Catherine Roome

As a leader in the algorithmic economy - where predictive insights are used to create long-term social and financial value - Catherine Roome's purpose is to deliver technological innovation to serve the public interest. Roome led a large risk-oversight organization for more than 10 years, and currently co-leads a health-tech startup with her daughter, inspired by a desire for global health equity. She is also the interim CEO for Atira Women’s Resource Society. She sits on boards related to energy, finance, engineering and research, and launched a podcast this year titled "Risk is the New Kale". The podcast highlights how to separate risk from opportunity - one of the most misunderstood but essential factors of next-level success.