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Rapid Response: Remote teams as an intentional choice, w/Wences Casares of Xapo

Rapid Response: Remote teams as an intentional choice, w/Wences Casares of Xapo

FromMasters of Scale


Rapid Response: Remote teams as an intentional choice, w/Wences Casares of Xapo

FromMasters of Scale

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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Apr 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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.You can check out Xapo's guidelines for remote work here: https://mastersofscale.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/xapo-workplace-guide.pdfRead a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.comSubscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dlirtXSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Apr 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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