Doist COO Allan Christensen on remote ops, perfecting hiring, designing ops for career development, the ideal employee feedback loop

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Are you ready for a deep dive into the world of remote work, productivity, and leadership? Let us whisk you away on a journey with our special guest, Alan Christensen, the COO of Duist, a trailblazing SaaS company. Alan’s story, which starts from humble beginnings in a family pipe business, catapults into an unlikely tech career, is an inspiration to us all. He sheds light on the dynamic relationship between a CEO and COO, and how their duties are divided at Duist. Get ready to be inspired, as we uncover the secrets of Duist's success without traditional institutional investments. Now let's shift gears and look to the future - a future where remote work is at the forefront. As we navigate this new landscape, we find ourselves pondering the role of asynchronous communication in remote work settings. What makes it so effective? How does it influence work-life balance? And even more tantalizing, how exactly does it promote a more productive work environment? Join us as we discuss these burning questions and share our experiences utilizing our product, Twist, to foster asynchronous communication within our own team.

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