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The Knowledge with David Elikwu139: Why cities are now competing for nomads (ft. Sondre Rasch)David speaks with Sondre Rasch, Co-founder and CEO of SafetyWing, a global social safety net for remote workers and companies.A natural entrepreneur, Sondre started selling server space in his early teens whilst playing MMORPGs. While most kids were focused on high school, at 14 he was already planning to build a Silicon Valley company, something he'd eventually do twice as a Y Combinator founder with Superside and later SafetyWing.Sondre used his own problems as a digital nomad to create solutions that now help thousands of people who want the freedom to work from anywhere.2025-03-0641 min
Catholic Founders#4 Catholicism on the Rise in Silicon Valley w/ Sondre RaschIn today’s episode of Catholic Founders, we’re speaking with Sondre Rasch, a convert and founder of SafteyWing. Why should you care? He’s on his second YC (Y-Combinator, for those unaware, is the most prestigious startup accelerator in the world). He’s also living in the heart of Silicon Valley so he brings a lot of insight to us about being a Catholic founder there. We’ve got a wide-ranging conversation… Of the many topics we cover, perhaps the most interesting are, * What it’s like to be Catholic in Silicon Valley. 2025-02-181h 26
The Leaders LabBuilding a Global Safety Net for Global Workers: The Sondre Rasch JourneyFrom government policy advisor to pioneering founder, shares his journey in building a global safety net for the digital workforce. Growing up in Norway, his entrepreneurial spirit led him from web hosting to government policy, where he gained valuable insights into social systems. Frustrated by bureaucracy, he founded SafetyWing to create the first comprehensive social safety net for remote workers worldwide.InSondre reveals how he raised millions in venture capital and is transforming health insurance and income protection for remote workers in over 60 countries. His mission: to build "the first country on the internet"—a global system of...2025-01-0736 min
Amazing Teams PodcastThe Evolution of Remote Work with Sondre Rasch - E27Send us a textHow will countries function in a world without borders?Join Sondre Rasch, Co-Founder and CEO of SafetyWing, as he discusses building a global social safety net for the future of remote work. Sondre explores how evolving trends in remote work reshape industries, social structures, and even the way we view countries as products.Alongside co-hosts Doug and Una, Sondre shares insights into leadership, creating company culture, and why remote work is the inevitable future.Key Takeaways:● Countries as Products: Sondre predicts a fut...2024-12-1040 min
Remote Business Growth13. Scaling Startups with Sondre RaschEpisode 13: Scaling Startups and Redefining Remote Work with Sondre Rasch
Welcome to the Remote Business Growth podcast! In this episode, host Paul Urwin speaks with Sondre Rasch, co-founder of SafetyWing, about his journey from working as a policy advisor in the Norwegian government to building startups that support the global remote workforce. Sondre shares his experiences founding Superside, a freelance platform, and SafetyWing, which provides a global social safety net for remote workers and digital nomads. This insightful conversation dives deep into the challenges and strategies involved in building and scaling businesses in the digital age.
Key Takeaways:
The Entrepreneurial...2024-12-0549 min
Entrepreneur ConundrumHow SafetyWing is Redefining Remote Work Benefits for Digital NomadsEpisode NotesGuest: Sondre Rasch, co-founder of SafetyWingKey Topics:Sondre's journey from politics to entrepreneurshipThe inspiration behind SafetyWing and its missionOvercoming challenges in building a remote-first companyFundraising experiences and insights from Y CombinatorCreating a global social safety net for digital nomads and remote workersStrategies for organic growth and scaling a startupThoughts on the future of remote work and international benefitsLearn More: Visit SafetyWing and Plumia for more information on their initiativesKey Questions(01:19) Can you tell us a little bit about your journey and how you ended up to where you are today? (04:59) W...2024-10-0736 min
The Business Power Hour with Deb KrierSondre RaschSondre Rasch is co-founder and CEO of SafetyWing, an all-remote company on a mission to build a global social safety net for digital nomads and remote workers. Sondre studied economics and computer science then worked as a social policy advisor for the government of Norway. Dissatisfied with the slow pace of change, he founded a platform for freelance designers called SuperSide (Y Combinator 2016). Through this work, he discovered the lack of a social safety net for people working on the internet. This inspired the creation of SafetyWing (Y Combinator 2018), which has so far raised $50 million in venture capital funding...2024-07-2259 min
GAIN Momentum - Lessons from Leaders in Hospitality, Travel, Food Service, & TechnologyThe Growth of Remote Work and Virtual Companies | with Sondre RaschIn this episode, we interview Sondre Rasch, Cofounder and CEO of SafetyWing. With SafetyWing, Rasch is building a platform to provide easily accessible travel medical insurance for remote workers and nomad executives. Prior to this, Rasch has cofounded three other software companies – SolidHost, NorJobs and Superside – while also acting as a policy advisor for the Parliament of Norway.************* LINKS & RESOURCES ************* The GAIN Momentum Podcast: focusing on timeless lessons to scale a business in hospitality, travel, and technology-centered around four key questions posed to all guests and hosted by Adam Moge...2024-07-1139 min
Outsource Accelerator Podcast with Derek GallimoreOA 481: Globalisation Conundrums And Future Potential - with Sondre Rasch of SafetyWingOutsourcing podcast
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In this week’s episode of the Outsource Accelerator Podcast, Derek is joined by Sondre Rasch, the Co-Founder and CEO of SafetyWing. SafetyWing offers “premium health insurance for remote companies and their global teams.”
