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Lisha Bell Speaking Engagements , Awards and Press Articles
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DateSpeaking EngagementOrganizationRoleDescriptionType
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6/20/2024LP & Emerging Manager Summit The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial CenterSpeakerOur team would love to invite you to speak on panel featuring limited partners in venture capital. You would be joined on the panel by Susie Lee of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Jonathan Grabel, Chief Investment Officer of LACERA.In person
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5/17/2024RiseUp Summit (Cairo, Egypt)RiseUp CairoSpeakerTech and VC funding In person
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5/1/2024SmallBizChat Live Episode SBC PodcastInterviewSBC Podcast TapingVirtual
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5/8/2024CVC Research InitiativeTRIBE Insights, Inc.InterviewAs mentioned in the invitation to participate, we will spend our time together exploring how to enhance the involvement of Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) in entrepreneurial ecosystems focused on Black founders.Virtual
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4/24/2024Delta Sigma Theta funds endowment for Black womenUpsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma ThetaEndowment CommitteeThe sorority announced it would be establishing a scholarship endowment at USC to commemorate the chapter’s 100th anniversary.. In person
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4/20/2024ATAI (Awareness To Action Investments) investment club meetingErnst & Young LLPSpeakerWhat are Lisha's thoughts on how Angel Investors should go into investingVirtual
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4/18/2024FWSF’s DEI&B Financial Equity & Inclusion EventFWSFLead SpeakerFinancial Equity and InclusionIn person
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3/6/2024Iconic Women Awards 2024Firewood EventsAwardhttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7171025827524960256?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktopAward / Virtual
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3/21/2024 SVB Catalyst 2045 Women’s History Month CelebrationSVB Catalyst 2045Speaker"Breaking Barriers: Illuminate the Path to Success in Early-Stage Fundraising"In person
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3/13/2024PledgeLA Co-InstructorPledge LAInstructorTraditional Structural Incentives for VC FundsVirtual
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2/10/2024The Evolving Landscape of Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, and BelongingBlack Employee Resource GroupSpeaker45-60 minute panel discussionIn person
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2/13/2024Building lasting LP relationship panelCarta Innovator SummitSpeakerOn February 13th, Carta will host the Carta Innovators Summit—a free, virtual event celebrating innovators
and innovation in all forms.		In person
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2/8/2024The Evolving Landscape of Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, and BelongingThe Recharge GroupPanelistBlack Employee Resource Group to a celebration of Black History month. In person
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2/7/20242024 Women’s Venture Capital SummitWith Intelligence’s Women’s Summits Special Speaker The Firm:

The Corporate Perspective: Why taking LP Positions in Venture Funds Make Sense

Corporations have long seen the value of monitoring and investing in start-ups. But some have added another option: investing in venture funds. In this session, you’ll get insight on how corporations are thinking about the current startup environment, their activity level and what it takes for them to invest in funds. 		In person
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1/11/2024How to build lasting LP relationships: Insights for emerging fund managersCARTA 2024 INNOVATORS SUMMITInterviewThe following interview is a preview of the 2024 Innovators Summit.Online
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12/13/2023Mentor VC Office HourPipeline AngelsMentorPipeline Angels is changing the face of angel investing and venture capital, as well as creating funding for trans women, cis women, nonbinary, two-spirit, agender, and gender-nonconforming founders.
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11/21/2023Capitalizing on FinTech: Insights from PayPal VenturesL'ATTITUDE VENTURESSpecial Speaker REGISTER NOW for the "Capitalizing on FinTech: Insights from PayPal Ventures" webinar hosted by our General Partner, Laura Lucas. Dive into the dynamic world of FinTech alongside our esteemed guests, Lisha Bell, Economic Opportunity Fund Manager at PayPal, and Ian Cox Moya, Partner at PayPal Ventures. Uncover the latest trends steering the future of FinTech. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, investor, or just keen on staying ahead in the FinTech landscape, this is an event you won't want to miss!Virtual
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11/16/2023Faces of Impact Series
Phenix Capital Group

Interviewhttps://phenixcapitalgroup.com/thought-leaders-interviews/lisha-bell-paypal-venturesArticle/Publication
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11/16/2023Faces of Impact Series
Phenix Capital Group

Interviewhttps://lnkd.in/gt2BXC-2. Article/Publication
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11/1/2023 New Pathways to Achieve Social & Environmental Goals: How Leading Corporations Use Impact Investing to Align Capital and PurposeThe GIINhttps://thegiin.org/assets/documents/Corporates_Deploying_Impact_Investing_Strategies-Sept2023.pdf
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11/4/20232023 Black Trojan 20 Award (BT20)USC Black Alumni AssociationAwardeeAwardAward
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9/6/2023IFEL [Oakland Agenda]IFELInvestor Panel2:15 - 2:45 p.m.

Fireside Chat with Cheryl Contee, Exited Founder, CEO of The Impact Seat Foundation, Silicon Valley Veteran

2:45 - 3:15 p.m.

Investor Panel

Learn about the capital journey from experienced investors.
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9/1/2023Corporates Deploying
Impact Investing
Strategies:
Early Observations on
Emerging Practice		Global Impact Investing NetworkContributor https://thegiin.org/assets/documents/Corporates_Deploying_Impact_Investing_Strategies-Sept2023.pdfArticle/Publication
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The Economic Opportunity FundGender Jedi Smart Toolkit https://www.jediinvesting.com/jedi-investing-case-studies/economic-opportunity-fundArticle/Publication
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6/1/2023Employee MobilizationFord FoundationContributorCase Study: Paypal's Response to Black Lives Matter
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16608TtnFmsWdM4Gp7N0g8PQTXkupM-Zv/view?usp=drive_link		Article/Publication
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6/7/2023 SVLC's Annual SummitSVLCModeratorLP Perspectives on the Future of Venture CapitalIn person
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11/17/2023State of Black Women's Report as a Keynote Address at Black Women's AI Day.The Blue Lake ProjectKeynote SpeakerBlack Women's AI Day is an exclusive event created for Black women leaders, professionals, activists, and everyday women who seek empowerment through AI for themselves and their communities, all while ensuring safety.

