Comment by slumpt_

I disagree. Colocation isn't the competitive advantage for startups. Strong communication is.

You can get part of this for 'free' if you shove everyone in a room.

You can also get this if you invest in strong remote culture that encourages lots of remote collaboration.

Source: I've been at a remote-first startup that is kicking ass over the last two years. In-office is available but remains entirely optional.