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Lisa Paasche
Founder, EKTE Vision - Ex CEO & Founder Verve Search, Mentor & Adviser
Lisa Paasche is a prominent figure in the SEO and content marketing industry, having founded the acclaimed agency Verve Search. She later made a significant move by selling the agency to Omnicom Media Group in 2017. Transitioning from this success, Lisa established her advisory and mentoring venture, EKTE Vision, in 2021. Her vast experience extends beyond entrepreneurship into angel investing, non-executive directing, and mentoring roles.
With a stellar track record, Lisa has been recognized with several prestigious awards throughout her career. Some of her notable accolades include 'BIMA100 CEO & Leaders' in 2017, 'Search Personality of the Year' at the UK Search Awards in 2011, and 'Management Today 35 women under 35' in 2009. Her contributions have also been acknowledged with awards such as 'Blackberry Women & Technology Awards' in 2008 and 'B2B Marketing Newcomer of the Year' at B2B Marketing Awards in 2007.
Lisa's educational background is diverse and enriching, including studies in Photography at Kingston College, Philosophy, Logic, and Psychology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), and Social Science, Politics, English, and Media at Strinda Vgs.
She actively engages in various organizations and roles, from her current position as the CEO & Founder at EKTE Vision to past advisory and leadership positions at TeamSportz.Pro, AgencyNXD, State of Digital, and others. Lisa's journey also encompasses founding initiatives like SEO-Chicks.com and WomenInSearch.net, as well as holding positions ranging from Head of Search at Base One to Marketing Manager at Schlumberger (Petrel Software). Her diverse experiences enrich her insights and contributions to the industry.