About Us

Catalysts for What’s Next

Founded by Sonya Weigle, The Catalytic Collective exists to help accomplished women in the life sciences reclaim agency, expand leadership, and create new pathways of impact.

We are scientists, founders, CEOs, investors, and board leaders. Together, we’re advancing possibility—for ourselves and for the industry we’ve built.

Our Mission

To advance women’s leadership and entrepreneurship across life sciences through community, collaboration, and catalytic action.

Vision

A world where women define success on their own terms and drive scientific and business innovation from positions of power.

Values

Courage. Collaboration. Contribution. Clarity.

Our Founder

Sonya Weigle

Founder & CEO, The Catalytic Collective
Sonya is a 25-year life sciences executive and former Chief People & Investor Relations Officer at a publicly traded biotech. She has advised dozens of CEOs and investors on scaling companies tied to IND and financing milestones. Through The Catalytic Collective and NextStageBio Advisors, she now channels her expertise into guiding women leaders and founders to design their next chapter.
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