Lisa Graston is an innovation ecosystem strategist with a global perspective on emerging tech and the mobilization of capital for entrepreneurs. As Director of Operations at the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO), Lisa contributes to national initiatives that strengthen Canada’s early-stage capital networks and innovation economy.

NACO is Canada’s national industry association representing angel investors, incubators, and early-stage capital networks – through policy advocacy, research, and convening initiatives, NACO mobilizes capital, strengthens regional ecosystems, and supports the growth of high-potential startups across Canada. Since its inception, NACO members have invested over $1.8 billion into more than 2,000 early-stage companies, fueling innovation from coast to coast.

Before her role at NACO, Lisa was the Director of Investor Relations at OurCrowd, Israel’s most active venture capital firm. Lisa played a pivotal role in growing the firm’s North American footprint, expanding investor access to frontier technologies across AI, cybersecurity, digital health, and climate tech, and in raising funds for OurCrowd’s portfolio of companies.

Lisa holds an MBA from York University’s Schulich School of Business and is passionate about strengthening the Canadian innovation ecosystem and supporting the next generation of global tech founders.