WunderGraph's People and Culture lead reflects on the company's 2026 Madrid Work Week, gathering 31 people from 12 countries. The post explores how intentional in-person gatherings help preserve culture as a remote-first startup scales. Key takeaways include rotating lunch groups to break silos, mixing structured morning sessions with open afternoons, hosting an unscripted investor Q&A, and ending with a gratitude-sharing rooftop dinner. Practical tips for organizing company work weeks are shared, alongside lessons learned about leadership pre-alignment and designing for human connection over productivity metrics.
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Why We Invest in On-Site Team GatheringsBehind the scenes: The LogisticsDesigning for ConnectionAllowing Space for AI, Planning, and Real WorkThe Gratitude BoxWhat Worked BestWhat Was DifficultHow We Intentionally Scale CultureWhat is next634 Impressions