Tan Le is the mastermind behind Emotiv, a bioinformatics company creating cutting-edge neuroheadsets and electroencephalography software. Founded in 2011 by Tan and her business partner, Geoff Mackellar, the company has blurred the lines between technology and biology, to produce widely accessible EEG devices. As a leading, award-winning entrepreneur speaker, Tan tours the world to share her exceptional insight into inventing the next big thing. For corporate audiences, her inspiring influence will motivate workplace teams to go above and beyond, improving decision making and ideas sharing.
As reflected through her 2020 book, The NeuroGeneration: The New Era in Brain Enhancement That Is Revolutionizing the Way We Think, Work, and Heal, Tan is committed to the study of the human brain’s capabilities. She believes that modern science can unlock limitless potential, including ways to improve our health, education, and memories. For wider industries, embracing neurological technologies can benefit businesses from healthcare to technology, a core drive of Tan’s speeches.
While founding Emotiv in 2011, Tan committed to affordable, accessible products, transporting neuroscience to the mainstream. Since then, she has continued to innovate new and exciting products, which push the boundaries of biological technologies. In celebration of her achievements, she was named the 1998 Young Australian of the Year, voted Australia's 30 Most Successful Women Under 30 and listed in the 2010 Forbes' 50 Names You Need to Know. Considering Tan’s achievements, it is no surprise that she has dominated several prestigious lists – and the speaking circuit.
Tan migrated to Australia in 1981, following the violence and dangers present in South Vietnam. From humble beginnings to one of Australia’s most successful businesspeople, her story was showcased at the Eternity Exhibition of the National Museum of Australia, while Tan herself has appeared in the Who’s Who of Australia list since 1999. Listed in Fast Company's 2010 Most Influential Women in Technology, she has been repeatedly honoured by the likes of the World Economic Forum and National Geographic.
Now serving the Future of Neurotechnologies & Brain Science and Shaping the Future of Information & Entertainment, both groups operating under the World Economic Forum, a technology speaker like Tan is one in a million. Her expert insight into neuroscience and business makes her the perfect presenter for a wealth of events. Tan is no stranger to the stage, having spoken at private corporate conferences and large-scale industry expos, a testament to her professionalism and thrilling achievements.
How to hire Tan Le
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Tan Le for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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When she is booked for events, Tan is known to discuss the following speaking topics.
- Immigration
- Technology
- Innovation
- Entrepreneurship
- Futurism
- Gender
“Tan's story immediately captured the imagination of the audience, and the depth of the message she shared proved so inspirational that many people were moved to shared how Tan had impacted upon them emotionally.” - Australian and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ)
“Tan Le was one of six guests discussing future thinking with Edward De Bono. In the company of a former Prime Minister, heads of industry and advertising wizards, she not only held her own but often shone.” - Watershed Pictures
“Your address was thought-provoking, and very well received by the assembled Rotarians. Your words and the manner in which you delivered them were an inspiration to all of those present.” - Rotary International
“Tan Le is a very articulate young woman with great presentation skills. We have had a very positive response to the lecture with many requests for her to be a speaker at various functions.” - The Victoria Women's Council
“Tan is an exceptional speaker whose outlook on life is truly inspirational and motivating.” - QANTAS Airways Ltd
“Tan was AMAZING! She exceeded our expectations. THANK YOU for listening to what the nuances were of our group, as well as taking the time to understand the personalities of our audiences and decision-makers. Homerun!” - Collaborative Business Communications
“Tan Le was one of six speakers discussing future thinking with Edward De Bono. In the company of a former Prime Minister, heads of industry and advertising wizards, she not only held her own but often shone” - Watershed Pictures
“Tan Le’s story immediately captured the imagination of the audience, and the depth of her message proved so inspirational, many were moved to share how Tan had impacted upon them emotionally.” - Australian & New Zealand Banking Group
“Tan’s message was an inspiration to all present by showing that a great leader is someone who can envision the future and inspire others to achieve it.” - Loddon Murray Community
“Tan Le is an extraordinarily gifted speaker with the ability to engage and move an audience in an intimate way.” - United Nations
“Tan Le was awesome! As we knew she would be! We had over 400 in the audience, including Dr. Arlan DeKock, the professor emeritus. Audience comments following the event were extremely favourable. Thanks for helping us make it a BIG and memorable day – a most fitting kick-off to the next half-century of Computer Science.” – Missouri University of Science and Technology
- 1998 - Completed a degree in Law and Commerce from Monash University.
- 1998 - Named Young Australian of the Year & Voted Australia's 30 Most Successful Women Under 30.
- 1999 - Featured in Who's Who of Australia list.
- 2009 - Honoured by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader.
- 2010 - Listed in Fast Company's Most Influential Women in Technology.
- 2011 - Co-founded Emotiv.
- 2011 - Listed in Names You Need To Know in 2011.
- 2020 - Published The NeuroGeneration: The New Era in Brain Enhancement That Is Revolutionizing the Way We Think, Work, and Heal.
