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Second Time Founders
E42 pivoting from PLG to direct sales, are offsites worth it?, benefits + drawbacks of a remote company
Oct 18, 2023
The hosts discuss fundraising challenges and scaling the business, the importance of sustained growth, and finding the right customers. They also explore the challenges of implementing growth strategies in startups, getting early feedback, and the benefits of offsites. Additionally, they discuss choosing the right city for team offsites and the difficulties of fundraising in a market with uncertainty.
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- Off-site meetings are crucial for team bonding and alignment, and the balance between work and social time is important for effective planning and team building.
- Not all companies prioritize or find value in whole company off-sites, but individuals or small groups within the company may seek out opportunities to meet in person for customer visits or planning sessions, emphasizing the benefits of in-person interactions.
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Importance of Off-Sites and Finding Balance
Off-site meetings are crucial for team bonding and alignment. The speaker shares their positive experience with a recent off-site in Napa. They mention the importance of finding a balance between work and social time during off-sites to ensure effective planning and team building. The team had a house and engaged in a mix of work-related activities and bonding exercises. Overall, the off-site was successful in fostering collaboration and strategic alignment among the team.
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