Newton Venture Program
Cristina Lisii is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in programme management, project design, and community engagement within the fields of venture capital and innovation. Currently serving as a Newton Scholar at the Newton Venture Program, Cristina focuses on enhancing diversity in venture investing. At the Royal Academy of Engineering, Cristina holds dual roles as Senior Programme Manager for the Scale Up Accelerator and Community Manager for Entrepreneurship for Development. Previous roles include Project Manager at 100%Open, where significant collaborations with high-profile clients such as LEGO and Procter & Gamble were established, and Service Designer and Outreach Officer at UNDP Moldova. Cristina's educational background includes a Master's degree in Governance and Public Policy from the University of Sheffield and a Bachelor's degree in Business and Administration from the Academy of Economical Studies of Moldova.
Newton Venture Program
Newton Venture Program helps you make sense of the venture capital world with a mission to level the playing field for people from typically overlooked and underestimated backgrounds - ensuring that the next generation of investors represent the world we live in 🌍 Launched in 2020, we are a joint venture between LocalGlobe VC and London Business School, with founding partner HSBC Innovation Banking. We combine the best of executive education with insights from the most experienced practitioners across venture. Our robust training programs ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive in venture capital to create a more accessible and diverse ecosystem.