Anna Marie Wagner

Anna Marie Wagner is a visionary leader at the forefront of the AI and biotechnology intersection. Her roles as SVP, Head of AI at Ginkgo Bioworks and CEO of a stealth AI biotech company, along with her involvement in the World Economic Forum's AI Governance Alliance, underscore her strategic influence in shaping the future of these critical fields. She led Ginkgo's partnership with Google Cloud, demonstrating her ability to drive significant technological collaborations. venturecafecambridge+1

Her extensive experience in corporate development and finance is evidenced by her leadership in Ginkgo Bioworks' public offering, which raised over $1.6 billion—the largest biotech public debut at the time. She also served as Interim CFO for Ginkgo and spent nearly a decade as a private equity investor at Bain Capital, showcasing her strong capabilities in capital markets, M&A, and strategic investment across diverse industries. venturecafecambridge+1

Anna Marie is deeply committed to fostering entrepreneurship and resilience, a passion reflected in her role as an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School where she co-teaches a course on entrepreneurial failure. Her Substack, where she shares a 'Zero to One (or Ten) Playbook' for founders, further highlights her dedication to guiding and supporting the next generation of innovators in navigating startup challenges. bio+2

With deep academic roots from Harvard University (B.A. cum laude in Applied Mathematics in Economics) and Harvard Business School (M.B.A. Baker Scholar), Anna Marie brings a rigorous analytical approach to her work. Her advisory roles with organizations like MassChallenge, Turbine, DARPA, and the Boston Museum of Science emphasize her commitment to leveraging innovation for societal benefit and human-centered technological advancement. venturecafecambridge+2