Mastodon is the world’s largest decentralized social media network, dedicated to empowering users by giving them control over their data and reach. Founded in 2016 and incorporated as a non-profit in Germany in 2021, Mastodon operates on a user-friendly, open-source platform that prioritizes privacy and aims to provide an alternative to traditional social media. The company runs on thousands of independent servers and interacts with the broader 'fediverse' through the ActivityPub protocol. With a remote-only, international team, Mastodon is funded through crowdfunding, public grants, and individual donations, and has recently established a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity in the United States to enhance its operational capacity. The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to create an equitable social web and a supportive work environment.