Derek and Sondre discussed SafetyWing’s vision for a "Country on the Internet," the challenges ahead, and how these things will shape the future of remote work.
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Default Global Podcast: Navigating Global Expansion, Remote Teams, and International TalentInside Look at SafetyWing: Building a Global Social Safety Net🎧 Break the mold with this groundbreaking episode of The Podcast, where we traverse the nooks and crannies of global hiring, remote work, and more. Get ready to zoom into the world of Sondre Rasch, Co-founder and CEO of SafetyWing, a company that's pioneering a global social safety net. Get an insider's sneak peek into the fated Christmas evening of 2017 that birthed the idea of SafetyWing.Sondre’s candid insights into the evolving landscape of remote work, the challenges of building globally distributed teams, and the intriguing dynamics between talent, cost, and geography offer a ref...2024-02-0827 minThe Knowledge with David Elikwu83. Taste, Judgement, and the Traits of Great Founders with Sondre RaschDavid speaks with Sondre Rasch, Co-founder and CEO of SafetyWing, a global social safety net for remote workers and companies.They talked about:🌐 Choosing the right projects💡 Independent thinking and developing taste🤔 How ideas and individuals evolve over time🚀 The traits of great founders🎯 Audience capture🌐 How algorithms influence beliefs and behaviourThis is just one part of a longer conversation, and it's the second part. You can listen to the earlier episode here:Part 1: 🎙️Building Enduring Digital Companies with Sondre Rasch (Episode 79)2024-01-2529 min
Zero To Travel PodcastRemote Work and Digital Nomad Insurance 101, Building the First Internet Country, Leading With Values With Sondre Rasch From SafetyWingDo you really need medical insurance when traveling or working abroad? SafetyWing cofounder and CEO Sondre Rasch gives us the 411 on travel insurance and the unique offerings that SafetyWing provides for nomads and remote workers/teams.Sondre covers the essentials of travel insurance, and we talk about his approach to leadership as a CEO who is leading the charge of the digital nomad and remote work movement. We explore the challenges around where remote work is going and what SafetyWing is doing to be a part of the solution, including its mission to create a global social...2023-12-261h 06The Knowledge with David Elikwu79. Building Enduring Digital Companies with Sondre RaschDavid speaks with Sondre Rasch, Co-founder and CEO of SafetyWing, a global social safety net for remote workers and companies.They talked about:🌐 Conceptualizing digital countries💼 Sondre's early entrepreneurial experience🌱 Formative experiences and aspirations🎯 Choosing the right problems to solve🤔 Exploring intuition and judgement in decision-making🚀 Journey of building two YC-backed companies📹 Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/6Y4wf4Dtoyg📜Full transcript:https://theknowledge.io/sondrerasch-1/👤 Connect with Sondre...2023-12-1433 min
Remotely Serious with Curtis DugganSondre Rasch on crafting a global safety net for nomadsJoin us for a fascinating conversation with SafetyWing and Plumia co-founder and CEO Sondre Rasch, where we delve into the nuances of health insurance for the modern nomad. From the nuances of policy negotiations to global safety nets, discover the efforts being made to ensure comprehensive healthcare access for individuals in international countries, and — some day — network states.Want to dive deeper? Read more about remote work on the Remotely Serious website.Check Out Curtis’ Stuff: Personal Site The Origin Rockwell Media2023-09-1050 min
Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business666: Removing RISKS and giving you a SAFETY NET to help you launch and grow your business as a digital nomad w/ Sondre RaschWe have a very special guest joining us today: Sondre Rasch, the co-founder and CEO of SafetyWing. SafetyWing is an incredible company that aims to build a global social safety net for digital nomads and remote workers. Sondre has an impressive background, having worked as a policy advisor for the government in Norway before founding SafetyWing (among other startups beforehand!). Today, we're going to dive deep into the challenges and fears of starting a business, particularly for digital nomads and remote workers. Sondre will share his journey with us, from his work in social policy to founding SuperSide, and...2023-09-0839 min
Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business666: Removing RISKS and giving you a SAFETY NET to help you launch and grow your business as a digital nomad w/ Sondre RaschWe have a very special guest joining us today: Sondre Rasch, the co-founder and CEO of SafetyWing. SafetyWing is an incredible company that aims to build a global social safety net for digital nomads and remote workers. Sondre has an impressive background, having worked as a policy advisor for the government in Norway before founding SafetyWing (among other startups beforehand!). Today, we're going to dive deep into the challenges and fears of starting a business, particularly for digital nomads and remote workers. Sondre will share his journey with us, from his work in social policy to founding SuperSide, and...2023-09-0839 min
