Navigating Tax Compliance Challenges Amid Global Changes

The chapter delves into how a company adapted to remote work challenges amidst new legislation and a global pandemic, leading to complex tax compliance issues. The speaker advocates for Babbel, an app known for its effective language learning tools, citing personal experiences and studies supporting its practical approach to language acquisition.

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In this episode, Sasha sits down with Michelle Valentine, Co-founder and CEO of Anrok, the tax compliance infrastructure for the internet economy. They discuss the complexities of sales tax in the digital age, the historical context, regulatory changes, and challenges faced by startups operating online. Michelle shares her journey from VC at Index Ventures to founding Anorak and provides valuable advice for finance leaders and founders on navigating sales tax issues effectively.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Episode preview

(01:12) The complexity of sales tax in the digital age

(03:40) The evolution of sales tax laws

(05:41) The impact of remote work and Supreme Court rulings

(07:20) Local vs. state tax compliance

(10:47) How Anrok solves sales tax issues