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Nicole Wicker
CEO & Founder of Altopa, Inc.
Nicole Wicker is an accomplished business executive and entrepreneur currently serving as the CEO and Founder of Altopa, Inc., a company she co-founded in February 2016.1 Altopa has developed the Oblend, a groundbreaking device that creates precise, personalized botanical formulations with pharmaceutical-grade accuracy.1
Professional Background
Prior to founding Altopa, Nicole Wicker held several high-level positions in various companies:
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CFO at Zift Solutions (May 2015 - March 2016): She led finance and HR departments, successfully raising $14 million in venture capital and overseeing a major acquisition.1
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CFO at TearScience, Inc. (December 2008 - October 2014): Wicker played a crucial role in the company's growth, raising over $125 million in funding and expanding the workforce from 18 to over 150 employees.1
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Interim CFO through Dunning Capital (2006 - 2008): She worked with various local companies, including a significant stint at Motricity.1
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Controller at SmartPath (2001 - 2004): Wicker managed finance and accounting functions during the company's rapid growth phase.1
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Senior Manager at EY (September 1993 - 2001): She worked in the Entrepreneurial Services Group, auditing numerous companies and assisting with IPOs and mergers.1
Achievements and Recognition
Nicole Wicker has received several accolades throughout her career:
- CFO of the Year in 2013 (Triangle Business Journal)15
- CFO of the Fastest Growing Company in NC (NC Business Magazine)1
- "Slugger of the Year" sales award at EY1
Education
Wicker attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School.1
Current Role at Altopa, Inc.
As CEO and Founder of Altopa, Nicole Wicker leads the company in developing and commercializing disruptive products in the botanical formulations space.12 The company's flagship product, the Oblend, aims to revolutionize natural medicine by providing precise, customizable botanical formulations for patient care.1
Nicole Wicker is based in Vashon, Washington, and continues to drive innovation in the medical device and botanical formulation industries.34
