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Available for new work
Hi! I’m Kate Makrigiannis.
Product strategy leader working across healthcare, defense, AI, and complex data platforms.
Hi! I’m Kate Makrigiannis.
Product strategy leader working across healthcare, defense, AI, and complex data platforms.
Hi! I’m Kate Makrigiannis.
Product strategy leader working across healthcare, defense, AI, and complex data platforms.
I turn messy ideas into clear strategy, shaping the workflows and tools behind high-impact products.
I turn messy ideas into clear strategy, shaping the workflows and tools behind high-impact products.
I turn messy ideas into clear strategy, shaping the workflows and tools behind high-impact products.
30+ satisfied orgs
30+ satisfied orgs
30+ satisfied orgs
Recent Work
Built with care, and shaped to scale - real users, real constraints, real outcomes.
Recent Work
Built with care, and shaped to scale - real users, real constraints, real outcomes.
Recent Work
Built with care, and shaped to scale - real users, real constraints, real outcomes.
Ways we can work together
I help teams move faster, make smarter bets, and ship systems that deliver real value.
Ways we can work together
I help teams move faster, make smarter bets, and ship systems that deliver real value.
Ways we can work together
I help teams move faster, make smarter bets, and ship systems that deliver real value.
Product Vision & Strategy
Clarifying what to build, why it matters, and how to align around outcomes that drive progress.
Product Vision & Strategy
Clarifying what to build, why it matters, and how to align around outcomes that drive progress.
Product Vision & Strategy
Clarifying what to build, why it matters, and how to align around outcomes that drive progress.
Discovery & Research
User-centered exploration that cuts through assumptions to validate ideas that really work.
Discovery & Research
User-centered exploration that cuts through assumptions to validate ideas that really work.
Discovery & Research
User-centered exploration that cuts through assumptions to validate ideas that really work.
Team Enablement & Execution
Fixing delivery blockers and building rituals that move work forward without chaos.
Team Enablement & Execution
Fixing delivery blockers and building rituals that move work forward without chaos.
Team Enablement & Execution
Fixing delivery blockers and building rituals that move work forward without chaos.
Strategic Product Advisory
Support for founders, PMs, and product leaders navigating scale, transition, change, or uncertainty.
Strategic Product Advisory
Support for founders, PMs, and product leaders navigating scale, transition, change, or uncertainty.
Strategic Product Advisory
Support for founders, PMs, and product leaders navigating scale, transition, change, or uncertainty.
Platform & Systems Strategy
Designing the tools, workflows, and infrastructure that make scale possible - and sustainable.
Platform & Systems Strategy
Designing the tools, workflows, and infrastructure that make scale possible - and sustainable.
Platform & Systems Strategy
Designing the tools, workflows, and infrastructure that make scale possible - and sustainable.
Fractional Product Leadership
Stepping when you need experience, momentum, and guidance - to scale, to hire, or to hit reset.
Fractional Product Leadership
Stepping when you need experience, momentum, and guidance - to scale, to hire, or to hit reset.
Fractional Product Leadership
Stepping when you need experience, momentum, and guidance - to scale, to hire, or to hit reset.
"Kate brought positive energy and optimism to a tough challenge. She was instrumental - consistently asking the right questions, listening attentively, and relentlessly building connections across (our) ecosystem. Her persistence wasn’t just admirable; it was a key factor for alignment and buy-in across stakeholder groups. If you're looking for someone who can lead with purpose, build bridges across complex organizations, and stay optimistic in the face of ambiguity, Kate’s the one you want."
Tony Uminn
Director of Innovation & Transformation, The Forge - Space Launch Delta
"We hired Kate for a short term project, but we quickly realized how valuable her vast skillset is and had to keep her much longer. She built our amazing technology team and provided great leadership and direction. We would have been lost without her, and I highly recommend her."
Dr. Grant Zarzour
Founder, Sperity Health
“You played an important role pushing to clear technical debt and establish key UX! Your storytelling and presentation skills are something the design and product team have learned a lot from. Thank you for being such an amazing PM to work with.”
Jian Wei Liau
Director of Design, Zendesk
“Kate’s work was impressive. Placing her on a technical modernization project was an experiment—and she delivered massive value. Her focus and prioritization helped our team meet OKRs in just 3 weeks.”
