Katka Letzing

Commander
DISC Type : D

Co-Initiator at Swiss {ai} Weeks

Zurich, Switzerland

Overview

Katka Letzing is the CEO and Co-Founder of Kickstart Innovation, connecting deep tech startups with corporations to accelerate innovation in Switzerland. With a decade of experience in Silicon Valley and recognition as a "Top 100 Digital Shaper" by Bilanz, she is a prominent figure in the global tech ecosystem. She holds a BBA from ESMA Barcelona.

Outside of her primary role, Katka is passionate about fostering the next generation of leaders. She has served as a mentor for President Obamas Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) and coaches student entrepreneurs in her free time. She is also a board member at Capacity, an organization supporting refugee and immigrant entrepreneurs.

Katka co-founded a bioactive dermo-cosmetics startup in Prague and helped scale it throughout Europe.

Personality Overview

Strong-Willed

Impact-Driven

Very Quick

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.  More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product. They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.

Topics They Care About

Swiss Innovation
As CEO of Kickstart Innovation and co-initiator of Swiss {ai} Weeks, she is dedicated to building and promoting Switzerland's tech landscape on a global stage.
Deep Tech Acceleration
Her work focuses on bridging the gap between deep tech startups and established organizations to foster collaborations and drive technological progress.
Youth Empowerment
She has a history of mentoring young leaders, demonstrated by her involvement with the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) and coaching student entrepreneurs.

Media Appearances

Katka has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Co-Initiator at Swiss {ai} Weeks
6-2024
Board Member at Innovaud
1-2021
Advisory Board Member at Swiss ICT Investor Club (SICTIC)
9-2020
Co-Founder & CEO at Kickstart Innovation
3-2019 - 9-2020
Co-Founder & Co-Lead at Kickstart Innovation

Education

1999 - 2003
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from ESMA Barcelona
2002 - 2002
ERASMUS Scholarship from Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

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Insights For Selling To Katka

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Katka is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Katka

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Katka move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Katka take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Katka

Personality Compatibility


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