Carissa Lintao is a pioneer in the mobile industry. Capitalizing on her natural proficiency in marketing and early adoption of mobile apps, she boldly entered the realm of dynamic entrepreneurship, turning her bootstrapped company, Apptuitive, into a high-performing, industry-leading advertising firm.

Carissa's commitment, reflecting a culture of excellence, has resulted in the acquisition of key clients from billion-dollar companies such as BD to revolutionary companies like Inflection AI.
She is acclaimed for her intellectual rigor, a product of her homeschooling, higher education, passion for reading, and involvement in a diverse range of positions held in the technology industry.

Beyond her role at Apptuitive, Carissa is an influential figure in the tech ecosystem. She mentors for Techstars, one of the largest pre-seed investors in the world with over a $200B all-time accelerator portfolio market cap. Carissa also consults for the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT).

Through her roles as a TEDx speaker, panelist, and guest lecturer, covering topics spanning entrepreneurship to ethics in modern culture, Carissa shares her expertise and insights. Additionally, her commitment to championing initiatives for collective welfare reflects her active involvement in local politics.

Recognized by esteemed platforms such as Forbes, Thrive Global, CNBC, TEDx, and Roadtrip Nation's PBS-featured documentary "Venture Forward," Carissa Lintao exemplifies the essence of entrepreneurial spirit, principles of decision-making, and harnessing technology for positive societal impact.