Lisy Kane

Lisy Kane is an experienced professional in the gaming and creative industries, currently serving as the Managing Director of Girl Geek Academy since April 2014, focusing on funding and stakeholder development to empower women and girls in technology. As the Co-Founder and Managing Director of a new games management consulting company launched in June 2024, Lisy aims to support creative founders in enhancing game development and leadership practices. Additional roles include being a Board Member at VicScreen, an Advisor at ACMI, and a Public Speaker with expertise in creative and STEM leadership. Lisy's recent initiatives involve working with WINGS Interactive on funding diverse indie game teams and contributing to ABC Radio National as a regular guest commentator. Academic credentials include an Executive MBA from Melbourne Business School and dual bachelor's degrees in Business and Creative Industries from QUT.