The author joined incident.io as VP of Engineering due to their interest in solving unique challenges that arise during emergencies. They were impressed by the company's team, problem space, product, and pace. The team was highly collaborative, intelligent, and customer-focused. The problem space involves dealing with incidents and learning from them. The author has been a fan of the product since its early days and appreciates its rapid evolution and high quality features. Lastly, they are excited about the company's commitment to excellence and innovation in the incident management space.