
<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-this-year-more-than-1-000-investors-and-2-750-plus-startups-are-expected-to-converge-in-lisbon-for-web-summit-meet-some-of-the-top-investor-and-startup-speakers-joining-us">This year, more than 1,000 investors and 2,750-plus startups are expected to converge in Lisbon for <a href="https://websummit.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Web Summit</a>. Meet some of the top investor and startup speakers joining us.</h3>



<p>Web Summit provides a whole range of opportunities for startups and investors to network and learn from each other.&nbsp;In addition to community group meet-ups, Night Summit and <a href="https://websummit.com/startups/investor-to-startup-meetings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">investor to startup meetings</a>, we host a wide array great content across our stages.&nbsp;</p>



<p>As we launch the first 20 talks on the Web Summit schedule, here’s an overview of just some of the speakers from the startups and investor categories who will be joining us in Lisbon.&nbsp;</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lindsay-kaplan-co-founder-and-chief-brand-officer-at-chief">Lindsay Kaplan, co-founder and chief brand officer at Chief</h4>



<p>Lindsay is the co-founder and chief brand officer of Chief, responsible for developing and growing the company’s brand identity as the world’s largest network of senior women executives. Lindsay is a renowned public speaker and has won multiple awards, including Inc.’s Most Dynamic Female Founders in 2023.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-yinon-costica-co-founder-and-vp-of-product-at-wiz">Yinon Costica, co-founder and VP of product at Wiz</h4>



<p>Yinon Costica is the co-founder and VP of product at cloud security platform Wiz, boasting more than 15 years of experience in leading cyber security product development teams.&nbsp;</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lucy-liu-co-founder-and-president-of-airwallex-nbsp">Lucy Liu, co-founder and president of Airwallex&nbsp;</h4>



<p>Lucy is a co-founder and president of global payments and financial platform Airwallex. Having previously worked as an investment consultant at China International Capital Corporation (CICC) – the country’s first joint venture investment bank – Lucy is now responsible for overseeing the ongoing business operations within Airwallex.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-par-jorgen-parson-partner-at-northzone">Pär-Jörgen Pärson, partner at Northzone</h4>



<p>A partner at multi-stage VC fund Northzone since 2004, Pär-Jörgen focuses primarily on businesses in consumer internet, health, and fintech. The partner’s portfolio includes multi-billion dollar exits in market-defining companies, such as Spotify, Zettle and Avito.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-jenny-zeng-founder-and-managing-partner-at-msa-capital">Jenny Zeng, founder and managing partner at MSA Capital</h4>



<p>Jenny is the managing partner at global investment firm MSA Capital. A venture capitalist and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in the VC and private equity industry, Jenny leads all China-based investments from the fund.&nbsp;</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-web-summit-2024-will-take-place-in-lisbon-from-november-11-14-tickets-are-available-now-book-today-and-don-t-miss-out-nbsp">Web Summit 2024 will take place in Lisbon from November 11-14. <a href="https://websummit.com/tickets/attendees/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tickets are available now</a>. Book today and don’t miss out.&nbsp;</h4>



<p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/2hFBnWx"><em>Main image</em></a><em> of Lucy Liu, co-founder and president at Airwallex, speaking on Centre Stage at Web Summit 2019:</em><a href="https://flickr.com/photos/websummit/"><em> Sportsfile</em></a><em>/</em><a href="https://rio.websummit.com/blog/news/jp-morgan-payments-cash-cashless/websummit.com"><em>Web Summit</em></a><em> </em><a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/"><em>(CC BY 2.0)</em></a></p>


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