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Tan Le

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Founder & CEO at EMOTIV
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Tan Le is the Founder and CEO of EMOTIV, a neuroinformatics company pioneering mobile EEG and brain-computer interfaces. An author and sought-after speaker, she graduated from Monash University and has been recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. People who have worked with her describe her as inspiring, dedicated, and exceptional.

Tan is a passionate social activist, a journey that began by assisting fellow refugees in Australia. She champions causes like STEM education, women in technology, and using technology for mental health. Her personal story of resilience and her drive to help others are central to her public and professional life.

At four years old, she fled Vietnam as a refugee and migrated to Australia with her family.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Founder & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
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Real-World Neuroscience
Her company's mission is to take brain research out of controlled labs and into everyday life, applying it to learning, work, and creativity to unlock human potential.
Brain-Computer Interfaces
She is a recognized pioneer in the field of brain-computer interfaces, developing wearable neurotechnology that allows users to control virtual objects with their thoughts.
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Career

Work history

7-2011
Founder & CEO
EMOTIV
9-2022
Official Member
Forbes Technology Council
9-2020
Non Executive Director
QBE Insurance
Keynote Speaker: Technology, Innovation, and Inspirational Speaker
BigSpeak Speakers Bureau
Emerging Explorer
National Geographic
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Education
1994 - 1998
BCom(Honours)/LLB(Honours)
Monash University
2012 - 2012
Executive Education
Harvard Kennedy School
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