Catherine Rhee is the Managing Director of ECVC Groups, Senior Director at the Asia Innovation Academy, and a Board Member of the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center. A technologist, strategist, and executive trainer, she has advised the U.S. Small Business Administration, global corporations, and startups on innovation, entrepreneurship, and diversity initiatives. Catherine has earned over 30 innovation challenge wins, including recognition from NASA, the U.S. Department of Energy, Microsoft, and Mastercard, and is widely known for organizing the Nickelodeon Burbank Hackathon, a groundbreaking event that inspired national adoption of corporate and community innovation programs. She brings a passion for education, technology, and inclusion, making her a sought-after voice at the intersection of venture capital, innovation, and social impact.