Helping You Get Through Remote Work Challenges
Running Remote events are carefully curated to teach you next-level, actionable strategies and tactics you can utilize the very next day to manage & grow your remote team.
Whether you run a remote-first company or a remote team within a hybrid or traditional company, our events are for you. You will get equipped with the tools to succeed in building remote teams. Get inspired, sharpen your skills and energize your creativity with insights from experts leading the remote work revolution.
Not Just Another Webinar
As long-time practitioners, Running Remote has led its in-person flagship conference since 2018. Due to the 2020 pandemic we successfully pivoted into virtual events.
We wanted to design an experience that aligns with everyone’s emotional world. An experience that breaks barriers, and is as good as our large in-person conference. We wanted to create an event where people can connect face-to-face forging meaningful bonds.
We evaluated a lot of options and opted for a full-fledged platform with advanced features. Not to mention, Techcrunch and TNW use the same virtual events platform.
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Conference Schedule
18 November, 2020 (ET) 6:00am - 5:00pm
Opening Speech
Welcome to Running Remote Online!
Event MCs, Danny Page and Mike LaRosa introduce you to the huge lineup of Speakers, Exhibitors and Sponsors, and help you make the most of your conference experience.
Don’t miss out on all the special offers!!!!!
Mike LaRosa
Founder
Coworkaholic
Danny Page
MC & Podcast Host
Running Remote
(Online)
The Future Is Hybrid
Whether you call it hybrid, remote-first, or flexible working, companies are getting ready for what’s next. From Fortune 500 boardrooms to startup founder’s garages, the new normal means rethinking everything from what “HQ” means to what teamwork looks like. Join a vibrant discussion about the future of work from the point of view of companies that span the spectrum of size and stage and are all working on solutions that improve the life of the modern hybrid worker.
Moderated by: Rachel Lanham, Chief Customer Officer @ Voodle
SPONSORED BY: Voodle
Rachel Lanham
Chief Customer Officer
Voodle
Hassan Osman
PMO Director
Cisco
Davit Baghdasaryan
Co-Founder & CEO
Krisp
Kuppulakshmi Krishnamoorthy
Global Head—Zoho for Startups
Zoho Corporation
Working With Independent Contractors And International Hiring
“I love dealing with payroll and compliance,” said no remote founder EVER!
Well, there is one company that truly loves this stuff. RemoteTeam.com exists to eliminate the headache of scaling your remote team across multiple countries with multiple legal and compliance regulations. They want to take the pain out of HR so that you can get back to doing what you do best: running your business. Whether you need to manage the complexities of payroll or the headache of compliance across multiple countries, RemoteTeam.com has you covered.
SPONSORED BY: RemoteTeam.com
Sahin Boydas
CEO & Founder
Remote Team
Communication And Collaboration Are Key But Connection Is King
Company culture is the most vulnerable factor in the new work setting. Six components contribute to cultivating great work culture and three out of them are at risk while employees are working remotely.
The 3Ps: place, practices, and people are every company’s challenge today. Leaders must rethink ways to:
• Maintain the office’s rituals and create a sense of belonging while
employees are not under the same roof anymore
• Put the company’s vision, mission, and values into practice
• Integrate and align employees’ different cultures with that of the
company
• Keep employees engaged and connected to maintain their health and
wellbeing
SPONSORED BY: Withlocals for Business
Matthijs Keij
CEO
Withlocals for Business
Expo Zone & Networking
Drop into the Expo Zone and browse the booths. Connect with the exhibitors and sponsors, check-out the AMAZING special offers and deals, and learn everything you need to know about products and services at the Live Demos. The Expo Zone is highly interactive, so you can engage, ask questions, and participate in real-time.
Networking on Hopin is pure engagement! It’s personal, it’s fun, and it’s smooth. Get connected with personal 1-1 video calls. Hopin’s intuitive match-making function pairs you with other attendees to ensure you make lots of great contacts. Just click the ‘Ready’ button to be matched instantly and the video chat begins (You may turn your camera off, if you wish). In a Networking meeting, the blue ‘Connect’ button gives you the ability to quickly and easily exchange contact information. Want to set up your own meeting? Intentional networking is possible via the People tab. And…there’s even a post-event conversation report.
(Online)
Overcoming Bottlenecks in Business: How One Couple Thrives In A Remote-based Environment
Join Jaime Jay, Founder & Managing Director and Sara Knox, Director of Operations @ Bottleneck Distant Assistants as they share their insights on how they have thrived as remote-based business owners since 2006. Jaime and Sara will share the lessons they have learned in their journey as remote-first founders, and how they successfully built processes and streamlined workflows in managing and coordinating a distributed workforce for their company and their clients.
