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SXSW Startups: Boost Biomes

Austin Startup

The company hit a big milestone with our first inoculations of the large, open, artificial ponds growing algae in the New Mexico desert. We trade off resources for agility, which I love, and the need to be resourceful. It was a great accomplishment; the ponds were a beautiful green with algae. Finally, it’s all about the team.

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The Power of “In Person” – Why Distributed Teams are Less Effective

Both Sides of the Table

If you have the core of your team together but a few key developers live in Oregon, Ohio or New Mexico and don’t want to move to a big, expensive city I’m fine with that but make it a small minority. As your company develops you’ll obviously need to hire sales talent in multiple locations.