High growth startups are full contact sports
The article argues that high growth startups require close collaboration and physical presence among team members. It highlights the inefficiencies of remote work, particularly in fast-paced environments where quick problem-solving is essential. The author suggests that while remote work has its place, early-stage startups should prioritize in-person teamwork to thrive.
- ▪Startups are messy and require instant alignment among team members.
- ▪Remote setups can significantly slow down problem-solving, turning quick fixes into lengthy delays.
- ▪Venture capitalists view remote teams as a risk for early-stage companies, preferring teams that work closely together.
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High growth startups are full contact sports. Stop building remote teams.Time zone math isn't a competitive advantage.Andres PalaciosJun 03, 2026ShareA honest look about what I have learned building a startup from the ground up. The internet loves to romanticize the fully distributed team. You constantly see posts about founders shipping code from a beach or running daily standups from five different time zones. It sounds dope. But if you are actually trying to build a high growth product, that fully remote team is actually a trap.Startups are incredibly messy. When you are moving fast, you do not just need communication. You need instant alignment.The Friction of DistanceThe simplest example, when you are writing code or tweaking a UI design, you inevitably hit roadblocks.
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