Women in Tech® 100 Top Speakers 2023

HEIDI WYLE
Founder & CEO, Venti
- Governance
- Innovation
- Entrepreneurship
Country of residence: USA
Heidi’s entrepreneurial journey began in 2003 when they founded and led Computational Biology Corporation (CBC), later successfully selling it to Agilent Technologies. Before that, they founded CellStore/Ardais Corporation, a genomics-based drug development company, raising substantial venture capital for its growth. Their extensive experience also includes serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Ontogeny/Curis, where they facilitated corporate partnerships and expanded the company’s reach. At Immulogic Pharmaceutical Corporation, Heidi held the position of Vice President, Marketing & Business Development, overseeing global commercial activities and commercialization strategies.
Heidi Wyle’s educational background is equally impressive, holding a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with Honors in Physics from Brown University, a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), and a Master of Science (MS) in Health/Medical Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Additionally, they earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School. Heidi’s multifaceted expertise in leadership, entrepreneurship, and business development has made a significant impact across various industries.
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