CincyTech’s Emma Off Named to 2025 Cincinnati Business Courier 40 Under 40

CincyTech is proud to announce that our CEO & President, Emma Off, has been honored as a 2025 Cincinnati Business Courier 40 Under 40 winner. This recognition shines a spotlight on Emma’s extraordinary leadership and influence in the region’s legal, venture capital, and innovation sectors.

As CEO & President of CincyTech, Emma drives strategy, operations, marketing, and investing, leading our organization toward a future fueled by innovation and collaboration. Emma’s comprehensive approach leverages deep partnerships with institutions like Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) and the University of Cincinnati (UC), focusing on advancing cutting-edge technologies that improve health outcomes and generate value for patients, investors, and society.

A Visionary Leader in Innovation

Emma possesses a proven record of engaging diverse stakeholders to strengthen the life sciences ecosystem in our region. She has brought together a powerful coalition, uniting government agencies, research institutions, industry partners, nonprofits, and corporate sponsors. Through this inclusive approach, Emma has helped position Cincinnati as a true hub for healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship.

Her advocacy was instrumental in securing a $67 million extension of the Ohio Third Frontier Entrepreneurial Services Provider program, providing significant funding to regional entrepreneurs and supporting the commercialization of groundbreaking medical, engineering, and scientific technologies.

Champion for Regional Collaboration

Emma is not only advancing CincyTech’s early-stage life sciences investments, but also tirelessly elevates our entire innovation ecosystem. Working alongside organizations like Cintrifuse, Lightship Foundation, Alloy Development Co., Main Street Ventures, and UC Ventures Lab, she is driving increased investment and educating leaders on the importance of venture development as a catalyst for growth and job creation.

Legal and Business Excellence

Before joining CincyTech, Emma was a partner at Thompson Hine, where she built a top-tier global mergers & acquisitions practice and was recognized by esteemed publications such as Legal 500, Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, and Cincinnati Magazine. Her expertise resulted in pivotal transactions including the sales of DotLoop to Zillow and Assurex Health to Myriad Genetics. At Thompson Hine, she also helped shape the firm’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as co-chair of the Cincinnati office’s DE&I committee.

Emma’s leadership is rooted in mentorship and empowerment. She has guided countless professionals in their own careers, believing that “a rising tide lifts all ships.” At CincyTech, she continuously fosters a culture where her team is empowered to lead, learn, and innovate.

A Dedicated Community Builder

Emma’s impact extends well beyond her professional roles. She has served as board member and executive committee member for Ohio Life Sciences Foundation, ArtsWave, Bearcat Ventures, Association for Corporate Growth, Cincinnati Parks Foundation, and ArtWorks, among others. She is also recognized as a top business leader by Cincinnati Magazine, Purpose Jobs (Top Women in Midwest Tech), and the Courier’s own “Bosses to Watch” list.

Emma’s passion for the arts is evident in her decade-plus support of ArtWorks and numerous fundraising efforts supporting creative growth in our community.

A Bright Future for Regional Innovation

Emma Off’s selection to the 2025 Cincinnati Business Courier 40 Under 40 is a testament to her remarkable achievements, her vision for a vibrant, innovative Cincinnati, and her unwavering commitment to growing our region’s economic and cultural assets.

Please join CincyTech in congratulating Emma on this well-deserved honor! Her leadership is inspiring a new generation of innovators and shaping the future of Cincinnati and beyond.

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