Overview
Gather is a virtual workspace platform designed to foster natural interaction and collaboration in remote teams. It replaces traditional meeting-centric approaches with a persistent, customizable 2D environment where users navigate avatars to interact with colleagues. The platform supports spatial audio and video, creating proximity-based communication zones that emulate real-world office interactions. Key features include custom virtual offices, unlimited meetings and chat, guest access, meeting recordings, transcriptions, and integrations with tools like Google Calendar, GitHub, and Spotify. Gather aims to eliminate the need for constant scheduling, promoting spontaneous discussions and a sense of team presence. It also offers features to minimize distractions and control communication preferences, enhancing focus and productivity.