LISA - LEAD Incubator & Startup Accelerator

?? Meet the Founders of LISA Cohort 9 ?? We are excited to introduce the 18 exceptional founders embarking on their journey with the LEAD Incubator Startup Accelerator Program starting November 18, 2024! ?? Terysa Ridgeway, ?Federica Perri, Puja, Ping Liu, Alexey Bokov, Guruswamy Namasivayam, Sashwat Mahapatra, Yuliana Mihaylova, Ph.D., ?PLV Subramanyam ( aka Subu), ?Tomasz Boinski, Cristiano ZARONI, Manvi Lohia, MPH, ? Christelle Mombo-Zigah, ?Tammy Cline-Soza, MS, BCBA, LBA, Khaiersta Flowers English, Markus Kasinger, Tetsuo Oyama Over the next 12 weeks, these innovators will refine their ideas and develop impactful solutions. 10 finalists will earn the chance to pitch at the Live LISA Pitch Fest in March 2025 during Me2We 2025 at Stanford Campus. Wishing all the founders a transformative and insightful journey ahead! ?? Mark your calendars: Kick-Off Call on November 18, 2024 ? Time: 8:00 AM PST ?? Kick off Event Link: https://lnkd.in/eA5nNrH2 #LISA #Innovation #Startups #Leadership #entrepreneurship Executive Team:?Deepti Pahwa?and?Edward Mundt?as LISA Founders together with?Rahul Chandra Srivastava, MS,?Surinder Bhagat,?Valerie Andrey, MBA,?Kesinee Angkustsiri Yip (?????? ???????????? she/her),?Daria Shlyakhova,?Surabhi Gawde,?Azat Suleimenov,?Qadir Nawaz,?Nicholas Lamela,?Chris Vogt,??Asya (Astghik) Dallakyan,?Rajesh Narasimhan, Tiago Pereira

?? Meet the LISA Cohort 9 Mentors ?? Introducing the incredible team of mentors for LISA Cohort 9 – outstanding leaders who bring a wealth of experience, industry expertise, and a commitment to empowering entrepreneurs. ?? Chris Vogt, Valerie Andrey, MBA as a Mentor's team leads together with Ron Lerma, Dirk E. Witmer, Julien Maynard, Sowmya Kannan, Akshat Dhamija, Ajay Pundhir, Viktor Kruse, Fasahat Feroze, Laetitia Sorribes, Sam Patil, Luca F., Kaustubh Talathi, Nathalie LAMBORGHINI DUMAS, Kevin Connell, CPA, CGMA, Prachi Priyam, Priya Tamhankar, Nikolay Bulanov, Ardhendu Singh These mentors will play a pivotal role in guiding founders through their journeys, helping them tackle challenges, unlock new opportunities, and achieve their goals. ??? We’re deeply grateful for their dedication and support as they inspire the next generation of innovators. ???? #Leadership #Mentorship #Innovation #LISA #Entrepreneurship

?? LISA Cohort 9 Keynote Speaker: Ayumi Moore Aoki ?? We are thrilled to announce Ayumi Moore Aoki, Founder and CEO of Women in Tech? Global, as the keynote speaker for LISA Cohort 9 Kick Off call! As a leader empowering women and girls in STEAM across 50+ countries, Ayumi is on a mission to impact 5 million lives by 2030 through education, business, digital inclusion, and advocacy. A self-taught coder and renowned global speaker, Ayumi is celebrated for driving systemic change and fostering international collaborations, including the Women in Tech Global Summit under the patronage of French President Emmanuel Macron. Her transformative work inspires and creates opportunities for women worldwide. ?? Mark your calendars: November 18, 2024, at 8 AM PST ??Kick-off Call Link is here https://lnkd.in/eMDqbK-6 ? Don’t miss the chance to get inspired! #Leadership #Innovation #STEAM #WomenInTech #lisa Executive Team:?Deepti Pahwa?and?Edward Mundt?as LISA Founders together with Rahul Chandra Srivastava, MS,?Surinder Bhagat,?Valerie Andrey, MBA ,?Kesinee Angkustsiri Yip (?????? ???????????? she/her),?Daria Shlyakhova,?Surabhi Gawde,?Azat Suleimenov,?Qadir Nawaz,?Nicholas Lamela,?Chris Vogt,?Ardhendu Singh,?Asya (Astghik) Dallakyan,?Rajesh Narasimhan, Tiago Pereira,?Piyush Sharma

