CEO, Neurotechnologist | Tech Innovator & Influencer
Tan Le
Tan Le is a visionary technologist, entrepreneur and keynote speaker whose groundbreaking work is redefining the relationship between the human brain and technology.
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About Tan Le
As Founder and CEO of EMOTIV, the global leader in EEG–Brain Computer Interface (BCI) technology, Tan Le is pioneering a future where people can literally control machines with their minds. Her company’s award-winning “brainwear”—wearable neurotechnology that reads brain activity—has enabled a quadriplegic to drive a race car using thought alone, powered advanced prosthetics, optimised workplaces, and given individuals new tools to understand and harness their own cognitive potential.
A three-time TED speaker and international thought leader, Tan is recognised for her rare ability to make complex science both human and inspiring. Named one of Fast Company’s Most Influential Women in Technology and Forbes’ 50 Names You Need to Know, she serves on the World Economic Forum’s Council on the Future of Neurotechnologies and Brain Science and contributes to the Forbes Technology Council. Her best-selling book, The NeuroGeneration: The New Era in Brain Enhancement That Is Revolutionising How We Think, Work & Heal, explores the exciting frontiers of neurotechnology—from mind-controlled devices to breakthroughs enhancing learning, perception and wellbeing.
Tan’s remarkable personal story adds extraordinary depth to her professional mission. A Vietnamese refugee who fled her homeland by boat and arrived in Australia at the age of four, she rose from a humble refugee camp to become Young Australian of the Year, with her portrait now part of the National Portrait Gallery of Australia. Her TED Talk “My Immigration Story” has moved over 1.4 million viewers worldwide, offering an inspiring reflection on resilience, ingenuity and the power of belief.
Now based in San Francisco, Tan continues to champion STEM education, women in technology, and mental health innovation. She has served on the Global Future Council on Technology for Mental Health, been a director of Plan International Australia, and remains a passionate advocate for inclusive innovation that empowers humanity to thrive in the age of intelligent machines.
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