Nora Toure ✨ — CEO
◾ Empowering People & Progress Through 3D Tech and Medical Innovation ◾ I’m driven to create opportunities, foster inclusion, and lead innovation across tech, manufacturing, and healthcare. I believe access to technology is key to building a healthier, more equitable future. From surgical planning and 3D printing to global community-building, I focus on using tech for impact. With a strong background in sales and business development, I’ve led multi-million-dollar deals, scaled high-performing teams, and built lasting partnerships. always with purpose, empathy, and results. ◾ What I Bring ◾ ✔ Global Community Builder – Founder of Women in 3D Printing, now the largest and most inclusive community in additive manufacturing. ✔ Conference Creator – Launched TIPE, the first industry event to feature 180+ female speakers across AM, leadership, and DEI topics. ✔ Partnership & Growth Leader – Secured major sponsorships with Fortune 500s, led multi-million-dollar deals, and scaled teams in sales, ops, and support. ✔ Team Builder – Built and led cross-functional teams of 30+ professionals across startup and enterprise environments. ◾ Industry Expertise ◾ My expertise lies at the intersection of manufacturing, software, and healthcare innovation. With a background in sales, business development, and community building, I help organizations use technology not just to grow, but to make a difference. As a columnist and public speaker, I regularly contribute insights on the future of healthcare, 3D printing, and inclusive innovation, helping shape industry conversations and elevate underrepresented voices. ◾ Awards & Recognitions ◾ 🏅 TCT Hall of Fame Nominee (2022, 2023) 🏅 40 Under 40 East Bay Leader (Diablo Magazine) 🏅 Community Advocate of the Year (3D Printing Industry) 🏅 City of San Francisco Certificate of Honor in Manufacturing 🏅 Named among the 20 Most Influential Women in Additive Manufacturing (multiple years) ◾ A Bit More About Me ◾ I founded Women in 3D Printing in 2014 to elevate women leaders in additive manufacturing. Since then, I’ve continued to champion diversity in tech and medtech through strategic advisory roles, public speaking engagements, and editorial work that amplifies stories at the intersection of technology, equity, and impact. If you're working at the crossroads of tech and medicine, building more inclusive communities, or just believe innovation should serve everyone, let’s connect.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in 3D printing and healthcare innovation with a focus on community building.
Location: Lafayette, Colorado, United States
Experience: 16 yrs 6 mos
Career Highlights
- Founder of Women in 3D Printing, promoting diversity in tech.
- Launched TIPE, featuring 180+ female speakers in 3D printing.
- Secured multi-million-dollar deals with Fortune 500 companies.
Work Experience
Materialise
Director of Medical Sales - North America (1 yr 5 mos)
Director of Sales, Medical Device Companies North America (9 mos)
Director, Software New Sales - North America (1 yr 1 mo)
Director, Enterprise Software Sales - North America (9 mos)
Chief
Chief member (1 yr 9 mos)
Women in 3D Printing
Chairwoman of the Board (3 yrs 6 mos)
Founder (11 yrs 3 mos)
President (7 yrs)
Fast Radius, Inc.
Director, Sales and Service Factory Operations (1 yr 7 mos)
TIPE 3D Printing by Women in 3D Printing
Founder & Executive Director (5 yrs 4 mos)
Ivaldi Group
VP Strategy (2 yrs 3 mos)
#3DTalk
Co-Founder (3 yrs 4 mos)
Sculpteo
General Manager & Director of Business Development (4 yrs 7 mos)
Sales Manager (2 yrs 11 mos)
Montaigne Avocats
Legal Assistant (1 yr)
Education
Certification at Wharton Executive Education
Master's degree at PPA Business School
Bachelor of Laws at University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne
2-years DEUG at classe préparatoire aux grandes écoles - ENS Cachan