Grow A Small Business PodcastFrom running a venture-funded startup Freelancing platform to providing health insurance for remote teams and digital nomads, now having amazing growth with 150 people and over 20 million top lines. (Sondre Rasch)In this episode, Troy interviews Sondre Rasch, the Co-Founder, and CEO of SafetyWing based in San Francisco, United States of America. Sondre has set up his own business, to provide health insurance for remote teams and digital nomads and remove the role of geographical borders as a barrier to equal opportunities and freedom for everyone. From running a venture-funded startup company that benefits the Freelancers on the platform, now growing a health insurance business for remote teams and digital nomads. SafetyWing was established in 2018 and has been in operation for 5 years. Growing with 22 billion ish and over 150 pe...2023-06-0436 min
Wise Decision Maker Show#115: Getting Your Culture Right is the Key to Success in Remote Work: Sondre Rasch of SafetyWingIn this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks to Sondre Rasch, CEO of SafetyWing, who shares why getting your culture right is the key to success in remote work. Learn more about SafetyWing at https://safetywing.com/📧 Make sure to register for the FREE Wise Decision Maker Course and get a FREE copy of the "Assessment on Dangerous Judgment Errors in the Workplace" as part of the first course module https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/subscribe/📖 Check out Dr. Gleb Tsipursky's latest books:"Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams: A Manual...2023-05-1919 min
Remotely One - A remote work podcastIntegrity Is No Joke - Sondre Rasch ep. 047Send us a textA politician, a startup CEO, and a rowdy crewmember were all on a boat in the middle of a storm. Suddenly, the engine died and the boat started to drift towards a rocky shore. The startup CEO suggested hotwiring the boat, but the rowdy crewmember objected, saying they should check the engine first. The politician, meanwhile, just stood there looking for a camera crew.As the storm grew worse, the startup CEO grew more insistent, shouting "I know how to hotwire this thing!" The rowdy crewmember replied, "I'm telling you, let's...2023-03-2245 min
The Formula Podcast with Trevor CarlsonThe Future of Remote Work and Building an Online Company with SafetyWing's Sondre Rasch | 119On this week's episode of The Formula Podcast, Trevor Carlson is joined by Sondre Rasch, the CEO and co-founder of SafetyWing, a remote health insurance company. The discussion revolves around the future of remote work and how to build an online company.Sondre shares his insights on the changing landscape of work and how remote work is becoming more and more popular. He talks about how SafetyWing was founded to address the gap in the insurance market for digital nomads and remote workers. Sondre also shares his thoughts on the challenges of building an online company, such...2023-03-0754 min
Entrepreneurs on FireDigital Nomadism, Location-Independent Lifestyle & Scaling a Company Remotely with Sondre RaschSondre Rasch is a co-founder & CEO of SafetyWing and host of the Building Remotely podcast. SafetyWing is a fully remote team building a global social safety net. Their mission is to create a country on the internet, removing the barrier of geographical borders to create equal opportunities and freedom for everyone. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. You will succeed by being creative and coming up with ideas to solve problems. 2. Digital nomadism and location-independent are about working online and living wherever you want to. 3. In the future, anything that can be remote will...2023-02-2226 min
K8lyn Cracks The Code31. Travel, Adventures, & Bucket List Goals ft. Sondre RaschWith a new year brings new travels and opportunity to explore the world! In today's exciting episode, I'm chatting all about fun travel ideas- from going with a group of strangers to being a nanny and living for free in another country! There's so many ways to travel that don't have to break the bank and I'm breaking them all down. My guest, Sondre Rasch, has been around the world traveling as a digital nomad and is the founder of SafeteyWing. This travel insurance for nomads is used to cover a multitude of medical incidences at a great price.2023-02-0632 min
Building RemotelyHow to evaluate the performance of your remote team with Rob Rawson from Time Doctor and Running RemoteHow can you get an insight into your remote teams' productivity and impact it positively? Rob Rawson founded Time Doctor to help remote companies solve this problem, and is sharing his learnings from over a decade of leading remote teams. In detail we discussed:Economic advantages of remote workPros and Cons of working asyncOvercoming hard cultural differences remotelyMeasuring the performance of your remote employeesFind the transcript here. Stay tuned for the next episode in which we will discuss Facilitation in Remote Tea...2022-12-2031 min
Building RemotelyHow to Build a Startup City with Trey Goff from ProsperaWhat is a startup city and how do you build it? Prospera, is a charter city in Roatán, Honduras. Their goal is to build an innovation hub that is exploring new models for economic growth and social prosperity. We talked with Trey Goff, their Chief of Staff and Chief Marketing Officer on why they started this project and how they are aiming to make the vision of Prospera a reality. In detail we discussed:Prospera's vision and missionGovernmental competition as a result of rem...2022-11-2448 min
