Kate Lowry
CEO coach and advisor for startup founders
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $255 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | CEO and founder coachingLeadership developmentStrategy and decision makingTeam performanceStartups and foundersScaling and growthExit planning and succession |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Executives |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
| Credentials | Bachelor's degree in Politics and Chinese |
| Practice | Scaleheart Co. |
Kate Lowry is a CEO coach and advisor who works with startup founders and CEOs. She has almost two decades of experience as a serial founder, venture capitalist, tech leader and coach. She worked as a McKinsey consultant and led product strategy at Meta. She runs Scaleheart Co. and has coached 70+ executives. She focuses on AI, healthcare and other mission-driven companies.
What Kate helps with
Kate helps startup CEOs make strong strategic decisions as their companies grow. She also works on how leaders communicate and manage their teams and boards.
- Board relations
- Communication skills
- Decision making
- Leadership development
- Strategic planning
- Succession planning
- Team management
- Scaling a startup quickly
Who Kate works with
Kate works with startup CEOs and founders. Her packages are split by stage. One is for early stage and first time founders. The other is for late stage and serial founders. She focuses on AI, healthcare and other mission-driven companies.
Background and qualifications
Kate began coaching about ten years ago while working as a McKinsey consultant. She saw how lonely the CEO role can be. She later founded an AI company and served as chief of staff at an AI startup. She led product strategy at Meta. She then moved into venture capital, including a Vice President role at Insight Partners. She found the power dynamics of VC to be a conflict of interest when working with founders. In 2023 she founded Scaleheart Co., a coaching and advising firm for startup CEOs. She holds a bachelor's degree in Politics and Chinese.
Kate Lowry pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching
- Messaging Kate before booking
Kate Lowry reviews
The CoachVouch take
Kate is a working venture capitalist and former Meta product strategist who left full time VC work to coach founders without a conflict of interest.
Best for startup CEOs in AI, healthcare or mission-driven companies who want a coach with venture and big tech experience.
Common questions
How much does Kate Lowry charge?
Coaching with Kate runs $130 to $255 an hour. Message Kate from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kate Lowry help with?
Kate Lowry helps with board relations, communication skills, decision making and leadership development.
Is Kate Lowry certified?
Kate Lowry lists: Bachelor's degree in Politics and Chinese.
What kinds of companies does Kate Lowry focus on?
Kate specializes in AI, healthcare and other mission-driven companies. She has experience in venture capital, big tech, management consulting and startups.
Does Kate Lowry offer coaching by stage of company?
Yes. She has one package for early stage and first time founders and another for late stage and serial founders.
How do I contact Kate Lowry?
Send Kate a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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