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'''Lisa Bettany''' is a Canadian [[photographer]], [[Entrepreneurship|entrepreneur]], and inspiration. She is the cofounder of the [[iPhone]] camera app [[Camera]]+, which sold over 10 million copies as of 2022. She is also the author of the book "The Camera+ Book: A Guide to Taking Great [[Photograph|Photos]] with Your [[iPhone]]."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lisa Bettany: A Photographer, Entrepreneur, and Inspiration |url=https://discoverthepeople.in/index.php/2023/06/09/lisa-bettany-a-photographer-entrepreneur-and-inspiration/ |url-status=live |access-date=2023-06-09 |website=Discover the people}}</ref>
'''Lisa Bettany''' (born 3 November 1981)<ref>{{cite web|title=It's My Birthday|url=http://mostlylisa.com/blog/its-my-birthday/|publisher=Mostly Lisa|access-date=9 March 2014}}</ref> is a Canadian technology entrepreneur and photographer. She is the cofounder of the [[iPhone]] camera app [[Camera+]], which sold over 10 million copies as of 2022.<ref name="Nation's next billionaires">{{cite news|last=Nicholas|first=Sadie|title=Britain's under-30s tipped to be the nation's next billionaires|url=http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/452826/Britain-s-under-30s-tipped-to-be-the-nation-s-next-billionaires|access-date=9 March 2014|newspaper=Daily Express|date=9 January 2014}}</ref>


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Born to British parents, Bettany grew up in [[Victoria, British Columbia]], where her father was a computer professor.<ref name=Record>{{cite news|last=Barry|first=Maggie|title=Meet the girl who means Scotland's most eligible bachelor is offthemarket.com|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/meet-the-girl-who-means-scotlands-1086134|access-date=9 March 2014|newspaper=Daily Record and Sunday Mail|date=6 November 2011}}</ref><ref name="Alumni mag">{{cite web|last=Chrumka|first=Jennifer|title=university of Victoria Torch magazine|url=http://issuu.com/uvic_torch_alumni_magazine/docs/2012-autumn/22|work=App Snaps|publisher=Issuu.com|access-date=9 March 2014}}</ref>
Bettany was born in [[Victoria (state)|Victoria]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]], in 1981. She grew up around computers and developed her first [[blog]] while recovering from a back [[injury]] that ended her career as a competitive figure skater. In 2005, she cofounded [[Camera]]+ with her husband, Tyler Miller. The app quickly became a popular choice for [[iPhone]] [[Photographer|photographers]], and it was acquired by [[Apple Inc.|Apple]] in 2010.


She was a competitive figure skater from the age of three until a back injury ended her career at 19.<ref name="Record" /> Having grown up around computers, she developed her first blog and her interest in photography while recovering.<ref name="Record" />
Since then, Bettany has continued to pursue her [[Passions|passion]] for [[photography]]. She has traveled the world, capturing stunning [[Image|images]] of [[Landscape|landscapes]], [[people]], and [[Culture|cultures]]. She is also a frequent speaker at photography conferences and [[events]].


In 2009, Bettany partnered with an international team of six developers to develop Camera+, which launched in June 2010. The app generated revenues of almost $2 million within a year.<ref name="Apps to riches">{{cite news|last=Resnick|first=Rosalind|title=Camera+: An Apps to Riches Story|url=http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/219913|access-date=9 March 2014|newspaper=Entrepreneur|date=July 6, 2011}}</ref>
In addition to her work as a [[photographer]], Bettany is also an entrepreneur and a mentor. She is the [[Founder CEO|founder]] of the [[company]] Think Up, which helps [[people]] share their [[stories]] and ideas online. She is also a mentor to [[Young entrepreneur|young entrepreneurs]] through the TechStars accelerator [[Programming language|program]].


Lisa Bettany was included in the 2014 ''[[Fast Company (magazine)|Fast Company]]'' Most Creative People in Business 1000 list.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lisa Bettany, cofounder Camera+|url=http://www.fastcompany.com/person/lisa-bettany|publisher=Fast Company|access-date=9 March 2014}}</ref> ''[[Forbes]]'' named Bettany as a top female tech entrepreneur in 2012.<ref name=Forbes>{{cite news|title=Women Entrepreneurs Building Killer iPhone Apps|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/women2/2012/09/21/women-entrepreneurs-building-killer-iphone-apps/|access-date=9 March 2014|newspaper=Forbes|date=2012-09-21}}</ref> She has also been featured in ''[[Entrepreneur (magazine)|Entrepreneur]]'',<ref name="Apps to riches"/> ''[[Elle (magazine)|Elle]]'' ,<ref>{{cite news|title=Million Dollar Babes|url=http://www.elle.com/life-love/society-career/successfull-business-women-entrepreneurs-lisa-bettany#slide-5|access-date=9 March 2014|publisher=Elle}}</ref> ''[[The New York Times]]'',<ref name=Bits>{{cite news|last=Chen|first=Brian X.|title=Camera+, a Top-Selling iPhone App, Expands to iPad|url=http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/27/camera-plus-ipad-app/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=1|access-date=9 March 2014|newspaper=New York Times|date=September 27, 2012}}</ref> ''Fast Company Labs<ref name="Fast Co Labs">{{cite news|last=Hayes|first=Tyler|title=8 Master Apple Developers--And They're All Women|url=http://www.fastcolabs.com/3015220/8-master-apple-developers-and-theyre-all-women#1|access-date=9 March 2014|newspaper=Fast Company Labs|date=2 August 2013}}</ref> and ShutterLove.<ref name=Shutterlove>{{cite news|last=Walsh|first=Brienne|title=How Photography Helped Camera+ Co-Founder Lisa Bettany Get Her Life Back on Track|url=http://www.shutterloveonline.com/photography-tips/sharepublishonline/How-Photography-Help-1656.shtml|access-date=9 March 2014|newspaper=Shutterlove|date=December 20, 2013}}</ref>
Bettany is an inspiration to many people. She is a [[Success|successful]] [[Entrepreneurship|entrepreneur]], a talented [[photographer]], and a passionate [[advocate]] for [[creativity]]. She is a role [[model]] for [[Woman|women]] in [[technology]] and for anyone who dreams of following their passion.