Digital Nomad StoriesBehind-the-scenes Of Building A Startup While Living As A Digital Nomad [SHORT STORY #23]Sondre quit his corporate job, moved to Berlin to lower his living expenses and started both his startup and freelance career at the same time. Fast forward to 2022: he is now the CEO and co-founder of SafetyWing, an insurance provider for digital nomads.In this part of my interview with Sondre Rasch, you get the real behind-the-scenes of what it's like to build a startup from scratch.Listen to the full interview here: How Sondre Rasch, Co-Founder Of SafetyWing, Makes Long Term Travel And Digital Nomad Life Easier 2022-11-0310 min
Building RemotelyProviding Equity for a global remote team with Kim Hansen from Cake EquityKim Hansen has over two decades of experience working with startups. His firsthand experience of the complications surrounding equity grants led to the founding of Cake Equity. In this episode, Kim and Sondre discuss the best practices for granting equity to a global remote team. Topics we discussed:An introduction to equity and why it is importantTurning shares into moneyAn introduction to different equity policiesWhat are options and when should you use them? How Cake helps with this process You can find the full transcript here. Stay tuned for the n...2022-10-1835 min
Winging It Travel PodcastEpisode 86 - Travelling + Being A Digital Nomad With Sondre Rasch From SafetyWingHello and welcome to number 86! This week I am joined by Sondre Rasch who is the Co-founder and CEO of SafetyWing. Sondre and I discuss SafetyWing's product to help remote workers and digital nomads. With their project Plumia, they are trying to create the first internet country for digital nomads. Currently, they offer travel/health insurance for individuals and remote teams. On their website, they also have a section with weekly updates on every country in the world and their current status with visas, restrictions and more. We have interesting insights into the future of remote working, how...2022-10-101h 02Winging It Travel PodcastEpisode 86 - Travelling + Being A Digital Nomad With Sondre Rasch From SafetyWingHello and welcome to number 86! This week I am joined by Sondre Rasch who is the Co-founder and CEO of SafetyWing. Sondre and I discuss SafetyWing's product to help remote workers and digital nomads. With their project Plumia, they are trying to create the first internet country for digital nomads. Currently, they offer travel/health insurance for individuals and remote teams. On their website, they also have a section with weekly updates on every country in the world and their current status with visas, restrictions and more. We have interesting insights into the future of remote working, how...2022-10-101h 02
The Altruistic Traveller PodcastLocation Independence, a Global Safety Net & the World’s First Country on the Internet | Sondre Rasch | SafetyWingCould you imagine a world without borders? Well, we may not be as far from the concept as you might think.
In this episode, I speak with the co-founder and CEO of SafetyWing, Sondre Rasch, about the idea of a borderless society and a country on the internet, off the back of a growing movement of global location independence.
Sondre comes from a background in economics and computer science, bringing his experience in policy and socio-economics to SafetyWing back in 2018 when it was founded to provide health insurance for freelancers and remote workers. Since then...2022-10-0538 min
Building RemotelyHow to increase productivity as a remote worker with Taylor Jacobson from FocusmateAfter Taylor Jacobson started to work remotely and could not find an effective tool to help with his procrastination, he created it himself. Focusmate aims to increase remote workers' well-being and productivity by pairing them up in co-working sessions. In this episode, Taylor shares scientific insights behind stress and productivity and gives tips on how remote workers can leverage them. Topics we also discussed:The founding story of FocusmateStress signals to look out forDefining focusThe science of FocusmateCheck the full transcript here.Sta...2022-10-0437 min
Building RemotelyHow to setup taxes remotely with John Lee from the Work From Anywhere TeamJohn Lee is a lifelong nomad and founder of "The Work From Anywhere Team", which aims to solve tax complexity for a global remote workforce. In this episode, John shares his insights on tax laws and risks to avoid when employing a global remote team. Topics we also discussed: Emerging tax risks for Remote WorkersTax loopholes you should avoidThe 4 ways of setting up taxes for a global remote teamHow governments and companies will adapt their tax structures to remote workCheck the full transcript here. Stay...2022-09-1438 min
Digital Nomad StoriesHow Sondre Rasch, Co-Founder Of SafetyWing, Makes Long Term Travel And Digital Nomad Life EasierWhen I started my digital nomad journey, it was SUCH a hassle to figure out which insurances I needed and how to get them. Sondre Rasch had the same problem, and he decided to solve it. He started SafetyWing - SafetyWing is on a mission to create a social safety net for digital nomads and remote workers. In this episode, Sondre and I talk a little bit about nomad insurance, but mostly about fun things like travel, start up life, and his favorite part of his work.Ps. In case you're wondering, t...2022-08-2938 min
Remote First43. Should we pay based on location? w/ Sondre Rasch, SafetyWingWe're already in a global labor market, and most people just don't know it yet. Remote work has leveled the playing field, and now to get (and keep) the best talent, companies need to change their old practices and pay their workers the right way. It’s time to pull up the band-aid and make the switch.
