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When we first started hear.com in 2012, we faced challenges finding the right local talent. Based in Berlin, we had difficulty filling key roles in our customer consulting team, which involved guiding customers through complex conversations about their hearing loss and solutions over the phone. Then we connected with two new mothers in Frankfurt, 400 miles away, who were seeking meaningful work-from-home opportunities. The two quickly became our second and third employees. At the time, remote work was almost unheard of, but it soon became the perfect solution for us. Fast forward to today, and remote work is a core part of our DNA. We've always been a hybrid company, blending virtual work with in-person connections. We’ve learned that being virtual doesn't mean you lose out on social connections or great collaboration. In fact, it often enhances both. Remote work opened up a broader talent pool, bringing in the best people to match our culture and needs. It also encourages flexibility and focus, which means more efficient and meaningful collaboration when we do connect in person. We've never let physical location limit us from getting the best talent in the room.