About South of the Office

Dedicated to exploring and sharing insights about the evolving landscape of remote work and distributed teams in the Global South.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower professionals, entrepreneurs, and organizations with the knowledge and trends shaping the future of work in developing regions, focusing on remote opportunities and the challenges and benefits of distributed teams.

We believe that remote work has the potential to create more equitable opportunities for talent in the Global South, and we're here to facilitate that transformation.

Our Focus Areas

  • Remote work trends in the Global South
  • Building and managing distributed teams
  • Technology and tools for remote collaboration
  • Cultural aspects of global remote work
  • Economic impact of remote work on developing regions

Meet the Creators

Maria Rodriguez

Maria Rodriguez

Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief

With over a decade of experience in remote work and distributed team management, Maria brings valuable insights from her time at global tech companies. She's passionate about creating opportunities for talent in the Global South.

Akin Olatunji

Akin Olatunji

Co-founder & Head of Research

Akin is an economist specializing in labor markets and digital transformation in developing countries. His research on the impact of remote work on local economies forms the backbone of South of the Office's data-driven approach.