Leadership Powered by Common Sense Mastering Remote Team Management: Proven Strategies for Business Success | E 462
Feb 10, 2026
Jacqueline Basolto, entrepreneur and co-founder of SeedX who builds remote marketing and growth teams around the world. She talks about scaling a business with your spouse, why global talent matters, and how to test and hire contractors. She explains building cross-cultural cohesion, practical tactics for time-zone work, and hiring for behaviors over just skills.
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From Freelance To 75-Person Agency
- Jacqueline and Justin started CEDX after leaving Google and medical school to freelance and build a business together.
- Over nine years it grew to about 75 people while they learned and adjusted as co-founders and spouses.
Remote Hiring Evolved From Need To Strategy
- Global remote hiring began for SeedX from necessity, budget, and native comfort with online work.
- It later became a conscious competitive advantage for access to talent and cultural diversity.
Trial Hire With Mini Competitions
- Use freelance platforms to trial talent with small paid tests before longer commitments.
- Hire two or three people for a mini-competition and scale up the best performer into a longer role.
