44:28The CEO Who Pays Employees to De-Locate From the Bay
Wade Foster explains how Zapier’s remote-first culture shaped its hiring, management, and communication as the company grew. Its $10,000 de-location offer drew more applicants and raised Zapier’s profile, while onboarding and management practices helped keep a distributed team connected. Foster describes YC’s value as access to networks, and argues that fundraising should depend on a company’s needs and market rather than founder identity. He also discusses building competitive advantages through integrations, supporting employee growth, and learning quickly through practice.