The text discusses the importance of building a connected, distributed culture in teams, particularly when it comes to remote workers. It highlights the benefits of an "always-on" video portal that allows team members to connect and interact with each other even when they're not in the same physical location. This portal enables impromptu interactions, flexible meetings, and easy collaboration among team members. The author shares their experience building such a portal as part of their Daily.co video conferencing platform, which was designed to be straightforward and user-friendly. By providing a seamless connection between team members, the always-on portal aims to enhance productivity, teamwork, and overall company culture.