Today, we have Sondre Rasch, the Co-founder, and CEO of SafetyWing, a company of over 100 employees hiring entirely remotely from all over the world. Its mission is to build a global social safety net for remote workers an...2022-08-0931 min
DistantJob PodcastHow to Build a Fully Remote Company as a Digital Nomad, with Sondre RaschDigital nomad entrepreneurship is not easy, but according to Sondre Rasch is definitely worth it. During this podcast, he shares his remote work journey and how he built his first remote company as a digital nomad.2022-07-2949 min
The World Wanderers PodcastNomad Insurance and Location-Independent Work & Travel with Sondre Rasch from SafetyWing**Description:**This week on the podcast we are joined by Sondre Rasch. Sondre is a co-founder and CEO of SafetyWing. Born in Bergen, Norway, he studied economics and computer science, before starting work as a policy advisor for the government of Norway advising on social policies. After getting frustrated with the slow pace of government change, Sondre first founded SuperSide (YC W16), a platform for freelance designers. It was here he discovered the lack of a safety net for online remote workers. SafetyWing was born in 2018 (YC W18), has raised $35M investments, and has grown its community of 100...2022-07-2851 min
Building RemotelyProviding the best benefits for a remote team with Ally Fekaiki from JunoAlly founded Juno after experiencing the lack of individualised employee benefits himself.Together with him, we explored how you can offer dynamic benefits for a global remote team. Topics we discussedThe necessity of remote specific benefitsMistakes most remote companies make when it comes to benefits An evaluation of SafetyWing's benefitsThe most popular benefits on JunoWhy you should offer small benefits to your team Check the full transcript here. Stay tuned for the next episode with Lauren Razavi from Plumia on buil...2022-06-2828 min
Building RemotelyFacing conflict in a remote team with Elie Dagher from Lead From WithinHow can you communicate authentically in a remote team? Elie Dagher is a successful leadership coach and has made it his mission to teach authentic communication strategies to business leaders and teams. In this episode, he shares how you can create a healthy communication culture and handle conflict in a remote team. Topics we discussed: Training leadership in yourself and othersDefining authenticityThe power of non-violent communicationHow to embrace conflict in a team Find the full transcript here. Stay tuned for the next...2022-06-1645 min
The Crazy NomadWhy Travel Insurance Is Important with SafetyWing CEO & Co-Founder, Sondre RaschAre you considering traveling abroad? Do you want to go backpacking or live abroad as a digital nomad? Well, one of the MOST important things you need to have is travel insurance. I have experienced and seen first hand too many friends in my travels end up in the hospital hurt or in sticky situations where medical coverage is costing them thousands when it call could have been avoided. In this week's episode, Sondre Rasch, Co-founder & CEO of SafetyWing, share the back story behind starting this company and how they set themselves apart from the rest. SafetyWing...2022-06-1637 min
Ticket 2 Anywhere Podcast44: Ticket 2 | Why Travel Insurance Is For Everyone w/ Sondre Rasch, Co-Founder of SafetyWing"If you cannot afford travel insurance, you cannot afford to travel!" - wise words from co-host, Leah aka @LAinFlight. This episode details importance of purchasing insurance for your travels, from Sondre Rasch, CEO and Co-Founder of Safety Wing, a travel insurance company for nomads.Safety Wing is making buying travel insurance accessible, easy, and quick for everyone planning on traveling abroad. Send us a textSupport the show---Curious about our favorite gear, other excellent podcasts, and sneak peaks at upcoming IRL events? Don't miss out- get ou...2022-06-0836 min
Building RemotelyHow to become a remote developer with Per Borgen from ScrimbaAfter studying economics, Per Borgen switched careers to become a software developer in 2015. One year after taking part in a three-month Bootcamp he co-founded Scrimba - an interactive learning platform for aspiring developers. In this episode, Per gives advice to people that want to start their career as a software engineer. Topics we discussed:How Per got started with coding, and how Scrimba grew from a side-project into a full startup. How hard is it to learn how to code? How do you get a job as a remo...2022-06-0128 min
Building RemotelyRelocation of remote workers with Pieter Levels from RebaseWhat are the possibilities of changing your citizenship as a remote worker? After being fully nomadic for years, Pieter Levels decided to relocate to Portugal. Many nomads and remote workers were interested in the process, so he founded Rebase - a relocation service for remote workers. Starting with immigration and tax services for Portugal, they are moving onto Mexico. In this episode, he shares insights from his relocation process and how Rebase can assist other remote workers with the same plan. Topics we discussed:The process and difficulty of...2022-05-1134 min
Building RemotelyHow to create a healthy meeting cultureAre your team's virtual meetings effective?For guidance on how to structure meetings to optimize for efficiency, genuine connection and motivation, we reached out to Jordan Husney, the founder and CEO of Parabol - an app for effective remote meetings. Find the full transcript here. Stay tuned for the next episode with Pieter Levels from Rebase on the migration of the new wave of remote workers. 2022-04-2559 min
Building RemotelyBuilding a product people love with Job from Remote.comWhat are the characteristics of a good product? Job van der Voort refined this judgement - first as VP of Product at GitLab and now as founder and CEO of Remote.com. In this episode he is sharing how to create products people love as well as building and scaling an excellent product team. Find the full transcript here. 2022-04-0735 min
Building RemotelyOrganizing great team gatherings with Sam Laliberte from Freedom LifestyleHave you tried organizing in-person gatherings for your remote team?Sam Laliberte has a great formula for organizing both virtual and in-person team gatherings that prioritize genuine connections and conversations, with a focus on making it accessible and fun for all attendees. Find the full transcript here.2022-03-2248 min
Building RemotelyThe science of storytelling with Jason Silva from Shots of AweHow can we tell more engaging stories?In this episode, we discuss the nuances of storytelling and its role in modern society with the Emmy-nominated television host and storyteller Jason Silva.Find the full transcript here.2022-03-0947 min
The Maverick Show: Remote Entrepreneurship and World TravelHealth Insurance for Digital Nomads, Building a Global Social Safety Net, and Scaling Safety Wing to 100,000 Customers with Sondre RaschSondre Rasch takes us on his journey growing up in Norway, starting to travel the world, and eventually leaving his job to become a location-independent entrepreneur and digital nomad. _____________________________Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.).Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________He shares his experience founding two companies, going through the...2022-03-091h 12
Digital Nomad Experts - Beach CommuteWhat to do if you get hurt or sick as a digital nomad (Interview with SafetyWing's Sondre Rasch) | Ep 35Services like AirBnb and Uber have disrupted the age old hospitality and transportation industries and vastly improved the experience for nomads. The insurance remained largely in the stone ages in terms of usability, accessibility and alignment of incentives until SafetyWing.
