Katie Hughes Brouwer
Partner, Executive Talent, and advocate for diverse leadership teams
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The Co-founder Relationship and Why It’s So Important
February 1, 2017Explores 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.
Interested in joining your first board? Here’s your action plan.
December 1, 2016Provides 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.
Diversity in Hiring
November 1, 2016Provides 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.
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.
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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Oct 2, 2025
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