Nora Toure ✨

CEO

Lafayette, Colorado, United States16 yrs 6 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key 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.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in 3D printing and healthcare innovation with a focus on community building.

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Account ManagementB2BBusiness DevelopmentBusiness PlanningBusiness StrategyCommunity DevelopmentCompetitive AnalysisEntrepreneurshipFrenchInternational BusinessInternational SalesLeadershipManagementMarketingMarketing Strategy

About

◾ 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.

Experience

Materialise

4 roles

Director of Medical Sales - North America

Oct 2024Present · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Leading our Medical Device Companies, Hospitals & Academia sales teams for North America.

Director of Sales, Medical Device Companies North America

Promoted

Jan 2024Oct 2024 · 9 mos

  • Personalized care is growing quickly within the healthcare industry, leading to more effective and sustainable patient care. From idea to treatment, Materialise [NASDAQ: MTLS] accelerates your journey in bringing personalized solutions to market.
  • Reporting to Materialise Healthcare Business Unit.

Director, Software New Sales - North America

Dec 2022Jan 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Materialise [NASDAQ: MTLS], empowers sustainable 3D Printing applications, thanks to its digital manufacturing services and fully connected software solutions.
  • Reporting to Materialise Software Business Unit:
  • ✔ Responsible for bringing in new customers to Materialise Software
  • ✔Cross-selling CO-AM platform
  • ✔ Leading sales and marketing US team (Hunting)

Director, Enterprise Software Sales - North America

Mar 2022Dec 2022 · 9 mos

  • Reporting to Materialise Software Business Unit:
  • ✔Responsible for the Enterprise Acquisition Sales team in North America
  • ✔ Led teams of Account Executives and Business Development Representatives
  • ✔ Developed and deployed sales strategies, collaterals and processes

Chief

Chief member

Aug 2023May 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Chief is a private network designed for the most influential women in executive leadership to cross-pollinate ideas across industries, strengthen their leadership, and pave the way to bring others with them. Launched in 2019, its mission is to drive more women to the top and keep them there.

Women in 3d printing

3 roles

Chairwoman of the Board

Dec 2021Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Women in 3D Printing is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, supporting, and inspiring women who are using additive manufacturing technologies.
  • Key highlights
  • ✔ 30,000+ community
  • ✔ 10-20 annual corporate members
  • ✔~ 50 sponsors to our annual conference, TIPE
  • ✔ 80 local chapters
  • ✔ Presence in 36 countries - 6 continents

Founder

Dec 2014Present · 11 yrs 3 mos

  • As of June 2025, Women in 3D Printing operates under ASME’s Programs & Philanthropy department.
  • Wi3DP’s programming will now be integrated across several high-impact ASME initiatives, including:
  • ▪ ASME’s Women in Engineering programs such as the Women’s Leadership Collective
  • ▪ The ASME Foundation’s workforce development portfolio, including programs like the Engineering for Change Fellowship and Scholarships for Future Engineers
  • ▪ Additive manufacturing content and panels at ASME's flagship events.

President

Dec 2014Dec 2021 · 7 yrs

  • ✔Launched and grew a 30,000+ global community
  • ✔ Launched the annual Women in 3D Printing Conference, TIPE 3D Printing
  • ✔Sold sponsorships to leading additive manufacturing corporations
  • ✔Featured 300+ female leaders in the additive manufacturing industry
  • ✔Managed a team of over 80+ dedicated volunteers across 36 countries
  • ✔Drove over 45 live and digital panel events globally
  • ✔Engaged 100+ female mentors in additive manufacturing
  • ✔Built and maintained the editorial line of the Women in 3D Printing website
  • ✨Awarded with the Certificate of Honor in Manufacturing from the City of San Francisco (2017)
  • ✨Recognized Bay Area 40 under 40 leader in 2018 (Diablo Magazine)
  • ✨Awarded Community Advocate of the Year 2018 (3DPrintingIndustry.com)

Fast radius, inc.