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Sondre Rasch is a co-founder and CEO of SafetyWing - building a global social safety net. SafetyWing’s mission is to remove the role of geographical borders as a barrier to equal opportunities and freedom for everyone with a global home country on the internet. Sondre first founded SuperSide (YC W16), a platform for fre...2022-03-0836 min
Building RemotelyCreating institutions for a better future with Jeremy Nixon from OmniHow can you revolutionize institutions that have been set in stone for centuries? We spoke to Jeremy Nixon, the CEO of Omni, an organization with the goal of bringing about a new set of institutions. Find the full transcript here. 2022-02-1740 min
Building RemotelyUnderstanding your customers remotely with Karen Mangia from SalesforceHow to do customer research remotely? Karen Mangia, the VP of Customer and Market Insights at Salesforce shares how they talk with customers remotely and how to conduct customer research.Find the full transcript here. 2022-02-0340 min
Building RemotelyShould you hire a Head of Remote with Chase Warrington from DoistWhat exactly does a Head of Remote do?Chase Warrington, the Head of Remote at Doist talked to us about this role and how remote companies can benefit from it. Find the full transcript here.2022-01-1840 min
Future Ready Leadership With Jacob MorganWhy Gig Work Is The Future Of Work & How To Lead A Virtual TeamSondre Rasch is the co-founder and CEO of SafetyWing which offers health insurance for remote teams and nomads. They have people all over the world where you can have a dashboard, you can add employees, or contractors anywhere and any country. Also, Sondre was previously the founder of SuperSlide (YC W16) and policy advisor for the Government of Norway. He worked in the government for a while, enhancing the social safety net and now working to deliver the ideal social safety net to the rest of the world. Today, we're talking about his...2022-01-171h 00
Building RemotelyThe story of SafetyWing with Sondre RaschWe talked to Sondre Rasch, the CEO of SafetyWing and our usual host for this podcast, about why he decided to build remote first, the YC application process, and building from scratch without relying on outdated traditional government structures. Find the full transcript here.2022-01-0544 min
Building RemotelyRemote fundraising with Yoeri Dassen from 7Percent VenturesHow do you raise money as a remote company? Together with Yoeri Dassen from 7Percent Ventures, we are diving into different stages of fundraising, how to evaluate your startup and negotiate with VCs remotely. 2021-12-0950 min
Building RemotelyAsync vs synchronous teams with Adam Nathan from AlmanacHow can asynchronous work simplify remote collaboration?Together with Adam Nathan, the founder and CEO of Almanac, we discussed the benefits and challenges of asynchronous work, how to reduce meetings as a manager, and the art of switching your focus from inputs to outputs. 2021-11-2434 min
That Remote Life | Interviews with Digital Nomads and Location Independent EntrepreneursTRL 131: Starting a Country on the Internet & Social Safety Nets for the World of Tomorrow with Sondre Rasch💬 Topics Discussed:Why Sondre has decided to stay in San Francisco even though he has the ability to go anywhereWhat needs to happen in the remote space to cancel out the benefit of your physical destinationWhere Sondre would go if he decided to leave San Francisco if he wanted to get the same benefitsWhy Safety Wing has decided to take on the challenge of creating a global social safety net and a country on the internetWhat is a social safety net and how will a global and digital version of it functionHow will retirement work in a global soci...2021-11-231h 08
Building RemotelyRemote leadership with Sarah Hawley from GrowmotelyHow can you connect with your team as a remote leader?We spoke to Sarah Hawley, the founder and CEO of Growmotely about asynchronous leadership, creating alignment in a remote team and leading with integrity. 2021-11-0946 min
The Offbeat Life - become location independentEp. 238: How the founder of SafetyWing is changing digital nomad’s lives by giving them a safety net with Sondre RaschIn this episode, I speak with our sponsor, Sondre who is the co-founder and CEO of SafetyWing. Which is A travel and medical incident insurance that is made specifically for digital nomads. Born in Bergen, Norway, Sondre was a policy advisor for the government of Norway advising on social policies. After getting frustrated with the slow pace of government change, Sondre first founded SuperSide, a platform for freelance designers. It was here where he discovered the lack of a safety net for online remote workers. Then SafetyWing was born in...2021-11-0832 min
