Rapid Response: Remote teams as an intentional choice, w/Wences Casares of Xapo
Apr 22, 2020
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Wences Casares, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Xapo, discusses the intentionality behind remote work. He shares how embracing a fully distributed model has allowed his company to thrive, emphasizing the creativity unleashed by geographical freedom. Casares offers insights on effective communication, recruitment strategies, and building supportive home offices. He also tackles the challenges of employee burnout and the importance of establishing structured routines, turning remote work into a remarkable competitive advantage.
Many of us will be working remotely for a long time to come. So: How do you turn March's temporary scramble into a long-term benefit? Bitcoin pioneer Wences Casares runs a fully distributed company at his unicorn bitcoin startup, Xapo. For Wences, remote work is an intentional choice, one that celebrates the creativity and freedom of being released from geographical boundaries – and turns remote work into a striking advantage. Hear Xapo's battle-tested guidelines for communication styles, hiring – and supporting home offices that really work.