to help remote companies solve this problem, and is sharing his learnings from over a decade of leading remote teams. 

In detail we discussed:

  • Economic advantages of remote work
  • Pros and Cons of working async
  • Overcoming hard cultural differences remotely
  • Measuring the performance of your remote employees

Find the transcript here. 

Stay tuned for the next episode in which we will discuss Facilitation in Remote Teams with Daphnee LaForest from Modern Leaders. 

]]> How can you get an insight into your remote teams' productivity and impact it positively? 

Rob Rawson founded Time Doctor to help remote companies solve this problem, and is sharing his learnings from over a decade of leading remote teams. 

In detail we discussed:

  • Economic advantages of remote work
  • Pros and Cons of working async
  • Overcoming hard cultural differences remotely
  • Measuring the performance of your remote employees

Find the transcript here. 

Stay tuned for the next episode in which we will discuss Facilitation in Remote Teams with Daphnee LaForest from Modern Leaders. 

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-11903822 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500 1913 6 5 full false How to Build a Startup City with Trey Goff from Prospera How to Build a Startup City with Trey Goff from Prospera What is a startup city and how do you build it?

Prospera, is a charter city in Roatán, Honduras. Their goal is to build an innovation hub that is exploring new models for economic growth and social prosperity. 

We talked with Trey Goff, their Chief of Staff and Chief Marketing Officer on why they started this project and how they are aiming to make the vision of Prospera a reality. 

In detail we discussed:

  • Prospera's vision and mission
  • Governmental competition as a result of remote work
  • Prospera's legal structure
  • Prospera's relationship with their home country Honduras
  • The global impact startup cities will have in future

Apply to become part of Prospera here.

You can find the full transcript here.

Stay tuned for the next episode in which we will discuss how to Manage Cultural Differences in a Remote Team with Rob Rawson from Running Remote.

]]> What is a startup city and how do you build it?

Prospera, is a charter city in Roatán, Honduras. Their goal is to build an innovation hub that is exploring new models for economic growth and social prosperity. 

We talked with Trey Goff, their Chief of Staff and Chief Marketing Officer on why they started this project and how they are aiming to make the vision of Prospera a reality. 

In detail we discussed:

  • Prospera's vision and mission
  • Governmental competition as a result of remote work
  • Prospera's legal structure
  • Prospera's relationship with their home country Honduras
  • The global impact startup cities will have in future

Apply to become part of Prospera here.

You can find the full transcript here.

Stay tuned for the next episode in which we will discuss how to Manage Cultural Differences in a Remote Team with Rob Rawson from Running Remote.

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-11756042 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0500 2884 6 4 full false Providing Equity for a global remote team with Kim Hansen from Cake Equity Providing Equity for a global remote team with Kim Hansen from Cake Equity Kim Hansen has over two decades of experience working with startups. His firsthand experience of the complications surrounding equity grants led to the founding of Cake Equity. 

In this episode, Kim and Sondre discuss the best practices for granting equity to a global remote team. 

Topics we discussed:

  • An introduction to equity and why it is important
  • Turning shares into money
  • An introduction to different equity policies
  • What are options and when should you use them? 
  • How Cake helps with this process

 You can find the full transcript here. 

Stay tuned for the next episode in which we will discuss the Startup Cities with Trey Goff from Prospera. 

]]> Kim Hansen has over two decades of experience working with startups. His firsthand experience of the complications surrounding equity grants led to the founding of Cake Equity. 

In this episode, Kim and Sondre discuss the best practices for granting equity to a global remote team. 

Topics we discussed:

  • An introduction to equity and why it is important
  • Turning shares into money
  • An introduction to different equity policies
  • What are options and when should you use them? 
  • How Cake helps with this process

 You can find the full transcript here. 

Stay tuned for the next episode in which we will discuss the Startup Cities with Trey Goff from Prospera. 

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-11518815 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 20:00:00 -0400 2121 6 3 full false How to increase productivity as a remote worker with Taylor Jacobson from Focusmate How to increase productivity as a remote worker with Taylor Jacobson from Focusmate After Taylor Jacobson started to work remotely and could not find an effective tool to help with his procrastination, he created it himself. 

Focusmate aims to increase remote workers' well-being and productivity by pairing them up in co-working sessions. 

In this episode, Taylor shares scientific insights behind stress and productivity and gives tips on how remote workers can leverage them. 

Topics we also discussed:

  • The founding story of Focusmate
  • Stress signals to look out for
  • Defining focus
  • The science of Focusmate

Check the full transcript here.

