MarketDesign Co. CEO Kara Rudy Accepted to Forbes Business Council

The invitation-only community recognizes Kara's leadership in transforming business strategy into measurable results, bolstering MDCo's position in strategic marketing and operational consulting.

SYRACUSE, N.Y., Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MarketDesign Consulting Inc. (MDCo), a leader in technology marketing and operational consulting, today announces that Founder + CEO, Kara Rudy, has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council. This prestigious, invitation-only community connects successful business owners and leaders worldwide, acknowledging Kara's profound expertise in aligning executive vision with quantifiable business impact, a critical need for organizations navigating today's complex growth challenges.

Kara Rudy's acceptance into the Forbes Business Council signifies a pivotal recognition of her leadership and MarketDesign Consulting Inc.'s innovative approach to business strategy. This membership provides a unique platform for Kara to share MarketDesign's methodologies and insights with a global network of peers, contributing to advanced discourse on sustainable growth and organizational transformation. 

Kara was selected by the Forbes Business Council review committee based on the depth and diversity of her leadership experience across marketing, sales, services, and operations. Her career has been distinguished by a consistent focus on translating strategic intent into tangible business outcomes. Kara's approach is characterized by:

• Aligning Executive Vision
• Breaking Down Organizational Silos
• Connecting Investments to Growth
• Leading Transformational Change

"The best leaders I know never stop learning, challenging their own thinking, or surrounding themselves with people who push them to see things differently. That's what excites me about joining the Forbes Business Council. I'm looking forward to learning from leaders navigating complex growth and transformation, while sharing some of the lessons I've learned along the way. Leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about asking better questions, making courageous decisions, and doing the work to turn those decisions into impact, which directly aligns with MarketDesign's mission to deliver tangible outcomes for our clients." —Kara Rudy | Founder + CEO, MarketDesign Co.

About MarketDesign Consulting Inc.
At MarketDesign Consulting, Inc., we understand the business of tech, not just the mechanics of marketing it. We're the consulting-led growth partner for IT companies that want consistent, measurable results over one-time wins — because growth isn't an accident, it's a system. We specialize in exactly one thing: turning technology companies into market leaders, without losing the human connection that got them here. Get started at www.marketdesignco.com. 

SOURCE MarketDesign Co