
2:00 PM - 2:45 Pm
Bold Visions, Unbreakable Resilience: The Art of Fearless Leadership with Mel Lim
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. 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.
Workshop Synopsis:
Bold Visions, Unbreakable Resilience: Leading Through Adversity and Expansion
What does it take to lead with conviction in the face of relentless challenges? From immigrating to a new country alone at 19 and navigating single motherhood to battling cancer and building groundbreaking companies, Mel Lim has forged a path defined by resilience, fearless leadership, and bold vision. In this powerful workshop, she unpacks the mindset shifts necessary to turn adversity into strength, fear into fuel, and uncertainty into innovation.Drawing from her journey as a founder, author, and visionary entrepreneur, Mel will explore the psychology of resilience, the power of thinking big, and the necessity of leading with deep conviction. She’ll share how expanding consciousness—by embracing adaptability, creativity, and unwavering belief—enables entrepreneurs to navigate chaos, build anti-fragile teams, and scale with impact.This session is for leaders, innovators, and founders who refuse to play small. If you’re ready to eliminate limiting beliefs, cultivate a mindset of peak performance, and show up 100%—no excuses, no apologies—this workshop will challenge you to lead, build, and think bigger than ever before.