Lisa Andrews

Lisa Andrews is a visionary entrepreneur, global collaborator, and co-CEO of SingularityU Australia, dedicated to leveraging exponential technologies and data-driven innovation to solve humanity's greatest challenges. As a Faculty member of Singularity University, she speaks on the Future of Finance and Global Data for Good, bringing cutting-edge insights to audiences worldwide. Lisa is a key contributor to transformative global initiatives including the Oceans Eco Sprint, ACTAI Global, and 2030Vision — coalitions powered by leading organisations such as the UN, Google, Facebook, Unicef, and Treasure Data — all united by a mission to redirect the global future for the better. A seasoned angel investor since 2012, Lisa founded Ignite Alliance, an organisation empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs through finance, grants, incubator programs, and a $100 million venture capital fund. She serves as a judge for prestigious global competitions including the Extreme Tech Challenge, GSEA, and SingularityU's Global Impact Challenges, championing technologies that drive meaningful, positive change. Fuelled by a personal journey through adversity, Lisa transformed her outlook into a relentless pursuit of moonshot ideas, building and investing in purpose-driven businesses that balance profit with impact. She firmly believes that deep collaboration between humanity and technology holds the key to solving even the world's most complex problems, and envisions a thriving future shaped by shared vision and strategic action. When she's not shaping the future, Lisa can be found reading, exploring exotic destinations, or kite surfing.