🌱 February 20, 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of Re-Humanizing HealthTech, where we amplify and connect voices bringing humans back into healthcare.
February is flying by and Q1 milestones are coming up quickly! I’m taking a beat to reflect on this newsletter and to consider what the next evolution looks like.
Table of Contents
✏️ Editorial notes
I’m a big fan of reflections and retro’s. From formalized, planned efforts spanning multiple teams to a brief start-stop-continue format, these pauses are the liminal spaces that catalyze change and fight against inertia.
Since the inception of this newsletter, I’ve been fortunate to profile ten founders and communities. Each time, I’ve gained a better understanding of a particular sector within healthcare and a keener sense for the blockers that repeatedly arise.
Overall, I’m so relieved, grateful, and hopeful that there are talented and passionate people building great teams and solutions to tackle truly meaningful problems.
What I’ve heard from founders after the feature
It spurred a lot of new connections on LI
On a day when everything else was going wrong, I had a flurry of inbound for roles I was hiring for
People I hadn’t talked to in a long time popped up out of the blue
We saw a spike in website views
I’ve always struggled to ask for help… but this made me dig to ask for what I needed to fill the missing pieces
What I’ve heard from readers
I love the newsletter! […I’ll take it…]
The Meet Me IRL section is a great addition
When can we catch up?
I like the way you communicate
Note the clear and present challenges with feedback from your friendlies, however well-intended! This goes for any new product, for all of time.
On the process front
I started with the goal of amplifying and connecting voices bringing humans back into healthcare, and I’ve made some progress along that path.
I’m enjoying:
Talking to people and amplifying their work.
Creating space to write and seeing something tangible in production.
A combination of high-level theoretical thinking and grounded, what’s next focus.
I’m exploring:
Sequencing of communication and information can be drawn out when other people and events are involved, so I’m testing standardized deadlines and using placeholders when necessary.
Different formats: where do business/workflow helpful snippets fit in?
Timing: what’s the right cadence?
Structure: what might two different focus areas look like, beginning of month a person, mid-month a product/sector/trend?
I “should” spend less time on photo formatting, but it’s oddly calming and I like it. It’s also funny seeing the weird stuff ChatGPT does (back to clarity in communication).
In optimism, always.
Katie
🧑🤝🧑 Out & about
Fieldwork Partners hosts EloraHQ & NovaScale Advisory
Talking all things fractional with Kathy Copic and Shawn Ramirez. We focused on when it does (and does not) make sense to hire a fractional, and how to set the engagement up for success.
It was great seeing some old friends and some friends to be.
Short story: fractional is the future!
A candid session with plenty of thoughtful comments and questions from the audience
Living on Purpose, SF
We celebrated Black History Month and also soft-launched Living on Purpose, the Bay Area subsidiary of Changing Faces.
See more below for our upcoming Gala in March!
A fantastic soft launch focused on community and giving back.
📍Meet me in real life
I’m hosting! Upcoming March events
March 11, SF: Work out & connect
Join the Council, NovaScale Advisory, and a yet-to-be-revealed founder for an invigorating session with their awesome product!
Why I’m co-hosting: Fun installations to test and extraordinary humans.
Save the date
March 14, San Jose: The inaugural gala for Living on Purpose
Join Dwight Hicks, Tiffany “Tip” Hayes, and other 49ers legends, NBA & WNBA players at a celebrity-studded gala to benefit Living on Purpose, a non-profit focused on reducing the generational wealth gap.
Why I’m serving on the Advisory Board: As a former athlete myself, it’s great seeing successful athletes giving back to the community and leaving the door open behind them.
Tickets here
March 28, SF: A guided stroll in Golden Gate Park
Join TechWalk SF, Mimi Leinbach, NovaScale Advisory, and other hosts for a morning walk and talk with new friends in Golden Gate Park.
Why I’m co-hosting: An outdoor environment, light movement, and focused 1:1 conversations — I’m all about it!
RSVP here
Other March events on the radar
March 19, San Francisco: Nami SF (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is hosting Mental Health Startup Pitch Summit. See what the combination of cutting-edge technology and compassionate care can create. RSVP here.
March 23-24, San Diego: HERS Health Summit, covering Women's Health Venture & Innovation, Drug Discovery to Novel Therapies, and The Future of Women's Healthcare. I can’t make it, but it’s shaping up to be a fantastic event. Tickets here.
March 26, San Francisco: Level is hosting AI + Health demo. Find out how AI is being used to transform clinical workflows. I’m excited! RSVP here.
✨ Let’s build together
I help first-time founders in HealthTech & AgeTech through Pre-Seed —>Series A build the business muscle that matches your financial aspirations.
At the moments that matter for your company’s future, I’m your fractional Chief Business Officer (fCBO).
Reach out if you’re tackling gnarly problems.
