Katy Tynan is a free agent. Working where people and technology come together, she provides strategy and operational guidance to high-growth organizations. Katy is currently engaged in a variety of activities including consulting, writing, and speaking. Prior to her transition to being a full-time independent professional, Katy was part of the leadership teams of several successful startups, including Thrive Networks (acquired by Staples) and Winphoria Networs (acquired by Motorola). She is the author of Free Agent: The Independent Professional's Roadmap to Self-Employment Success.