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Lisette Herbanek

Investor

Managing Director at Ocean Azul Partners

Bozeman, Montana, United States

Writes $500K – $2M checks

About

Lisette Herbanek started investing at 12, bringing an unusually entrepreneurial perspective, a computer science background and Israel-connected tech networks to act as a technical, founder-empathetic partner commercializing technology.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareHealthtechSaaS

Experience

  1. Ocean Azul PartnersManaging Directorcurrent2019 — present
  2. Ocean Azul PartnersSenior Associate2018 — 2019
  3. Lisette, LLCIntegrative Health Coachcurrent2018 — present
  4. FreelanceWebsite Developercurrent2015 — present
  5. SomosVCBoard Member2024
  6. SomosVCBoard President2023
  7. SomosVCBoard VP2021 — 2023
  8. SomosVCCommittee Member2021
  9. Dorm Room FundManaging Partner2016 — 2018Greater Boston
  10. PKG Public Service CenterFellow2017 — 2018Greater Boston
  11. New England Venture Capital AssociationTechGen Advisor2015 — 2017Greater Boston
  12. Booz Allen HamiltonData Science Intern2017Boston, Massachusetts, Estados Unidos
  13. Rokk3r LabsIntern2016Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
  14. BrightGauge SoftwareIntern2015Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

Skills & more

Python16HTML13Github4Java3Django3Start-ups13Programming5Social Media3Data Analysis2Leadership6Management6Public Speaking3

Languages Spanish

  • National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach — National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching
  • Advanced Business Course — Institute for Integrative Nutrition
  • CrossFit Level 1 Certificate — CrossFit, LLC
  • Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (INHC) — Institute for Integrative Nutrition

From Lisette's professional profile.

Colleagues at Ocean Azul Partners

Alex Tellez
Managing Director at Ocean Azul Partners
Bill Pruitt
Managing Director at Ocean Azul Partners
David Zinn
Managing Director at Ocean Azul Partners
Kristy King
Managing Director, Fund I at Ocean Azul Partners
Lisette Tellez
Managing Director at Ocean Azul Partners
Ryan Pruitt
Managing Director at Ocean Azul Partners
Salo Sredni
Managing Director at Ocean Azul Partners

Frequently asked questions

Who is Lisette Herbanek?
Lisette Herbanek started investing at 12, bringing an unusually entrepreneurial perspective, a computer science background and Israel-connected tech networks to act as a technical, founder-empathetic partner commercializing technology.
Where does Lisette Herbanek work?
Lisette Herbanek is Managing Director at Ocean Azul Partners.
What does Lisette Herbanek invest in?
Lisette Herbanek invests in AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Healthtech, SaaS.
What check size does Lisette Herbanek write?
Lisette Herbanek typically writes checks of $500K – $2M.
Where did Lisette Herbanek go to school?
Lisette Herbanek studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science & Engineering); Institute for Integrative Nutrition (Integrative Nutrition Health Coaching); Ransom Everglades High School.

Same school

Also attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology1,387

Fred WilsonCo-founder & Partner at Union Square VenturesElad GilSolo general partner investing through Gil CapitalAileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesHemant TanejaCEO & Managing Director of General CatalystNat FriedmanCo-lead of Meta Superintelligence Labs; co-founder of NFDGBrad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and Techstars

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Also attended Institute for Integrative Nutrition12

Meghan SwidlerStart-Up Innovation at Pave Health VenturesOlivia LoweVice President of Marketing and Investor Relations at New Markets Venture PartnersLisette TellezManaging Director at Ocean Azul PartnersOyiza SaluInvestor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)David PriceCofounder & General Partner at Preston-Werner VenturesSarah ParkinsFounder, Birch Cove at Tribes Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Ocean Azul Partners6

Salo SredniManaging Director at Ocean Azul PartnersAlex TellezManaging Director at Ocean Azul PartnersDavid ZinnManaging Director at Ocean Azul PartnersLisette TellezManaging Director at Ocean Azul PartnersKristy KingManaging Director, Fund I at Ocean Azul PartnersRyan PruittManaging Director at Ocean Azul Partners

Also worked at Lisette, LLC1

Lisette TellezManaging Director at Ocean Azul Partners

Also worked at SomosVC15

Brian Bustamante-NicholsonPartner at GreycroftDaniel ParedesInvestor at Sierra VenturesJacob MullinsVenture Partner at Copper Sky CapitalLeo ArangoVenture Partner at One Way VenturesSamara Mejia HernandezFounding Partner at Chingona VenturesMaria SalamancaInvestor at Ulu Ventures

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Also worked at Dorm Room Fund103

Matan RoetAssociate at Redpoint VenturesIsabelle PhelpsPartner at Lerer HippeauJason BrookePrincipal at Sapphire VenturesLauren ReederSeed/early-stage investor at Sequoia CapitalMarcInvestment Team at Hummingbird VenturesLan JiangPartner at Lux Capital

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