CEO Interview Series: Katie Fang, CEO of SchooLinks

About the CEO Interview Series:

This educational series is intended for women who are aspiring to be CEOs. We talk to leaders and ask them about their leadership style, how they have handled difficult situations in their role and with their board, what they have learned through their journey, what advice they would give to aspiring CEOs, and what keeps them up at night.

About Katie:

Katie Fang is the founder and CEO of SchoolLinks. SchooLinks is a modern platform bringing together counselors and career directors to educate and empower students on life after graduation. Katie founded SchooLinks right out of college and has successfully grown the company while transitioning from founder to CEO.

Key Takeaways:

📢Avoiding advisor whiplash by understanding advice but not necessarily taking it

🤩How an introvert can be a successful CEO

💻Hire slow to hire right

📡Always over-communicate

🤔Approach big decisions by deciding on the con you can live with