#LifeAtOkta

When were you last recognized at work? Was it to celebrate a big achievement or milestone along the way, or for lending a helping hand? We all want to be seen and valued for our contributions.  At Okta, we’re building a culture of recognition, and our Oktappreciate program provides a global platform for our people to express gratitude and…

At Okta, we firmly believe in the power of diversity and inclusivity to drive innovation and success. Recently, our Women in Technology group had the privilege of organizing an extraordinary event for women on our Workforce Identity Cloud (WIC) Engineering team that celebrated the incredible women on our team and paved the way for future growth…

Hello there. I’m Jon Lehtinen, Senior Director of the Okta on Okta team at Okta. As an Identity advocate in large enterprises for nearly 20 years, I understand and appreciate the satisfaction of swapping war stories with fellow practitioners. So, I love leading the Okta on Okta team. But, despite the allure of constantly repeating our company name…

In today's rapidly evolving tech industry, women continue to face unique challenges and underrepresentation. To build and nurture a culture of diversity, technology companies need to provide platforms for employees of all identities to develop skills, learn from each other, and celebrate their achievements. One such powerful tool is tech talks. …

From the plans for Okta’s expansion across Asia, to the biggest challenges facing the industry, our Vice President, Asia,Neville Vincent, elaborates on these questions as well as what to expect when joining his team.   We are so excited you joined Okta! Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your background? I am very fortunate to be in Asia…

Take a moment to imagine: for the smallholder farmers who supply 80% of food to emerging nations, what a difference it would make if they had timely, targeted agricultural research available at their fingertips—local weather reports, detailed climate data, and insight into when to sow and when to harvest. Or think about how valuable it would be to…

Nonprofit organizations know what services and support their communities need. Given access to technological empowerment, this expertise enables them to envision and execute purpose-built innovations that solve specific problems. But such technology isn’t always within reach for budget-constrained nonprofits. They face ongoing challenges keeping…

Smallholder farmers are crucial to addressing global issues like climate change, food insecurity, and poverty. These farmers are responsible for feeding 80% of people living in lower-income countries but often live on a daily income of just $2. Their lack of access to relevant and timely information at scale makes it increasingly difficult for…

In 2020, following the death of George Floyd, we witnessed a racial reckoning that exposed the harmful inequities within our society, underscoring the need for systemic change. Recognizing the magnitude of this movement and the urgent need for greater action, Okta affirmed its commitment to fighting for racial equity and promised to remain…

With news of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies dominating the business world, the question of innovation is top of mind for many companies. It certainly has been for us at Okta.  As leaders in this space, we embrace our core company behavior of "Never Stop Innovating." But what does that truly entail? How can we…