The Startup Changing The Game For Remote Work w/ Brett Martin (Co-Founder)

The Dealroom with Shamus Madan

In this episode, Shamus Madan sits down with Brett Martin, the mind behind Kumospace. They delve into the future of video chat, tackling Zoom fatigue, and the unique ways Kumospace personalizes remote work. They also discuss the future of virtual offices, lessons learned from previous startups, and monetization strategies. Martin concludes with advice for young entrepreneurs.

Today Shamus Madan sits down with Brett Martin, the President and Co-Founder of Kumospace. Kumospace is a platform that offers virtual offices and events where remote and hybrid teams collaborate and connect. Brett is also the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Charge Ventures, a pre-seed-focused venture fund based in Brooklyn, NY. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School, teaching data analytics and technology strategy.

Twitter of Host (Shamus Madan): @mbitpodcast

Twitter of Guest (Brett Martin): @brett1211

(0:00) Introduction of guest Brett Martin (2:07) Overview of Kumospace and its functionality (5:16) Discussion on the future of video chat and overcoming Zoom fatigue (8:47) Kumospace's unique approach to personalization in remote work (12:24) Vision for the best in-person experience online with Kumospace (15:18) Monetization strategies and the human cost of commodifying remote workers (18:13) Navigating through the potential return to office work (20:23) The future of virtual offices with Kumospace (23:44) Lessons learned from previous startups and positioning KumuSpace for success (26:12) Brett Martin's advice for young entrepreneurs and podcast conclusion