Mia Advisor Announcement: Kat Randel

Meet Katherine "Kat" Randel, a dynamic leader and visionary with a strong commitment to strategic leadership and inclusive growth.

Notable among a diverse portfolio of projects, Kat spent several years at the World Economic Forum, where she helped to launch the WEF's Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in San Francisco. She has also worked with the Council for Inclusive Capitalism, Purpose, LLC, and WNYC, and is a Producer on numerous film projects as well as an advisor for several startups.

With a strong entrepreneurial spirit, Kat co-founded Ascent Leadership Networks, is currently the Chief Strategy Officer at Pop Venture, and is the founder of Ask Kat. She steers strategic initiatives and helps create impactful platforms.

Kat believes that “leadership is like the moon; it drives the tide.” She is a proud mom and wife, only taking on projects that ignite her passion, resonate with her values, and spark joy.

We asked Kat:

⚫ Why Mia?

We are in one of the most profound transitions of our times. The accelerated rate of change due to new technological advances leaves society yearning for clarity around the next steps.

I believe that Mia has a unique opportunity to help bring solutions to the uncertainty by giving women the permission to be equal architects of our future.

⚫ What is your superpower?

Seeing people’s potential. A person’s light is brightest if you give them the opportunity to shine.

⚫ One motto/career tip you want to share with the world?

It’s a good thing to change your mind. Nothing is set in stone, especially when it comes to your career.

Follow your gut and you will always find success in your evolution.

Kat's ability to connect, inspire, and engage others has been a cornerstone of her career. Kat's profound insights, strategic thinking, and heartfelt storytelling have influenced industries, changed narratives, and cultivated communities.

We look forward to working with Kat and leveraging her deep industry knowledge to take Mia to the next level and together build the skills of tomorrow, today.

Thank you!

• Find Kat on LinkedIn •

Mia is a future-of-work platform created to unlock powerful economic opportunities for women globally through in-demand tech skills training, career development, inclusivity, and belonging.

Our mission is to unlock new economic opportunities for one million women and accelerate the impact of one billion people by 2030.