Building RemotelyHow to onboard remote employees with Nicole Vasquez from DeskpassHow can you create a feeling of belonging among new team members?Nicole Vasquez, the Co-Founder and Chief People Officer of Deskpass took us through the remote onboarding process that has allowed her to effectively scale the company since 2015.2021-10-2736 min
The Nomadic Executive | Discussions With Digital Nomads and Online EntrepreneursThe First Country on the Internet and the Future of Digital Infrastructure With Sondre Rasch | TNE089With the rapid development of the digital revolution, there won’t just be physical countries existing in the world anymore. This week I am joined by someone who is at the forefront of this new frontier, Sondre Rasch. CEO and Co-Founder of SafetyWing, Sondre Rasch, joins us today for an exciting and insightful episode, sharing his vision to remove the geographical barriers to create a global home country for digital nomads. In this episode, Sondre takes us back to the time when digital nomadism was not as mainstream as it is today and how tha...2021-10-2536 min
Building RemotelyHow to build a fulfilling remote career with Kevin Kirkpatrick from We Work RemotelyMost of us know how to approach a traditional job search. But how does this process differ in a remote environment? How do you do well in a remote job interview? And what jobs can actually be done remotely (spoiler alert: more than you think)?Kevin from We Work Remotely draws lessons from his own career as well as from his experience in leading the largest remote work community and provides advice on finding a job remotely, making a good impression in a remote job interview and how the remote job market of the future...2021-10-1430 min
Building RemotelyA systematic way to grow a remote company with Irina Papuc from Galactic FedHow do you approach your marketing strategies? With an empirical mindset, or a fully data-driven hypothesis?Irina Papuc from Galactic Fed talks about a balance between extensive data research in marketing and a deep understanding of human behavior and current culture. She also explains the importance of SEO and how their remote agency scaled in the last 3 years. 2021-09-3042 min
Digital Nomad Cafe Podcast | Online Business, Freelancing & Remote WorkBuilding A Global Safety Net for Remote Workers with Sondre Rasch from SafetyWingWelcome to another episode of the Digital Nomad Cafe Podcast. If this is your first time joining then, welcome. This podcast is for digital entrepreneurs carving out their slice of the online economy. To download my free guide on starting a business online, head over to digitalnomadcafe.com/start. Today's guest is Sondre Rasch, co-founder, and CEO of SafetyWing. Sondre was previously the founder of SuperSlide (YC W16) and policy advisor for the Government of Norway. He spent his time in the government improving the social safety net there and now spends his time bringing the id...2021-08-2631 min
Traveling with KristinBuilding the World’s First Country on the Internet with the Founder of SafetyWing Remote Health Insurance, Sondre RaschWondering what the first global digital country on the internet will be like? Would you like answers to your top travel and health insurance questions? Tune into Episode 120 of Badass Digital Nomads, where Kristin speaks with SafetyWing Co-Founder, Sondre Rasch, about the "safety net" that he and his team are building for remote workers, world travelers, and global citizens. You'll learn how a group of digital nomad friends created the products they wish they had when they started traveling - from emergency travel medical insurance to a nomad pension plan that can help you retire early on FI...2021-08-101h 16
The Remote Nomad® Podcast: Land a Remote Job and Travel the WorldSondre Rasch: Creating a Country on the InternetCEO and Co-Founder of SafetyWing, Sondre Rasch, shares his vision to remove geographical borders by creating a global home country on the internet and a global social safety net.
We discuss what inspired his bold vision and the challenges he will have to face to make this ambitious goal a reality. Sondre also shares how this will transform the world, how he anticipates countries with borders will respond, what this means for developing countries, and what this new reality without borders will look like.
