As my former manager, Karsten created a space where autonomy thrived—no micromanagement, just trust and clear direction. This especially resonated with me as a remote member of his team. What impressed me most was his belief that growth shouldn’t be limited to a tech pillar—he constantly encouraged us to stretch our strengths across domains and build our voice as industry experts, not just excel as employees.
Karsten had a sharp eye for individual strengths and created space for each of us to lead high-impact projects that aligned with our growth. He also set examples by building strong relationships with our user researchers and technical writers, which greatly elevated the quality of our work.
Working under Karsten was both empowering and career-defining. His leadership helped shape my confidence as a designer, a teammate, and a strategic thinker.