Why “Gut Feeling” Fails in Remote Vetting
January 14, 2026
For years, founders have been told to “trust their gut” when hiring. If someone sounds confident, seems friendly on a call, or reminds you of yourself, that instinctive yes often follows. In an in-person office setting, gut feel sometimes works. You can read body language, observe how someone interacts with others, and sense their work ethic over time. But in remote hiring, especially when vetting virtual assistants, relying on intuition
