In this episode of The Executive Room, host Kimberly Afonso, CEO & Founder of The KA Consulting Group, sits down with Erik Braund, Founder & CEO of Katmai, the virtual office platform redefining remote and hybrid work.

Erik shares the untold story behind building Katmai, from discovering an early prototype on Twitter, to bootstrapping through the pandemic, to raising his first $15M round with only $2,000 left in his bank account.

We dive deep into:

• The inspiration behind Katmai and how Erik transformed a rough proof-of-concept into a patented, scalable platform

• Lessons from taking a company from bootstrapped to Series A

• How remote work is evolving beyond videoconferencing apps

• Why presence, spontaneity, and digital culture matter more than ever

Whether you’re a founder, a remote team leader, or just curious about the future of work, this conversation is packed with insights, honesty, and lessons from a CEO who rebuilt everything from the ground up.

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