Startup Journey What we learnt from hosting a remote internship When we first signed up to the UCL 2020 summer internship programme, we didn’t think it’d be a remote one. This was back in February when the full impact of Coronavirus and global lockdowns was just on the horizon. We’ve run internships in the past. And they’ve been the perfect opportunity to get our remote […] Written by Hollie Youlden August 27, 2020August 2, 2023
Startup Journey Interning at EmailOctopus during lockdown and tips for working remotely Being a graduating student is hard enough under normal circumstances. But during a global pandemic, it was even harder! So many opportunities for students and graduates have been postponed, cut or completely abandoned. But as a SaaS (Software as a Service) business with a remote team, EmailOctopus was in a perfect position to host a […] Written by Guyanne August 25, 2020August 2, 2023
Startup Journey How to have fun at work remotely April 1st is known around the world as a day of harmless pranks and jokes. Although no one knows for sure how it originated, April Fool’s Day has been celebrated around the world for several centuries. In more recent times, numerous brands have gotten involved with their own practical jokes or spoof ad campaigns. Take […] Written by Hollie Youlden March 31, 2020May 10, 2021
Startup Journey How to host your own virtual pub quiz As we all adjust to the new normal that Coronavirus has forced upon us, we’re looking for ways to have fun and socialise while keeping our distance. Thankfully, entertainment is heading online and that includes a quintessentially British past time. The pub quiz. Except for now it’s virtual. No pub, but no problem. It’s been […] Written by Hollie Youlden March 30, 2020October 26, 2020
Startup Journey How to successfully work from home After months of worldwide lockdowns, working from home is no longer the novelty it once was. We’ve all had to adapt to a new normal and find a WFH routine that suits us as individuals. But as the boundaries between work life and home life become blurred and mental health continues to be a key […] Written by Hollie Youlden March 13, 2020April 2, 2021
Startup Journey 5 things we learned at EmailOctopus by going remote Last month, my wife and I moved from London to Vancouver. It was a great opportunity for us: to see new places, meet new people and take a break from our hectic London commutes. But for me, it meant saying a reluctant goodbye to the EmailOctopus office and our small but mighty team in the […] Written by jonathan July 24, 2018June 24, 2021