David Helmer
CEO & Founder
Catalytik Group
Charlotte, NC
David is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor and business catalyst with over 45 years of experience leading international companies and organizations. He is the founder and Chairman of Catalytik Group, a global investment and operating company with US, European and African holdings in life science, sports, food, and various other sectors. Catalytik Group is also significantly involved in venture philanthropy through its affiliated organization, Collaborosity.
David has a proven track record of building, scaling and leading businesses, having successfully exited his first startup to a Fortune 250 company. In addition to his work with Catalytik Group, he is a partner in two venture capital firms, Boomerang Ventures (Indianapolis) and Coddle Creek Capital (Charlotte) that drive innovation in health care, genomics and precision nutrition.
He resides with his family in Charlotte, NC.
Timothy Muriuki
CEO
Catalytik Group - Africa
Kigali, Rwanda
Timothy Muriuki is CEO at Catalytik Group Africa, where he provides strategic leadership and drives the development of strong partnerships with purpose-driven entrepreneurs across the region. He brings a seasoned finance perspective, with extensive experience advising multinational enterprises on complex regulatory and cross-border matters.
Timothy leads with an entrepreneurial mindset, working closely with founders and leadership teams to create positive impact within their operating environments and enable communities to thrive.
Prior to joining Catalytik Group Africa, Timothy spent over a decade with the EY East Africa practice, where he developed deep expertise in corporate advisory and regulatory compliance. His experience spans the design of efficient holding and financing structures for cross-border transactions, execution of buy-side and sell-side due diligence engagements, and review of financial models. He is widely recognized for his ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and deliver practical, value-driven solutions.
With a strong regional perspective, robust technical expertise, and a commitment to professional excellence, Timothy continues to play a key role in supporting organizations operating within Africa’s dynamic and evolving economic landscape.
Oscar Moralez
Venture Partner
Indianapolis, IN
Oscar Moralez, a serial entrepreneur, mentor/coach, educator, and venture capital investor, co-founded Boomerang Ventures in 2019, an Indianapolis-based growth-stage venture capital firm focusing on technology companies in health care and the life sciences. He is also the founder and managing director of VisionTech Partners / VisionTech Angels, one of the Midwest’s most active angel investing networks.
Oscar currently serves on the board of GeoH, Inc. and has served in the past as a director for OrthoPediatrics, SonarMed, Apricity, BoxFox, The Venture Club of Indiana, The Speak Easy, Leaf Software Solutions, and the Indiana Center for Biomedical Innovation.
John Allen
Venture Partner
Kannapolis, NC
John Allen is Co-Founder and General Partner at Coddle Creek Capital, an early stage life science venture capital and advisory firm located on the North Carolina Research Campus.
John currently serves on the boards of Eremid Genomic Services, SNP Therapeutics, Pictor, North Carolina Biotechnology Center, and Bright Path Laboratories.