Mahil Maurice
Office Director, Pivotal Labs San Francisco
“Kate is a natural instructor. She makes it easy for folks to talk to her about goals and challenges. My experience working with her truly prepared me to succeed—I made real impact, repaired relationships, and became more confident as a PM.”
Keysha Yarbrough
Product Manager, Home Depot
“You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see.”
Jennifer Handler
Digital Transformation Director, Kaiser Permanente
“When I met Kate, I didn’t know what it took to create a product. She trained and led our team through a Discovery process and MVP—delivered in under 120 days. Three years later, she’s one of the best PMs I’ve worked with—she directly contributed to my growth.”
Frank Kirk
Product Designer, Kessel Run
“THANK YOU Kate! You’ve been a great partner: You challenged me in ways I needed to expand my thinking, you’re overflowing with good ideas, and your enthusiasm kept us going. I appreciate how you take notes to visualize ideas and keep work moving forward.”
Pete Hoots
Product Portfolio Director, Kaiser Permanente Digital
"Kate brought positive energy and optimism to a tough challenge. She was instrumental - consistently asking the right questions, listening attentively, and relentlessly building connections across (our) ecosystem. Her persistence wasn’t just admirable; it was a key factor for alignment and buy-in across stakeholder groups. If you're looking for someone who can lead with purpose, build bridges across complex organizations, and stay optimistic in the face of ambiguity, Kate’s the one you want."
Tony Uminn
Director of Innovation & Transformation, The Forge - Space Launch Delta
"We hired Kate for a short term project, but we quickly realized how valuable her vast skillset is and had to keep her much longer. She built our amazing technology team and provided great leadership and direction. We would have been lost without her, and I highly recommend her."
Dr. Grant Zarzour
Founder, Sperity Health
“You played an important role pushing to clear technical debt and establish key UX! Your storytelling and presentation skills are something the design and product team have learned a lot from. Thank you for being such an amazing PM to work with.”
Jian Wei Liau
Director of Design, Zendesk
“Kate’s work was impressive. Placing her on a technical modernization project was an experiment—and she delivered massive value. Her focus and prioritization helped our team meet OKRs in just 3 weeks.”
Mahil Maurice
Office Director, Pivotal Labs San Francisco
“Kate is a natural instructor. She makes it easy for folks to talk to her about goals and challenges. My experience working with her truly prepared me to succeed—I made real impact, repaired relationships, and became more confident as a PM.”
Keysha Yarbrough
Product Manager, Home Depot
“You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see.”
Jennifer Handler
Digital Transformation Director, Kaiser Permanente
“When I met Kate, I didn’t know what it took to create a product. She trained and led our team through a Discovery process and MVP—delivered in under 120 days. Three years later, she’s one of the best PMs I’ve worked with—she directly contributed to my growth.”
Frank Kirk
Product Designer, Kessel Run
“THANK YOU Kate! You’ve been a great partner: You challenged me in ways I needed to expand my thinking, you’re overflowing with good ideas, and your enthusiasm kept us going. I appreciate how you take notes to visualize ideas and keep work moving forward.”
Pete Hoots
Product Portfolio Director, Kaiser Permanente Digital
"Kate brought positive energy and optimism to a tough challenge. She was instrumental - consistently asking the right questions, listening attentively, and relentlessly building connections across (our) ecosystem. Her persistence wasn’t just admirable; it was a key factor for alignment and buy-in across stakeholder groups. If you're looking for someone who can lead with purpose, build bridges across complex organizations, and stay optimistic in the face of ambiguity, Kate’s the one you want."
Tony Uminn
Director of Innovation & Transformation, The Forge - Space Launch Delta
"We hired Kate for a short term project, but we quickly realized how valuable her vast skillset is and had to keep her much longer. She built our amazing technology team and provided great leadership and direction. We would have been lost without her, and I highly recommend her."
Dr. Grant Zarzour
Founder, Sperity Health
“You played an important role pushing to clear technical debt and establish key UX! Your storytelling and presentation skills are something the design and product team have learned a lot from. Thank you for being such an amazing PM to work with.”
Jian Wei Liau
Director of Design, Zendesk
“Kate’s work was impressive. Placing her on a technical modernization project was an experiment—and she delivered massive value. Her focus and prioritization helped our team meet OKRs in just 3 weeks.”
