Tricia D'Cruz

Tricia D'Cruz is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in technology and innovation commercialization. As the Founder and Managing Director of Catalyze Partners since August 2014, Tricia D'Cruz specializes in driving promising innovations from global corporations into new commercial markets. Current board leadership roles include Chair positions at Axcend, which focuses on environmentally friendly HPLC systems, and Almaden Genomics, known for its advancements in bioinformatics. Additional board memberships include Alpine Advanced Materials and Metro Aerospace, both contributing to cutting-edge solutions in materials and aerospace technology. Tricia D'Cruz previously founded VectorPoint, a strategy consulting firm, and held executive positions at Tekelec, Siemens, and Efficient Networks, guiding each through significant growth and successful exits. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Texas A&M University.