Dr. Katrina (Katya) Rosseini
Managing Director & Strategic Advisor: Cybersecurity, AI, Quantum Computing, & Healthcare InnovationKRR Ventures
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Dr. Katrina Rosseini is a visionary strategist specializing in cybersecurity, AI, and quantum resilience, providing insights to VCs, capital markets, and startups. Her experience includes co-founding a cybersecurity startup, leading its pre-seed raise, advising an AI cost optimization healthcare startup, and guiding an AI security startup on post-quantum strategies. With deep expertise in evaluating and advising on high-potential investments, she helps VCs and investors identify disruptive technologies poised for market transformation. Leveraging her business acumen, Katrina drives critical investment decisions while emphasizing the importance of resilience in an increasingly connected world. By ensuring security adapts with technological advancements, she helps investors capitalize on opportunities in the emerging tech landscape, positioning them for success in a rapidly evolving digital environment. Her approach combines foresight, business acumen, and an understanding of the emotional intelligence variable often missing in startups with potential. Katrina is a Fast Company Executive Board member, serves on GWU’s Open Source Program Office (OSPO) stakeholder committee, and leads Healthcare and Innovation as an advisor at the Ascendant Group, a founding member of the Forbes Agency Council. She served on the Board of Directors at St. Rose Hospital for 14 years, chaired the finance/403b committee, secured $16M in funding, and played a key role in the hospital's M&A. Katrina holds a B.A. in Business Organization Studies with a minor in Managerial Economics from UC Davis, an MBA in Finance from Colorado Tech University, and holds a Doctorate of Engineering in Cybersecurity from George Washington University.
Dr. Katrina (Katya) Rosseini
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Jul 28, 2025
To build brand loyalty and engagement on Substack, create unique content that your audience can't find anywhere else. In today's fickle social media climate, many business leaders and media influencers are turning to Substack as a more stable and direct way to connect with their audience. But standing out in someone’s crowded inbox requires more than just repackaging what you already post elsewhere. If you want to earn subscribers and keep them coming back, you'll need to offer something distinct, valuable, and personal—think unfiltered stories, actionable expertise, and exclusive insights. To help you start and grow your Substack base, 12 members of Fast Company Executive Board discuss how to create content that draws readers in and builds long-term engagement.
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Some executives are energized while others are cautious, but all agree that adapting to rapid innovation is essential to thriving in today's marketplace. The world is moving faster than ever, and technological innovation is at the center of it all. From generative AI to data-driven automation, change is happening at lightning speed—and business leaders are faced with a choice: embrace it, resist it, or try to strike a balance. Below, 18 Fast Company Executive Board members share how they really feel about the current pace of tech change, and what it means for their industries, their teams, and their leadership mindset.
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Artificial intelligence has already transformed how we innovate, predict, and compete. Quantum computing promises to do the same, only on a fundamentally different scale.
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To build long-term loyalty and relevance, brands must evolve with their customers and stay aligned with their expectations. Customer expectations are constantly changing, and the most successful brands are proactive enough to anticipate them. Sales growth in the modern age is all about forging stronger relationships, building trust, and creating value at every stage of the customer journey. From real-time feedback loops to thought leadership and adaptive storytelling, business leaders are finding new ways to grow in sync with the people they serve. To that end, 17 members of the Fast Company Executive Board share the most effective practices they’ve used to evolve alongside their customers and strengthen long-term loyalty.
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In unpredictable conditions, these leaders have found reliable ways to stay focused, energized, and clear-headed. The demands of leadership don’t pause when the ground shifts. For those guiding teams through uncertainty, staying present and motivated is vital to making sound decisions, maintaining team morale, and sustaining long-term momentum. In volatile environments, personal clarity can be hard for leaders to hold onto. To understand how experienced leaders maintain focus, 20 Fast Company Executive Board members share what keeps them steady and inspired. Their answers highlight the habits, values, and real-world reminders that help them lead through disruption without losing direction.
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Your first big interview with the press can feel intimidating, but the right preparation can turn it into a defining moment for you as a brand leader. Whether it’s a podcast, panel, or live social media event, stepping into the spotlight for the first time as a brand leader can feel like walking into a conversation where everyone else already knows the script. But with the right preparation, these moments can become powerful opportunities to share your story, connect with your audience, and elevate your company’s message. From refining your talking points to embracing authenticity and learning to handle tough questions, small adjustments can make a big impact. To help you feel confident and prepared, 20 Fast Company Executive Board members share their best advice for first-time brand leaders getting ready for a media interview or public appearance.
