Why Remote-First Companies Are Poised to Lead the Next Business Evolution

At Honeywell’srecent Future of Energy Summit, a single phrase resonated with every companywatching the intersection of innovation and operations: “AI is becoming asubiquitous as energy.” Spoken by Page Crahan, General Manager of Tapestry atGoogle’s X, the Moonshot Factory, this insight wasn’t just metaphorical—it wasa call to action.

In 2025, AI isno longer a “nice to have.” It's infrastructure.

Just as nobusiness can function without electricity, no forward-thinking company willsurvive long without integrating AI into its operations. But here'swhere the opportunity gets even more interesting: remote-first companies may bethe best positioned to lead this charge.

The AI-Energy Loop: An Efficiency Paradox

AI consumesmassive amounts of power. But it’s also being used to reduce energy waste,optimize data centers, and design smarter infrastructure. Gordon Bitko of theIT Industry Council framed it as a feedback loop: “Let’s use more AI to figureout how to use less energy.”

It sounds likea paradox—until you consider how distributed teams and decentralized systemsnaturally demand efficient solutions. Remote-first companies, by design, alreadyoptimize for performance without physical headquarters. They’re used toautomating workflows, managing distributed teams, and making data-drivendecisions. All of this aligns perfectly with AI’s strengths.

Why Remote-First Is Future-First

1.       Digital-FirstOperations

Companiesbuilt for remote work already operate in the cloud, use asynchronouscommunication, and depend on digital collaboration tools—perfect conditions forAI integration.

2.       LeanInfrastructure

Withoutsprawling office spaces, remote companies have lower energy demands and aremore agile in investing in clean tech, AI-optimized workflows, and dataanalytics.

3.       Global TalentPool

Hiring remoteallows access to experts in AI, energy, and software development from everycorner of the globe. Companies no longer need to be located in Silicon Valleyto build world-class teams.

4.       Cross-functionalCommunication

As Crahanpointed out, progress comes when people across departments—and acrossborders—talk to one another. Remote teams, by necessity, must over-communicateand clarify priorities constantly. This builds the type of culture needed todeploy complex tech solutions across industries.

The Real Advantage: A Culture of Agility

When Rep.Julie Fedorchak and other leaders at the summit emphasized the need forcollaboration and faster adoption of energy and AI strategies, it became clear:companies that move slowly will be left behind. Remote-first organizations thatencourage bottom-up innovation and are free from legacy infrastructure can pivot,test, and scale AI-driven solutions faster than their brick-and-mortar peers.

And it’s notjust about the technology. It’s about building a culture ready to adapt towhat’s next.

At WeRemoto,we believe the future belongs to companies that prioritize flexibility,innovation, and trust. As AI and energy redefine what’s possible, remote-firstcompanies have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to lead—not just inproductivity, but in shaping a smarter, more sustainable world.

Ready toevolve? Start by rethinking where—and how—you work.