From Ideation to Impact.
Build A Business That Matters
About Us
We build effective, impactful programmes and businesses with regional context. We work with start-ups and development organizations in the US, Europe and East Africa to design business models, strategies and build teams to maximize impact and purpose. We remove complexities, build bridges, and simply get things done.
About Kate
Building and modifying businesses to create growth through partnership, leadership, teams and culture.
I am a global business leader, angel investor and entrepreneur. With 25 years of experience that spans large consulting firms, global software organizations, the United Nations and building start-ups, I have spanned global, local, multi-lateral and both public and private sectors. A proven track record of ‘getting things done’ no matter the size, culture, technology, and team…as long as it builds positive impact for our societies.
Kate Krukiel
Building Businesses That Matter
Key Areas
Business Model Creation and Expansion
Business models encompass more than just textbook approaches or theoretical scenarios to bring an idea or solution to life. They must be human centric, market appropriate, culturally sensitive, and financially sound. Whether you are starting a new business or looking to adapt your current business to a new situation, Consult for Change will partner with you to identify the gaps, propose unconventional strategies for success, and create the right linkages to pave a successful way forward.
Strategic Partnerships
Collaboration and partnerships lie at the core of every thriving business. It's the key to expanding into untapped markets, bolstering capabilities, and igniting growth in unexplored territories. With extensive experience working with global entities such as the United Nations, Non-Profits, Private Sector, and Civil Society, Consult for Change specializes in crafting mutually beneficial solutions, orchestrating win-win strategies, navigating governance structures, and driving success through meticulously designed key performance indicators.
New Business Coaching and Advisory
Experience amplified success with tailored coaching and advisory services. Consult for Change specializes in optimizing team dynamics, crafting effective boards, strategizing compelling incentives, structuring organizations, measuring success, and building diverse and inclusive cultures. Consult for Change can offer pivotal guidance, fresh perspectives, and work with you to navigate challenges, refine skills, set robust goal, challenge thinking patterns, and provide tailored feedback to enhance decision-making.
Post Investment Operations
Securing your much-awaited investment should be celebrated, and then it is time to ensure you that you can capitalize on this milestone. Consult for Change will work with you and your management team to craft an implementation plan that aligns with your key goals and metrics, and translates your hard-earned funding into tangible success and sustainable growth.
Testimonials
Kate is a fearless, innovative, transformational leader who authoritatively works across many domains from social, cultural, technical and business to achieve results. She’s an efficient thinker and takes action!
Katie is sharp, efficient, able to think outside the box and implement the vision. She is a realist, driven by a passion for making a difference, and all about steering projects to long term self-sufficiency on their own merits.
Kate is a resourceful and combines strategic thinking with operationalizing thought and has a unique ability of galvanizing teams to action.
Kate displayed outstanding diligence and independence in her work, consistently taking initiative in a complex project we were running. Her strategic insight and self-sufficiency significantly contributed to our progression.
Kate was engaged to re-build our private sector business model for GPSDD. She offered unique insights, a nuanced understanding of our context, and a focus on practical solutions, which have helped us to develop an actionable program and move forward.
Kate is an exceptional leader! What truly sets her apart is a dedicated effort to understand and nurture the unique strengths of each team member, creating a collaborative work environment. Her leadership elevates collective achievements and strengthens connections with stakeholders, making her an invaluable asset to any team.
Kate and I have worked together for many years at Microsoft and beyond. She has always been sharp, results orientated, maximizing individual. Impact is very important to Kate and she always strives to drive strategic outcomes for business and society. Kate is an exemplar for doing things the right way an altogether highly impactful and decent person to have on your team.