--- title: Lisa Andrews description: Lisa Andrews is a Professional Keynote Speaker, Investor, Entrepreneur and CFO. --- [![Lisa Andrews Icon Logo-1](https://www.lisaandrews.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Lisa%20Andrews%20Icon%20Logo-1.png?width=100&height=100&name=Lisa%20Andrews%20Icon%20Logo-1.png) ![Lisa Andrews Icon Logo-1](https://www.lisaandrews.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Lisa%20Andrews%20Icon%20Logo-1.png?width=100&height=100&name=Lisa%20Andrews%20Icon%20Logo-1.png) ](https://www.lisaandrews.global) [**](https://www.lisaandrews.global#tmpmodule_1565311942049524) ** # Lisa Andrews #### Actively working on solving the Global Grand Challenges.   ## ALL SHIPS RISE #### Lisa Andrews is a professional investor working on solving the Global Grand Challenges by encouraging businesses and other entrepreneurs to think bigger in having a positive impact on the world. Lisa is driven by empowering people with technology to have a positive impact on humanity.   ### Lisa's current roles include; - CEO and Co-Founder WAVIA - Co-CEO SingularityU Australia - CEO and Founder Ignite Alliance ![Tues SingularityU-51-1](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/5816394/CLEAN-images/gfx/lazy-placeholder-350x200.jpg) [![WAVIA LOGO_LIGHT ON DARK-1](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/5816394/hubfs/CLEAN-images/gfx/lazy-placeholder-350x200.jpg?width=568&height=568&name=lazy-placeholder-350x200.jpg) ](https://wavia.global) #### [WAVIA](https://wavia.global) WAVIA is a dedicated IMPACT fund and platform. As a fund WAVIA invests and supports talented entrepreneurs to provide game changing solutions that have the potential to positively impact one billion people in the next ten years. The WAVIA platform is a dedicated IMPACT platform connecting startups to financial, human and community; removing the friction from capital. [**](mailto:support@wavia.global) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wavia1/about/) [**](https://www.facebook.com/waviaglobal) [**](https://www.instagram.com/waviaglobal/) [![Singularity_U_icon](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/5816394/hubfs/CLEAN-images/gfx/lazy-placeholder-350x200.jpg?width=568&height=568&name=lazy-placeholder-350x200.jpg) ](https://www.singularityuaustralia.com/) #### [Singularity University](https://www.singularityuaustralia.com/) Singularity University (SU) is a global community using exponential technologies to tackle the world’s biggest challenges. SU’s learning and innovation platform empowers individuals and organizations with the mindset, skillset, and network to build breakthrough solutions that leverage emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital biology. With our community of entrepreneurs, corporations, development organizations, governments, investors, and academic institutions, together the community has the necessary ingredients to create a more abundant future for all. [**](mailto:support@singularityuaustralia.com) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/singularityuaustralia/) [**](https://www.facebook.com/SingularityUAustralia) [**](https://www.instagram.com/singularityuaustralia/) [**](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV-ZVxrYADDZNBA4gm8SUwA) [![Untitled design](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/5816394/hubfs/CLEAN-images/gfx/lazy-placeholder-350x200.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=lazy-placeholder-350x200.jpg) ](https://www.ignitealliance.com.au/) #### [Ignite Alliance](https://www.ignitealliance.com.au/) Providing aspirational business owners with high-level advice, actionable tools and resources. We work to align smart companies with various government grants and incentives. We guide you through the various rules and regulations and help you maximise the government assistance available to your business. [**](mailto:) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ignite-alliance/) [**](https://www.facebook.com/ignitealliance) [**](https://www.instagram.com/ignitealliance/) ##### Currently Working closely with the following organisations [![ACTAI logo](https://www.lisaandrews.global/hs-fs/hubfs/ACTAI%20logo.png?width=800&height=339&name=ACTAI%20logo.png)](https://www.actai.global/) [![EO_CMYK_primary](https://www.lisaandrews.global/hs-fs/hubfs/EO_CMYK_primary.png?width=753&height=281&name=EO_CMYK_primary.png)](https://www.eonetwork.org/) [![XTC](https://www.lisaandrews.global/hs-fs/hubfs/XTC.png?width=358&height=141&name=XTC.png)](https://extremetechchallenge.org/) [![XPRIZE_Logo](https://www.lisaandrews.global/hs-fs/hubfs/XPRIZE_Logo.png?width=1920&height=482&name=XPRIZE_Logo.png)](https://www.xprize.org/) ##### **As Featured