S5 EP 1 | Lisa Sutton, former Miss Nevada on why your confidence is costing you millions

You know your stuff. You’ve got the track record.

So why do you still hesitate to lead the deal, ask for capital, or call yourself an investor?

In this episode, Lisa Song Sutton joins us to unpack the hidden costs of under confidence—and how to finally bet on yourself.
How to find Lisa:
IG: @LisaSongSutton


About Lisa Sutton Gunderson:
Lisa Sutton Gunderson is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist. She began her career at a top Las Vegas law firm before launching and scaling multiple 6-, 7-, and 8-figure businesses across industries including real estate, baked goods, shipping retail, and venture capital. Lisa is the General Partner of The Veteran Fund, which invests in veteran-led startups focused on critical technologies. As of July 2025, their $50M fund II was announced and the firm has invested over $16M into veteran-led companies so far.


A proud daughter of a U.S. Air Force Vietnam War veteran and wife to a U.S. Air Force F-22 fighter pilot, Lisa is deeply committed to supporting the military and veteran community. She was the first Miss Nevada of Asian descent and is active in the nonprofit space, serving on the boards of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) Las Vegas and the Nevada Policy Research Institute.


She is passionate about mentorship, leadership, and empowering others to pursue entrepreneurship. Outside of work, Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband Josh, their son Gabriel, and their two corgis, Kimchi and Cupcake. More about her work and projects can be found at www.lisasongsutton.com.

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