Mahil Maurice
Office Director, Pivotal Labs San Francisco
“Kate is a natural instructor. She makes it easy for folks to talk to her about goals and challenges. My experience working with her truly prepared me to succeed—I made real impact, repaired relationships, and became more confident as a PM.”
Keysha Yarbrough
Product Manager, Home Depot
“You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see.”
Jennifer Handler
Digital Transformation Director, Kaiser Permanente
“When I met Kate, I didn’t know what it took to create a product. She trained and led our team through a Discovery process and MVP—delivered in under 120 days. Three years later, she’s one of the best PMs I’ve worked with—she directly contributed to my growth.”
Frank Kirk
Product Designer, Kessel Run
“THANK YOU Kate! You’ve been a great partner: You challenged me in ways I needed to expand my thinking, you’re overflowing with good ideas, and your enthusiasm kept us going. I appreciate how you take notes to visualize ideas and keep work moving forward.”
Pete Hoots
Product Portfolio Director, Kaiser Permanente Digital
"Kate brought positive energy and optimism to a tough challenge. She was instrumental - consistently asking the right questions, listening attentively, and relentlessly building connections across (our) ecosystem. Her persistence wasn’t just admirable; it was a key factor for alignment and buy-in across stakeholder groups. If you're looking for someone who can lead with purpose, build bridges across complex organizations, and stay optimistic in the face of ambiguity, Kate’s the one you want."
Tony Uminn
Director of Innovation & Transformation, The Forge - Space Launch Delta
"We hired Kate for a short term project, but we quickly realized how valuable her vast skillset is and had to keep her much longer. She built our amazing technology team and provided great leadership and direction. We would have been lost without her, and I highly recommend her."
Dr. Grant Zarzour
Founder, Sperity Health
“You played an important role pushing to clear technical debt and establish key UX! Your storytelling and presentation skills are something the design and product team have learned a lot from. Thank you for being such an amazing PM to work with.”
Jian Wei Liau
Director of Design, Zendesk
“Kate’s work was impressive. Placing her on a technical modernization project was an experiment—and she delivered massive value. Her focus and prioritization helped our team meet OKRs in just 3 weeks.”
Mahil Maurice
Office Director, Pivotal Labs San Francisco
“Kate is a natural instructor. She makes it easy for folks to talk to her about goals and challenges. My experience working with her truly prepared me to succeed—I made real impact, repaired relationships, and became more confident as a PM.”
Keysha Yarbrough
Product Manager, Home Depot
“You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see.”
Jennifer Handler
Digital Transformation Director, Kaiser Permanente
“When I met Kate, I didn’t know what it took to create a product. She trained and led our team through a Discovery process and MVP—delivered in under 120 days. Three years later, she’s one of the best PMs I’ve worked with—she directly contributed to my growth.”
Frank Kirk
Product Designer, Kessel Run
“THANK YOU Kate! You’ve been a great partner: You challenged me in ways I needed to expand my thinking, you’re overflowing with good ideas, and your enthusiasm kept us going. I appreciate how you take notes to visualize ideas and keep work moving forward.”
Pete Hoots
Product Portfolio Director, Kaiser Permanente Digital
"Kate brought positive energy and optimism to a tough challenge. She was instrumental - consistently asking the right questions, listening attentively, and relentlessly building connections across (our) ecosystem. Her persistence wasn’t just admirable; it was a key factor for alignment and buy-in across stakeholder groups. If you're looking for someone who can lead with purpose, build bridges across complex organizations, and stay optimistic in the face of ambiguity, Kate’s the one you want."
Tony Uminn
Director of Innovation & Transformation, The Forge - Space Launch Delta
"We hired Kate for a short term project, but we quickly realized how valuable her vast skillset is and had to keep her much longer. She built our amazing technology team and provided great leadership and direction. We would have been lost without her, and I highly recommend her."
Dr. Grant Zarzour
Founder, Sperity Health
“You played an important role pushing to clear technical debt and establish key UX! Your storytelling and presentation skills are something the design and product team have learned a lot from. Thank you for being such an amazing PM to work with.”
Jian Wei Liau
Director of Design, Zendesk
“Kate’s work was impressive. Placing her on a technical modernization project was an experiment—and she delivered massive value. Her focus and prioritization helped our team meet OKRs in just 3 weeks.”
Mahil Maurice
Office Director, Pivotal Labs San Francisco
“Kate is a natural instructor. She makes it easy for folks to talk to her about goals and challenges. My experience working with her truly prepared me to succeed—I made real impact, repaired relationships, and became more confident as a PM.”
