Building Cross-Cultural Teams on a Budget – My Talk at Venture Café London

A quick breakdown of the 10-minute talk:

1. Who I Am

My entrepreneurial journey and background in building global teams.

2. The World Has Changed

Remote work is now the default. Borders don’t need to limit talent.

3. The Big Problem

Why startups struggle to hire internationally:

– No network, no budget, no idea where to start.

4. How I Got Started

From savings → freelancing → MVP → interns → early traction.

5. How to Start

Start simple: register your company, contact local startup hubs, and collaborate.

6. Where to Find Talent

Skip expensive recruiters. Look to local job sites, Reddit, student groups, and online forums.

7. Interviewing & Vetting

Casual video calls > long CVs. Focus on values, flexibility, and alignment.

8. Free Tools & Hacks

Notion, Figma, Loom, Alt software directories. Build lean and smart.

9. Managing Cross-Cultural Teams

Timezones, async tools, multilingual docs — remote doesn’t mean disconnected.

10. Building Remote Culture

Motivation, rituals, and respect. Company culture is intentional — even online.

11. Scaling Cross-Cultural Pipelines

Automate with Slack, async videos, shared channels — and let timezones work for you.