Ilse Treurnicht's career spans the intersections of science and technology, health and cleantech firms, innovation ecosystems, investment and public policy. She is an impact investor ([TwinRiver Capital](http://www.twinrivercapital.com/) and [North South Ventures](http://northsouthvc.com/)), chair of the Public Policy Forum and a director of the Equality Fund and Zentek. Ilse served as CEO of [MaRS Discovery District](http://www.marsdd.com/), and is an advisor to technology firms, governments, non-profits and international organizations.