Stay tuned for the next episode with Kim Hansen from Cake Equity on structuring equity in a remote team. 

]]> After Taylor Jacobson started to work remotely and could not find an effective tool to help with his procrastination, he created it himself. 

Focusmate aims to increase remote workers' well-being and productivity by pairing them up in co-working sessions. 

In this episode, Taylor shares scientific insights behind stress and productivity and gives tips on how remote workers can leverage them. 

Topics we also discussed:

  • The founding story of Focusmate
  • Stress signals to look out for
  • Defining focus
  • The science of Focusmate

Check the full transcript here.

Stay tuned for the next episode with Kim Hansen from Cake Equity on structuring equity in a remote team. 

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-11436518 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400 2237 6 2 full false How to setup taxes remotely with John Lee from the Work From Anywhere Team How to setup taxes remotely with John Lee from the Work From Anywhere Team John Lee is a lifelong nomad and founder of "The Work From Anywhere Team", which aims to solve tax complexity for a global remote workforce. 

In this episode, John shares his insights on tax laws and risks to avoid when employing a global remote team. 

Topics we also discussed: 

  • Emerging tax risks for Remote Workers
  • Tax loopholes you should avoid
  • The 4 ways of setting up taxes for a global remote team
  • How governments and companies will adapt their tax structures to remote work

Check the full transcript here. 

Stay tuned for the next episode with Taylor Jacobson from Focusmate on increasing productivity as a remote worker. 

]]> John Lee is a lifelong nomad and founder of "The Work From Anywhere Team", which aims to solve tax complexity for a global remote workforce. 

In this episode, John shares his insights on tax laws and risks to avoid when employing a global remote team. 

Topics we also discussed: 

  • Emerging tax risks for Remote Workers
  • Tax loopholes you should avoid
  • The 4 ways of setting up taxes for a global remote team
  • How governments and companies will adapt their tax structures to remote work

Check the full transcript here. 

Stay tuned for the next episode with Taylor Jacobson from Focusmate on increasing productivity as a remote worker. 

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-11317711 Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400 2280 6 1 full false Providing the best benefits for a remote team with Ally Fekaiki from Juno Providing the best benefits for a remote team with Ally Fekaiki from Juno Ally founded Juno after experiencing the lack of individualised employee benefits himself.

Together with him, we explored how you can offer dynamic benefits for a global remote team. 

Topics we discussed

  • The necessity of remote specific benefits
  • Mistakes most remote companies make when it comes to benefits 
  • An evaluation of SafetyWing's benefits
  • The most popular benefits on Juno
  • Why you should offer small benefits to your team

 Check the full transcript here. 

Stay tuned for the next episode with Lauren Razavi from Plumia on building a country on the internet. 

]]> Ally founded Juno after experiencing the lack of individualised employee benefits himself.

Together with him, we explored how you can offer dynamic benefits for a global remote team. 

Topics we discussed

  • The necessity of remote specific benefits
  • Mistakes most remote companies make when it comes to benefits 
  • An evaluation of SafetyWing's benefits
  • The most popular benefits on Juno
  • Why you should offer small benefits to your team

 Check the full transcript here. 

Stay tuned for the next episode with Lauren Razavi from Plumia on building a country on the internet. 

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-10868741 Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0400 1686 5 11 full false Facing conflict in a remote team with Elie Dagher from Lead From Within Facing conflict in a remote team with Elie Dagher from Lead From Within How can you communicate authentically in a remote team? 

Elie Dagher is a successful leadership coach and has made it his mission to teach authentic communication strategies to business leaders and teams. In this episode, he shares how you can create a healthy communication culture and handle conflict in a remote team. 

Topics we discussed: 

  • Training leadership in yourself and others
  • Defining authenticity
  • The power of non-violent communication
  • How to embrace conflict in a team

 Find the full transcript here. 

Stay tuned for the next episode with Ally Fekaiki from Juno on offering benefits for your remote team. 

Resources

Book: Non-Violent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg
Book: Siddharta by Hermann Hesse

]]> How can you communicate authentically in a remote team? 

Elie Dagher is a successful leadership coach and has made it his mission to teach authentic communication strategies to business leaders and teams. In this episode, he shares how you can create a healthy communication culture and handle conflict in a remote team. 

Topics we discussed: 

  • Training leadership in yourself and others
  • Defining authenticity
  • The power of non-violent communication
  • How to embrace conflict in a team

 Find the full transcript here. 

Stay tuned for the next episode with Ally Fekaiki from Juno on offering benefits for your remote team. 

