🎧In this episode, we have an incredible guest, Lona Alia, Head of Revenue at SafetyWing. Lona shares her journey from starting a company in Silicon Valley to joining SafetyWing and becoming an expert in remote team building. SafetyWing aims to build a social safety net and become the first country on the internet. Lona explains their products, including nomad insurance and remote health, which provide comprehensive coverage for travelers and global teams.
Lona discusses the importance of health insurance in attracting and retaining talent, especially for international hires. She emphasizes the need for companies to provide these baseline benefits to ensure employees feel taken care of and valued.
As an expert in building global companies, Lona provides strategies for entrepreneurs considering expanding their business to new markets. She advises starting remote and being global-first, which allows for a more economical and diverse team. Lona highlights the advantage of having a team located in different areas, as it brings different perspectives and can lead to a better product.
Trust is a crucial aspect of remote work, and Lona shares how SafetyWing establishes and maintains trust within their remote team. By giving trust first and providing autonomy, employees feel empowered and motivated to perform their best.
Finally, Lona shares her extensive travel experience and highlights some of her favorite countries for the digital nomad lifestyle. She recommends countries with a high quality of life at a fraction of the cost, such as Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Mexico, Croatia, and Albania. These countries offer a great standard of living and are accommodating for digital nomads with families.
Join us in this captivating episode as we dive into the world of global hiring, remote work, and building distributed teams. Whether you're a founder or a C-level executive considering hiring expansion or a tech talent looking for the best companies, this episode is packed with valuable insights and advice. Don't miss out!
Lona Alia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lonaalia
Default Global Website: https://gogloby.io/podcast/
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