Director, Sales and Service Factory Operations

Aug 2020Mar 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • Fast Radius [NYSE: FSRD] provides Cloud Manufacturing & Digital Supply Chain solutions across additive manufacturing, injection molding, cast urethane and CNC machining.
  • ✔ Led teams of Account Executives and Sales Development Representatives
  • ✔ Responsible for a multi-million dollar team quota (overperformed at 255%+ in 2021)
  • ✔ Promoted multiple SDRs/ AEs into their respective career paths
  • ✔ Worked cross-functionally with all departments of the company

Tipe 3d printing by women in 3d printing

Founder & Executive Director

Jan 2020May 2025 · 5 yrs 4 mos · Worldwide

  • The annual Women in 3D Printing conference, focusing on Technology, Industry, People, Economics, and Youth.
  • 2023 edition highlights:
  • ✔3 days.
  • ✔4 tracks.
  • ✔30+ hours of conference.
  • ✔50 sponsors.
  • ✔162 female speakers.
  • ✔1 global career fair.
  • ✔2,000 delegates.
  • 2022 edition highlights:
  • ✔3 days.
  • ✔4 tracks.
  • ✔30 hours of conference.
  • ✔51 sponsors.
  • ✔186 female speakers.
  • ✔2 career fairs.
  • ✔3,000 delegates.
  • 2021 edition highlights:
  • ✔2 days.
  • ✔5 tracks.
  • ✔20 hours of conference.
  • ✔50 sponsors.
  • ✔147 female speakers.
  • ✔1,600 delegates.

Ivaldi group

VP Strategy

May 2018Aug 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

  • Ivaldi Group equips heavy industry with secure, scalable and cost-effective zero inventory and on-demand production solutions.
  • ✔Instrumental in business deals closure
  • ✔Established the business development strategy and product offering
  • ✔Spearheaded marketing strategy and campaigns
  • ✨ TEDx speaker: How 3D Printing will disrupt the supply chain

#3dtalk

Co-Founder

Sep 2016Jan 2020 · 3 yrs 4 mos · worldwide

  • #3DTalk is an industry specific and educational event series featuring women in the 3D Printing and related industries. At each event, a panel of 3 to 4 women leaders, pioneers, founders, researchers,..., shares their expertise, experiences, insights, and more on a theme or vertical. The events are open to everyone, regardless of gender, age, expertise level.

Sculpteo

2 roles

General Manager & Director of Business Development

Sep 2013Apr 2018 · 4 yrs 7 mos

  • Sculpteo is a global leader in digital manufacturing. The company provides professional online 3D printing and laser cutting services for on-demand production.
  • ✔Established the first overseas office in San Francisco, CA. Hired, trained and led the local production, sales and customer support team of 10
  • ✔Acquired and grew key Silicon Valley and Fortune 500 accounts
  • ✔Increased partnerships thanks to creative sales strategy and programs to augment partnerships with key players in the industry
  • ✔Involved in Sculpteo’s Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Fabpilot, launch by defining and managing the product roadmap and establishing the product strategy. Drove feature requirements and pricing based on the needs of the customers and the industry.

Sales Manager

Oct 2010Sep 2013 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • ✔Consistently surpassed targets
  • ✔Acquired & grew key accounts including Facebook, Broadcom, Samsung, HP
  • ✔Initiated, developed, and managed strategic marketing and technology partnerships, e.g. Autodesk, Staples, Orchard, HP, Amazon, Ebay
  • ✔Designed and drove medium and large-scale projects, from design to delivery of 20,000+ products per month
  • ✔Drove rapid growth in Europe and in the USA
  • ✔Managed production of installations at events including CES, World Maker Faire, RAPID conference, AMUG conference, Inside 3D Printing

Montaigne avocats

Legal Assistant

Jan 2009Jan 2010 · 1 yr · Paris

  • ✔Legal drafting
  • ✔Meeting with lawyers and clients
  • ✔Direct report to Courts of Law of Paris and Versailles

Education

Wharton Executive Education

Certification — - Executive Presence and Influence: Persuasive Leadership Development

Jan 2024Present

PPA Business School

Master's degree

Jan 2010Jan 2012

University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne

Bachelor of Laws — International Law and Legal Studies

Jan 2007Jan 2010

classe préparatoire aux grandes écoles - ENS Cachan

2-years DEUG — International Law and Legal Studies

Jan 2007Jan 2009

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