Are there any HNers here that run their companies completely remote?
I am the founder of ideatostartup.org, which is a fully remote company.
What issues have you encountered?
Running a remote company has many advantages over non-remote companies. However, obviously it also depends on the sector the company is in. Remote only companies are possible only for a few sectors.
Did you lose a lot of productivity? Is it harder to grow the company?
The productivity in remote company is generally higher because only the best developers can thrive in a remote culture.
Is it harder to grow the company?
A remote can hire a professional from any location on Earth. If you know how to access the global talent correctly, it will be much easier to grow the company.
I don't have a partner but I'm a very extroverted person, so I think I should be fine in terms of loneliness?
Loneliness depends on the environment. If you stay alone in a house for long, you will definitely feel lonely. But, if you have good family or people who you can hangout with, you will enjoy working remotely even more.
Hope this was useful. If you have any more questions, feel free to reach out to me.
And I have to admit that I am one of the biggest fans of JavaScript, so I may be a biased. :)
I will give you some background about why we chose these technologies:
After working with several startups, we realized that almost all startups face one common problem:
They have to deliver the best product using the least amount of resources.
So, we were looking for technologies that would help us :
1. Build apps quickly using the least developer resources - (Save time and money)
And
2. Build apps that are performant, scalable and reliable. - (Deliver Quality)
And the JS tech stack helps us fulfil both the aims. That’s why we chose it.
If you are into JavaScript, you should also check out : https://2018.stateofjs.com to know which JS technologies in general developers prefer the most.
We are a remote only company and don't agree with this at all. People should have flexible working hours but others must know when they are working. It removes confusion and sets clear expectations.
I have been working full time as a freelance developer at ideatostartup.org since last 4 years.
Working remotely has neither affected the way I interact with people nor made anything difficult for me. However, it may be because I live with my family and they have a big social circle.
At Idea To Startup (https://ideatostartup.org/), we have developed a ui framework "One-Ui" which helps us write code that works on all platforms (Web, Android and iOS).
It has helped us immensely in reducing the time to develop apps.
To put in context, we, at Idea To Startup (https://ideatostartup.org/), have helped startups from 5 different continents around the world create the best remote team in the shortest time.
Let's discuss this over chat. What's the best way to contact you?
Senior Software Architect. Full Stack Web and Mobile App Developer.
Helped startups from 5 different continents around the world create the best product and team in the shortest time, using the best technologies and at the most reasonable price.
Worked 10,000 hours to become the JavaScript expert with React, React Native, Relay, GraphQL, Node as the preferred technology stack.
Founded Phodphad! which was awarded the best student startup in India and was selected among the top 100 social innovation ideas in the world. Was the finalist for NASSCOM Social Innovation Honours award, amongst the top 3 students in India.
Studied From the Best Private Engineering Institute in India and secured 100/100 in Maths and Physics in 12th Grade Have a 5 star rating on Codementor and 100% job success rate on Upwork. Selected as CodementorX and Upwork Pro Developer.
Comfortable with working full-time in any timezone.
Senior Software Architect. Full Stack Web and Mobile App Developer.
Helped startups from 5 different continents around the world create the best product and team in the shortest time, using the best technologies and at the most reasonable price.
Worked 10,000 hours to become the JavaScript expert with React, React Native, Relay, GraphQL, Node as the preferred technology stack.
Founded Phodphad! which was awarded the best student startup in India and was selected among the top 100 social innovation ideas in the world. Was the finalist for NASSCOM Social Innovation Honours award, amongst the top 3 students in India.
Studied From the Best Private Engineering Institute in India and secured 100/100 in Maths and Physics in 12th Grade
Have a 5 star rating on Codementor and 100% job success rate on Upwork. Selected as CodementorX and Upwork Pro Developer.
Comfortable with working full-time in any timezone.
Our team at Idea To Startup (https://ideatostartup.org/) is a fully distributed one and we have been running very effectively since last year.
To be effective, we have spent a huge amount of time on hiring the right candidates. (Our acceptance rate is less than 1%). We consider the following factors while deciding the right candidate for a distributed team:
1. Self learner. (Given sufficient time and guidance, you can learn any tech on your own using online resources.)
2. Talented and Hardworking. (Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard. )
3. Responsible. (You take responsibility for all your actions in both success and failure and don't make excuses. )
4. Reliable. (People can rely on you. When given a task, they know you will do it to the best of your abilities)
I would like to receive your application here: https://ideatostartup.org/join