In Jan 2024, I decided to go independent with a deep yearning to create elegant digital experiences. Two months in the shoes of a founder and I knew my ‘elegant’ goal cannot be restricted to output. As founder, I wanted my team’s everyday processes to be elegant. One line of soul searching lead to another and I was in a rabbit hole. **Questioning what truly makes a team ? How do we live our values ? How things can be different from what I had experienced as a remote team worker in the past?** Putting my techie framework to task, we created Avkash a leave automation tool that is not attendance focussed but tracks time off so that deliverables and the need for rest are NOT compromised. It is not a leave management tool but 1. It is a step to uphold the value of open door and a horizontal team structure. 2. It is a step in the direction of making transparency and openness the mainstay of my team culture going forward. With that being said, let me introduce Avkash, which streamlines leave management for modern remote teams by integrating with existing team communication channels, be it Slack or Google Workspace. Here's what makes us special: •⁠ ⁠Tailor-Made Leave Management - Effortless setup that is personalized to your team's requirements. •⁠ ⁠Global Workforce Management - Location aware tool to make collaboration seamless •⁠ ⁠Chat App Integration - Allows to avoid the trouble of 3rd party apps and logins Our tech prowess and deep insights (even pain points) went into this product and look forward to knowing your thoughts and experiences with our first-ever product.