Kathy Leake

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.

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%27s multidimensional experience encompasses:

* Driving hypergrowth across multiple venture-backed startups
* Crafting winning go-to-market strategies that capture market share
* Identifying and capitalizing on product-market fit opportunities
* Executing complex M&A transactions that deliver strategic advantages
* Building scalable SaaS platforms and B2B ecosystems

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.