Kathy Leake
Accomplished Board Director | AI & Technology Veteran | CEO | Entrepreneur | Innovator | M&A | ESG | Corporate Governance
Kathy is an accomplished board director currently serving on the board of a $1B enterprise (backed by PE) and on the board of an Andreessen / a16z portfolio company.
Kathy has 18 years of board experience on VC & PE backed boards. As a four-time CEO and founder, she brings leadership forged through building and scaling technology companies from concept to market leadership.
Her strategic expertise in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies has repeatedly translated into exceptional stakeholder value. Kathy's multidimensional experience encompasses digital transformation, technology governance, and innovation mindset. Her global perspective, shaped by living in the U.K. and Czech Republic and traveling to 70+ countries, enables her to navigate international business complexities with confidence and cultural intelligence.
Kathy’s ability to anticipate market shifts, identify strategic opportunities, and drive technological innovation has consistently positioned her companies at the forefront of industry disruption. She brings intellectual rigor, operational wisdom, and transformative vision to governance challenges.
For boards seeking an experienced board director who seamlessly blends technological foresight with proven operational execution, Kathy delivers transformative strategic impact that elevates governance and increases shareholder value.
Recognition:
• Forbes Top 11 Women Who Started Amazing Companies
• Forbes America’s Most Promising Companies for 2 companies
• Inc. Magazine ranked #204 on Inc. 500 America’s Fastest Growing Companies
• Inc. Magazine ranked the 3rd Fastest Growing Company in NYC With a Female CEO
• Venture Beat “Top Women in AI” nomination in “Responsible AI” category
• TechCrunch 40 People Who Are Living Proof You Can Make It in Silicon Valley after 40
• Owler one of the Top Ranked CEO's in NYC
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Accomplished Board Director | AI & Technology Veteran | CEO | Entrepreneur | Innovator | M&A | ESG | Corporate Governance
Kathy is an accomplished board director currently serving on the board of a $1B enterprise (backed by PE) and on the board of an Andreessen / a16z portfolio company.
Kathy has 18 years of board experience on VC & PE backed boards. As a four-time CEO and founder, she brings leadership forged through building and scaling technology companies from concept to market leadership.
Her strategic expertise in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies has repeatedly translated into exceptional stakeholder value. Kathy's multidimensional experience encompasses digital transformation, technology governance, and innovation mindset. Her global perspective, shaped by living in the U.K. and Czech Republic and traveling to 70+ countries, enables her to navigate international business complexities with confidence and cultural intelligence.
Kathy’s ability to anticipate market shifts, identify strategic opportunities, and drive technological innovation has consistently positioned her companies at the forefront of industry disruption. She brings intellectual rigor, operational wisdom, and transformative vision to governance challenges.
For boards seeking an experienced board director who seamlessly blends technological foresight with proven operational execution, Kathy delivers transformative strategic impact that elevates governance and increases shareholder value.
Recognition:
• Forbes Top 11 Women Who Started Amazing Companies
• Forbes America’s Most Promising Companies for 2 companies
• Inc. Magazine ranked #204 on Inc. 500 America’s Fastest Growing Companies
• Inc. Magazine ranked the 3rd Fastest Growing Company in NYC With a Female CEO
• Venture Beat “Top Women in AI” nomination in “Responsible AI” category
• TechCrunch 40 People Who Are Living Proof You Can Make It in Silicon Valley after 40
• Owler one of the Top Ranked CEO's in NYC
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Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.Available NowBook a Call
Kathy Leake
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