# Kathy Leake

> 4x CEO, Board Director, and AI Leader with exits and valuations up to $100M+

Built and scaled 4 technology B2B software companies:

1) Scaled 4 technology companies from ideation to combined revenue of $100MM
2) Built innovative software companies in big data, AI & ML. One innovation increased enterprise value by 10X
3) M&A: Led successful M&A transactions, exits and mergers. One transaction increased shareholder value by 8X
4) Transformations: Transformed a company and set on path to profitability which resulted in an exit within 1 yr.
5) Capital: Raised $60MM in venture capital
6) Shareholder relations: Managed Cap Tables of 10-80 shareholders

Industry Recognition:
1) Forbes "Top 11 Women Who Started AmazingCompanies"
2) Forbes "America’sMost Promising Companies" for 2 companies
3) Inc. Magazine ranked\#204 on Inc. 500 America’s Fastest Growing Companies
4) Inc. Magazine rankedthe "3rd Fastest Growing Company in NYC With a Female CEO"
5) Venture Beat “TopWomen in AI” nomination in “Responsible AI” category
6) TechCrunch"40 People Who Are Living Proof You Can Make It in Silicon Valley after40"
7) Owler one of the "Top Ranked CEO's inNYC"
8) NY Business Journal "Womenof Influence“
9) SmartCEO“Top 50 CEO's in NYC"
10) “NYC Tech Scene Influencer" asvoted in by 700 entrepreneurs

I am passionate about helping other B2B software founders with:
1) Market validation
2) Product Market Fit
3) Fundraising Readiness
4) Operations
5) GTM & Growth

Things I can advise on:
✔️ Scaling AI and SaaS from 0 to $100M
✔️ Positioning for exits and acquisitions
✔️ Board governance and strategy
✔️ AI product leadership and use cases
✔️ Go-to-market and PMF
✔️ ESG strategy for tech companies
✔️ Navigating investor and stakeholder relations

I bring pattern recognition from four CEO seats, multiple exits, and 18 years in the boardroom to help companies lead markets, not just follow them.

**Rating:** 5/5 (1 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $100.00

## Subscription Plans

- Scaling B2B Software & AI — 1:1 Founders Advisor ($1500.00/month)

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

## Links

- [Expert profile](/KathyLeake)
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- [Marketplace](/marketplace)