Lisa Yu is an investor, entrepreneur, startup advisor, podcast host, executive coach, and speaker. She is the General Partner of 99VC, investing in AI, Blockchain, and Exponential Tech.
As an Executive Coach and Go-To-Market strategist for startups, she is instrumental in helping companies launch, fundraise, and scale. She is also a super connector in the startup ecosystem and hosts startup events, pitch competitions, hackathons, thought leadership panels, tech conferences, and investor/founder dinners.
Connect with Lisa below for executive coaching, pitch coaching, business coaching, activation sessions, or life coaching.
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“Lisa's mentorship has had a profound impact on my entrepreneurial journey. It Is abundantly clear that Lisa possesses an authenticity and wisdom that sets her apart from any advisor I have encountered in the past. Unlike others, Lisa does not impose her ideas or prescribe a specific path; instead, she empowers you with invaluable insights and guidance, while allowing you the freedom to navigate your own unique journey. Through both the highs and lows, Lisa has been there for me, offering her guidance and expertise in navigating various challenging situations. From our firs interaction, Lisa welcomed me into her circle, extending her network and making pivotal introductions that have been instrumental in propelling my vision forward. She has become a true advocate for my success. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have her by my side as I forge ahead.”
Griffen Addie
Founder, InnoTech
“Lisa's knowledge and expertise in Web3 & EdTech is unparalleled. She has been an invaluable mentor to me and has provided me with invaluable guidance and support as I navigate the startup world. Not only is Lisa incredibly knowledgeable, but she's also an excellent connector. She has introduced me to many key players in the industry and has helped me build my network. Lisa is a true asset to any startup and I can't recommend her enough!”
Naomi Thomas
CEO of Infinity Edu (acquired by Stemuli)
“Lisa has been instrumental since day one with my “idea” to idea prototype and current sales efforts. She is very intuitive in her approach to support and strategize. She has helped me navigate challenging team issues and stay focused in spite of barriers and distractions. In addition, she has helped me in conscious leadership tactics and frameworks. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a great advisor or team leader!"
Erica Solis
CEO of PoppyHero
“I highly recommend Lisa Yu. She is very passionate about helping mission-driven entrepreneurs like myself to succeed. Her experience on both sides of the table as as investor and executive running startups is invaluable. I am a first-time CEO needing help with selling my software. Lisa has helped me strengthen my sales funnel and product packaging through her direct, actionable, and insightful feedback. Lisa is the real deal and I'm glad to have her in my corner as I scale my business!”
Alek Tan
CEO of InnoDT
“Lisa was exceptional in our early growth strategy. With her expertise we were able to synergize our next steps and really move forward. I really appreciated how she is able to articulate a clear plan and qualify on how each piece of it connects together. I look forward to receiving coaching again when we need to reexamine more milestones!”
Ilbum Kwak
Co-Founder of InTouch Innovations
“Working with Lisa was great. Her go getter attitude and her ability to constantly adapt to changing situations helped accelerate development.”
Aaron Rau
CTO of Healthnote
“Founders need every edge they can get, especially now. In just a short call, Lisa asked smarter questions than 99% of investors. She told us the truth about how investors evaluate our problem space and masterfully riffed on how to punch up our pitch.
I walked away with actionable steps to polish my short pitch, great introductions to other super connectors, and in Lisa, a supportive collaborator on my founder journey.”
Chelsea James
CEO of Lydian
"Lisa's coaching was invaluable for us to polish our pitch. She not only provided practical and honest feedback to improve our pitch but also provided a great framework and process we could leverage in the long run. In addition, I was impressed by her keen product sense, which gave us a fresh view on our product. I highly recommend Lisa's coaching for new founders who like to jump start their business with more confidence.”
Jae Chung
CEO of Thumb Technologies
