Lisa Tsou
Startup founder advisor and college admissions coach
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Students |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant |
| Credentials | Undergraduate degrees in Quantitative Economics and English, Stanford; J.D., Columbia Law School; MBA, University of Southern California |
| Practice | The Winning Pitch |
Lisa Tsou is an advisor and coach for startup founders and students. She came to coaching after a long finance career on Wall Street. She mentored startups with Techstars, CTIP and the Greif Center at USC. She ran the coaching program at Women Founders Network for seven years. Since 2013, alumnae of that accelerator have raised over $100 million in funding. She also helps students build strong college applications using story and strategy.
What Lisa helps with
Lisa helps founders get new ventures off the ground and helps students shape their applications for a dream school.
- Getting an innovative startup off the ground
- Preparing for traditional venture-capital financing
- Building a practical strategy for a new venture
- Crafting a strong college application
- Telling an authentic story to reach a goal
Who Lisa works with
Lisa works with startup founders, including those on the track for traditional venture-capital financing. She also works with students who are applying to their dream schools. Her past coaching work focused on women building high-growth businesses.
Background and qualifications
Lisa earned undergraduate degrees in Quantitative Economics and English from Stanford. She also holds a J.D. from Columbia Law School and an MBA from USC. She spent a long career in finance on Wall Street. She then began mentoring and coaching startups with Techstars, CTIP and the Greif Center at USC. For seven years she ran the coaching program at Women Founders Network. She speaks often on startups, tech and women in business.
Lisa Tsou pricing
Lisa Tsou reviews
Lisa Tsou has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 14 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She ran the coaching program at Women Founders Network for seven years, and its alumnae have raised over $100 million since 2013.
Best for startup founders seeking venture funding and students building a standout college application.
Common questions
How much does Lisa Tsou charge?
Coaching with Lisa runs $90 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Lisa Tsou help with?
Lisa Tsou helps with getting an innovative startup off the ground, preparing for traditional venture-capital financing, building a practical strategy for a new venture and crafting a strong college application.
Does Lisa Tsou have reviews?
Lisa Tsou has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 14 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Lisa Tsou certified?
Lisa Tsou lists: Undergraduate degrees in Quantitative Economics and English, Stanford; J.D., Columbia Law School; MBA, University of Southern California.
Does Lisa Tsou coach students as well as founders?
Yes. She coaches students on college applications and also works with entrepreneurs and startups.
How do I contact Lisa Tsou?
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