Resources

Book: Non-Violent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg
Book: Siddharta by Hermann Hesse

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-10804692 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0400 2738 5 10 full false How to become a remote developer with Per Borgen from Scrimba How to become a remote developer with Per Borgen from Scrimba After studying economics, Per Borgen switched careers to become a software developer in 2015. One year after taking part in a three-month Bootcamp he co-founded Scrimba - an interactive learning platform for aspiring developers. 

In this episode, Per gives advice to people that want to start their career as a software engineer. 

Topics we discussed:

  • How Per got started with coding, and how Scrimba grew from a side-project into a full startup. 
  • How hard is it to learn how to code? 
  • How do you get a job as a remote developer? 
  • Learning no-code tools vs programming languages
  • Hiring a technical co-founder vs learning to code yourself

Find the full transcript here.

Stay tuned for the next episode with Elie Dagher on being an authentic leader in a remote company.

]]> After studying economics, Per Borgen switched careers to become a software developer in 2015. One year after taking part in a three-month Bootcamp he co-founded Scrimba - an interactive learning platform for aspiring developers. 

In this episode, Per gives advice to people that want to start their career as a software engineer. 

Topics we discussed:

  • How Per got started with coding, and how Scrimba grew from a side-project into a full startup. 
  • How hard is it to learn how to code? 
  • How do you get a job as a remote developer? 
  • Learning no-code tools vs programming languages
  • Hiring a technical co-founder vs learning to code yourself

Find the full transcript here.

Stay tuned for the next episode with Elie Dagher on being an authentic leader in a remote company.

]]> Buzzsprout-10717798 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1690 5 9 full false Relocation of remote workers with Pieter Levels from Rebase Relocation of remote workers with Pieter Levels from Rebase What are the possibilities of changing your citizenship as a remote worker?

After being fully nomadic for years, Pieter Levels decided to relocate to Portugal. Many nomads and remote workers were interested in the process, so he founded Rebase - a relocation service for remote workers. Starting with immigration and tax services for Portugal, they are moving onto Mexico. 

In this episode, he shares insights from his relocation process and how Rebase can assist other remote workers with the same plan. 

Topics we discussed:

  • The process and difficulty of building Rebase
  • Major trends in the nomad community
  • Working on a big vs small company (indie projects vs VC funded startups)
  • The rejection of creativity in modern society.

Find the full transcript here.

Stay tuned for the next episode with Per Borgen from Scrimba on building software remotely.

]]> What are the possibilities of changing your citizenship as a remote worker?

After being fully nomadic for years, Pieter Levels decided to relocate to Portugal. Many nomads and remote workers were interested in the process, so he founded Rebase - a relocation service for remote workers. Starting with immigration and tax services for Portugal, they are moving onto Mexico. 

In this episode, he shares insights from his relocation process and how Rebase can assist other remote workers with the same plan. 

Topics we discussed:

  • The process and difficulty of building Rebase
  • Major trends in the nomad community
  • Working on a big vs small company (indie projects vs VC funded startups)
  • The rejection of creativity in modern society.

Find the full transcript here.

Stay tuned for the next episode with Per Borgen from Scrimba on building software remotely.

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-10601838 Wed, 11 May 2022 16:00:00 -0400 2073 5 8 full false How to create a healthy meeting culture How to create a healthy meeting culture Are your team's virtual meetings effective?

For guidance on how to structure meetings to optimize for efficiency, genuine connection and motivation, we reached out to Jordan Husney, the founder and CEO of Parabol - an app for effective remote meetings.

Find the full transcript here.

Stay tuned for the next episode with Pieter Levels from Rebase on the migration of the new wave of remote workers. 

]]> Are your team's virtual meetings effective?

For guidance on how to structure meetings to optimize for efficiency, genuine connection and motivation, we reached out to Jordan Husney, the founder and CEO of Parabol - an app for effective remote meetings.

Find the full transcript here.

Stay tuned for the next episode with Pieter Levels from Rebase on the migration of the new wave of remote workers. 

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-10500212 Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0400 3596 5 7 full false Building a product people love with Job from Remote.com Building a product people love with Job from Remote.com What are the characteristics of a good product?

Job van der Voort refined this judgement - first as VP of Product at GitLab and now as founder and CEO of Remote.com.
In this episode he is sharing how to create products people love as well as building and scaling an excellent product team.

Find the full transcript here. 

]]> What are the characteristics of a good product?

Job van der Voort refined this judgement - first as VP of Product at GitLab and now as founder and CEO of Remote.com.
In this episode he is sharing how to create products people love as well as building and scaling an excellent product team.

