The People Behind the Picks
Our Team
Emmy Award-Winning Tech Expert • TV Personality • Gift Curator
katie.gifts is built by a small, passionate team dedicated to bringing you the most trusted product picks on the internet — personally vetted by Katie herself.
From Emmy Award-winning television to hands-on field testing, every recommendation on this site carries the weight of Katie's 20+ years in the industry. Meet the people making it happen.
Founder
Katie Linendoll
Team Leader
For more than 20 years, Emmy Award-winning tech expert Katie Linendoll has been the person TV calls when it's time to showcase the coolest gadgets and innovations. From AI to smart home gear to the latest must-have tech, Katie's job has basically been testing awesome things and helping millions of viewers understand what's new—and what's actually worth it.
After thousands of TV segments on outlets like NBC's TODAY, The Weather Channel, and SiriusXM, Katie noticed something: everywhere she went people asked the same question…
"What's new in tech?"
And more importantly—what's actually worth discovering.
That's what inspired Katie.gifts—a place where Katie shares standout gadgets, clever finds, and gift ideas she genuinely recommends.
Beyond television, Katie also emcees and keynotes events around the world for leading brands and organizations including Mercedes-Benz, Lenovo, Candy Crush, and the Edison Awards, bringing her signature energy and tech insight to global stages.
Off camera, Katie lives a faith-filled, active lifestyle, supports charities helping Veterans and retired K9s, and releases music as a charting country artist whose songs have helped raise over $50,000 for Veteran nonprofits.
One of her life goals: To become the Patron Saint of Gifting.
The Team
Max Martilik
Partnership Director
Max brings years of experience in media partnerships and brand strategy to the katie.gifts team. As Partnership Director, he works closely with brands and sponsors to create meaningful collaborations that align with Katie's values — authentic, tested, and genuinely useful. Max is the bridge between the products you see featured and the companies behind them, ensuring every partnership meets the high bar that katie.gifts is known for.
max@katielinendoll.com
Nick Ostroff
Technology Director
Nick leads all things technology at katie.gifts, overseeing the platform, product integrations, and the digital experience that brings Katie's picks to life online. With a background in software development and digital product strategy, Nick ensures that katie.gifts runs seamlessly — from the way products are discovered to the moment a gift lands in someone's hands. He's the engine behind the site you're browsing right now.
nick@pixelocity.comLet's Connect
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