Katie Colbaugh, Ph.D.

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Founder & CEO at LEUCITE

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Overview

Dr. Katie Colbaugh is the Founder and CEO of LEUCITE, a company focused on data intelligence for crystal growth. A materials science engineer and chemist with a Ph. D. from Duquesne University, she has deep experience in R&D, process technology, and product engineering from roles at Saint-Gobain and Oberlin College.

She is passionate about transforming advanced manufacturing from an art into a science. Dr. Colbaugh actively engages with the scientific and tech communities, speaking at industry events and showing interest in organizations like the National Science Foundation and The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society.

She believes every engineering feat starts with a perfect crystal, where every atom is precisely aligned.

Personality Overview

Results Focused

Strategic Planner

Fast-paced

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Crystal Growth
Her entire career and company, LEUCITE, are dedicated to providing crystal growth solutions and intelligence to advanced material manufacturers.
Smart Manufacturing
She is a featured speaker on breakthrough innovations in smart manufacturing and applying human-centered machine learning to industrial processes.
Tech Entrepreneurship
As the Founder and CEO of LEUCITE, she has successfully transitioned from a deep scientific background to leading a technology startup.

Media Appearances

Katie has no verified media appearances

Work History

Founder & CEO at LEUCITE
5-2025
Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Oberlin College
7-2024
Adjunct Faculty, Materials Science & Engineering at Case School of Engineering at Case Western Reserve University
8-2020 - 11-2024
Doctoral Researcher at Duquesne University
Product Engineering Manager, Crystals at Saint-Gobain

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Duquesne University
M.S. from Case Western Reserve University

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Insights For Selling To Katie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Katie is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Katie

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Katie move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Katie take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Katie

Personality Compatibility


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