As companies around the world transition to flexible and hybrid working models, the demand for digital tools that support remote work is rapidly growing. One pioneer in this space is Niao Wu, founder of onyo. Based in Berlin, onyo offers a user-centered B2B platform designed to professionalize remote work and make it more sustainable—for both people and the planet. With a mission to empower distributed teams through better resource management and compliance, Niao and her team are reimagining how organizations operate in a digital-first world. In this interview, Niao shares her insights on remote company culture, the changing nature of offices, and her vision for the future of work.
Interview with Niao Wu, Founder of onyo
Yoffix: Dear Niao, Which is the purpose of your company?
Niao: We want to empower and professionalize remote work for a more sustainable future: time, space, and climate. Onyo equips remote or hybrid work via a monthly B2B subscription. Our digital platform centres on users and contract management for companies to achieve higher cost efficiency and compliance.
Yoffix: What did NewWork change in your company?
Niao: We are a remote-first company and have a very flat hierarchy: Our employees are distributed in two continents and three countries, yet we share a vision and love what we do. Once a quarter we meet in person and enjoy the dedicated time for personal exchange and fun.
Yoffix: A great office is…
Niao: Where you can find the ideal condition for what you want to do at that moment. It can be a classic office, co-working space, home office, as well as on the beach!
Yoffix: How do you see the future of work and office?
Niao: With the advanced technology we are, and want to be more flexible in our work life. Working location will be more of a supporting element than a restraining factor. We might try different industries and professions throughout our life and it might never end since we always want to learn and grow.
Yoffix: Tell us one tip you would recommend to successfully manage a hybrid organization.
Niao: Trust people, let them thrive. Set up a dedicated time for team and culture regularly, in person, and create fun moments.
Thank you, Niao, for sharing your vision on how digital solutions can support sustainable, flexible, and people-centered workplaces. As the boundaries of where and how we work continue to blur, innovative leaders like Niao Wu and companies like onyo are setting new standards for remote and hybrid organizations. To discover more about onyo’s platform, visit onyo.io.
Interview by the Yoffix team.