???Meet the Lisa Cohort 9 Executive Team??? We are excited to showcase the visionary?Executive Team?driving the success of?LISA - Lead Incubator Startup Acceleration Cohort 9! Rahul Chandra Srivastava, MS,?Surinder Bhagat,?Valerie Andrey, MBA,?Kesinee Angkustsiri Yip (?????? ???????????? she/her),?Daria Shlyakhova,?Surabhi Gawde,?Azat Suleimenov,?Qadir Nawaz,?Nicholas Lamela,?Chris Vogt,?Asya (Astghik) Dallakyan,?Rajesh Narasimhan, Tiago Pereira These dynamic leaders are the backbone of our program, providing invaluable?guidance, strategic direction, and support to ensure that every founder has the tools and resources to succeed. Get ready to see how this exceptional team will fuel growth and propel startups forward.??? #ExecutiveTeam?#Leadership?#Cohort9?#LeadIncubator?#StartupSuccess?#Innovation?#Mentorship?#entrepreneurship

???Cohort 9 is Here – and it’s Extra Special!??? You’re invited to join us for the launch of?LISA Cohort 9?as we celebrate this milestone and kick off our?fifth incredible year?at LISA!??? Our inspiring leaders,?Deepti Pahwa?and?Edward Mundt, are excited to welcome you to this transformative journey. Let’s come together to mark the beginning of something extraordinary! ???Date:?November 18, 2024 ??Time:?8 AM PST Don’t miss this chance to witness the launch and be part of the?celebration! #LISACohort9?#Innovation?#celebration

?? LISA Cohort 9 Founder-Co-Founder Mixer ?? Att: Founders who are selected for LISA Cohort 9 Are you a founder searching for the perfect co-founder within the Stanford GSB community? Don’t miss this unique chance to connect with fellow LEADers ready to build, innovate, and collaborate! ?? When: 8:00 AM PST, November 19, 2024 ?? Who: Founders eager to team up with co-founders to bring their vision to life ??How: Complete the Co-Founder Mixer Form https://lnkd.in/ewJpTQjd ? Deadline: Submit the Founder-Co-Founder Mixer Form by November 14, 2024! Let’s make impactful connections and turn ideas into reality! Executive Team: Deepti Pahwa and Edward Mundt as LISA Founders together with?Asya (Astghik) Dallakyan, Rajesh Narasimhan, Tiago Pereira, Rahul Chandra Srivastava, MS, Surinder Bhagat, Valerie Andrey, MBA, Kesinee Angkustsiri Yip (?????? ???????????? she/her), Daria Shlyakhova, Surabhi Gawde, Azat Suleimenov, Qadir Nawaz, Nicholas Lamela

The entire LEAD Incubator Startup Acceleration Executive Team would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. CS Park, PhD, MS the founder of KYRAL Health for his incredible keynote speech at our Cohort 8 Pitch Fest. His insights were not only inspiring but also a true reflection of his entrepreneurial journey. Here are some key takeaways from Sewan's journey that we believe every entrepreneur should embrace: 1?? Be True to Yourself: You can't appease everyone, and that's okay. Authenticity is key to long-term success. 2?? You Have One Shot: Just like in life, you’re either all in or all out. 3?? Leverage the LEAD Community: The breadth and depth of knowledge and expertise within Stanford LEAD are unparalleled. And most importantly, the support from this community is unwavering. Thank you again, Sewan, for sharing your wisdom and experience. Your words have left a lasting impact on all of us! #LEADCommunity #Entrepreneurship #StartupSuccess #Cohort8 #PitchFest Executive Team:?Deepti Pahwa?and?Edward Mundt?as LISA Founders together with?@Asya Dallakyan,?Rajesh Narasimhan, Tiago Pereira,?Rahul Chandra Srivastava, MS,?Surinder Bhagat,?Valerie Andrey,?Kesinee Angkustsiri Yip (?????? ???????????? she/her),?Adora Nwodo,?Daria Shlyakhova,?Surabhi Gawde,?Azat Suleimenov,?Qadir Nawaz

