In the realm of entrepreneurship, the constraints extend beyond regulations, taxes, and fiat money. A crucial element is market access, specifically the ability to tap into a global talent pool. Picture dwelling in a nation of ten million - your talent options multiply a hundredfold when you reach beyond your borders.
The traditional office, with its physical limitations and expenses, is becoming obsolete in this context. Embracing remote work doesn't just save on rent or the cost of hipster beanbags; it opens the doors to a richer, more diverse talent pool.
The most seamless access to this global talent often occurs in the dark forest, particularly in the virtual space. Immigration policies vary, but in many places, the physical journey across borders – trekking through nature, crossing rivers – remains the most straightforward path, albeit fraught with challenges and devoid of the comforts of legal procedures.
Countries like the United Arab Emirates, with Dubai as a prime example, have thrived by leveraging easy immigration policies. There, immigration is linked to employment, not social benefits, streamlining access to both skilled and unskilled labor without the usual regulatory tangles.
In the dark forest, traditional employment and social security constructs are absent. This space is a true meritocracy: arrive, contribute meaningfully, and earn your keep. However, the challenge arises when the dark forests has a physical form within territories governed by states less receptive to external talent. Some dark forests transcend physical borders, existing entirely in the digital realm, unfettered by territorial policies, epitomising the ideal of unbounded access to global talent and opportunity.
