Honoree Details

Cathy Tie is a pioneering biotech entrepreneur, digital health innovator, and Thiel Fellow. At just 18, she co-founded Ranomics, a genomics startup focused on variant screening for cancer risk, making her the youngest biotech founder to raise venture capital in Silicon Valley. Today, she leads Locke Bio, a direct-to-consumer telehealth platform streamlining access to healthcare and prescription services. A former partner at Cervin Ventures, she brings unique insight across science, technology, and capital. Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 twice, Cathy is a sought-after thought leader shaping the future of healthcare, data, and bio-entrepreneurship. Her mission centers on democratizing medicine through accessible, data-driven solutions.