Welcome back to Dynamic Decisions, where good conversations lead to great decisions!

In this episode, were thrilled to have Katherine Johnson, Counsel, Chief Governance Officer, and Head of ESGI (Environmental, Social, Governance, and Inclusion) at StorJ, a trailblazing enterprise-grade distributed cloud platform.

Katherine brings a wealth of experience from her time at Coinbase during its hyper-growth phase, as well as her expertise in banking, regulatory compliance, and employment law. Shes also a passionate advocate for entrepreneurship, diversity, and inclusion in tech.

In this conversation, Katherine dives into:

• The challenges and triumphs of building a remote-first, globally distributed company with team members across 16 countries.

• How values-driven decision-making has been the cornerstone of StorJs growth and success.

• The importance of inclusion in shaping the future of technology and avoiding the pitfalls of Web2.

• The role of structure, processes, and feedback loops in making high-stakes decisions, even with incomplete information.

• How StorJ is tackling data privacy, security, and environmental impact through innovative, decentralized solutions.

Katherine also shares insights on:

• Building institutional knowledge through mentorship programs, buddy systems, and company-wide collaboration.

• The launch of StorJ Institute, a 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to fostering inclusion in emerging tech.

• The delicate balance of scaling a company while staying true to its core values and mission.

Hear how Katherine and StorJ are navigating the fast-paced, ever-changing tech landscape with resilience, innovation, and a commitment to doing things differently. Whether youre a leader, entrepreneur, or decision-maker, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration.

Connect with Katherine on LinkedIn and learn more about StorJ and storjinstitute.org

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