Lisa Winning is a new media entrepreneur who founded a venture-backed startup, HeTexted, with offices in New York and Silicon Valley. She is an authority in digital growth strategy and high-level partnerships, after growing an online audience to 5 million.

She is an expert in creating digital content that scales, having successfully sold her company’s book rights to Penguin Random House, and film rights to Warner Bros. She is an expert at digital growth strategies, and is adept in business development and managing partnerships. She now advises various companies and venture capitalists on growth strategy, marketing and partnerships. Lisa has columns writing about tech and entrepreneurship for Forbes and the Huffington Post.

Media Accomplishments:
– Extensive network and expertise in relationships with top tier media. In-depth understanding of
structuring media deals, content development and securing major press in order to grow a business.

– Profiled by Forbes, CNBC, Fox News, Good Morning America, Techcrunch, Condé Nast, and the
Wall Street Journal.

– Innovation Speaker at The United Nations, Princeton, Deloitte, TechWeek NYC, TechWeek Chicago,
Millennial 20/20 and General Assembly.

Founder & CEO

• HeTexted Inc.
• 2012 – Present
• New York City, USA

Founded a technology platform and set of products used by 5 million people. Built on Ruby on Rails and iOS. Recruited a team while leading technology, media and investor relations. Raised from venture investors in New York and Silicon Valley. Secured representation with William Morris Endeavour across media deals. Film rights acquired by Berlanti/Warner Bros.

Venture Advisor

• Force Over Mass
• April 2016 – Present
• London, United Kingdom

Lisa advises this venture capital firm, drawing on her extensive experience in the field. Lisa also sits on the board of various other organizations, including the United Nations Youth Assembly, Loomia – a Peter Thiel backed wearable technology company, and Pride Life Nation – accelerating awareness and support for the LGBT community, amongst others.

Contributor, Entrepreneurship and Technology Verticals

• Huffington Post & Virgin
• 2013 – Present

Established ongoing technology columns with both the Huffington Post and Virgin, providing
analysis and commentary on digital startups. Ability to publish monthly pieces discussing venture trends and startups to watch.

Director of Partnerships

• Partnerships.org
• 2010 – 2012
• New York City, USA

Under the mentorship of the Chairman, worked on the creation of high level partnerships between multi-stake holders including the United Nations, and multiple private Fortune 500 companies. Built investor decks, marketing materials and digital strategy.

Bachelor of Science (Honors): International Relations.

• LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS – London, UK
• 2003 – 2006

Media

● Extensive network and expertise in relationships with top tier media. In-depth understanding of
structuring media deals, content development and securing major press in order to grow a business.
● Profiled by Forbes, CNBC, Fox News, Good Morning America, Techcrunch, Condé Nast, and the
Wall Street Journal.
● Innovation Speaker at The United Nations, Princeton, Deloitte, TechWeek NYC, TechWeek Chicago,
Millennial 20/20 and General Assembly.

Leadership roles

● Entrepreneur in Residence for General Assembly, the fastest growing online digital education
platform. Speaking engagements to corporate partners such as Amex on innovation, building a Board,
media strategy and partnerships.
● Mentor at TrueStart Capital, a London digital and retail accelerator, investing in high potential
startups. Meeting portfolio companies to advise on financing and expansion.
● Advisor to Force Over Mass Capital’s London venture firm, mentoring portfolio companies including
Seenit on raising money, media and growth strategy. Providing dealflow and recommendations on
emerging startups and industry sectors.
● London and New York Host Committees for the Clinton Foundation. Introduced and brokered the
partnership between the Clintons and the Reuben Brothers, leading to the Clinton Foundation’s first
London event.
● Necker Island Panel: Identified opportunity to create a panel series on Necker Island. Hosting and
speaking on the first digital innovation panel in June 2017 on Necker, alongside industry thought
leaders.