Mary Lemmer helps you handle anything

I work with leaders and teams to launch, grow, & make decisions in high-stakes, uncertain moments. I’m a former venture capitalist, have advised startups that have raised over $50M, & have been part of teams that have collectively raised over $3B.

I’m the author of How to Handle Anything: Four Improv Principles to Navigate Life’s Curveballs, host of the How to Handle Anything podcast, and creator of The Improve Method™, blending improv, neuroscience, business strategy, & real-world experience.

I’ve worked with companies including Google, Verizon, SoFi, & Riot Games, & have built and scaled businesses myself—from early-stage ideas to multi-location operations.

My TED talk shares a core idea: the most valuable skill isn’t just having a plan, it’s knowing how to improvise when things change.