About

Timothy Rowe is a seasoned entrepreneur and startup leader with over 40 years of experience in the science and technology sectors. He is the founder and CEO of CIC, a global leader in building innovation campuses, with locations in the US, Europe, and Asia. Timothy has grown CIC to operate more than 1 million square feet globally, including the largest commercial shared wet lab hub in the world. In addition to his work at CIC, Timothy serves as the chair of Venture Café Global Institute, an international network that connects innovators, and was the founding chair of LabCentral, the renowned nonprofit shared wet laboratory in Massachusetts. He also launched and served as the first president of the Kendall Square Association, which promotes and fosters the neighborhood near MIT dubbed "the most innovative square mile on the planet." Most recently, Timothy collaborated with noted health leader Dr. Atul Gawande to launch CIC Health, which quickly became the largest COVID testing and mass-vaccination company in New England and is now expanding to address other urgent public health gaps. Earlier in his career, Timothy served as a Lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management, a Manager with the Boston Consulting Group, and an analyst with the Mitsubishi Research Institute. He speaks Spanish and Japanese fluently, as well as basic Mandarin Chinese. Timothy holds an MBA from MIT’s Sloan School of Management and a BA from Amherst College. With his extensive experience in entrepreneurship and building businesses from scratch, Timothy is well-equipped to tackle societal needs and drive innovation in various sectors. His expertise in the innovation ecosystem makes him a valuable asset to any organization seeking to grow and thrive in today's rapidly evolving landscape.