It's encouraging to see so many Founders and business owners part of this travel community. I often wonder how the overall experience in establishing, managing and growing a tech company on the road is different to if you were stationed in one city.
Do you have access to the same resources?
Can you validate the same way?
What are the differences in raising capital?
How will you find a co-founder?
What if all your customers and partners are in one country?
I was recently invited to be part of a startup accelerator program in my home city of Sydney, Australia. And while the idea of a product I built helped me get into the program (not the only reason), the program itself was more focused on developing new ideas through finding a co-founder, conceptualizing an idea, validating said idea and eventually (potentially) getting a term sheet.
Ultimately, aside from the in-person co-founder matching activities, I found there was no real need to be physically present. However, If you...
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Let's connect! To introduce myself a little, I'm originally from the UK and been on-off remote for nearly ten years. I first really got into digital nomad life while studying abroad in Brazil. After writing a blog for a year about my experience, I decided I wanted to create a career using social media. And since then I've been working with companies and individuals to build their brands.
Both through my own personal brand: Han Meets World and The Remote Life Podcast, I love sharing stories and insights that will enable others to go after their dream! Do you have a mission?
Hi Han, welcome! I'm all about collecting and sharing stories. It's come from traveling and working abroad, as well as writing books and sharing travel experiences. I was a digital nomad for from 2009 to 2019. I'd love to share more about my experience with you as well.
Welcome to Travel Massive Han!! I went in for the upvote and saw you put us as the first episode!! I need a relisten! :)
Thank you so much Sally!! A great addition for your next flight, I say ;)
So interesting, thanks for sharing!
Hey Gabriela! So glad you like it! Are you a remote lifer, yourself?
Yes, I'm just discovering the pleasure of mixing work with travel
Woohoo, fun!!