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 safeguard against inflation and a fundamental asset in the digital economy. ARK Invest has continually 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
Marital status	Married to Robert Wood (div.)
Net worth	Estimated in millions

 

Wood's investment strategy focuses on high-growth, transformative sectors, establishing her as a prominent advocate for institutional crypto adoption. 

 

Cathie Wood - Career Timeline

• 2014 – Founded ARK Invest to focus on disruptive innovation.
• 2015 – Became one of the first institutional Bitcoin investors.
• 2017 – Predicted Bitcoin’s rise as a key financial asset.
• 2020 – ARK Invest increased Bitcoin exposure amid institutional adoption.
• 2021 – Supported DeFi and Web3 investments through ARK funds.
• 2023 – Advocated for Bitcoin ETF approval and blockchain growth.
• 2024 – Expanded ARK’s investments in AI-blockchain integration.
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Her impact persists in molding the blockchain investment scene, drawing in both institutional and retail investors to the cryptocurrency movement.

 

Awards & Recognitions of Cathie Wood

Year	Institution	Description
2018	Forbes	Top Female Investor in Tech
2020	CoinDesk	Institutional Crypto Visionary
2021	Bloomberg	Most Influential in Blockchain Investments
2022	Financial Times	Bitcoin Investment Leader
2023	Consensus Conference	Web3 Innovation Advocate

 

Useful Links to Connect With Cathie Wood

Platform	Link
X (formerly Twitter)	twitter.com/cathiedwood
LinkedIn	linkedin.com/in/cathiewood
Bloomberg	bloomberg.com
ARK Invest	ark-invest.com