thought experiment: you have a startup. you hear about a new startup with smart, dedicated founders that is going to compete with you. are you most nervous if they are
25% fully remote
14% in person 3 days a week
61% fully in person
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Replying to @sama
Fully remote global is a luxury vs Hybrid/In-office.
Replying to @sama
I would probably be more afraid of the remote team if I assumed that the best minds would flexibly join forces internationally. But honestly, I'm missing the "I don't care" option.
Replying to @sama @bjnovak
Apparently 25% of your followers work remotely.
Replying to @sama
None of the above, I’d be more concerned with who they have and what they can do. Remember, you could have a dozen of capable people, or you could have #johnwick with a pencil, I know which one I’d be more worried about.
Replying to @sama
great question
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Forever bullish on IRL
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Sam, competition is healthy. Assess your technology and competitive strategies (SWOT), their weaknesses, and up your game. Get your crew onboard before you make any change; you might have to outsmart the competition but don't let them drive you to increase spending.
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please quit or be sacked from openai, people say gpt-3 is "tricks". we do not want another steven jobs to tell the engineering world what to do
Replying to @sama
Definitely fully remote. That means they have access to talent from anywhere + any associated cost advantages.