Lisa Chau

Lisa Chau is a strategic leader and storyteller operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence and human connection. As the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer for m3s.ai, she spearheads initiatives that leverage AI to cultivate deeper human connections, drawing on over two decades of experience across machine learning, digital marketing, public relations, partnerships, and blockchain.

A dedicated advocate for the tech community, Lisa serves as a Google Women Techmakers Ambassador and frequently collaborates with fellow Dartmouth alumni on cutting-edge AI ventures. Her entrepreneurial journey began in 2009 at the Tuck School of Business, where she transitioned from PR into a prolific writing and speaking career. She has published over 130 times in premier outlets such as Forbes, Buzzfeed, Thrive Global, US News & World Report, and Huffington Post on her TABLES framework: Technology, Academia, Business, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Strategy.

Lisa is a recognized expert in professional networking and career agility. She is the author of Small Talk Techniques: Smart Strategies for Personal and Professional Success, and organized high-impact conferences at Columbia University and NYU, featuring thought leaders such as Harvard Business Review author Dorie Clark. An accomplished speaker, Lisa has led workshops and keynote sessions at Yale, Dartmouth, and the Ivy Council’s Innovative Leadership Summit at Princeton University. She remains committed to helping professionals navigate and succeed in a rapidly evolving, AI-driven world.

Lisa Chau is a distinguished strategist, author, and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience at the intersection of machine learning, digital marketing, public relations, partnerships, and blockchain. As the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer for m3s.ai, she collaborates with fellow Dartmouth alumni to leverage artificial intelligence in cultivating deeper human connections. Her leadership in the tech community is further recognized via her role as a Google Women Techmakers Ambassador.

Strategic Leadership & Entrepreneurship
Lisa’s entrepreneurial journey began in 2009 when she joined the Public Relations team at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Since then, she has cultivated an elite global network of investors and executives. Her expertise is frequently sought after in the startup ecosystem; she has served as a judge for high-stakes pitch competitions and as a mentor for SXSW (2018), the Dartmouth Entrepreneurial Network (2018), and the MIT Hacking Medicine NYC Grand Hack (2019).

Speaking & Thought Leadership
A naturally skilled storyteller, Lisa is the author of Small Talk Techniques: Smart Strategies for Personal and Professional Success. Her insights on TABLES: Technology, Academia, Business, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Strategy have been published in over 130 premier outlets such as Forbes, Buzzfeed, Thrive Global, US News & World Report, and Huffington Post. She is an accomplished speaker who has delivered keynotes and led workshops at the world’s most prestigious institutions, including the New York Institute of Technology’s (NYIT) inaugural Ventures Growth Conference, Microsoft’s Blockchain Conversation Series, Yale, Dartmouth, and the Ivy Council’s Innovative Leadership Summit at Princeton University.

Domestically, Lisa spoke on two panels during Charleston’s third annual DIG SOUTH, the Southeast’s first and foremost event celebrating the digital economy with over 200 presenters from companies such as Google, Instagram, Twitter, TechCrunch, BuzzFeed, and Inc. The media panel was moderated by NBC News anchor and Emmy-Award winning journalist Angie Goff, while the kickoff keynote was delivered by acclaimed entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk. Internationally, her influence extends to the Caribbean, where she was invited by the Bahamas Millennials Society to speak at their First Future Leaders Forum.

Academic Engagement & Philanthropy
Lisa has a profound commitment to education, having lectured MBA and undergraduate candidates at The New School and The Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College. At MIT, she taught a specialized summer course on utilizing social media for professional networking, and she was a featured speaker for Smith College’s Executive Education Leadership Series. Her prowess in organizational strategy is highlighted by her work co-hosting the "How to Build a Strong Start-Up" conference at Columbia University and the Adaptive Careers conference at NYU. A dedicated alumna, Lisa has served on the Board of Directors for the Dartmouth College Club of New York for over a decade.