Find the full transcript here. 

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-10394118 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 22:00:00 -0400 2104 5 6 full false Organizing great team gatherings with Sam Laliberte from Freedom Lifestyle Organizing great team gatherings with Sam Laliberte from Freedom Lifestyle Have you tried organizing in-person gatherings for your remote team?

Sam Laliberte has a great formula for organizing both virtual and in-person team gatherings that prioritize genuine connections and conversations, with a focus on making it accessible and fun for all attendees.

Find the full transcript here.

]]> Have you tried organizing in-person gatherings for your remote team?

Sam Laliberte has a great formula for organizing both virtual and in-person team gatherings that prioritize genuine connections and conversations, with a focus on making it accessible and fun for all attendees.

Find the full transcript here.

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-10296820 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0400 2919 5 5 full false The science of storytelling with Jason Silva from Shots of Awe The science of storytelling with Jason Silva from Shots of Awe How can we tell more engaging stories?

In this episode, we discuss the nuances of storytelling and its role in modern society with the Emmy-nominated television host and storyteller Jason Silva.

Find the full transcript here.

]]> How can we tell more engaging stories?

In this episode, we discuss the nuances of storytelling and its role in modern society with the Emmy-nominated television host and storyteller Jason Silva.

Find the full transcript here.

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-10219216 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0500 2830 5 4 full false Creating institutions for a better future with Jeremy Nixon from Omni Creating institutions for a better future with Jeremy Nixon from Omni How can you revolutionize institutions that have been set in stone for centuries?

We spoke to Jeremy Nixon, the CEO of Omni, an organization with the goal of bringing about a new set of institutions.

Find the full transcript here. 

]]> How can you revolutionize institutions that have been set in stone for centuries?

We spoke to Jeremy Nixon, the CEO of Omni, an organization with the goal of bringing about a new set of institutions.

Find the full transcript here. 

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-10094068 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500 2451 5 3 full false Understanding your customers remotely with Karen Mangia from Salesforce Understanding your customers remotely with Karen Mangia from Salesforce How to do customer research remotely?

Karen Mangia, the VP of Customer and Market Insights at Salesforce shares how they talk with customers remotely and how to conduct customer research.

Find the full transcript here. 

]]> How to do customer research remotely?

Karen Mangia, the VP of Customer and Market Insights at Salesforce shares how they talk with customers remotely and how to conduct customer research.

Find the full transcript here. 

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-10006450 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500 2459 5 2 full false Should you hire a Head of Remote with Chase Warrington from Doist Should you hire a Head of Remote with Chase Warrington from Doist What exactly does a Head of Remote do?

Chase Warrington, the Head of Remote at Doist talked to us about this role and how remote companies can benefit from it.

Find the full transcript here.


]]> What exactly does a Head of Remote do?

Chase Warrington, the Head of Remote at Doist talked to us about this role and how remote companies can benefit from it.

Find the full transcript here.


]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-9907880 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0500 2456 5 1 full false The story of SafetyWing with Sondre Rasch The story of SafetyWing with Sondre Rasch We talked to Sondre Rasch, the CEO of SafetyWing and our usual host for this podcast, about why he decided to build remote first, the YC application process, and building from scratch without relying on outdated traditional government structures.

Find the full transcript here.


]]> We talked to Sondre Rasch, the CEO of SafetyWing and our usual host for this podcast, about why he decided to build remote first, the YC application process, and building from scratch without relying on outdated traditional government structures.

Find the full transcript here.


]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-9836652 Wed, 05 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -0500 2670 4 10 full false Remote fundraising with Yoeri Dassen from 7Percent Ventures Remote fundraising with Yoeri Dassen from 7Percent Ventures How do you raise money as a remote company?

Together with Yoeri Dassen from 7Percent Ventures, we are diving into different stages of fundraising, how to evaluate your startup and negotiate with VCs remotely. 

]]> How do you raise money as a remote company?

Together with Yoeri Dassen from 7Percent Ventures, we are diving into different stages of fundraising, how to evaluate your startup and negotiate with VCs remotely. 

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-9692301 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0500 3036 4 10 full false Async vs synchronous teams with Adam Nathan from Almanac Async vs synchronous teams with Adam Nathan from Almanac How can asynchronous work simplify remote collaboration?

Together with Adam Nathan, the founder and CEO of Almanac, we discussed the benefits and challenges of asynchronous work, how to reduce meetings as a manager, and the art of switching your focus from inputs to outputs. 

