Katy Mould , Edinburgh, United Kingdom

“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes and having fun.” Mary Lou Cook

Creativity is the common thread that runs through my professional experience to date. Whether it’s been an experimental challenge in the research lab; creating the perfect group dynamic in leading a team; or course-correcting to reach project milestones - creative problem solving has become part of my everyday toolkit.

Previously, I led software development teams in creating and delivering pioneering science learning experiences, bringing 6 new EdTech products to market and resulting in a spike in demand for Labster’s chemistry products. Prior to joining Labster I worked in project and team management across formal and informal science learning organisations. I even had a stint working on TV and radio programmes, exploring all possible media to connect people with science. One of my personal drivers is finding ways to contribute towards creating a scientifically literate society, best-equipped to explore the world around them and innovate in solving the world’s most complex challenges.

Outside of work you can find me following the light with my camera or seeking out the best indie coffee (Williams and Johnson (Edinburgh) or Coffee Collective (Copenhagen) being two solid faves - I’d love to hear your favourites!).

If you think we could innovate together, I’d love to hear from you. Perhaps we can have a virtual cup of W&J’s best. I’d love to help you facilitate discussion around ways to design your way out of your current wicked problem. I’m also looking for my next professional opportunity, so please reach out if you think there’s an opportunity to work together! My next ideal job is somewhere at the intersection of people, product, transformation and innovation… but I am open to trying my hand at most things, so I can’t wait to hear from you!

Specialities: - Project management (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall and Hybrid) - Team management (including remote) - Collaboration - Development and delivery of user-centred products, experiences and services - Design thinking experience - Stakeholder management - Relationship and rapport building skills - Facilitating and training interdisciplinary groups - High emotional intelligence - Exceptional communication and influential presentation skills - Divergent thinking - Creativity and curiosity - Adaptability - Problem solving and analytical reasoning