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Remote work paved the downfall of many startups. But Zapier (and its valuation) has only been on the rise. This SaaS company has automated, streamlined, and integrated its way to becoming a billion-dollar enterprise, with exactly zero physical offices. How did Zapier’s team propel the company to SaaS success (and a $5 billion valuation) in just 10 years? Just as importantly, how did a scrappy startup build a cohesive team and strong company culture, with a talent moat as a competitive advantage, without ever opening a single office? Let’s dive into their hiring playbook: 1️⃣ Remote first and foremost 2️⃣ Doing the job vs owning the outcome 3️⃣ Learn to earn 4️⃣ Hire in public Read about Zapier’s talent strategy in more detail on our newest blog post (link in comments)! Some of these hiring principles can seem contrarian, especially to teams who prefer building in person. Would you adopt Zapier’s fully remote model for building effective teams?