SPONSORED BY: Bottleneck Distant Assistants
How The Future Of Work Will Impact Travel
What does the “Future of Work” have in store for the future of the travel industry? Will Zoom video calls permanently replace in person meetings? Is the “road warrior” a thing of the past?
This panel brings in unique perspectives from the travel industry, government and frequent travelers to discuss what new “Work From Anywhere” policies mean to the return (or evolution?) of what it means to be a traveler.
Eric Shoup
Chief Executive Officer
Peerspace
Mike LaRosa
Founder
Coworkaholic
Ernest Lee
Managing Director of Development & Investments for North America
citizenM Hotels
Siim Sikkut
Government CIO
Republic of Estonia
Matthew Kepnes
Founder
Nomadic Matt
Remote Is Not Enough: Lessons Learned From Growing A Distributed Agency
Join John Eckman as he shares his invaluable insight into the operational, cultural and practical opportunities and challenges he has experienced at the helm of 10up.
John Eckman
CEO
10up
Hottest Remote Startup Winner: CoScreen
And the winner is…..
CoScreen
CoScreen enables multiple team members to share their application windows with each other simultaneously and to interact with them as if they were their own. Work together, better than ever!
Jason Thomas
Co-founder & CTO
CoScreen
Till Pieper
Co-founder & CEO
CoScreen
Expo Zone & Networking
Drop into the Expo Zone and browse the booths. Connect with the exhibitors and sponsors, check-out the AMAZING special offers and deals, and learn everything you need to know about products and services at the Live Demos. The Expo Zone is highly interactive, so you can engage, ask questions, and participate in real-time.
Networking on Hopin is pure engagement! It’s personal, it’s fun, and it’s smooth. Get connected with personal 1-1 video calls. Hopin’s intuitive match-making function pairs you with other attendees to ensure you make lots of great contacts. Just click the ‘Ready’ button to be matched instantly and the video chat begins (You may turn your camera off, if you wish). In a Networking meeting, the blue ‘Connect’ button gives you the ability to quickly and easily exchange contact information. Want to set up your own meeting? Intentional networking is possible via the People tab. And…there’s even a post-event conversation report.
Remote Talent Management
Moderated by: Morgan Smith-Lenyard, People Ops Business Partner @ Help Scout
Featuring: Jodi Rabinowitz, Head of Talent and Organizational Development @ Zoom, Zoë Harte, Chief People Officer @ Upwork and Bryan Hornung, CEO and Founder @ Xact I.T. Solutions
SPONSORED BY: Xact I.T. Solutions
Bryan Hornung
CEO & Founder
Xact IT Solutions Inc
Jodi Rabinowitz
Head of Talent and Organizational Development
Zoom
Zoë Harte
Chief People Officer
Upwork
Morgan Smith-Lenyard
People Ops Business Partner – Talent Management
Help Scout
Wellness And Productivity In The Remote Workspace
Companies invest hundreds of hours and millions of dollars to make office environments not just OSHA compliant, but pleasant and productive places to work. Now, though, the great shift to remote work means the normally well-stocked snack pantries are bare, and the on-site gyms, meditation rooms, and ergonomic workstations are standing empty.
With 74% of executives now expecting workers to stay remote even after the pandemic ends, it’s time to ask: how can employers continue to use workspaces to differentiate themselves, engage, and ensure employee well-being? Join us to learn more about how the remote workspace is the key to employee wellness.
SPONSORED BY: GroWrk
Carlos N. Escutia
Founder & CEO
GroWrk Remote
Closing Remarks
Thank you for joining us!
Closing remarks presented by:
Liam Martin, Co-founder of Running Remote and Event MCs Danny Page and Mike LaRosa
A huge thank you to our Gold Sponsor: Remoteteam.com
Mike LaRosa
Founder
Coworkaholic
Danny Page
MC & Podcast Host
Running Remote
Liam Martin
Co-Founder & CMO
Time Doctor
The Future Of Work
The defining characteristic of the 21st century will be the competition for intellectual capital – a problem made significantly worse by Covid-19. Freelancer Chief Executive Matt Barrie will detail the macroeconomic forces at play in a trillion dollar market.
Matt Barrie
CEO & Chairman
Freelancer Ltd
The Office Is Dead?
Moderated by: Uptin Saiidi, Journalist & Video Creator
Featuring: Samar Jingla, Founder @ Jugnoo, Tom Moran, Chief Strategy Officer @ Prodoscore and Karen Mangia, VP of Customer and Market Insights @ Salesforce
A ‘must-read’ book for the remote work community by Karen Mangia:
Uptin Saiidi
Journalist & Video Creator
Uptin.co
Karen Mangia
Vice President of Customer and Market Insights
Salesforce
Tom Moran
Chief Strategy Officer
Prodoscore
Samar Singla
CEO & Founder
Jugnoo
Expo Zone & Networking
Drop into the Expo Zone and browse the booths. Connect with the exhibitors and sponsors, check-out the AMAZING special offers and deals, and learn everything you need to know about products and services at the Live Demos. The Expo Zone is highly interactive, so you can engage, ask questions, and participate in real-time.
