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Wade Foster

08/19/17

@ Y Combinator

Encouraging informal interactions among employees, such as through random pairings for conversations, helps build camaraderie in a remote work environment.

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The CEO Who Pays Employees to De-Locate From the Bay

@ Y Combinator

The CEO Who Pays Employees to De-Locate From the Bay

08/19/17

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Sarah Nahm

07/10/19

@ Y Combinator

When hiring remotely, it's important to build a culture that supports remote work effectively, considering how information flows and how meetings are structured.

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Wade Foster

08/19/17

@ Y Combinator

Starting as a remote company helped us develop cultural habits that make remote work successful, such as effective communication and documentation.

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Sam Altman

06/01/17

@ Y Combinator

To maintain a sense of connection as a company scales, consider arranging regular lunches with key contributors to discuss company culture and challenges, fostering an inside conversation.

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Tim Brady

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

Simple, informal discussions can help lay the groundwork for a strong company culture without being overly time-consuming.

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HealthyGamerGG Cast

04/24/25

@ HealthyGamerGG

While remote work offers benefits like flexibility and reduced commuting, it can also lead to loneliness and a lack of boundaries between work and personal life, contributing to burnout.

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Claire Hughes Johnson

03/05/23

@ Lenny's Podcast

Off-sites are valuable for creating team cohesion as they allow for focused collaboration away from daily routines, fostering shared experiences and plans.

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Vivek Ravisankar

03/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Effective communication is essential for remote teams to stay in sync, as demonstrated by companies like GitLab.

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Austen Allred

04/03/19

@ Y Combinator

Remote work has trade-offs, and while it offers flexibility, it can also complicate team cohesion and collaboration.

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Michael Easter

06/16/25

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Gathering in person with online communities can enhance connections and create meaningful experiences.