Remote First Innovators

Robert Phelps and Jake Gump

Remote First Innovators Podcast is for leaders scaling companies operating outside the normal office convention. The show breaks down the operational engines, tools, workflows, and decisions that drive distributed work at scale. It’s built for those tackling trust, communication and operations across time zones.Conversations feature founders and operators shaping high output remote organizations. Topics range from async workflows and automation to scaling work from home teams and decision-making. Listeners gain a advantage by learning from those leaders who have been there, and overcome remote-first challenges

  1. 4d ago

    Revolutionizing Medical Practices & US Healthcare with Remote Technology | Bhargav Raman | EP 123

    Can you fix the U.S. healthcare system while leading a fully remote team? According to Bhargav Raman, the answer is yes, but only if you build mission alignment, strong systems, and access to the right information. In this episode of Remote First Innovators, hosts Robert Phelps and Jake Gump sit down with Bhargav Raman, Cofounder, Clinical Strategy & Analytics at Ten Ten Ten. Bhargav shares how his path from radiology and startups led him to build remote teams and launch a nonprofit focused on improving the U.S. healthcare system. Discover why mission alignment matters for remote teams, how the right tools help companies scale, why access to information improves decisions, and how Bhargav is using data, transparency, and first principles to push for change in U.S. healthcare. In this episode you'll learn: ✔ Why mission alignment matters for remote teams ✔ How to scale remote teams with the right systems ✔ Why auditing and oversight become important as teams grow ✔ How to hire and onboard remote employees ✔ Why startups should avoid too many tools early on ✔ How AI is changing software development ✔ Why access to information helps teams make better decisions ✔ How regular one-on-ones improve remote leadership ✔ How price transparency could improve U.S. healthcare ✔ How 10-10-10 aims to drive healthcare reform Whether you're a startup founder, remote team leader, healthcare innovator, entrepreneur, or business owner, this conversation is packed with practical insights on building stronger remote teams and better systems. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and share it with another entrepreneur, remote leader, or healthcare innovator. #RemoteWork #Healthcare #Leadership #HealthcareInnovation #RemoteTeams #StartupFounder #HealthTech #CompanyCulture #HealthcareReform #Entrepreneurship

    Revolutionizing Medical Practices & US Healthcare with Remote Technology | Bhargav Raman | EP 123
  2. Jul 28

    Building a Remote Hard Tech Startup: Leadership, AI, Trust & Medical Innovation | Bill Walker | EP 121

    Can a hard tech startup succeed with a fully remote team? Bill Walker proves that it can. PhD biomedical engineer, five-time founder, inventor with 35+ patents, and Co-Founder of Boundless Science—to discuss what it really takes to build groundbreaking medical technology while leading a distributed workforce. Bill shares the remarkable story behind launching Boundless Science during the COVID-19 pandemic, creating a remote-first culture built on trust, and developing a next-generation medical device designed to improve patient outcomes. Along the way, he reveals the leadership principles, hiring philosophy, AI strategies, and company values that have shaped his entrepreneurial journey. Whether you're a startup founder, engineering leader, CTO, entrepreneur, or someone passionate about the future of remote work, this episode delivers practical lessons on innovation, collaboration, and leading high-performing teams. In this episode: What defines a hard tech startup Building and testing hardware with a remote team Leadership lessons from five startup ventures Creating a culture where the best ideas win Founder agreements, trust, and difficult conversations How AI is transforming engineering and research Preventing burnout in high-performance organizations Cybersecurity best practices for remote businesses Stoicism, integrity, and vulnerable leadership The future of medical device innovation and Boundless Science Subscribe to Remote First Innovators for more conversations with founders, executives, and industry experts redefining how modern businesses grow, innovate, and lead in a remote-first world.

    Building a Remote Hard Tech Startup: Leadership, AI, Trust & Medical Innovation | Bill Walker | EP 121

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Remote First Innovators Podcast is for leaders scaling companies operating outside the normal office convention. The show breaks down the operational engines, tools, workflows, and decisions that drive distributed work at scale. It’s built for those tackling trust, communication and operations across time zones.Conversations feature founders and operators shaping high output remote organizations. Topics range from async workflows and automation to scaling work from home teams and decision-making. Listeners gain a advantage by learning from those leaders who have been there, and overcome remote-first challenges