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How Deel Built a Global Payroll Business for the Remote Work Era
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Deel transformed the complex world of international payroll into a scalable, compliance-driven platform. Founded in 2019 by Alex Bouaziz, Deel grew from a simple contractor payment tool to a $12 billion unicorn by solving the headache of hiring across borders. They discuss Deel's viral contractor-to-employee upgrade path, its investment in local legal expertise across 150+ countries, and how the company built a moat through rigorous compliance automation. The conversation also touches on the broader shift to remote work and what it means for…
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