Ask HN: Pros/Cons of a remote-based team over setting up in Silicon Valley?

Re:Ask HN: Pros/Cons of a remote-based team over setting up ... by manidoraisamy on Tuesday February 24, 2015 @09:55AM (#9100820)

If you are a startup, working remotely is not a good option. It is even worse, if your co-founder is working remotely. Startup is not just about getting things done faster. It is about validating if your direction is right. To do that, you need your team with you for brainstorming and moral support.

If you want to save cost, you should move to the remote location where your team is, after raising some money in the valley.

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Re:Ask HN: Pros/Cons of a remote-based team over setting up ... by toomuchtodo on Tuesday February 24, 2015 @10:49PM (#9105187)

Proof? There are several YC teams that are fully remote without issue.

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Re:Ask HN: Pros/Cons of a remote-based team over setting up ... by manidoraisamy on Wednesday February 25, 2015 @12:48AM (#9105480)

I have experienced this problem first hand. AFAIK, YC does not recommend co-founders working remotely.

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Re:Ask HN: Pros/Cons of a remote-based team over setting up ... by toomuchtodo on Wednesday February 25, 2015 @11:35AM (#9107615)

I work for a YC company that is 100% remote. Works very well.

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