Neo4j has appointed Kristin Thornby as its new VP of People, bringing her expertise in building award-winning cultures from the ground up. The company's leadership team is excited to have her on board, and she's looking forward to creating innovative systems and processes that attract top talent. Kristin joins Neo4j at a significant time, with the company growing rapidly and navigating the challenges of remote work due to COVID-19. As the first people leader in Neo4j's history, Kristin is focused on ensuring a clear career path for employees, developing a framework for growth and development, and addressing potential drawbacks of remote work, such as silos forming. She emphasizes the importance of kindness, empathy, and tough feedback in her approach to building a strong company culture. For those considering working at Neo4j, Kristin advises being aware of the startup mindset and hypergrowth, but also notes that the company offers an incredible team environment with brilliant, funny, kind, laid-back, and motivated employees.