Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is one of tech's most polarizing figures. Here's what it's like to work for him.

On December 17 Coinbase announced it had confidentially filed the paperwork to start its IPO process. The following report on his leadership style and company culture was originally published on October 25.

Business Insider spoke with 11 Coinbase insiders who had direct dealings with CEO and cofounder Brian Armstrong to determine what it's like to work at Coinbase and for him.

Sources described an intense executive. They also detail awkward social interactions and miscalculations on how his communications would be received.

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As Coinbase reportedly prepares for an IPO, Armstrong put himself in the spotlight for declaring his company would be "apolitical." Around 5% of his company subsequently resigned, including some leaders.

This, and incidents that preceded it, led the tech industry to wonder: Is Armstrong a savvy leader or an insensitive one?

You can read the full story here: "As Coinbase mulls a public offering, those who worked with its controversial CEO Brian Armstrong detail his communication quirks that led to an employee exodus."