The EU-Startups Podcast | Interview with Job van der Voort, CEO and co-founder of Remote

Join us for a deep dive with Job van der Voort, CEO and co-founder of Remote, as he explores the evolution of work, the challenges of global employment, and the principles behind scaling remote-first teams.

From his transition from neuroscientist to startup leader, to the lessons learned at GitLab and Remote, Job shares insights on mindset shifts, cultural nuances, and the future of distributed work.

Job discusses the practical challenges of building a globally distributed team, the importance of asynchronous communication, and why treating all employees as equals – regardless of location – is key to fostering a cohesive culture.

In this conversation, Job reflects on the hidden costs of traditional office work, the importance of flexibility, and how Remote is transforming global employment infrastructure. He also addresses the remote vs. in-person debate, the role of time zones in global collaboration, and what founders should prioritise when hiring talent worldwide.

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Key Points How scientific training influences decision-making and problem-solving at Remote The mindset shift from academia’s precision to startups’ speed and action What personal experiences revealed about what employees truly need from employers The hidden costs of traditional office work and the freedom gained through remote flexibility The balance between global hiring and the necessity of human overlap in distributed teams The future of global work beyond the remote vs. in-office debate