I specialize in product leadership powered by human insights.

👋 Hi, I’m Katie Johnson!

I specialize in product leadership powered by human insights.

How? By orchestrating transformative change inside organizations large and small, leading teams to execute rapidly with high conviction.

“I can't speak highly enough of Katie.
She's a phenom.” - Brian Dell, Head of Program

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Some of the results I’ve delivered over my 10+ years on the job

15+ Industries

Proven results in every industry, from aerospace to blockchain.

30+ Clients

Delivered lasting impact for products in Web3 startups & Fortune 10.

$2.1M Raise

Adivisorship that leads to successful seed rounds again and again.

A few of the companies Katie has impacted

“Working with Katie will make your product strategy, design, and execution better. She’ll improve how your team works together and approaches the science of building things your customers truly want.”

- Danny Zuckerman, CoFounder, 3Box

Transformation Agent

I’m a hybrid professional and my superpower is game-changing strategy at the intersection of my professional identities:

Architect

Designs and battle-tests programs & companies in emerging markets and cutting-edge tech.

Storyteller

Builds empathy as an advocate for end users with experience across clients & industries.

Disruptor

Creates visionary roadmaps and rallies cross-functional teams to rapidly accelerate.

Testimonials

To learn more about the stories behind these testimonials, download the portfolio deck or contact Katie. Check out LinkedIn for additional testimonials from colleagues, clients, and direct reports.

“We should all be so lucky to work with professionals like Katie. I trusted her fully and completely - [the methodology] was flawless. ”

- Kristin Zibell, Director of Product
Management, Akili

“If you're looking for brilliant intuition, mad research skills, strategic planning, and authentic professional agility, Katie is your number one pick!”

- Alaina Beaver, Founder & CEO, Witting

“[Katie’s research led to] the best Team Manager program we’ve ever developed. Period.”

- Penny Smyser, Technical Project
Manager, Fortune10 Company

“Katie conducted user interviews that were a joy to watch, deriving deep insight from target customers in a graceful, effortless and friendly manner.”

- Rob Whelan, UX Manager, Guidewire