Keysha Yarbrough
Product Manager, Home Depot
“You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see.”
Jennifer Handler
Digital Transformation Director, Kaiser Permanente
“When I met Kate, I didn’t know what it took to create a product. She trained and led our team through a Discovery process and MVP—delivered in under 120 days. Three years later, she’s one of the best PMs I’ve worked with—she directly contributed to my growth.”
Frank Kirk
Product Designer, Kessel Run
“THANK YOU Kate! You’ve been a great partner: You challenged me in ways I needed to expand my thinking, you’re overflowing with good ideas, and your enthusiasm kept us going. I appreciate how you take notes to visualize ideas and keep work moving forward.”
Pete Hoots
Product Portfolio Director, Kaiser Permanente Digital
"Kate brought positive energy and optimism to a tough challenge. She was instrumental - consistently asking the right questions, listening attentively, and relentlessly building connections across (our) ecosystem. Her persistence wasn’t just admirable; it was a key factor for alignment and buy-in across stakeholder groups. If you're looking for someone who can lead with purpose, build bridges across complex organizations, and stay optimistic in the face of ambiguity, Kate’s the one you want."
Tony Uminn
Director of Innovation & Transformation, The Forge - Space Launch Delta
"We hired Kate for a short term project, but we quickly realized how valuable her vast skillset is and had to keep her much longer. She built our amazing technology team and provided great leadership and direction. We would have been lost without her, and I highly recommend her."
Dr. Grant Zarzour
Founder, Sperity Health
“You played an important role pushing to clear technical debt and establish key UX! Your storytelling and presentation skills are something the design and product team have learned a lot from. Thank you for being such an amazing PM to work with.”
Jian Wei Liau
Director of Design, Zendesk
“Kate’s work was impressive. Placing her on a technical modernization project was an experiment—and she delivered massive value. Her focus and prioritization helped our team meet OKRs in just 3 weeks.”
Mahil Maurice
Office Director, Pivotal Labs San Francisco
“Kate is a natural instructor. She makes it easy for folks to talk to her about goals and challenges. My experience working with her truly prepared me to succeed—I made real impact, repaired relationships, and became more confident as a PM.”
Keysha Yarbrough
Product Manager, Home Depot
“You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see.”
Jennifer Handler
Digital Transformation Director, Kaiser Permanente
“When I met Kate, I didn’t know what it took to create a product. She trained and led our team through a Discovery process and MVP—delivered in under 120 days. Three years later, she’s one of the best PMs I’ve worked with—she directly contributed to my growth.”
Frank Kirk
Product Designer, Kessel Run
“THANK YOU Kate! You’ve been a great partner: You challenged me in ways I needed to expand my thinking, you’re overflowing with good ideas, and your enthusiasm kept us going. I appreciate how you take notes to visualize ideas and keep work moving forward.”
Pete Hoots
Product Portfolio Director, Kaiser Permanente Digital
"Kate brought positive energy and optimism to a tough challenge. She was instrumental - consistently asking the right questions, listening attentively, and relentlessly building connections across (our) ecosystem. Her persistence wasn’t just admirable; it was a key factor for alignment and buy-in across stakeholder groups. If you're looking for someone who can lead with purpose, build bridges across complex organizations, and stay optimistic in the face of ambiguity, Kate’s the one you want."
Tony Uminn
Director of Innovation & Transformation, The Forge - Space Launch Delta
"We hired Kate for a short term project, but we quickly realized how valuable her vast skillset is and had to keep her much longer. She built our amazing technology team and provided great leadership and direction. We would have been lost without her, and I highly recommend her."
Dr. Grant Zarzour
Founder, Sperity Health
“You played an important role pushing to clear technical debt and establish key UX! Your storytelling and presentation skills are something the design and product team have learned a lot from. Thank you for being such an amazing PM to work with.”
Jian Wei Liau
Director of Design, Zendesk
“Kate’s work was impressive. Placing her on a technical modernization project was an experiment—and she delivered massive value. Her focus and prioritization helped our team meet OKRs in just 3 weeks.”
Mahil Maurice
Office Director, Pivotal Labs San Francisco
“Kate is a natural instructor. She makes it easy for folks to talk to her about goals and challenges. My experience working with her truly prepared me to succeed—I made real impact, repaired relationships, and became more confident as a PM.”
