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Bold Ideas. Economic Strategy.
Real-World Inspiration.

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Bring Kate to your stage—
and spark the change your audience needs.

Looking for a speaker who brings clarity, conviction, and business-minded solutions?

Kate Isler delivers powerful, data-driven talks that reframe equity not as a social cause—but as a core economic development strategy. With decades of leadership as a global executive, award-winning entrepreneur, and founder of a digital platform supporting women-owned businesses, Kate is a compelling voice for organizations that are ready to grow through inclusive innovation.

Her message is clear:

Investing in women drives results. Whether addressing global forums or corporate boardrooms, Kate inspires audiences to shift from performative gestures to meaningful, measurable action that fuels innovation and economic progress.

Signaure Talks

Kate’s talks challenge assumptions, illuminate possibilities, and move audiences from awareness to action. Each session is rooted in data, delivered with heart, and designed to equip leaders, teams, and changemakers with tools to create real economic impact through gender equity.

Closing the Gender Gap Is an Economic Windfall

Injecting trillions into the economy through equal pay and opportunity

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Kate breaks down the economic case for gender equity with powerful data and global insights. Audiences will understand how closing the gender gap is not just a social good—but one of the most effective economic growth strategies available to governments, corporations, and communities.

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The Digital Economy as a Catalyst for Gender Equity

Building a digital business is in reach regardless of family or cultural constraints

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From ecommerce to AI, the digital economy creates unique access points for women around the world. Kate shares how digital platforms and tools can drive inclusion, entrepreneurship, and resilience—especially for women facing systemic or cultural barriers.

Sustaining Diversity: A Recipe for Action 

Scalable strategies for institutions, companies, and individuals committed to equity

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This talk delivers a pragmatic framework for moving from good intentions to measurable progress. Kate outlines actionable strategies across sectors—whether you’re shaping public policy, running a business, or navigating your own leadership journey.

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From Microsoft to Mission-Driven Entrepreneur

Building a business aligned with your values

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Drawing on her own journey from corporate executive to purpose-driven founder, Kate offers a personal, empowering roadmap for aligning your professional life with your values—and making a lasting impact through mission-driven leadership.

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Kate has spoken to audiences across sectors, including:

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As well as economic forums, trade missions, entrepreneurship accelerators, and global leadership summits

Kate’s presentations spark more than inspiration—they catalyze action.

Why Leaders Bring in Kate

Economic Development Expertise:

Kate speaks the language of policymakers, entrepreneurs, and executives.

Global
Perspective:

Informed by years leading business across continents.

Proven
Results:

Kate’s work directly supports job creation, inclusive entrepreneurship, and sustainable business growth.

Engaging
Delivery:

Audiences leave not only inspired—but ready to act.

What Audiences Are Saying

I left Rise and Respond feeling recharged and deeply inspired. This powerful, thought-provoking program was a timely reminder that collective action isn’t just meaningful – it’s absolutely essential. More than just motivation, it delivered a practical, heartfelt blueprint for how we can lift each other up. I walked away with a renewed commitment to support women boldly, intentionally, and every single day.

Ready to Book Kate?

Let’s create a powerful experience for your audience.

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Whether you’re hosting a business summit, public-private partnership event, trade mission, or entrepreneurship program, Kate’s voice adds value, credibility, and momentum.

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