Karen Kelly

Co-founder, launch by lunch

Karen Kelly is a strategist and speaker focused on helping leaders navigate the future of work. As former founder, CEO, and CMO, she has spent 20 years at the intersection of communication, healthcare, and technology. Karen is currently the Co-Founder of Launch by Lunch, an upskilling community for executives navigating the new reality of AI.

    • 3x Founder, CEO, CMO in tech and B2C spaces

    • TEDx Speaker - Selected as a Global 2026 Editor’s Pick

    • Non-Profit Executive Board Member focused on improving hyper-local connection & belonging

    • Grassroots organizer of the now viral movement, Parents for After School Solutions 

    • BA in Psychology from Williams College, MS in Communication Sciences & Disorders from Emerson College

    • Empowering non-technical women with AI 

    • Understanding how to leverage your social capital

    • Leading through change without a stable playbook

    • Storytelling as a critical skill for success