Remote and hybrid work is now the default for startups. Managing distributed teams requires intentional practices: async-first communication, documented decisions, regular cadences, and tools that create visibility. The biggest risk: isolation and misalignment.
Key Takeaways
- Async-first: write it down before scheduling a meeting.
- Document all decisions — institutional memory matters.
- Regular cadences prevent drift and isolation.
- Tools should reduce friction, not create it.