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Katie Hughes Brouwer

Katie Hughes Brouwer

Partner, Executive Talent, and advocate for diverse leadership teams

San Francisco, California
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Joined October 2025
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Summary

Katie Hughes Brouwer is a seasoned talent and human capital expert in the venture capital landscape, known for her ability to guide founders in building and scaling successful, diverse teams. She emphasizes the critical role of people in innovation and has a proven track record of advising companies on hiring, next-generation planning, and fostering inclusive cultures. generalcatalyst+2
As a Founding Partner of the Coalition Network at Coalition Operators, Katie actively fosters a community of talent leaders and operators from General Catalyst's portfolio companies. Her efforts focus on facilitating knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving to address common challenges in team building and talent management. linkedin
Beyond her professional endeavors, Katie is engaged in art collecting, viewing it as a way to infuse her home with personal history and support emerging artists. She also maintains an active lifestyle, enjoying running, cycling, and skiing, and contributes to her community through a giving circle. moxiesdaughter+2

Work

Education

Writing

The Co-founder Relationship and Why It’s So Important

February 1, 2017

Explores the critical aspects of co-founder relationships, advising on asking less obvious questions about motivation and ethics, defining roles, and seeking professional help before conflicts arise.

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Interested in joining your first board? Here’s your action plan.

December 1, 2016

Provides practical steps for professionals looking to join their first board, including talking to their CEO, organizing references, understanding board types, and crafting a compelling value proposition.

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Diversity in Hiring

November 1, 2016

Provides recommendations for sourcing diverse candidates, discussing tools like Text.io, Teamable, and Entelo, and advocating for the Rooney Rule. Also mentions speaking at the 2016 National Conversation on Board Diversity.

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What’s Your Blurb?

Offers advice to professionals on how to craft an effective 'blurb' for networking and job applications, emphasizing context, relevance to the problem, and unique contributions.

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Hobbies

An avid reader, as evidenced by her Goodreads profile where she tracks and rates numerous books. goodreads

Passionate about collecting art, she curates pieces that reflect individual and collective memories, often from emerging local artists and galleries in the Bay Area. moxiesdaughter

Enjoys outdoor activities including running, cycling, and skiing, indicating an active lifestyle. generalcatalyst

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has made a significant positive impact as a partner or leader at a recruiting firm.

Oct 2, 2025