She serves as a producer at [[MacHeist]] and has played the characters of Sophia and Amelia. She was formerly a host on the Canadian gadget show ''GetConnected''.<ref name="Apps to riches"/><ref>{{cite web|title=The Team|url=http://www.macheist.com/about|publisher=MacHeist|access-date=9 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Interview with Lisa Bettany|url=https://www.dodho.com/interview-lisa-bettany/|website=Dodho Magazine}}</ref>
= Lisa Bettany so special: =

* She is a talented [[photographer]] with a keen eye for detail.
* She is an [[Entrepreneurship|entrepreneur]] with a passion for creating new products and [[Services marketing|services]].
* She is a [[Mentorship|mentor]] who is always willing to help others achieve their [[goals]].
* She is a role model for women in [[technology]] and for anyone who [[Dream|dreams]] of following their passion.


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*{{cite web | url = http://mostlylisa.com/ | title = Mostly Lisa}} blog
*[https://discoverthepeople.in/ Discover the people] Lisa Bettany: A Photographer, Entrepreneur, and Inspiration.
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20140317214127/http://lisabettany.500px.com/places Lisa Bettany photography website]
*[http://www.fastcompany.com/3012442/lisa-bettany-camera-plus Interview with five tips for developing a successful app, ''Fast Magazine'']


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Lisa Bettany
Born (1981-11-03) November 3, 1981 (age 42)
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
NationalityCanadian
Occupation(s)Photographer, Entrepreneur
Notable workCamera+ app

Lisa Bettany (born 3 November 1981)[1] is a Canadian technology entrepreneur and photographer. She is the cofounder of the iPhone camera app Camera+, which sold over 10 million copies as of 2022.[2]

Biography

Born to British parents, Bettany grew up in Victoria, British Columbia, where her father was a computer professor.[3][4]

She was a competitive figure skater from the age of three until a back injury ended her career at 19.[3] Having grown up around computers, she developed her first blog and her interest in photography while recovering.[3]

In 2009, Bettany partnered with an international team of six developers to develop Camera+, which launched in June 2010. The app generated revenues of almost $2 million within a year.[5]

Lisa Bettany was included in the 2014 Fast Company Most Creative People in Business 1000 list.[6] Forbes named Bettany as a top female tech entrepreneur in 2012.[7] She has also been featured in Entrepreneur,[5] Elle ,[8] The New York Times,[9] Fast Company Labs[10] and ShutterLove.[11]

She serves as a producer at MacHeist and has played the characters of Sophia and Amelia. She was formerly a host on the Canadian gadget show GetConnected.[5][12][13]

References

  1. ^ "It's My Birthday". Mostly Lisa. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  2. ^ Nicholas, Sadie (9 January 2014). "Britain's under-30s tipped to be the nation's next billionaires". Daily Express. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  3. ^ a b c Barry, Maggie (6 November 2011). "Meet the girl who means Scotland's most eligible bachelor is offthemarket.com". Daily Record and Sunday Mail. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  4. ^ Chrumka, Jennifer. "university of Victoria Torch magazine". App Snaps. Issuu.com. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  5. ^ a b c Resnick, Rosalind (July 6, 2011). "Camera+: An Apps to Riches Story". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  6. ^ "Lisa Bettany, cofounder Camera+". Fast Company. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  7. ^ "Women Entrepreneurs Building Killer iPhone Apps". Forbes. 2012-09-21. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  8. ^ "Million Dollar Babes". Elle. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  9. ^ Chen, Brian X. (September 27, 2012). "Camera+, a Top-Selling iPhone App, Expands to iPad". New York Times. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  10. ^ Hayes, Tyler (2 August 2013). "8 Master Apple Developers--And They're All Women". Fast Company Labs. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  11. ^ Walsh, Brienne (December 20, 2013). "How Photography Helped Camera+ Co-Founder Lisa Bettany Get Her Life Back on Track". Shutterlove. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  12. ^ "The Team". MacHeist. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  13. ^ "Interview with Lisa Bettany". Dodho Magazine.


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