]]> How can asynchronous work simplify remote collaboration?

Together with Adam Nathan, the founder and CEO of Almanac, we discussed the benefits and challenges of asynchronous work, how to reduce meetings as a manager, and the art of switching your focus from inputs to outputs. 

]]> Buzzsprout-9605818 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500 2061 4 9 full false Remote leadership with Sarah Hawley from Growmotely Remote leadership with Sarah Hawley from Growmotely How can you connect with your team as a remote leader?

We spoke to Sarah Hawley, the founder and CEO of Growmotely about asynchronous leadership, creating alignment in a remote team and leading with integrity. 

]]> How can you connect with your team as a remote leader?

We spoke to Sarah Hawley, the founder and CEO of Growmotely about asynchronous leadership, creating alignment in a remote team and leading with integrity. 

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-9517964 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 2814 4 8 full false How to onboard remote employees with Nicole Vasquez from Deskpass How to onboard remote employees with Nicole Vasquez from Deskpass How can you create a feeling of belonging among new team members?

Nicole Vasquez, the Co-Founder and Chief People Officer of Deskpass took us through the remote onboarding process that has allowed her to effectively scale the company since 2015.

]]> How can you create a feeling of belonging among new team members?

Nicole Vasquez, the Co-Founder and Chief People Officer of Deskpass took us through the remote onboarding process that has allowed her to effectively scale the company since 2015.

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-9443703 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0400 2206 4 7 full false How to build a fulfilling remote career with Kevin Kirkpatrick from We Work Remotely How to build a fulfilling remote career with Kevin Kirkpatrick from We Work Remotely Most of us know how to approach a traditional job search. But how does this process differ in a remote environment? How do you do well in a remote job interview? And what jobs can actually be done remotely (spoiler alert: more than you think)?

Kevin from We Work Remotely draws lessons from his own career as well as from his experience in leading the largest remote work community and provides advice on finding a job remotely, making a good impression in a remote job interview and how the remote job market of the future could look like. 

]]> Most of us know how to approach a traditional job search. But how does this process differ in a remote environment? How do you do well in a remote job interview? And what jobs can actually be done remotely (spoiler alert: more than you think)?

Kevin from We Work Remotely draws lessons from his own career as well as from his experience in leading the largest remote work community and provides advice on finding a job remotely, making a good impression in a remote job interview and how the remote job market of the future could look like. 

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-9355138 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1822 4 6 full false A systematic way to grow a remote company with Irina Papuc from Galactic Fed A systematic way to grow a remote company with Irina Papuc from Galactic Fed How do you approach your marketing strategies? With an empirical mindset, or a fully data-driven hypothesis?

Irina Papuc from Galactic Fed talks about a balance between extensive data research in marketing and a deep understanding of human behavior and current culture. She also explains the importance of SEO and how their remote agency scaled in the last 3 years. 

]]> How do you approach your marketing strategies? With an empirical mindset, or a fully data-driven hypothesis?

Irina Papuc from Galactic Fed talks about a balance between extensive data research in marketing and a deep understanding of human behavior and current culture. She also explains the importance of SEO and how their remote agency scaled in the last 3 years. 

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-9285977 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400 2522 4 5 full false The Future of Digital Nomadism with Kevin Kelly from WIRED The Future of Digital Nomadism with Kevin Kelly from WIRED What did life look like for the early digital nomads? Who were the pioneers that helped shape this movement of location-independence, before it was mainstream?

Together with WIRED Co-Founder, author and photographer Kevin Kelly, we have the opportunity to hear about his experiences since the start of his nomadic journey almost 50 years ago. He gives advice for young digital nomads and his predictions for how remote work will affect our future lives.

Find the full transcript here.  

]]> What did life look like for the early digital nomads? Who were the pioneers that helped shape this movement of location-independence, before it was mainstream?

Together with WIRED Co-Founder, author and photographer Kevin Kelly, we have the opportunity to hear about his experiences since the start of his nomadic journey almost 50 years ago. He gives advice for young digital nomads and his predictions for how remote work will affect our future lives.

Find the full transcript here.  

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-8943656 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0400 3074 4 4 full false How can you create a happy remote team with Michael Alexis from Team Building How can you create a happy remote team with Michael Alexis from Team Building How can we make our teams feel more like... a team?

Michael Alexis, the CEO of Team Building is helping other companies optimize for happiness, and shares the characteristics of an engaging team-building experience, influences that enhance or reduce employee happiness, and the mindset that helps him stay mission-focused as a (remote) business owner.

Find the full transcript here.

