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Ever had an awkward time at a poorly attended Zoom mixer? It’s practically a rite of passage in remote work culture these days. 

Camilla Booth has felt your pain. Throughout her eight years as VP of People at Coder, she’s hosted everything from paint-and-sips to tarot card readers, but nothing stuck. All the while, Coder was exploding from a team of 20 to nearly 200. Camilla finally settled on an authentic startup culture driven by simplicity, Slack, and strict attention to surveys. Toss in a sprinkle of tinker, plush tacos, and an all-in CEO for a tight-knit team that somehow lives in 15 different countries.

“Meeting people from all over the world has probably been one of the more rewarding parts. I've been able to learn so much from other people because of their experience and culture.” – Camilla Booth

Key Takeaways:

• Don’t tell people what startup culture is; let the vibe emerge organically.
• Social Slack channels are more engaging than disruptive, complicated events.
• Convert skeptical leaders with hard data, and audit your processes more often.
• Kind messages saved from peer recognition channels soothe burns on bad days.
• Engagement rises when people drive the culture, not when leaders spend more money.

Timestamps:

00:15 Meet Coder, Camilla, & Their Fast-Growing Team

01: 32 Going Global & Investing in People

04:35 Organic Culture & the Power of Tinkering

08:15 Slack Channels, After Hours, & Employee Appreciation Week

12:16 The Trial & Error of Virtual Events

18:00 The Importance of Leadership Buy-In: Swaying Skeptics with Data

19:12 At Long Last, Events & Awards That Never Feel Forced

20:31 Knowing When to Pull the Plug

23:30 My Favorite Taco

24:30 Five Tacos to Share

Key Topics Discussed:

Amazing Teams, Una Japundza, Camilla Booth, remote work culture, startup culture, peer recognition, employee engagement

Mentions:

• Website: https://www.coder.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camilla3
• Mentions: https://www.coder.com/careers