Redpanda's annual company kick-off (CKO), held at The Wigwam Resort in Phoenix, Arizona, brought together over 150 team members from around the world to celebrate achievements, foster community, and strategize for the future. The event was filled with keynote presentations showcasing significant accomplishments and sales wins from FY24, alongside discussions about the company's origins and future goals. Notable guests included board member Dave Munichiello from Google Ventures and customer Shahir Daya from Zafin, who praised Redpanda's technology and team. The gathering emphasized company values such as teamwork, customer focus, and humanity through workshops, team-building activities, and community service, including the Base Camp Games which involved filling backpacks with school supplies for local children. The CKO also provided opportunities for team members to bond and relax through various leisure activities, and underscored Redpanda's commitment to a remote-first work environment that prioritizes human connection and productivity, contributing to the company's substantial growth in revenue and customer base in FY24.