The Effortless Podcast

How to Build Teams - EP03 : The Effortless Podcast

Episode Summary

In Episode 3 of The Effortless Podcast, hosts Amit and Dheeraj dive into the complexities of building teams across geographies. Against the tranquil backdrop of Saratoga, they discuss the value of sustainable growth, “stretching the dollar,” and building diverse, globally distributed teams in an era where remote work is more feasible than ever. Amit reflects on his experiences at ThoughtSpot, where building productive, self-sufficient teams across continents posed challenges in balancing autonomy and collaboration. Dheeraj and Amit also share insights on cultivating a writing culture, enabling asynchronous work, and fostering a culture of presence and appreciation within remote teams. As the episode progresses, they explore how startups can create scalable, adaptable platforms to optimize talent and minimize waste, offering practical advice for founders navigating these early-stage challenges

Episode Notes

In Episode 3 of The Effortless Podcast, hosts Amit and Dheeraj dive into the complexities of building teams across geographies. Against the tranquil backdrop of Saratoga, they discuss the value of sustainable growth, “stretching the dollar,” and building diverse, globally distributed teams in an era where remote work is more feasible than ever. Amit reflects on his experiences at ThoughtSpot, where building productive, self-sufficient teams across continents posed challenges in balancing autonomy and collaboration. Dheeraj and Amit also share insights on cultivating a writing culture, enabling asynchronous work, and fostering a culture of presence and appreciation within remote teams. As the episode progresses, they explore how startups can create scalable, adaptable platforms to optimize talent and minimize waste, offering practical advice for founders navigating these early-stage challenges

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