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Catherine

Chan

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Catherine grew up in Chicago and began her career in Boston, where she developed a deep passion for entrepreneurship and strategic finance. She founded Lyra CW Consulting to help early-stage healthcare and technology ventures bridge the gap between innovation and investor readiness. By translating complex business models into clear financial strategies, Lyra CW improves decision-making and boosts investor confidence. Catherine looks forward to connecting with fellow MFN mentors and founders to exchange best practices in capital raising and deployment.

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US - Asia strategic partnership
Cash runway management
Strategic financial planning and modeling
Financial system and AI technology integration

Professional Background

Catherine is a dynamic and results-driven strategic finance leader with deep experience in building and leading high-performing planning and analytics functions for private and public organizations. Proven expertise in business and financial planning, venture capital fundraising, M&A support, and optimizing cash management, she has contributed to ~$400M in successful financings and implemented robust decision-support frameworks. She is known for delivering actionable insights and building business partnerships that optimize resource allocation and enable sustained growth.

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