]]> How can we make our teams feel more like... a team?

Michael Alexis, the CEO of Team Building is helping other companies optimize for happiness, and shares the characteristics of an engaging team-building experience, influences that enhance or reduce employee happiness, and the mindset that helps him stay mission-focused as a (remote) business owner.

Find the full transcript here.

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-8862052 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0400 2872 4 3 full false Prediction from the 2021 Remote Work Report with Gitlab, Dropbox and Qatalog Prediction from the 2021 Remote Work Report with Gitlab, Dropbox and Qatalog What can Gitlab's 2021 Remote Work Report tell us about the upcoming trends and future of remote work?

Join us for this special round table episode where we uncover the findings from the report, and what these newly discovered statistics could mean for companies and the future of work with Darren Murph (Gitlab), Tariq Rauf (Qatalog) and Alastair Simpson (Dropbox)!

]]> What can Gitlab's 2021 Remote Work Report tell us about the upcoming trends and future of remote work?

Join us for this special round table episode where we uncover the findings from the report, and what these newly discovered statistics could mean for companies and the future of work with Darren Murph (Gitlab), Tariq Rauf (Qatalog) and Alastair Simpson (Dropbox)!

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-8775927 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0400 2180 4 2 full false Using remote work to improve your mental health with Melissa Ng from Bravely Using remote work to improve your mental health with Melissa Ng from Bravely How can you ensure your remote team stays healthy mentally?

As a mental health advocate for remote workers, Melissa Ng founded Bravely, a research-based app that helps you understand and improve your mental health.

Find the full transcript here. 

]]> How can you ensure your remote team stays healthy mentally?

As a mental health advocate for remote workers, Melissa Ng founded Bravely, a research-based app that helps you understand and improve your mental health.

Find the full transcript here. 

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-8708388 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0400 2702 4 1 full false Mass collaboration online with Pia Mancini from Open Collective Mass collaboration online with Pia Mancini from Open Collective In a time of digital mass collaboration, is it time to rethink how democratic processes are organized?

With Pia, the founder of Open Collective and the Democracy Earth Foundation, we explored how modern technology can, and should, influence our democratic processes, the concept of the Nation-State and personal identity, along with the lessons to learn from the rise of Social Media.

Find the full transcript here. 

]]> In a time of digital mass collaboration, is it time to rethink how democratic processes are organized?

With Pia, the founder of Open Collective and the Democracy Earth Foundation, we explored how modern technology can, and should, influence our democratic processes, the concept of the Nation-State and personal identity, along with the lessons to learn from the rise of Social Media.

Find the full transcript here. 

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-8601216 Thu, 27 May 2021 17:00:00 -0400 2638 3 10 full false Why remote companies should hire globally with Tony Jamous from Oyster Why remote companies should hire globally with Tony Jamous from Oyster Remote work should be a reality for everyone, no matter what country they live in.

 Tony Jamous was set on fixing the issues of hiring remotely by helping facilitate the connection of talent and opportunities on a global scale with Oyster, a distributed talent enablement platform.

You can find the full transcript here!

]]> Remote work should be a reality for everyone, no matter what country they live in.

 Tony Jamous was set on fixing the issues of hiring remotely by helping facilitate the connection of talent and opportunities on a global scale with Oyster, a distributed talent enablement platform.

You can find the full transcript here!

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-8500296 Tue, 11 May 2021 16:00:00 -0400 1922 3 9 full false Building the first village for remote work with Will Mercer from Umaya Village Building the first village for remote work with Will Mercer from Umaya Village Can remote work completely transform rural environments? 

Will Mercer, the Founder and CEO of Umaya Village, discussed what led to the creation of Umaya, what he learned from creating a community space and what the future of remote communities could look like. 

]]> Can remote work completely transform rural environments? 

Will Mercer, the Founder and CEO of Umaya Village, discussed what led to the creation of Umaya, what he learned from creating a community space and what the future of remote communities could look like. 

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-8413806 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0400 2518 3 8 full false Cultivating and scaling culture remotely with Darcy Boles from TaxJar Cultivating and scaling culture remotely with Darcy Boles from TaxJar Creating a healthy, productive and enjoyable company culture is one of the biggest challenges for remote companies. As the Director of Culture and Innovation at TaxJar, Darcy has extensive experience in successfully fostering and scaling culture remotely.

You can find the full transcript here!

]]> Creating a healthy, productive and enjoyable company culture is one of the biggest challenges for remote companies. As the Director of Culture and Innovation at TaxJar, Darcy has extensive experience in successfully fostering and scaling culture remotely.

