Kat Brown

Kat Brown serves as the Principal Innovation Strategist at Variable, leading early innovation experimentation to shape multi-year strategies and enhance collaboration among business and product leaders. With experience as a Startup Mentor for Cleantech Open Northeast, Kat guides entrepreneurs in product strategy focused on user experience and sustainability. Previously, Kat was the Lead Product Strategist at NAX Group, directing the strategy for an ESG product portfolio and securing substantial funding through innovation and strategic partnerships. As the Vice President User Experience Design Lead at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Kat developed digital product strategies and drove operational transformations. Earlier roles include strategic design at BCG Digital Ventures and creative direction at elovee. Kat's comprehensive skills encompass service design, user-centered design, and product development, supported by a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial and Product Design from Savannah College of Art and Design.