The Nextcloud Podcast Nextcloud Podcast pt. III: Frank Karlitschek on remote working
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Aug 4, 2020 
Frank Karlitschek, the founder and CEO of Nextcloud, shares insights on remote work culture in his company. He discusses how their global team thrives across time zones from places like Hawaii to Cape Verde. The importance of trust over tracking, keeping meetings short and optional, and focusing on outcomes are key themes. Frank highlights innovative product improvements to enhance remote collaboration, such as Nextcloud Talk and integrated tools for project management. He also shares experiences from the pandemic that shaped their remote practices.
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Company Built Like An Open Source Community
- Nextcloud structures the company like its open-source community so most staff are remote and distributed globally.
- Frank Karlitschek says physical office presence is minimal and culture aligns with contributors working from anywhere.
Culture Trumps Tooling For Remote Work
- Prioritize company culture and communication over just buying video or chat tools to make remote work succeed.
- Frank Karlitschek warns tools alone don't replace a trust-based remote culture.
Measure Outcomes Not Hours
- Focus on results and communication rather than monitoring hours or desk time.
- Frank Karlitschek emphasizes trust, saying when people work matters much less than what they produce.
