Lynne Bairstow

Lynne is the founder and a Managing Partner of MITA Ventures, an early and significant presence in advancing and investing in tech innovation in Mexico. An Internet entrepreneur, investor, and advisor, Lynne's interest and passion for tech startups comes from hands-on technical knowledge coupled with experience as a startup founder and in high-growth marketing/customer acquisition. MITA Ventures was the first fund operating in Mexico with a cross-border thesis supported by strong relationships with Silicon Valley mentors, advisors, and investors as well as significant relationships and direct business experience in Mexico. MITA Ventures employs a technical focus, with key sectors being AI/Cognitive Machine Learning, Blockchain, and IoT/Connected Devices. Lynne organizes the annual MITA TechTalks conference, which brings together leadership in cross-border tech innovation to engage in talks and networking to further its development in the LatAm region. She lives in Punta Mita, Mexico, where she enjoys her ideal lifestyle of startups and surfing.

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