In** [![ceomagazinelogo-1](https://www.lisaandrews.global/hs-fs/hubfs/ceomagazinelogo-1.png?width=900&height=306&name=ceomagazinelogo-1.png)](https://www.theceomagazine.com/business/innovation-technology/technology-solving-australias-problems/) [![Smartcompany-logo-1](https://www.lisaandrews.global/hubfs/Smartcompany-logo-1.svg)](https://www.smartcompany.com.au/startupsmart/advice/singularityu-australia-chief-christina-gerakiteys-positive-mindset/) [![seven-news](https://www.lisaandrews.global/hubfs/seven-news.svg)](https://www.lisaandrews.global/hubfs/09052019_Channel7NewsSydney_FBSegment-1.mp4?hsLang=en&__hstc=190456820.28dcbea2e3e0b77515c86134241fc875.1590207805153.1598419682441.1598508321747.29&__hssc=190456820.4.1598508321747&__hsfp=2952686713) [![GC-Black](https://www.lisaandrews.global/hubfs/GC-Black.webp)](https://womenlovetech.com/singularityu-australia-summit-exciting-educational-and-empowering/) ![5842ab62a6515b1e0ad75b09](https://www.lisaandrews.global/hubfs/5842ab62a6515b1e0ad75b09.webp) [![Jetstar logo black_svg-1](https://www.lisaandrews.global/hubfs/Jetstar%20logo%20black_svg-1.svg)](https://www.lisaandrews.global/hubfs/Lisa_Jetstar.jpg) [![logo-hbr](https://www.lisaandrews.global/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-hbr.png?width=199&height=90&name=logo-hbr.png)](https://www.lisaandrews.global/hubfs/Lisa_HBR.jpg) [![gtr](https://www.lisaandrews.global/hs-fs/hubfs/gtr.png?width=250&height=110&name=gtr.png)](https://www.lisaandrews.global/hubfs/Lisa_GTR.jpg) [![Screen Shot 2020-09-01 at 4.44.41 pm](https://www.lisaandrews.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-09-01%20at%204.44.41%20pm.png?width=306&height=304&name=Screen%20Shot%202020-09-01%20at%204.44.41%20pm.png)](https://www.wordswithoz.com/podcast/2019/9/10/singularity-university-australia-lisa-andrews-amp-christina-gerakiteys-words-with-oz-podcast-episode-92)   ## Testimonials [![sam cawthorn](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-200x200.png?width=200&height=200&name=lazy-img-200x200.png) ](https://www.speakersinstitute.com/) > For over 7 years we have been working with Lisa. She and her teams have provided services for our multi-million dollar businesses and are great to work with. Her advice is sound and the services are always brilliant. Thank you Lisa for continuing to be there for us. We could not have done this without you. ##### [Sam Cawthorn](https://www.speakersinstitute.com/) ###### CEO & Founder - Speakers Institute [![hannah marsh](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-200x200.png?width=200&height=200&name=lazy-img-200x200.png) ](https://www.eonetwork.org/) > Working with Lisa is such a joy! She’s a true innovator in every sense of the word. When she speaks, she opens a world of possibilities to her listeners. Always inspiring. She is also an action-oriented leader. When a goal is set she never fails to find a way to make it happen. She is a connector and truly generous in her desire to see people succeed in whatever their path might be. Her thought leadership, content and overall work is making a big difference in the world. I’m truly grateful to know her and have had the opportunity to work with her. ##### [Hannah Marsh](https://www.eonetwork.org/) ###### Learning Manager - Entrepreneurs Organization [![Tim Boyle 2020 low res (1) cropped (1)](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-200x200.png?width=800&height=851&name=lazy-img-200x200.png) ](https://www.ansto.gov.au/) > Lisa is an incredibly knowledgeable and forward thinking leader. Her work with WAVIA, SingularityU Australia and Ignite Alliance are extremely complimentary to mine where I work with entrepreneurs, futurists and community leaders to create communities with a positive purpose. ##### [Tim Boyle](https://www.ansto.gov.au/) ###### Director, Innovation and Commercialisation - ANSTO [![Brad Twynham](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-200x200.png?width=800&height=800&name=lazy-img-200x200.png) ](https://www.ansto.gov.au/) > Lisa is one of the most connected people on the planet. ##### [Brad Twynham](https://www.ansto.gov.au/) ###### Incubator Facilitator - Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources   ### Work with Lisa Lisa is currently working on projects with a focus on solving the world's greatest challenged with exponential technologies. Lisa is looking for individuals and businesses to collaborate for impact.   [![Contact Lisa](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2296689/274c301d-8f86-4054-8d14-88b7fdb70527.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2296689/274c301d-8f86-4054-8d14-88b7fdb70527)   ![Lisa Andrews (2017)_2](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=300&height=450&name=lazy-img-800x500.png)   [![Lisa Andrews Horizontal Logo White](https://www.lisaandrews.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Lisa%20Andrews%20Horizontal%20Logo%20White.png?width=399&height=100&name=Lisa%20Andrews%20Horizontal%20Logo%20White.png "Lisa Andrews Horizontal Logo White")](http://lisaandrews.global) Copyright © 2025 Lisa Andrews [**](https://www.facebook.com/lisaandrewsglobal)[**](https://twitter.com/lisaandrews__)[**](https://www.instagram.com/lisaandrews__/)[**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisajjandrews/) ** ![](https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=86531&fmt=gif)