We also discuss what the future of work looks like, how...2021-08-0447 min
Building RemotelyThe Future of Digital Nomadism with Kevin Kelly from WIREDWhat did life look like for the early digital nomads? Who were the pioneers that helped shape this movement of location-independence, before it was mainstream?Together with WIRED Co-Founder, author and photographer Kevin Kelly, we have the opportunity to hear about his experiences since the start of his nomadic journey almost 50 years ago. He gives advice for young digital nomads and his predictions for how remote work will affect our future lives. Find the full transcript here. 2021-07-2951 min
Building RemotelyThe Future of Digital Nomadism with Kevin Kelly from WIREDWhat did life look like for the early digital nomads? Who were the pioneers that helped shape this movement of location-independence, before it was mainstream?Together with WIRED Co-Founder, author and photographer Kevin Kelly, we have the opportunity to hear about his experiences since the start of his nomadic journey almost 50 years ago. He gives advice for young digital nomads and his predictions for how remote work will affect our future lives. Find the full transcript here. 2021-07-2834 min
Building RemotelyHow can you create a happy remote team with Michael Alexis from Team BuildingHow can we make our teams feel more like... a team?Michael Alexis, the CEO of Team Building is helping other companies optimize for happiness, and shares the characteristics of an engaging team-building experience, influences that enhance or reduce employee happiness, and the mindset that helps him stay mission-focused as a (remote) business owner. Find the full transcript here.2021-07-1447 min
JimJim's Reinvention Revolution PodcastBuilding a global social safety net - Secondary effects of remote work - with Sondre Rasch #safetywing #jimjimsreinventionrevolution #digitalnomad Sondre Rasch is a former government policy advisor turned tech founder who's latest passion is building a global social safety net for the growing legion of freelancers, digital nomads and global startups working remotely. Listen to JJRR 85 as Sondre describes how the frustratingly slow pace of change working in government inspired his first startup. Now Co-Founder and CEO of Safetywing, Sondre is building product on the borderline of government and insurance to benefit today's remote work lifestyle. https://safetywing.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nomadcities/ ...2021-07-061h 05
Building RemotelyPrediction from the 2021 Remote Work Report with Gitlab, Dropbox and QatalogWhat can Gitlab's 2021 Remote Work Report tell us about the upcoming trends and future of remote work?Join us for this special round table episode where we uncover the findings from the report, and what these newly discovered statistics could mean for companies and the future of work with Darren Murph (Gitlab), Tariq Rauf (Qatalog) and Alastair Simpson (Dropbox)!2021-06-2836 min
Building RemotelyUsing remote work to improve your mental health with Melissa Ng from BravelyHow can you ensure your remote team stays healthy mentally? As a mental health advocate for remote workers, Melissa Ng founded Bravely, a research-based app that helps you understand and improve your mental health.Find the full transcript here. 2021-06-1645 min
Building RemotelyMass collaboration online with Pia Mancini from Open CollectiveIn a time of digital mass collaboration, is it time to rethink how democratic processes are organized? With Pia, the founder of Open Collective and the Democracy Earth Foundation, we explored how modern technology can, and should, influence our democratic processes, the concept of the Nation-State and personal identity, along with the lessons to learn from the rise of Social Media. Find the full transcript here. 2021-05-2743 min
Vonheim#93 Sondre Rasch - Lærdommer fra Silicon Valley og hvordan skalere et globalt sikkerhetsnettSondre Rasch er grunderen bak SafetyWing som bygger et globalt sikkerhetsnett til alle som jobber digitalt og utenfor sine landegrenser. I denne episoden får du høre hvordan Sondre har bygget opp flere suksessfulle oppstartsselskaper fra San Francisco, fremtidsvisjonen til Safety Wing, og råd til alle som ønsker å starte sine egne bedrifter. Sjekk også ut Sondre og SafetyWing sin egen podcast: Building Remotely. Håper du liker episoden. Hvis du har tid og lyst setter vi stor pris på om du deler episoden med nettverket ditt.Christopher kan nås på twi...2021-05-2048 min
The Nomad on FIRE PodcastHealth Insurance for Digital Nomads and the Future of Remote Work with Sondre Rasch Co-founder and CEO of SafetyWing | NOF#66The Nomad on FIRE Podcast | with Sondre Rasch | Episode #66 ShownotesGuest BioSondre Rasch is the co-founder and CEO of SafetyWing, a fast-growing insurance company for digital nomads and remote workers. SafetyWing is building a global social safety net. We talk about their current and future product offerings, how one upcoming product Remote Pension got its inspiration from the FIRE community, the importance of health insurance as a digital nomad, what the digital nomad landscape looks like in 2021, and beyond and so much more!Links Mentioned2021-05-1853 min
Building RemotelyWhy remote companies should hire globally with Tony Jamous from OysterRemote work should be a reality for everyone, no matter what country they live in. Tony Jamous was set on fixing the issues of hiring remotely by helping facilitate the connection of talent and opportunities on a global scale with Oyster, a distributed talent enablement platform.You can find the full transcript here!2021-05-1132 min
Building RemotelyBuilding the first village for remote work with Will Mercer from Umaya VillageCan remote work completely transform rural environments? Will Mercer, the Founder and CEO of Umaya Village, discussed what led to the creation of Umaya, what he learned from creating a community space and what the future of remote communities could look like. 2021-04-2741 min
Building RemotelyCultivating and scaling culture remotely with Darcy Boles from TaxJarCreating a healthy, productive and enjoyable company culture is one of the biggest challenges for remote companies. As the Director of Culture and Innovation at TaxJar, Darcy has extensive experience in successfully fostering and scaling culture remotely. You can find the full transcript here!2021-04-1441 min
Building RemotelyHow to build physical remote work communities with Nacho Rodriguez from RepeopleWhat is needed to create physical ecosystems for remote workers? How will cities attract the new remote workforce?After recognizing the opportunities remote work has to offer, Nacho Rodriguez, the founder of RePeople & Nomad City Gran Canaria made it his mission to create physical spaces for remote workers that drive a positive socio-economic impact. 2021-03-3041 min
Building RemotelyThe evolution of the virtual office with Flo from TeamFlowHow important is virtual office space for team communication and collaboration?We discussed the possibilities for further improvement in virtual office spaces with Flo, the founder and CEO of Teamflow, who built a unique version of a virtual office that is completely customizable and something we've been using as a team at SafetyWing.You can find the full transcript here!2021-03-1838 min