Leanne K.

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About Leanne K.

I believe the systems we inherit don’t have to be the ones we pass down. Design deserves a seat at the table and if the table isn’t welcoming it, I’ll help rebuild the room. That belief drives everything I do: bringing beauty to utility, intention to overlooked spaces, and a voice to those too often ignored. Over the last 10+ years, I’ve led design at early-stage startups, scaling from zero to growth. I’ve built product and brand foundations that attracted top-tier funding, launched products used by thousands, and created design orgs that scale without losing speed. I lead with empathy, deliver with precision, and build with integrity, impact, and intention. Early-stage startups are my jam! Let’s build the dream and make it scale. Outside of work, you’ll find me either chasing the best coffee in Austin or my two crazy little dogs down a nature trail (early in the morning before it gets too hot!). The same curiosity and care I bring to design show up in how I live my life: with connection, creativity, and a little bit of fun.