Cathie Wood

 

Cathie Wood is the CEO and founder of ARK Invest, a company recognized for its innovative investments in disruptive technologies, such as cryptocurrency and blockchain. 

 

She actively supports Bitcoin, predicting its future worth as a shield against inflation and a fundamental asset in the digital economy. Her firm ARK Invest has often supported blockchain-driven innovations, ranging from decentralized finance (DeFi) to Web3 technologies. 

 

Quick Facts

 

Full name	Catherine Duddy Wood
Birth	1955, Los Angeles, California, U.S
Nationality	American
Education	BS from the University of Southern California
Known for	Investor

 

Cathie Wood - Career Timeline

 

• 2015 – Appeared to be one of the initial institutional investors in Bitcoin. 

 

• 2020 – ARK Invest boosted its Bitcoin investments as institutional interest grew. 

 

• 2021 – Facilitated investments in DeFi and Web3 via ARK funds. 

 

• 2024 – Broadened ARK’s investments in the integration of AI and blockchain.