From IC to Leader: What Actually Changes & How to Make the Shift Successfully
Most leaders step into the role without a playbook. One day you are a strong individual contributor, the next you are expected to set direction, drive performance, and represent your function at the table.
This session is for high-performing individual contributors and new leaders navigating that shift.
In this virtual workshop led by Katie Krupar, we will break down what actually changes when you move from individual contributor to leader and how to make that transition without losing credibility, clarity, or momentum.
You will learn how to:
Shift from individual execution to ownership and leverage, without losing what made you successful
Lead a high-performing team that delivers results and stays engaged
Position recruiting as a strategic business partner aligned to real business goals
Speaker Bio:
Katie Krupar is the Founder of Startup People Solutions, where she partners with fast-growing startups on people and talent strategy.
She scaled GoFundMe as Global Head of Talent from employee 50 to 900+ globally, growing the function from a team of one into a distributed, international recruiting organization supporting multiple businesses. She led managers and individual contributors across regions and partnered closely with founders and executives to evolve recruiting from a reactive function into a strategic business driver.
Today, Katie works hands-on with founders and leadership teams to design thoughtful workforce plans, build high-impact talent acquisition organizations, and support leaders as they move from execution into true ownership. Her work focuses on leadership development, disciplined hiring, and modern recruiting practices, including the responsible use of AI, without sacrificing candidate experience or employer brand.
What you will leave with:
Practical frameworks you can apply immediately
Executive-ready talking points for reviews and budget conversations
A clearer understanding of how to operate as a leader, not just a top performer with more responsibility
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