Networking on Hopin is pure engagement! It’s personal, it’s fun, and it’s smooth. Get connected with personal 1-1 video calls. Hopin’s intuitive match-making function pairs you with other attendees to ensure you make lots of great contacts. Just click the ‘Ready’ button to be matched instantly and the video chat begins (You may turn your camera off, if you wish). In a Networking meeting, the blue ‘Connect’ button gives you the ability to quickly and easily exchange contact information. Want to set up your own meeting? Intentional networking is possible via the People tab. And…there’s even a post-event conversation report.
Legends of Rome: Live Virtual Tour – Withlocals for Business
It’s time to chill.
Have you ever been to Rome before?
Well, even if you have, a city walk with Gabi will show you Rome’s hidden gems and charming neighborhoods with a front seat view from the comfort of your home.
Forget about the crowds. You are with a local! From the Pantheon to Trevi Fountain, all with a live interactive experience – you’ll truly feel as if you’re in Rome!
Buckle up, connect with Gabi, and let him take you on a journey through the beautiful streets of Rome.
Gabriele Da Vita
Withlocals Host – Rome
Withlocals for Business
Diversity & Inclusion
Moderated by: Sahin Boydas, CEO @ Remoteteam
Featuring: Milena Berry, President @ Powertofly, Hilary Callaghan, Founder @ HRebel and Morgan Legge, Head of Sales & Success @ Convert
Hilary Callaghan
Founder
HRebel
Sahin Boydas
CEO & Founder
Remote Team
Milena Berry
Co-Founder & CEO
Power To Fly
Morgan Legge
Head of Sales and Success
Convert.com
How To Coach An Employee Remotely
You chat only via Slack and Zoom… How are you supposed to be able to coach an employee remotely? Especially if they’re struggling?
In this keynote, CEO of Know Your Team Claire Lew will share the KYT framework for how to coach an employee remotely – all based on a methodology developed over the past 6 years working with 15,000+ people.
Claire Lew
CEO
Know Your Team
Funding The Remote Space
Moderated by: Liam Martin, Co-founder & CMO at Time Doctor
Featuring:
Andreas Klinger, Investor @ Remote First Capital
Andy Tryba, Co-founder & CEO @ Ionic Partners
Shane Mac, Founder @ Logos Fund and
Talia Goldberg, Partner @ Bessemer Venture Partners
Talia Goldberg
Partner
Bessemer Venture Partners
Shane Mac
CEO
Assist
Andy Tryba
Co-founder & CEO
Ionic Partners
Andreas Klinger
Investor
Remote First Capital
Liam Martin
Co-Founder & CMO
Time Doctor
Is Estonia The Capital Of Remote Work?
Estonia was the first country to launch e-Residency, a digital identity and status that provides the ability to start and run a company remotely from anywhere in the world. Since 2014, more than 70,000 people around the world have joined Estonia’s digital nation as e-residents.
We are now welcoming people to work physically from Estonia with Europe’s first dedicated Digital Nomad Visa. Attend our workshop at Running Remote to find out why Estonia is the best place for location-independent entrepreneurs and remote workers.
SPONSORED BY: e-Residency
Alex Wellman
Marketing and Communications Team Lead
Republic of Estonia e-Residency
Expo Zone & Networking
Drop into the Expo Zone and browse the booths. Connect with the exhibitors and sponsors, check-out the AMAZING special offers and deals, and learn everything you need to know about products and services at the Live Demos. The Expo Zone is highly interactive, so you can engage, ask questions, and participate in real-time.
Networking on Hopin is pure engagement! It’s personal, it’s fun, and it’s smooth. Get connected with personal 1-1 video calls. Hopin’s intuitive match-making function pairs you with other attendees to ensure you make lots of great contacts. Just click the ‘Ready’ button to be matched instantly and the video chat begins (You may turn your camera off, if you wish). In a Networking meeting, the blue ‘Connect’ button gives you the ability to quickly and easily exchange contact information. Want to set up your own meeting? Intentional networking is possible via the People tab. And…there’s even a post-event conversation report.
Supermanagers, Remote Edition: Aydin Y Mirzaee, CEO @ Fellow.app
What I’ve learned interviewing some of the world’s best remote managers!
