AuthZed is a technology company specializing in access control solutions for modern applications. They developed SpiceDB, an open-source implementation of Google's Zanzibar, which serves as a robust authorization database enabling organizations to manage permissions efficiently and securely. AuthZed's mission is to streamline the authorization process, allowing development teams to focus on building revenue-generating features rather than reinventing access control. Their technology is trusted by various reputable organizations, including Reddit and Canva. With a fully remote workforce and a culture rooted in collaboration and innovation, AuthZed emphasizes agency and ownership within their teams, fostering an environment where employees are encouraged to contribute their ideas and expertise in solving complex problems in distributed systems and cloud infrastructure.