Katie Werremeyer

Katie Werremeyer is a transformational leader with two decades of software company leadership dedicated to fundamentally shifting how technology is built. Her pioneering work establishes empathy and ethics as core drivers of decisions rather than afterthoughts, ensuring technology is both innovative and beneficial to society.
As Co-founder of Empathy in Tech, she’s created a global movement through podcasts, workshops, and training tools that make empathy actionable. Previously as COO at Camera Bits and through her consultancy, Katie has demonstrated how human-centered leadership drives sustainable growth even when competing against tech giants. Drawing from her diverse professional experiences across technical and creative fields, she champions inclusive practices that bridge operational excellence with authentic human connection, advocating for responsible innovation that strengthens communities and respects human dignity.