You can find the full transcript here!

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-8328976 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400 2504 3 7 full false How to build physical remote work communities with Nacho Rodriguez from Repeople How to build physical remote work communities with Nacho Rodriguez from Repeople What is needed to create physical ecosystems for remote workers? How will cities attract the new remote workforce?

After recognizing the opportunities remote work has to offer, Nacho Rodriguez, the founder of RePeople & Nomad City Gran Canaria made it his mission to create physical spaces for remote workers that drive a positive socio-economic impact. 

]]> What is needed to create physical ecosystems for remote workers? How will cities attract the new remote workforce?

After recognizing the opportunities remote work has to offer, Nacho Rodriguez, the founder of RePeople & Nomad City Gran Canaria made it his mission to create physical spaces for remote workers that drive a positive socio-economic impact. 

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-8238492 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0400 2472 3 6 full false The evolution of the virtual office with Flo from TeamFlow The evolution of the virtual office with Flo from TeamFlow How important is virtual office space for team communication and collaboration?

We discussed the possibilities for further improvement in virtual office spaces with Flo, the founder and CEO of Teamflow, who built a unique version of a virtual office that is completely customizable and something we've been using as a team at SafetyWing.

You can find the full transcript here!

]]> How important is virtual office space for team communication and collaboration?

We discussed the possibilities for further improvement in virtual office spaces with Flo, the founder and CEO of Teamflow, who built a unique version of a virtual office that is completely customizable and something we've been using as a team at SafetyWing.

You can find the full transcript here!

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-8167101 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0400 2290 3 5 full false How to collaborate remotely with Rajiv Ayyangar from Tandem How to collaborate remotely with Rajiv Ayyangar from Tandem What needs improvement in your workflow?

In this episode, we are joined by Rajiv Ayyangar,  the founder and CEO of Tandem - one of the first viable examples of a virtual office. We discuss the importance of a functioning virtual workspace, building trust remotely and how the world of online gaming gives us an insight into the future.

Find the full transcript here!

]]> What needs improvement in your workflow?

In this episode, we are joined by Rajiv Ayyangar,  the founder and CEO of Tandem - one of the first viable examples of a virtual office. We discuss the importance of a functioning virtual workspace, building trust remotely and how the world of online gaming gives us an insight into the future.

Find the full transcript here!

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-8074531 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0500 2623 3 4 full false How to design a productive home office with Rodolphe Dutel from Remotive How to design a productive home office with Rodolphe Dutel from Remotive Is your physical and digital workspace optimized for productivity? Have you implemented tools and systems to help you avoid burnout?

We're joined by Rodolphe, the founder of Remotive, to discuss the ideal digital and physical remote setup, and how to find the right routine for you in order to create productivity and remote zen.

Find the full transcript here!

]]> Is your physical and digital workspace optimized for productivity? Have you implemented tools and systems to help you avoid burnout?

We're joined by Rodolphe, the founder of Remotive, to discuss the ideal digital and physical remote setup, and how to find the right routine for you in order to create productivity and remote zen.

Find the full transcript here!

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-7947763 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -0500 2242 3 3 full false How to effectively transfer knowledge in a remote company with Uri Bram from The Browser How to effectively transfer knowledge in a remote company with Uri Bram from The Browser How to use effective communication in your remote team as a competitive advantage?

Uri Bram, the CEO of The Browser & The Listener - two newsletters with the best written and audio-recorded content from a variety of categories curated by a fully remote team.

Find the full transcript here!

]]> How to use effective communication in your remote team as a competitive advantage?

Uri Bram, the CEO of The Browser & The Listener - two newsletters with the best written and audio-recorded content from a variety of categories curated by a fully remote team.

Find the full transcript here!

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-7679107 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0500 2148 3 2 full false How to create long term visas with Peter Thompson from Remote work Barbados How to create long term visas with Peter Thompson from Remote work Barbados With the freedom that remote work brings - can we use our location independent lifestyle as an advantage to help us erase world borders?

Peter Thompson,  CEO at Remote Work Barbados and initiator of The Barbados Welcome Stamp Visa explains what remote workers can bring to local communities, and how to initiate projects that create more opportunities for remote workers.

Find the full transcript here! 

]]> With the freedom that remote work brings - can we use our location independent lifestyle as an advantage to help us erase world borders?

Peter Thompson,  CEO at Remote Work Barbados and initiator of The Barbados Welcome Stamp Visa explains what remote workers can bring to local communities, and how to initiate projects that create more opportunities for remote workers.