???What a blast!!! The LISA - LEAD Incubator & Startup Accelerator Cohort 8 winners have been announced, and we couldn't be more excited! Our heartfelt congratulations to everyone who participated—choosing the winners was incredibly tough because all the projects were outstanding and the scores were extremely close. But now, the moment you've all been waiting for...??? ???1st Place (tie): Relay?–?John Friday?with his innovative Walkie Talkie app Catbird?–?Diana Christine Bitting?with her impressive Health Concierge app ???3rd Place: SENSE Autism Familly Care -?Steven Rauner @Matt Elliott The entire LISA Exec team, mentors, DT strategists, and advisers wish all LISA Cohort participants the best of luck. We can't wait to see where your success takes you next!??? Executive Team: Deepti Pahwa and Edward Mundt as LISA Founders together with Asya (Astghik) Dallakyan, Rajesh Narasimhan, Tiago Pereira, Rahul Chandra Srivastava, MS, Surinder Bhagat, Valerie Andrey, Kesinee Angkustsiri Yip (?????? ???????????? she/her), Adora Nwodo, Daria Shlyakhova, Surabhi Gawde, Azat Suleimenov, Qadir Nawaz

????????Are you curious about who will be the?Keynote Speaker at the LISA Cohort 8 PitchFest? We are honored and thrilled to welcome Dr. CS Park, PhD, MS! Dr. CS Park, PhD, MS is the Founder and CEO of Kyral Inc. A truly multi-disciplinary mindset shapes the future. Dr. Park has made groundbreaking contributions as a scientist, technologist, legal advocate, and entrepreneur, particularly in the fields of neuroscience, genetics, and precision medicine. At @KYRAL Health, he focuses on?health technologies that empower patients to regain control over their health data, ensuring the privacy and security of their most sensitive information. In addition to his work at Kyral, Dr. Park advises and mentors students in cybersecurity, data science, and medical informatics at Macquarie University, Northwestern University, and the University of Chicago. His previous experience includes roles as an academic scholar and informaticist, as well as leading and consulting on open-source initiatives with IBM and Gen3.org. We are excited to have Dr. Park share his insights with us at the?PitchFest! Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a true pioneer in health technology and data privacy. #LISAPitchFest?#KeynoteSpeaker?#Innovation?#healthtech Executive Team:?Deepti Pahwa?and?Edward Mundt?as LISA Founders together with?Asya (Astghik) Dallakyan,?Rajesh Narasimhan, Tiago Pereira,?Rahul Chandra Srivastava, MS,?Surinder Bhagat,?Valerie Andrey,?Kesinee Angkustsiri Yip (?????? ???????????? she/her),?Adora Nwodo,?Daria Shlyakhova,?Surabhi Gawde,?Azat Suleimenov,?Qadir Nawaz

???We are thrilled to announce that Deb Mukherjee, Co-Founder of Ceres Foods and the visionary behind Moi Soi, will be our guest speaker at the LISA Cohort 8 PitchFest! As the winner of LISA Cohort 3, we are excited to hear about his journey beyond LISA. Deb’s journey began with a keen observation of the evolving Indian palate, which craved authentic Pan-Asian flavors. Recognizing a gap between the convenience of home cooking and the quality of restaurant-style Asian cuisine,?Moi Soi was born. The brand’s mission is to bring diverse, authentic Asian flavors—ranging from Korean and Japanese to Thai and Chinese—into Indian homes. Deb credits the rigorous ideation process with the LISA team as a key success factor for the idea that took flight at LISA (Stanford GSB Alumni Ventures). Moi Soi has rapidly grown, with an impressive turnover increase from $1.8 million to over $4.8 million in the last year alone. This success is fueled by innovation and adaptability, expanding from online sales to a balanced online-offline presence and increasing manufacturing capabilities across India. Join us to hear Deb Mukherjee’s inspiring story of transforming Moi Soi into a household name, bringing global flavors to Indian plates, one meal at a time. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a true LISA entrepreneurial success story! #LISAPitchFest?#Innovation?#Entrepreneurship?#SuccessStory Executive Team:?Deepti Pahwa?and?Edward Mundt?as LISA Founders together with?Asya (Astghik) Dallakyan,?Rajesh Narasimhan, Tiago Pereira,?Rahul Chandra Srivastava, MS,?Surinder Bhagat,?Valerie Andrey,?Kesinee Angkustsiri Yip (?????? ???????????? she/her),?Adora Nwodo,?Daria Shlyakhova,?Surabhi Gawde, ?Azat Suleimenov,?Qadir Nawaz