Marisa Vickers

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Marisa Vickers

Membership: Texas Venture Alliance Founding Board & Committee Member
Joined: March 2023
Companies: Builders + Backers
Titles: Director of Global Brand Growth
Interests: Startup Innovation & Global Ecosystems
Education: Texas State University Master’s Degree for International & Global Studies, and Texas State University Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations & Affairs
Social Media: LinkedIn

 

Professional Biography

Through her work in building startup communities and global ecosystems, Marisa Vickers has been a long-term catalyst for innovation.

Currently, she is the Director of Global Brand Growth for Builders + Backers and the Vice President of Media Relations for Möbius Air, a Formula1 Electric Air Racing Team that focuses on green tech aviation. Additionally, she serves on the Board of Directors as Vice President for the Texas Venture Alliance, a venture advocacy group focused on state capital.

Prior to Builders and Backers, she has supported diverse founders and females in STEM through MassChallenge, Girls Who Code, Chick Tech, and the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce. Previously, Marisa also served on the Board of Directors for RemoteBase, a software engineering company, and the Board of Directors for the Asian Real Estate Association of Austin.

Marisa holds an M.A in International Relations from Texas State University. In her free time, Marisa's ultimate passion is to travel her way through life and learn more about the people and cultures that surround her.

"If I'm an advocate for anything, it's to move. As far as you can. As much as you can. Across the ocean. Or simply across the river. Walk in someone else's shoes. Or at least eat their food." - Anthony Bourdain

 
 

Endorsements

“Do you want to know the key to an amazing, organized and highly maximized SXSW experience? The key is having Marisa Vickers on your team! This woman has this down to a science and we are set up with a packed few days in Austin.”

Kathleen Hale, Partner, Builders and Backers

“Marisa is such a collaborative, high energy individual. She is an extremely well-connected professional and not only does she really care about founders, making connections, startup growth, and more, she’s a fun person and a great driving force in the Texas community. She represents the state well and the many delegations from all oer the world speak highly of her and her work.”

CS Freeland, Cofounder, Texas Venture Alliance

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