Many startups adopted flexible remote working as a short term necessity during the pandemic — and as a result, those who’ve maintained hybrid or remote work practices may not be properly set up to thrive.
Storyblok is fairly unusual in that it has been fully remote since it was founded in 2017. We’ve grown to a team of 175 people in 38 countries, spanning dozens of timezones. This has meant we’ve had to spend a lot of time developing processes and policies that fit remote work, and employing technology to create a happy and productive team.
Opinion
June 20, 2022
How do you build a fully remote startup?
Building a fully remote startup is no easy feat. Here's how to get it right
6 min read
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