Lisa Liberatore is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for making connections with everyone she meets.
She started her entrepreneurial journey by founding Baxter Tea Company, a coffee and tea company, which she went on to sell five years later.
She co-founded several investment real estate companies.
She founded Lisa’s Legit Burritos in Gardiner which has expanded to Augusta, Maine. She created a licensing agreement to retain an ownership stake while her business partners manage the daily operation of the restaurants.
Lisa had the privilege of being the Program Manager for Scratchpad Accelerator, Maine's first seed accelerator north of Boston, which worked with 16 scalable, investment-oriented companies that have gone on to raise over 5million dollars in equity. She has coordinated events ranging from 20-200 people, built a mentor pool of over 200 people across the state, and exceeded fundraising goals for programs she has assisted in. She continues to be involved in supporting the Maine entrepreneurs and small business community.
She co-founded CoVort Bangor's only coworking space located in the heart of downtown. She connects entrepreneurs and fosters a collaborative environment for members and visitors.
She authored the Power of Transparency. The book is inspired by what she discovered through her real life entrepreneurial experiences! She honestly reveals the personal and professional lessons she’s learned from building four businesses, becoming a mom and going from happily married to happily divorced.
She co-founded D-Max Merch with her son, Dorian (age 11). They have raised thousands of dollars for children in the Bangor region. Dorian was also named "Volunteer of the Year" award from United Way of Eastern Maine.
She completed her Masters in Student Development in Higher Education with a concentration in Educational Leadership. She is also an Associate Broker with NextHome Experience, specializing in first-time investors.
Lisa is also a Managing Partner of LML Consulting, LLC. Dedicated to helping business owners realize their potential.
She completed her Masters in Student Development in Higher Education with a concentration in Educational Leadership. She and her son, Dorian Maxwell live in Brewer, Maine. When she isn't working, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing cribbage and watching her son play soccer, t-ball, gymnastics and hockey.