Find the full transcript here! 

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-7398232 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 19:00:00 -0500 2270 3 1 full false How to attract the best remote talent with Austen Allred from Lambda School How to attract the best remote talent with Austen Allred from Lambda School What are the effects of remote work on the current job market?

Teaching the next generation of software engineers himself at Lambda School, Austen Allred experiences first hand what it takes to hire the best of the new remote workforce.  In this episode, he shares his experience with cultivating the best engineering talent and the flaws in the current recruitment process.

Find the full transcript here! 

]]> What are the effects of remote work on the current job market?

Teaching the next generation of software engineers himself at Lambda School, Austen Allred experiences first hand what it takes to hire the best of the new remote workforce.  In this episode, he shares his experience with cultivating the best engineering talent and the flaws in the current recruitment process.

Find the full transcript here! 

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-6652633 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500 2390 2 10 full false Managing crisis as a remote company with Liam Martin from Running Remote Managing crisis as a remote company with Liam Martin from Running Remote How you handle a crisis might well define the future of your company.

Operating remotely can be an additional challenge, but it also provides an advantage. We're joined by Liam Martin, the founder of Time Doctor and co-founder of Running Remote to discuss the importance of crisis management as a remote company.

Find the full transcript here! 

]]> How you handle a crisis might well define the future of your company.

Operating remotely can be an additional challenge, but it also provides an advantage. We're joined by Liam Martin, the founder of Time Doctor and co-founder of Running Remote to discuss the importance of crisis management as a remote company.

Find the full transcript here! 

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-6440833 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0500 2409 2 9 full false "Will the new remote workforce go nomadic?" with Pieter Levels from Nomad List "Will the new remote workforce go nomadic?" with Pieter Levels from Nomad List Are all remote workers future nomads?

As one of the founders of the modern remote work movement, and creator of Nomad List and RemoteOK, Pieter Levels offers his take on the future of the digital nomad lifestyle and its communities.

Find the full transcript here!

]]> Are all remote workers future nomads?

As one of the founders of the modern remote work movement, and creator of Nomad List and RemoteOK, Pieter Levels offers his take on the future of the digital nomad lifestyle and its communities.

Find the full transcript here!

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-6209671 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500 2352 2 8 full false How to build a remote community with Spencer Jentzsch from Hacker Paradise How to build a remote community with Spencer Jentzsch from Hacker Paradise 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.

Find the full transcript here!

]]> 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.

Find the full transcript here!

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-5995615 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0400 1950 2 7 full false How to stay ahead of the remote work curve with Steph Smith from The Hustle How to stay ahead of the remote work curve with Steph Smith from The Hustle 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.


Find the full transcript here!

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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.


Find the full transcript here!

More about Steph: 

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LinkedIn
Website

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-5762989 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0400 2539 2 6 full false Effectively working and managing teams remotely with Danielle Morrill from GitLab Effectively working and managing teams remotely with Danielle Morrill from GitLab 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. 

Find the full transcript here!

More about Danielle: 

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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. 

Find the full transcript here!

More about Danielle: 

Twitter
LinkedIn
Website

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-5429848 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400 1419 full false Hiring international employees remotely with Matt Drozdzynski from Pilot Hiring international employees remotely with Matt Drozdzynski from Pilot 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.

More about Matt: 

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LinkedIn
Website

]]> 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.

More about Matt: 

Twitter
LinkedIn
Website

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-5156341 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0400 2577 2 4 full false How to setup your remote company using e-Residency with Alex Wellman How to setup your remote company using e-Residency with Alex Wellman 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. 

Find the full transcript here 

More about Alex: 

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Medium

]]> 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. 

Find the full transcript here 

More about Alex: 

Twitter
Medium

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-4962206 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 03:00:00 -0400 1666 2 3 full false The present and future of remote work with Andreas Klinger from AngelList The present and future of remote work with Andreas Klinger from AngelList 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. 

More about Andreas:

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Angellist
Blog

]]> 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. 

More about Andreas:

Twitter
Angellist
Blog

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-4746974 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0400 2407 2 1 full false How to transition to remote with Darren Murph from GitLab How to transition to remote with Darren Murph from GitLab 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. 

More about Darren:
About GitLab
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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. 

More about Darren:
About GitLab
Twitter

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-4746908 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400 2347 2 2 full false Introducing Building Remotely Introducing Building Remotely 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Sondre Rasch Buzzsprout-4590929 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400 62 #remote, #remotework, #startup, #entrepreneur 1 1 trailer false