Lisa Smith: Co-founder & Co-CEO @Prewave, Raising a Series A | Slush 2024
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Raising a Series A is a crucial milestone for startups, demanding a proven track record and a clear vision for scaling. This stage is about convincing investors of long-term growth potential and the capability to execute on a larger scale. Lisa Smith, co-founder of Prewave, transitioned from PhD research into entrepreneurship, driven by her commitment to sustainability and human rights. Under her leadership, Prewave has become a leading AI-driven supply chain risk management platform, used by major companies like VW, Toyota, and Lufthansa to ensure transparency and mitigate risks. --- Slush is the most founder-focused event on Earth, delivering actionable company-building advice while bringing together the who’s who in startups and tech. Slush will be back on Nov 19–20, 2025 in Helsinki, Finland. Stay in the loop: slush.org linkedin.com/company/slush instagram.com/slushhq x.com/slushhq