Lisa Huron

Membership: Founding Committee Member
Joined: August 2023
Companies: Founders Live Austin, Connected Cities Leadership Council, Optum Austin, United Health Group
Titles: Entrepreneurial Advisor, Business Development Expert, Certified Coach/Trainer, Cultural Ambassador, Ambassador for the Center for Clinician Advancement, President of the Optum Austin Leadership Council
Education: ACC - Business Healthcare Administration, Galen College of Nursing
Social Media: LinkedIn

Professional Biography

Lisa isn’t just a force in the entrepreneurial community; she’s the whirlwind that every aspiring entrepreneur wishes they had in their corner. With over two roaring decades in the Healthcare Industry, Lisa is a mastermind with a proven track record in areas like Medical Coding, Revenue Cycle Management, and Fraud Analytics. Her larger-than-life roles include being a Certified Coach, a Cultural Ambassador for United Health Group, and the formidable President of the Optum Austin Connected Cities Leadership Council.

Always on the front lines, Lisa holds an esteemed position on the Board Council for Austin’s entrepreneurial dynamos and has recently embraced her role in The Texas Venture Alliance Leadership program with unmatched zeal. Her commitment to nurturing relationships is nothing short of legendary, solidifying the success trajectories of countless entrepreneurs.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Lisa’s philanthropic spirit is unparalleled. She’s deeply entrenched in the Austin community, championing causes, and giving back relentlessly. From serving hearty meals with Meals on Wheels to her passionate endeavors as the City Leader of Austin with Founders Live - a global powerhouse spanning 46 countries and 110 U.S. cities - Lisa ensures startups aren’t just thriving but soaring. Under her leadership, Founders Live Austin is more than a networking hub; it’s where dreams take flight, with monthly events that inspire and educational workshops that empower the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Features

Founders Live: Founders Live Austin is Back-On The Rooftop!
Eventbrite: Women Creating IRL Community Panel

Endorsements

“Lisa is an entrepreneurial titan. In the years I’ve had the honor of working alongside her, she’s redefined what it means to be a support system for the entrepreneur community here in Austin, Texas. Her ability to see potential and nurture it into palpable success is unparalleled. Austin’s startup scene owes much of its vibrancy to Lisa’s ceaseless efforts and visionary approach.”

 ⁃ Frank Estrada, CEO and Founder at MoneFi

“From the boardroom to community outreach, Lisa’s presence is both inspiring and transformative. Her dedication to Austin’s entrepreneurial heartbeat and her unmatched expertise in the Healthcare Industry makes her an invaluable asset to both startups and established businesses alike.”

-Adrian Cravioto, CEO and Founder at HMA HealthTech

“It has only been the early days of the Texas Venture Crawl, the first statewide and simultaneous startup and venture capital networking event— and specifically in Austin, the city with the most locations and lots of programming, Lisa has already taken a big chunk of it to the next level. She is full of ideas, has great connections who are eager to help bring things to fruition, and she has a natural talent for bringing people together in a fun way. I have really enjoyed co-creating this unique experience with her, and I’ve already learned so much from her. Texas Venture Crawl has taken on it’s impressive nature early on because of very key individuals such as Lisa. We’re so lucky to be collaborating with her!”

-CS, Cofounder at Texas Venture Alliance