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Kate Smith

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Chief Product & Technology Officer at The Lactation Network
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Kate Smith is the Chief Product & Technology Officer at The Lactation Network, specializing in digital health innovation and growth-stage businesses. An MBA graduate from Northwesterns Kellogg School, she has a background in neuroscience. Colleagues describe her as having an amazing vision, being productivity-focused, and down-to-earth.

Outside of work, Kate is a self-described "book nerd, " foodie, and veggie gardener. She is a mother to boys and has a strong interest in empowering women in business, frequently participating in related panel discussions and speaking series.

Kate recently spoke on a panel about the strategic deployment of engineering talent in the age of Generative AI.

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Chief Product & Technology Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Digital Health Innovation
Her career has been focused on digital therapeutics, care management, and health & wellness solutions for employers and health systems.
Femtech & Women's Health
Currently the CPTO at The Lactation Network and recently spoke at a series for femtech leaders leveraging technology to create a more equitable future for women.
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Career

Work history

2-2022
Chief Product & Technology Officer
The Lactation Network
1-2025 - 5-2025
Interim CEO
The Lactation Network
2-2022
Sr. Product Director - Digital Therapeutics, Care Management & Benefits Navigation
Personify Health
Head of Product
Interactive Health - Corporate Health & Wellness
Vice President of Products
Fibroblast (Acquired by Cerner Corporation)
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Education
MBA
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
B.A.
Northwestern University
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