Status update meetings are a major productivity drain. Replace them with asynchronous videos (e.g., Loom). This method is more efficient, allowing people to consume updates on their own time. It also conveys more signal—tone, emphasis, and personality—than a written update, fostering better connection on distributed teams.
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In a remote environment, immediate access to colleagues isn't always possible. A GPT loaded with context about your company and cofounders' thinking can act as a thought partner, helping you overcome the "blank slate" problem without scheduling a meeting.
Believing traditional weekly 1-on-1s are inefficient and repetitive, V0's leader eliminated them. He favors discussing shared topics in group settings (like a Slack huddle) and reserves direct 1-on-1 time for specific situations like onboarding, rather than a fixed weekly cadence.
Instead of scheduling rigid, three-hour co-founder check-ins that often get canceled, adopt a 'counter-puncher' mindset. Keep important topics top-of-mind and seize spontaneous opportunities—like another meeting getting canceled—to have those crucial conversations. This fluid approach is more effective in a chaotic startup environment.
For professionals who find phone calls demanding and texting too superficial for relationship building, voice memos offer an effective middle ground. This asynchronous communication method allows for the nuance and personality of voice, fostering a deeper connection without the pressure of a real-time conversation.
Instead of struggling to 'create' content from scratch, simply document your daily activities, meetings, and processes. This vlogging-style approach provides a wealth of authentic material without the pressure of constant ideation, turning your work itself into content.
Instead of a standard email reminder, send a short confirmation video on the morning of the meeting. This personal touch confirms the appointment, reiterates the value proposition for them, and invites the prospect to add agenda items, which significantly increases attendance rates.
Productive teams need to schedule three distinct types of time. Beyond solo deep work and structured meetings, they must carve out 'fluid collaboration' blocks. These are for unstructured, creative work like brainstorming or pair programming, which are distinct from formal, agenda-led meetings and crucial for innovation.
Overcome the hurdle of documenting processes by recording a screen-share video of yourself performing a task while talking through the steps. AI tools can then automatically convert the recording into a written playbook, eliminating the need to set aside dedicated writing time.
The V0 team dogfoods their own AI prototyping tool to define and communicate new features internally. Instead of writing specification documents, PMs build and share working prototypes. This provides immediate clarity and sparks more effective, tangible feedback from the entire team.