Lisa Wirth
Lisa Wirth is a serial entrepreneur and innovator focused on building new business models for ventures at the unique intersection of technology, design, commerce and culture. Throughout a two-decade career, she has worked with makers, technologists, artists and entrepreneurs — in industries spanning fine art, design, architecture, Tech, media, retail and e-commerce. From Apple’s Advanced Technology Group to her most recent role with a venture-backed design startup, Lisa has led initiatives resulting in positive industry disruption and new means of commerce and collaboration. Her background includes senior leadership roles for global market leaders and category defining startups, and founding several successful small businesses. A former broadcast journalist (covering Tech and innovation), her current personal portfolio projects are directly engaged in helping underestimated entrepreneurs — notably women from diverse backgrounds — “take up space.” This includes mentoring and coaching female founders, and enhancing women's visibility in the arts.