Lisa Sutton Gunderson — Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Speaker
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Speaking Engagements
Lisa Song Sutton Speaker and Emcee
Lisa Song Sutton is a highly experienced and much sought after motivational business speaker. Lisa Song Sutton’s speaking and emcee skills have encompassed everything from charity events for the Burn Foundation and USO to speaking at UNLV and the Global Crowdfunding Conference. Find out more about Lisa Song Sutton’s speaking engagements and book her through Premiere Speakers Bureau.
Lisa motivates and educates her audience to be able to find success in their own paths. As a successful business woman and leading entrepreneur with an extensive business portfolio, Lisa is able to share lessons learned, challenges one may encounter, and lend her overall expertise as a business speaker. Lisa’s roundtables inspire and motivate. Her presentations contain actionable tips that captivate audiences and leave all attendees motivated.
Schools
- Nevada State College
- University of Arizona
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Baylor University
- California State University, Long Beach
- California State University, Dominguez Hills
Emcee/Host For Organizations
- Nevada State College
- University of Arizona
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Baylor University
- California State University, Long Beach
- California State University, Dominguez Hills
Conferences
- Nevada State College
- University of Arizona
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Baylor University
- California State University, Long Beach
- California State University, Dominguez Hills
Lisa Song Sutton
Top Motivational Business Speaker
I’m often asked how one can become a motivational speaker. My journey as a motivational business speaker truly happened by accident. As my businesses grew, I was sometimes asked to share my business journey with local schools and community groups. So, periodically I would speak at a school graduation or a professional women’s group, but it wasn’t until I became Miss Las Vegas and then Miss Nevada that my time speaking on-camera and in front of audiences really multiplied.
I did nearly 500 community appearances as a titleholder and the majority of those appearances was talking in front of kids and our community. Since then I have shared my journey of business experiences and community engagement all over the world. From Pittsburgh to Dubai, I have been blessed to share from a stage with other top motivational business speakers.
How to become an Emcee and Business Speaker
One great way to break into speaking is to volunteer or work as an Emcee. You can emcee for numerous types of events, from local charity functions to graduations to pageants. I have emceed countless charity functions throughout the years and they are such a great place to gain experience while also helping your community.
If you’re just starting out, volunteer everywhere that you can. When I was Miss Las Vegas and then Miss Nevada, I spoke everywhere for free. I volunteered my time to share my knowledge and experience with others. Once you have several of these types of presentations under your belt, gather all the video that you have from these engagements. You can then create a reel or deck that showcases your message. That reel or deck can be submitted to potential speaking opportunities, conferences and of course even to speakers bureaus.
Speakers Bureau
If you’re looking for ways to ramp up your speaking opportunities, I highly recommend considering joining a professional speakers bureau. Working with a reputable speakers bureau allows you to concentrate on your messaging and presentation, while your agent at the speakers bureau handles the heavy lifting of rate negotiations and scheduling.
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Why Book Lisa
- Investor and operator, not just a speaker — a sitting General Partner — Operations & Strategy at The Veteran Fund who has also founded and run operating businesses, so talks come from current, first-hand experience.
- A founder’s view of unglamorous, profitable businesses — built Ship Las Vegas to three Las Vegas-area stores and created Mailbox Money to teach the independent mailbox and shipping store model to other entrepreneurs.
- Veteran entrepreneurship, from inside the ecosystem — invests in veteran-led technology companies through The Veteran Fund and, as a military spouse herself, speaks directly to veteran founders and the people who back them.
- A path from law to ownership — an attorney who left legal practice to build, acquire, and scale companies across real estate, retail, consumer products, and education — today she owns Engel & Völkers Las Vegas & Henderson and holds a $60M real estate portfolio.
Speaking Topics
- Entrepreneurship & Business Building — How to start, build, and grow a business, drawn from launching and acquiring companies across multiple industries.
- Venture Capital & Investing — How venture capital works from the GP’s seat: what investors look for and how The Veteran Fund backs veteran-led technology companies.
- Wealth Creation Through Ownership — Building wealth by owning businesses and assets rather than trading time for income.
- Leadership & Women in Business — Lessons on leading teams and building companies as a woman in investing and business.
- Veteran Entrepreneurship — The opportunities and challenges for veteran founders, and how capital and mentorship change the odds.
- Building & Scaling Businesses — The operational side of growth: systems, locations, and teams, from a multi-store, multi-business portfolio.
At a Glance
- Name: Lisa Sutton Gunderson (also known as Lisa Song Sutton)
- Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Roles: General Partner — Operations & Strategy, The Veteran Fund · Founder, Ship Las Vegas · Founder, Mailbox Money · Real Estate Investor; Owner, Engel & Völkers Las Vegas & Henderson
- Topics: Entrepreneurship & Business Building · Venture Capital & Investing · Wealth Creation Through Ownership · Leadership & Women in Business · Veteran Entrepreneurship · Building & Scaling Businesses
- Booking contact: inquiries@lisasongsutton.com · Premiere Speakers Bureau: https://premierespeakers.com/speakers/lisa-song-sutton
Short FAQ
What does it cost to book Lisa to speak?
Speaking fees vary by engagement — please contact inquiries@lisasongsutton.com for rates and availability. (No fee figures are published.)
How do I check her availability for an event?
Email inquiries@lisasongsutton.com with your event date, location, and format, or book through Premiere Speakers Bureau: https://premierespeakers.com/speakers/lisa-song-sutton.
What formats does she speak in?
Keynotes, panels, and event appearances on the topics listed above.
Who is Lisa Sutton Gunderson?
Lisa Sutton Gunderson, also known as Lisa Song Sutton, is General Partner — Operations & Strategy at The Veteran Fund, founder of Ship Las Vegas and Mailbox Money, a real estate investor and owner of Engel & Völkers Las Vegas & Henderson, and a speaker on entrepreneurship, investing, and leadership. She is based in Las Vegas.