Lisa Gevelber

Founder of Grow with Google, Google

Lisa founded and leads Grow with Google (grow.google.com), which is Google’s $1 billion commitment to economic opportunity for all. Since 2017, Grow with Google has helped over 6 million Americans and tens of millions globally grow their skills, careers, and businesses. One of her most significant contributions is the creation of Google Career Certificates, which provide access to in-demand, high-paying jobs for people without college degrees. These certificates have provided significant upward mobility to tens of thousands and counting. Lisa also leads Google for Startups, which levels the playing field for underrepresented founders and helps startups thrive across every corner of the world. Lisa Gevelber has over 30 years of experience in General Management, Marketing, and Product Management including over 20 years in Silicon Valley. Her career spans from early-stage startups to Fortune 50 companies, including Google and Procter and Gamble. As a member of the global leadership team of Google’s Ads and Commerce business, she led Marketing globally for eight years, helping the business grow from ~$30B to $130B+. For the past 11 years, she has also been the Chief Marketing Officer for the Americas Region at Google; accountable for new user acquisition, retention and revenue, brand and reputation efforts, and launching products in new countries.