Mel Lim is a Malaysian-born Chinese immigrant, a single mother of two boys, and a cancer survivor. A Mensa member since age 12, she exemplifies high-functioning intelligence, combining her expertise in systems planning and architectural design with a visionary approach to technology and human experience.

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Throughout her career, she has launched more than 20 tech products, securing $300M in capital raises and earning over 100 design awards. Mel's work spans neuroscience, cybersecurity, robotics, AI, hospitality, and retail, pushing the frontiers of cutting-edge technologies across global industries.

As a published author and sought-after lecturer, Mel shares her insights on innovation, XR/spatial computing, and women in leadership at institutions such as Stanford University, Microsoft, and KPMG. Beyond her professional success, she harbors a deep curiosity for quantum physics and the future of human transcendence, exploring the intersections of machine intelligence and human potential. Her love for boba and noodles keeps her grounded, even as she traverses between XR dimensions and the vast, interconnected cosmos.

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