WHR 3.241: Erik Braund – Deleting Meetings & Building a More Human Remote Office

🎸 Work at Home Rockstar Podcast – Episode 3.241 🎸 Erik Braund – Deleting Meetings & Building a More Human Remote Office In this episode, Tim Melanson chats with Erik Braund, founder and CEO of Katmai Tech, a virtual office platform redefining remote collaboration. Erik shares how Katmai’s immersive video technology recreates the magic of in-person interaction—without the back-to-back Zoom grind. From building a remote-first company to reflecting on startup struggles, this conversation is packed with real talk, tech innovation, and a little rockstar attitude. Connect with Erik Braund: Website: https://katmaitech.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katmaitech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/katmaitech Connect with Host Tim Melanson: Website: https://workathomerockstar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkAtHomeRockStarPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/workathomestar ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 — Virtual office walkthrough 04:08 — The story and strategy behind Katmai Tech 07:46 — Defining success as a startup founder and dad 10:49 — Lessons from hiring mistakes and team growth 14:49 — Staying productive with timers and intentional routines 18:19 — Musician mindset and working remotely 20:09 — Erik’s Catskills-based home office setup 23:30 — Inside Katmai’s immersive virtual platform 28:50 — Building company culture without being in person #WorkAtHomeRockstar #RemoteWork #Entrepreneurship #StartupLife #VirtualOffice #KatmaiTech #ErikBraund #WorkFromHome #PodcastLife #DigitalWorkplace