This one-day summit brings together influential Black women, industry and AI experts, community and corporate partners. Together, we will shape the AI Agenda for Black Women in the age of AI, while exploring and deepening our understanding of the transformative power of AI in our lives and communities. 		In person event
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10/7/2023 The 2023 Stock Sistar SummitThe Stocks and Stilettos SocietySpeakerIn person event
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COI InstituteSpeakerMartha's Vineyard
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8/25/2023Afro punk articleAfro punkSpeaker https://afropunk.com/2023/08/did-you-know-these-black-innovators-are-advancing-health-equity/Article
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6/3/2023HaasHaasSpeakerhttps://newsroom.haas.berkeley.edu/paypal-ventures-lisha-bell-bcemba-12-to-speak-at-executive-mba-commencement/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEN1_t4aC1M
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5/24/2023Women’s Entrepreneurship (WE) EventUC Berkeley School of LawSpeakerthe challenge’s and barriers that women
entrepreneurs face when it comes to securing venture capital for their startups		In person event
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5/28/2023AMAAMASpeakerWe are working with Afropunk to convene a series of Solution Sessions that will be
conversations with leading innovators, investors, decision makers and solution creators
to explore how centering equity will help advance health innovation and drive change
towards eliminating health inequities.		In person event
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5/17/2023Claiming Our Space on Cap TablesLeading women defined Speaker13th Annual Leading Women Defined SummitIn person event
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5/6/2023Innovate23 - Black Innovation SummitBlack Management Association (BMA)PanelistThis year we aim to inspire innovation, build impactful networks, and strengthen the business community in Orange County.In person event
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4/15/2023Haas MagazineHaasFeaturehttps://newsroom.haas.berkeley.edu/issue/currentPublication
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10/12/2022Fintech VenturesFranklin TempletonPanelistIn person event
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10/8/2022Stocks and StilleoStocks and StilletosKeynoteIn person event
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10/5/2022HaasHaasPanelistVirtual Speaker
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10/22/2021Rejecting Reovery Resilence UpswellPanelistVirtual Speaker
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5/26/2021Adressing Equity in the Capital GapPayPalPanelistGiving small businesses tips on resource accquisition, lending, and gaining access to capitalVirtual Speaking
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5/10/2021Small Business Merchants on Venmo PayPalPanelistSupporting small businesses and merchants that have come about the pandemic Virtual Speaking
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4/22/2021Being Your Best Radical SelfOwn Your YesSpeaker Women to connect and share their journey - Women Leadership Virtual Speaking with Host
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4/15/2021It Started at HorizonsJFFSpeaker Bringig together companies for economic well beingVirtual Speaking
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4/8/2021Conssciously Funded Podcast Consciously FundedSpeaker Focus on Black EntprenuershipPodcast
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3/24/2021HNU Honoring Her-StoryThree Butterflies ConsultingPanelistWomen Leaders in BusinessVirtual Panel
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3/18/20217th Annual WomenWerk ConferenceWomenWerkSpeakerWomen in Leadership PanelVirtual Conference
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3/15/2021Woccon 2021WOCCON SpeakerDeep DiveVirtual forum
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3/8/2021BLM: How PayPal Stepped UpGet Found Get FundedSpeakerFocus on Black EntprenuershipPodcast
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3/5/2021USC Women's ConferenceUSC Viterbi School of EngineeringSpeakerWomen in Entrepreneurship: Venture Capital and FundraisingVirtual Conference
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3/3/2021Black, Latinx Founders Facing Obstacles When Receiving FundingCheddar TV CommentatorMillenial Business News Streaming ServiceTV
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10/16/2020Women in EntrepreneurshipPipeline AngelsSpeakerVirtual forum
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2/24/2021Wealthy State of MindSpeakerCBE Week '21Virtual forum
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2/10/2021A Dose of DisruptionBlack Girl VenturesSpeakerShelly BellPodcast
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Lisha Bell, BCEMBA ’12 – Breaking Barriers in Tech and Inspiring the Next Generation of LeadersHaasSpeakerUC Berkeley Business School FeaturePodcast
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11/13/2020How Successful Mom's are handling the PandemicParentologyFeatureParent's MagazinePublication
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10/20/2020Women in Product ConferenceWomen in ProductSpeaker The Courage to Leap into the Unknown and SucceedVirtual Conference
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6/10/2020Diverse DatasetsIVOWSpeakerCultural AI Virtual SeriesVirtual forum
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4/8/2020Conciously Funded PodcastSpeakerEpisode 5Podcast
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11/10/2019Black Women in Tech BrunchOakland Chamber of CommerceSpeakerOAACCVirtual forum
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4/26/2019Here's how women of color can become angel investorsBlack EnterpriseFeatureBlack Business MagazinePublication
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11/28/2018Reach Mama PodcastReach MamaSpeakerAmplifying women of Color MomsPodcast
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02/07/2018Two Major Banks make Pay equity a realityForbesFeatureBusiness - Forbes WomenPublication
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