Mentors in Sydney

Lisa Cotton

CEO

Ideology Group

Lisa has been at the forefront of social innovation for the past 18 years. She’s currently CEO of Ideology Group that provides philanthropic advisory services, former co-founder of The Funding Network, and Director Social Investment for Social Ventures Australia.

She is a trusted advisor who has sat on both sides of the table as a funder, social entrepreneur, corporate executive and chairperson. This combination has given her unique perspectives on the opportunities and the pit-falls when it comes to impact investing and amplifying philanthropic endeavours.

Lisa is a non-executive board director of The Stella Prize, Good Return and Campbell Page.