Going Remote First

Sean talked about the story behind Sound Branch, which is a social audio platform. Sean founded Sound Branch back in 2016 as a pioneer of voice-first communication and social podcasting.

Sean talks about replacing email and zoom in the workplace with voice notes. Sean explains the benefits this can bring to your work culture. But in order to make the change, you need to change your culture.

Sean explores how asynchronous communication with voice notes provides a solution for people with Stutters. Communication with voice notes for people with Stutters builds confidence and levels the playing field.

Sean talks about the benefits of Reading Aloud. We explore building confidence, emotional connect and improvements to memory.

Sean talks about how audio references in combination with video candidate introductions can offer a more efficient and authentic recruitment process.

Sean Gilligan discusses a video first approach to recruitment which is more personable and efficient. By starting with an introductory video of candidate skills and experiences, you can recruit more efficiently and empathetically. Sean discusses the benef

Sean talks about the unique approach of Sound Branch as a voice only messaging platform. With the rise of voice notes on platforms such as WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Google workspace, Slack and Apple iMessage Sound Branch has a different approach. Sound Branch i

In this episode of the Sean Gilligan Podcast, we explore the transformative shift towards voice-based social media in Silicon Valley, spotlighting two pioneering platforms: Sound Branch and Airchat.

Sean explains how an innovative platform called Sound Branch uses voice notes as building blocks for podcast creation. This approach opens up access to podcasting for everyone.

Sean talks about Webanywhere's new experiment and the move to remote first. Webanywhere is going to try remote first working for 3 months to see how everyone adapts.