"Today's case examines how one cryptocurrency exchange navigated two major resets in a single year. The first was moving to a fully remote workforce, and the second was adopting a policy that explicitly banned political and social activism at work, sparking an intense debate about leadership, culture, and the boundaries of corporate engagement in social issues. Oh, and if that weren't enough, these decisions came at a pivotal moment just as the company was preparing for its historic IPO."
"We love having the protagonist in the room. You lived it so you can give us a great perspective. I found this case really interesting. I admit I don't know a lot about the cryptocurrency industry, so for me it was great to take a deep dive on that, and I don't think we've done enough episodes on that particular industry since it's so important, but this was about much more than just the industry itself. It was about some big announcements that you"
A cryptocurrency exchange implemented two major organizational resets within a single year: a transition to a fully remote workforce and a policy explicitly banning political and social activism at work. The activism ban triggered intense internal debate about leadership, employee expression, company culture, and the appropriate boundaries of corporate engagement in social issues. These moves coincided with preparations for a historic IPO, raising the stakes and external scrutiny. The events highlighted tensions between maintaining a mission-focused culture during rapid growth and volatility, preserving operational focus, and addressing employees' expectations for corporate stances on social and political matters.
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