CYNTHIA WATSON understood remote work long before it was hip. She wrote her 1993 master’s thesis on telecommuting, then went on to build a career around the concept—running and advising a variety of companies while traveling the world. Today, as Executive Chair at Virtira, she continues to research remote best practices and develop training to make sure that everyone, whether working a few days from home or full time across the world, is thriving and productive.SHANE SPRAGGS, Virtira’s CEO, is an industry leader in implementing project-based solutions that ensure sustainable success. He has brought his insights to a variety of Fortune500 firms and top media and software startups. Shane leads a team of consultants who implement remote productivity services, reporting and workflows so companies can drive performance and revenue.