
 Vibe Check
 Vibe Check Self Expression: From Skincare To Virtual Offices
 May 25, 2023 
 Nick Allen, Founder and CEO of Geologie, talks about the advantages of remote work such as a diverse talent pool and cut costs. He shares insights on remote hiring, onboarding, and building company culture using Kumospace. The Geologie team maximizes productivity by balancing individual focus time and team collaboration. They also discuss the challenges of building a high-trust environment and the importance of initiative in recruitment. Lastly, they highlight the experience of building a distributed company and throwing a memorable virtual launch party in Kumo Space. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 2min 
 The Benefits and Transition to Remote Work 
 02:09 • 4min 
 Challenges and Characteristics of Building a High Trust Environment 
 06:26 • 2min 
 Importance of Initiative and Learning from Recruitment Mistakes 
 08:06 • 2min 
 Recruiting remotely and the characteristics of candidates 
 09:41 • 13min 
 Building a Distributed Company and a Memorable Virtual Launch Party 
 22:21 • 2min 
