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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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- Being a fully remote company allows access to a diverse global talent pool and helps in reducing costs.
- Building a high-trust environment in a remote team is crucial and requires hiring self-starting individuals who excel in a remote setup.
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Building a Successful Direct-to-Consumer Skincare Company
In this podcast episode, Nick Allen, CEO of Geology, shares the story of how his company has evolved from a skincare brand for men to a unisex brand offering a wide range of products. They have won numerous awards and have grown their team to over 30 members distributed globally. The decision to be a fully remote company was driven by cost savings and access to a wider talent pool. Despite their success, they have no plans to set up a physical headquarters in New York or San Francisco. Allen believes that being fully remote or fully HQ makes more sense than a hybrid approach. He emphasizes the importance of hiring self-starting individuals who require minimal direction and have a bias towards action.
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