Kathryn Zealand co-founded and leads Skip, building AI-powered wearable robotics that help people move more easily. Previously ran wearable-robotics moonshots at X and built or advised impact ventures spanning agriculture, health, and charitable giving.
Kathryn Zealand co-founded and leads Skip, building AI-powered wearable robotics that help people move more easily. Previously ran wearable-robotics moonshots at X and built or advised impact ventures spanning agriculture, health, and charitable giving.
Career
Co-Founder and Board Member at Project Stardust from 2025-06 to Present
Co-Founder and CEO at Skip from 2022-12 to PresentBuilds AI-powered wearable robotics that help people move more easily.
Board Member at FreeWill from 2022-05 to PresentKIVenture Partner at KJA Investments from 2017-01 to PresentInvests in deep-tech, climate, and agriculture companies.
General Manager at X, the Moonshot Factory from 2018-01 to 2023-03Led wearable-robotics moonshots and initiated the work that became Skip.
Sustainable Private Equity at Cranemere from 2017-06 to 2017-09
Manager — Africa at Acceso from 2014-01 to 2016-01Developed strategy in Nigeria and helped start agribusinesses across Africa.
Junior Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company from 2012-01 to 2015-01Worked on a major diabetes primary-care trial.NPSpecial Assistant to the Secretary General at No Peace Without Justice from 2009-01 to 2011-01