The value of information obtained in person remains high, which is cited as a reason founders continue to fly in the remote-work era. The article points out that, beyond trust, there are elements that can be captured only on site.
Even in an era when everything can be done remotely, founders continue to value face-to-face meetings because meeting directly with others provides information beyond the trust that develops between them.
Comments from an AI strategist state that non-verbal information, such as facial expressions and silence, which can be picked up only in person, has an important influence on decision-making.
The article suggests that face-to-face dialogue should be valued to capture subtle nuances in the field that cannot be replaced by emails and presentation materials.
It also introduces the view that recognising the value of chance encounters, which are less likely to occur remotely, demonstrates the significance of ensuring opportunities for in-person interaction.