Kate Hyder
About Kate Hyder
Kate Hyder is the Director of Innovation at Root Capital, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Master of Science in Earth Systems from Stanford University and has extensive experience in developing financial products for agricultural businesses in emerging markets.
Current Role at Root Capital
Kate Hyder serves as the Director of Innovation at Root Capital, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing innovative strategies to enhance the organization's impact in the agricultural sector. Her leadership in strategic planning has contributed to a significant 30% increase in Root Capital's client base, demonstrating her effectiveness in driving growth and expanding services.
Previous Experience at Root Capital
Prior to her current role, Kate Hyder held several positions at Root Capital. She worked as the Senior Manager of Advisory Services Quality & Innovation from 2018 to 2020 in Nairobi, Kenya, and as a Senior Associate in Advisory Services from 2015 to 2017 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Additionally, she served as the Advisory Services Manager for one year in 2017-2018, where she played a key role in expanding services to new regions in Asia.
Education and Expertise
Kate Hyder studied at Stanford University, where she earned a Master of Science (MS) in Earth Systems with a concentration in Sustainable Development through Markets and Enterprise. She also completed her undergraduate studies at Stanford, achieving a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Earth Systems. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in sustainability and development, which she applies in her professional roles.
Experience in Financial Innovation
Kate Hyder has a background in developing innovative financial products tailored to the needs of agricultural businesses in emerging markets. This experience was gained during her time as a Project Coordinator at 2Seeds Network, Inc. from 2011 to 2012. Her work in this area reflects her commitment to enhancing financial access for agricultural enterprises.
Consulting and Research Background
Before her roles at Root Capital, Kate Hyder worked as an Associate Consultant at Bain & Company from 2013 to 2015 in the San Francisco Bay Area. She also served as a Research Fellow at the World Resources Institute for two months in 2012. These positions provided her with valuable insights into consulting and research methodologies, further informing her work in innovation and advisory services.