Aydin Y Mirzaee
CEO
Fellow.app
Self-Management & Leading Virtual Teams & Meetings: Brian Robertson, Founder @ Holacracy
The landscape of work has been radically altered by COVID-19. Working from home presents a new set of challenges, and a need for greater self-management among workers. If you’ve found meetings painful in-person, just wait until you try fully virtual meetings.
For decades, self-managed companies like ours have been navigating the unique set of challenges presented by remote work. Many of the lessons learned are now broadly applicable to any workplace.
Holacracy is a self-management practice which offers a more efficient way to run virtual meetings and co-working. You’ll leave with tips you can apply immediately to thrive in this new world of work.
Brian Robertson
Partner
HolacracyOne, LLC
Fireside Chat: Neil Patel, Founder @ Ubersuggest interviewed by Nathan Latka, Founder & Author @ Founderpath
Don’t miss this Fireside Chat!
Neil Patel, Founder @ Ubersuggest interviewed by Nathan Latka, Founder & Author @ Founderpath
Neil Patel
Co-founder
Neil Patel Digital
Nathan Latka
Founder, Author
Founderpath
What Is Bothering Remote Employees And Their Managers?
COVID-19 has caused hybrid teams to become the new norm and created some challenging new issues. Join Iwo to explore this ‘new normal’ and learn how to get to the bottom of what really is bothering remote employees and their managers.
Iwo Szapar
Remote Work Advocate & Co-founder
Remote-how
How To Succeed In Remote Sales!
Ask any sales rep and they’ll tell you that to succeed in sales you need to build relationships and trust. Many believe that’s impossible to do it remotely!
Ashwin Nandapurkar, Co-founder @ Remo will share his top strategies, tools, and tips for nurturing relationships with prospects and leads remotely.
Ashwin Nandapurkar
Senior Sales Manager & Founding Team Member
Remo
Hiring Remotely
Everything you want to know and everything you need to know about PEO, Contractors and Local Entities.
Ask all your questions and get all the answers from Sahin Boydas and Remoteteam.
GOLD SPONSOR – Remoteteam
Sahin Boydas
CEO & Founder
Remote Team
Thinking Past the Office: Designing Resilient Remote Teams – Steph Smith, Head of Trends @ The Hustle
With all that 2020 has given us, it’s clear that remote work is here to stay. As more of the population shifts towards distributed teams, we must look past widely cited positive features and consider how organizations need to adjust in order to maximize the benefits of this new normal, while minimizing the downsides.
The “copy and paste” approach that many companies have fallen into is not enough. This talk will start with the fundamentals of remote work, while drawing on 3 incredible books and their frameworks: Give and Take, Algorithms to Live By, and the Four Tendencies.
Steph Smith
Head of Trends, Product Manager
The Hustle
How Data Can Help In Building Better Virtual Teams
Join Shiran Yaroslavsky, Co-Founder & CEO @ Cassiopeia to discover exactly how data can make a difference to your virtual teams.
Shiran Yaroslavsky
Co-founder & CEO
Cassiopeia
How Leaders Can Reduce Loneliness And Build The Most Socially Connected Remote Teams On The Planet
Join Garrett Rokosh, Managing Partner @ Social Architect & Kaleem Clarkson, Co-founder & COO @ Blend Me for this ‘must-do’ Session.
The 2020 State of Remote Work indicates that the two biggest struggles of working remotely are loneliness and communication.
Join Kaleem and Garrett, experts in the remote employee experience and virtual human connection, to learn how leaders can create the most socially connected remote teams on the planet.
Kaleem Clarkson
COO
Blend Me
Garrett Rokosh
Managing Partner
Social Architect
Get ready for a Full-Fledged Virtual conference experience
1-1 Video Networking
Live Presentations
Hands-on Workshops
Live Speaker Q&A
Talk Recordings
Partner Discounts
Now with Live Spanish & German Translation
Thanks to our sponsor Interprefy our main stage will be live translated via a Hopin integration into German and Spanish. There will be no captions, but the attendees will be able to switch audio.
Testimonials
“The best part was being together with other remote companies that understand the challenges of running a remote team”
– Jamon Homgren, Founder & CTO | Infinite Red
“I couldn’t recommend Running Remote more for companies interested in having a remote-friendly company culture and entrepreneurs interested in remote work culture. They’ve put on a fantastic conference!”
– Sara Sutton, Founder | FlexJobs
“I’ve been to two Running Remote events, and I’ve met people from around the world that are interested in how to take remote-work to the next level. I can’t wait for the 2020 edition!”
– Amir Salihefendic, Founder & CEO | Todoist
“It was an incredible experience we’ll never forget and we learned some very valuable lessons along the way.”
– Jonathan Ronzio, Founder & CMO | Trainual
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