Daniel Kosh
Hi there;
I meant to write one of these every month. That was the plan. But you know what they say about the best laid plans…
The good news? We’ve been busy building - and this month, we’re launching one of our biggest updates yet:
You can now brand your own Katmai space.
That means your logo on the wall. Your imagery on display. Your colors, your vibe, your world. For the first time, Katmai doesn’t just feel like a place - it feels like your place.
It’s a game-changer for company culture in distributed teams. And when you pair it with our 20+ scenic views - nǐ hǎo Hong Kong, hey Beverly Hills, bonjour Paris - you’ve got a workspace that reflects who you are and where you want to be.
Let's take a look at what else we've been shipping:
Brand Your Space
Make your Katmai HQ feel like home. Add logos, images, color palettes, or totally custom assets to make your virtual office look and feel like your company. Change it up daily or stick with a signature look. You’re in control.
Choose Your View
Why settle for one backdrop when you can have twenty-one? Work from Tokyo today, then hop over to Brooklyn tomorrow. Whether you're going for city energy or beachside calm, your space now matches your mood.
Meeting Menu Makeover
We cleaned things up. The in-meeting experience is now clearer, more intuitive, and puts everything right where you'd expect it.
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Meeting Mode now lives inside the Meeting Menu (look for the four-circle icon)
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In-Meeting Chat is now focused, staying tied to the meeting you're in—no more stray messages from other convos.
Link to Me (If you haven't yet, do it)
This one’s a quiet hero. Link to Me gives every teammate a persistent meeting link and personalized drop-in space - like a virtual office door you can knock on. No need to Slack first. Just walk in.
The Little Green Light
A tiny update, but a powerful one. When your video is on, your camera light is on. When it’s off, it’s off. Finally, peace of mind that your hardware matches what Katmai’s showing.
Dashboard Upgrades
Some behind-the-scenes polish that makes a big difference:
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Larger space tiles for quicker browsing
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Newest spaces rise to the top
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Easy invite links and resends, right from the user menu
Screenshare Just Got Smarter
Now when you share your screen, it pops up inside your Katmai view—just like everyone else’s. No more wondering what’s being shared. You’ll see exactly what they see.
Chat Is Back (Thanks to you)
We heard you loud and clear: Chat needed a comeback.
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DM teammates from the lower-left corner
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Message everyone in your space
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Use focused in-meeting chat in the Meeting Menu.
We're working on unifying the system further, but this is a big step forward.
Your Name in Lights
When you talk, your name lights up. Simple, clear, effective. Now there’s no guessing who’s speaking.
Bonus Listening
Curious how this all started? Erik’s been making the rounds:
That’s the latest from the product side. I’ll try to keep these updates more regular now that we’re shipping at warp speed (no promises, but we’re on a roll).
Thanks for being part of it. We’re building Katmai for you, with you—and now, finally, by you.
Talk soon,
Dan