Lisa Nelson

Ms Nelson is a director, and venture capital and startup advisor. She brings with her over 25 years experience across the technology and financial services industries globally, including 15 years in executive finance and business development roles with Microsoft, where she co-founded and served as Managing Director of Microsofts first venture fund. Lisa began her career in public accounting. Lisa is currently a director on the Boards of Destiny Tech100 (a NYSE listed company where she chairs the Audit Committee), Astra Space (a NASDAQ listed company where she chairs the Compensation Committee), Seattle Bank, and Banqer (an early-stage New Zealand-based startup). She is also a strategic advisor to Brooks Running, Flying Fish Ventures, Path Ahead Ventures, and Movac, and a former strategic adviser to MATTR Limited.