LY

Lisa Yu

Investor, Entrepreneur, Speaker

San Francisco, California

Work Experience

2024

  • General Partner

    2024

    • AI & Exponential Tech Fund

  • Angel Squad

    2021

    • Angel Investor

2022 - 2023

  • Principal

    2022 - 2023

    • Real Estate Venture Studio

2022 - 2023

  • Podcast Host

    2022 - 2023

    • Podcast Host: www.thedaofactor.com

2022 - 2022

  • Coach

    2022 - 2022

    • Coach for FEDTECH’s Homeland Security Startup Studio. • FEDTECH is a deep tech accelerator powering startups, founders, and inventors of frontier technology. Worked with 2 startups: -AI Airplane Pilot Assistance -Global Navigation Satellite System Spoofing Detection System

2016 - 2021

  • CEO & Founder

    2016 - 2021

    • Created an "Airbnb for Offices" to match startups with office spaces and workspaces • Built a lead gen engine and data platform to connect workspace supply and demand • Developed partnerships with industry leaders to provide workplace services and solutions

2020 - 2021

  • President/COO

    2020 - 2021

    • Led 3 cohorts of the Business Startup Group, teaching entrepreneurs how to launch and grow their businesses • Planned and organized local events, conferences, and meetups to connect founders and investors • Hosted Dream Tank 2021, a showcase featuring keynotes, pitches, and demos from entrepreneurs

2014 - 2016

  • Director of Program Management/Partnerships

    2014 - 2016

    (Acquired by SiriusXM) • Managed a team of Enterprise Account Executives leading strategic partnerships with insurance companies, dealerships, and fleet. • Shipped enterprise software and launched connected car programs with AAA, USAA, Liberty Mutual, Farmers, American Family, and CDK Global. • Launched Automatic 2.0 hardware and Automatic Pro 3G (featured on Wall Street Journal's Best Tech Gifts 2016). • Launched the Automatic Platform and Car App Store with over 20 partnerships (i.e. IFTTT, NEST, Concur, Expensify, Apple Watch, Amazon Echo).

2010 - 2014

  • Senior Go-To-Market Manager/Product Management & Strategy

    2010 - 2014

    • Created GTM strategies and launch plans for Jawbone ICON, ICON HD, ERA, JAMBOX REMIX, BIG JAMBOX and MINI JAMBOX (featured on CNN Tech Gift Guide). • Mobilized global distribution efforts by launching 250+ SKUs to 500 channel partners worldwide. • Worked with iOS and Android teams to launch Jawbone 1.0 app on App Store and Google Play. • Shipped LIVEAUDIO (Binaural listening), JAWBONE Thoughts (voice dictation app), Multi Play (multi-user play sync), and Limited Edition speakers with Red Cross and charity:water.

2004 - 2008

  • Microsoft Research Project Manager

    2004 - 2008

    • Managed a development team and led training on software security, privacy, and accessibility. • Held teams accountable for software security compliance, privacy practices, application development processes, and release management. • Worked in Microsoft Research on mesh networking, distributed computing, machine learning, speech recognition, video streaming, and display technology.