Lisa Gus

CEO @ WishKnish | DLT, Federated Commerce, Supply Chain, Healthcare

Lisa Gus is a prominent entrepreneur and the CEO and Co-Founder of WishKnish, a company specializing in distributed ledger technology (DLT). Based in the Washington DC-Baltimore area, she has been leading WishKnish since its inception in February 2016, focusing on creating innovative solutions that promote transparency and sustainability in various sectors, including supply chain management and community-based commerce.1 2

In addition to her role at WishKnish, Lisa is involved in several other ventures and initiatives. She is a co-founder of Fanfare Co. and gig.homes, and she serves as a managing partner at VeeSee.org. Her work often emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and support for traditionally disadvantaged entrepreneurs.1 2 Lisa is also an active member of various organizations, including the Metaverse Standards Forum and the Council for Inclusive Capitalism, where she advocates for equitable business practices and technological innovation.1 2

Her career reflects a commitment to leveraging technology for social impact, and she has been recognized for her efforts in promoting democratic access to information and resources within the entrepreneurial community.2

Experience

CEO at WishKnish (February 2016 - Present)

Managing Partner at WishKnish (2016), Committee Member at INCITS (September 2023 - Present), Co-Founder at Fanfare Co. (December 2022 - Present), Co-Founder at gig.homes (November 2021 - Present), Member at Metaverse Standards Forum (June 2022 - Present), Advisor at Seafood Commons (May 2019 - June 2022), Startup Mentor at Congressional App Challenge (September 2020 - Present), Startup Mentor at Aves Lair Accelerator (October 2020 - Present), Trustee at Committee for Economic Development (March 2020 - Present)