Lisa Feria

Lisa Feria is the Managing Partner and CEO of Stray Dog Capital, a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage food technology and biotech companies that aim to create a more sustainable food system.124 She has been in this role since September 2015.6

Key points about Lisa Feria:

1. Background and Education:

   • Born and raised in Puerto Rico3
   • Holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology (1998-2000)16
   • MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business (2004-2006)16

2. Professional Experience:

   • Over 20 years of experience in food operations and consumer packaged goods1
   • Worked at Procter & Gamble as Charmin and Puffs Brand Manager (2010-2015)26
   • Previously led billion-dollar brands at General Mills1

3. Venture Capital Career:

   • CEO and Managing Partner at Stray Dog Capital since 20156
   • Led investments in over 45 companies across the US, UK, Netherlands, Israel, and New Zealand1
   • Focus on early-stage food, food-tech, and biotech companies1
   • One of the earliest investors in Beyond Meat7

4. Achievements and Recognition:

   • Kauffman Fellow (Class 22)1
   • Selected twice for the "Top 100 Most Influential Latinas" list1
   • Serves on the U.S. National Advisory Council on Innovation & Entrepreneurship5

5. Personal Interests:

   • Passionate vegan and triathlete1
   • Serves on the boards of Mercy for Animals, Great Plains SPCA, Miyoko's Creamery, and Deliciou1

Lisa Feria's work at Stray Dog Capital focuses on investing in companies that are working to replace animal-based products with more sustainable alternatives, leveraging technologies such as precision fermentation, cellular agriculture, and synthetic biology.34