2026 Q2 Power Breakfast: Cathie Wood, Founder and CEO, ARK Invest
Cathie Wood is the founder, CEO and chief investment officer of ARK Invest, an investment management firm known for its focus on disruptive innovation and emerging technologies. She launched ARK Invest in 2014 with a mission to provide investors access to companies driving transformative change across sectors such as artificial intelligence, robotics, genomics, fintech and energy storage.
Wood is widely recognized for her forward-looking investment strategies and research-driven approach, gaining global attention for early, high-conviction investments in innovative growth companies. Prior to founding ARK, she held senior investment leadership roles at several major financial firms, building decades of experience in portfolio management and economic research.
Network with:
67% of attendees are decision-makers (CEO, President, Owner, Exec. Director, VP)
26% companies with $10-$100M annual revenue
21% companies with $100M-$1B annual revenue
16% companies with $1B+ annual revenue
Attendee Industry Mix:
Broad range including, Financial and Professional Services, Construction, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Healthcare and Education.
Event agenda:
7:30am – networking/breakfast buffet
8:00am – opening remarks/program begins
9:00am – closing remarks/post event networking
9:15am – event concludes
Attire: Business professional/Business casual
Tickets are non-refundable, however we are happy to transfer your ticket. Please contact Michelle Loucks at mloucks@bizjournals.com to inquire about a ticket transfer if needed.