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I have also seen amazing multi-region teams operating on different timezones. Sometimes they work on entirely different projects and sometimes on same stuff but

I have also seen amazing multi-region teams operating on different timezones. Sometimes they work on entirely different projects and sometimes on same stuff but with 24/7 operations so to speak. Operating in other regions also gives access to large markets outside the US with entirely different markets and legal structures. Current laws in the US actually force existing companies to look outside more. For newly starting startups, this transition to international might sooner in their journey. Maybe they'll start hiring in other countries in Series B instead of waiting for a series C.

not2b 6y ago
My team is split between the US and India. The time zone difference makes things harder, but we work well together. The cultural issues are greatly lessened by the fact that a number of people on the US side of the divide are from India, and I (US-born white guy) have made five trips to India to get to know people there. We're able to hand off issues to each other and address customer issues quickly because someone is available around the clock. I've had to push back and limit meetings to keep from working all the time, but it's easy to get sucked into over-long hours.