Katie Johnson

Katie Johnson is a seasoned business professional currently serving as the Head of Business Operations & Risk at Faire, a position she has held since August 2019.1 Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Katie has an extensive background in various aspects of business operations, risk management, and talent acquisition.

Professional Experience

Throughout her career, Katie has held several key positions at Faire:

• Head of Business Operations & Risk (August 2019 - Present)
• Interim Head of Marketplace Operations (February 2021 - July 2021)
• Head of Talent (August 2019 - August 2020)

Prior to joining Faire, Katie's professional journey included roles such as:

• Director of Business Operations & Marketplace Ops at UpCounsel LLC
• Head of Business Development & Go-To-Market Strategy for Digital Small Business Banking at Capital One
• Business Operations and Business Development Management at CircleUp
• Investor & Operating Partner at H.I.G. Capital
• Investment Banking in Technology Mergers & Acquisitions at Deutsche Bank

Education and Expertise

Katie Johnson attended the University of California, Irvine.1 Her diverse background encompasses various areas of expertise, including:

• Business operations
• Risk management
• Marketplace operations
• Talent management
• Business development
• FinTech
• Startups
• Investing

Public Speaking and Industry Involvement

Katie has been recognized for her contributions to the business world through various speaking engagements. She has been a featured speaker and panelist on subjects such as investing, fundraising, and FinTech. Some of her notable appearances include:

• Panelist at Exponential Finance / CNBC
• Investor judge for Cosmoprof & PBA's Beauty Pitch Event
• Keynote speaker at consumer private equity and industry events
• Participant in a Kauffman Foundation debate on equity crowdfunding

Katie Johnson's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username "katiefitzjohnson".1