Katie Perry is the cmo of zerohash, the leading crypto and stablecoin infrastructure platform, and the author of Ticker Shock: A Playbook for Investor Relations, Communications, and Leadership in the Age of Retail Investors (Wiley, 2026). With over 15 years of experience across tech and agencies, she previously served as the first marketing hire and vp at Public.com, where she grew the brand from its early stages through 2023. Her diverse background includes founding a fractional marketing consultancy and serving as a chief of staff for a publicly traded company, with expertise spanning B2B and B2C sectors like fintech, media, and consumer goods.
A recognized thought leader, Katie frequently contributes to The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg and has spoken at major industry events such as Money 20/20 and CES. As a financial journalist, she has interviewed over 100 executives, including the leaders of Robinhood and Shopify. Her industry contributions have earned her a spot in the World Economic Forum’s Future of Capital Markets group and recognition as a Top 50 FinTech Marketer. Her book, available July 15, 2026, examines the growing influence of retail investors on the public markets.