Welcome to Koan, a software company focused on improving the jobs of managers through their tools. Rob Sicat, Product Strategy & Design Lead for Koan, shares his story of how he came to join the company and what it's like working with a remote team. He discusses the importance of having clear expectations and principles as a guide for decision-making, as well as the challenges of balancing multiple responsibilities in a startup environment. Rob emphasizes the value of communication, simplifying complex ideas, and confidence in one's decisions as key to success as a solo designer at an early-stage startup.