Keysha Yarbrough
Product Manager, Home Depot
“You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see.”
Jennifer Handler
Digital Transformation Director, Kaiser Permanente
“When I met Kate, I didn’t know what it took to create a product. She trained and led our team through a Discovery process and MVP—delivered in under 120 days. Three years later, she’s one of the best PMs I’ve worked with—she directly contributed to my growth.”
Frank Kirk
Product Designer, Kessel Run
“THANK YOU Kate! You’ve been a great partner: You challenged me in ways I needed to expand my thinking, you’re overflowing with good ideas, and your enthusiasm kept us going. I appreciate how you take notes to visualize ideas and keep work moving forward.”
Pete Hoots
Product Portfolio Director, Kaiser Permanente Digital
"Kate brought positive energy and optimism to a tough challenge. She was instrumental - consistently asking the right questions, listening attentively, and relentlessly building connections across (our) ecosystem. Her persistence wasn’t just admirable; it was a key factor for alignment and buy-in across stakeholder groups. If you're looking for someone who can lead with purpose, build bridges across complex organizations, and stay optimistic in the face of ambiguity, Kate’s the one you want."
Tony Uminn
Director of Innovation & Transformation, The Forge - Space Launch Delta
"We hired Kate for a short term project, but we quickly realized how valuable her vast skillset is and had to keep her much longer. She built our amazing technology team and provided great leadership and direction. We would have been lost without her, and I highly recommend her."
Dr. Grant Zarzour
Founder, Sperity Health
“You played an important role pushing to clear technical debt and establish key UX! Your storytelling and presentation skills are something the design and product team have learned a lot from. Thank you for being such an amazing PM to work with.”
Jian Wei Liau
Director of Design, Zendesk
“Kate’s work was impressive. Placing her on a technical modernization project was an experiment—and she delivered massive value. Her focus and prioritization helped our team meet OKRs in just 3 weeks.”
Mahil Maurice
Office Director, Pivotal Labs San Francisco
“Kate is a natural instructor. She makes it easy for folks to talk to her about goals and challenges. My experience working with her truly prepared me to succeed—I made real impact, repaired relationships, and became more confident as a PM.”
Keysha Yarbrough
Product Manager, Home Depot
“You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see.”
Jennifer Handler
Digital Transformation Director, Kaiser Permanente
“When I met Kate, I didn’t know what it took to create a product. She trained and led our team through a Discovery process and MVP—delivered in under 120 days. Three years later, she’s one of the best PMs I’ve worked with—she directly contributed to my growth.”
Frank Kirk
Product Designer, Kessel Run
“THANK YOU Kate! You’ve been a great partner: You challenged me in ways I needed to expand my thinking, you’re overflowing with good ideas, and your enthusiasm kept us going. I appreciate how you take notes to visualize ideas and keep work moving forward.”
Pete Hoots
Product Portfolio Director, Kaiser Permanente Digital
"You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see."
Jen Handler
Director of Transformation
"You’re crushing it in the ‘get s*%# done’ department! You’re developing a reputation as someone who can execute within moments of being thrown into complex situations—and it’s incredible to see."
Jen Handler
Director of Transformation
"Kate brought positive energy and optimism to a tough challenge. She was instrumental - consistently asking the right questions, listening attentively, and relentlessly building connections across (our) ecosystem. Her persistence wasn’t just admirable; it was a key factor for alignment and buy-in across stakeholder groups. If you're looking for someone who can lead with purpose, build bridges across complex organizations, and stay optimistic in the face of ambiguity, Kate’s the one you want."
Tony Uminn
Director of Innovation
"Kate brought positive energy and optimism to a tough challenge. She was instrumental - consistently asking the right questions, listening attentively, and relentlessly building connections across (our) ecosystem. Her persistence wasn’t just admirable; it was a key factor for alignment and buy-in across stakeholder groups. If you're looking for someone who can lead with purpose, build bridges across complex organizations, and stay optimistic in the face of ambiguity, Kate’s the one you want."
Tony Uminn
Director of Innovation
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Recent Blogs
Lessons learned, patterns spotted, and stories worth telling.
Always practical. Occasionally spicy.
Recent Blogs
Lessons learned, patterns spotted, and stories worth telling.
Always practical. Occasionally spicy.
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