The Lean Expansion Playbook AI Startups Are Using to Build Global Teams

This article explains why modern startups hire globally early, discussing the benefits of wider talent pools, cost efficiency, and 24/7 coverage; it recommends using employer-of-record services for initial hires, classifying workers correctly to avoid legal risk, verifying remote identities to reduce fraud, and building operating discipline (asynchronous communication, secure remote practices, and reliable payroll) before scaling.