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Michelle Li is a globally recognized keynote speaker known for making complex ideas simple, memorable, and actionable. With a rare ability to translate technical concepts into engaging stories, Michelle has built her career helping audiences understand the invisible systems that shape our world, and inspiring them to take meaningful action.

Her journey spans cancer genetics research, nearly a decade in Silicon Valley with companies like Salesforce and DocuSign, and founding Clever Carbon, where she transformed carbon literacy into an engaging movement through creative storytelling, pop culture, and interactive learning. Whether explaining genetics, enterprise software, or sustainability, Michelle has a natural gift for bringing complex topics to life.

Michelle’s signature keynote, What Gets Measured Gets Changed, demonstrates how curiosity, data, and storytelling can transform understanding into action. Blending science with unexpected connections, from Taylor Swift and The Beatles to coffee and everyday products, she creates unforgettable “aha!” moments that resonate across industries.

A sought-after speaker on the world’s most influential stages, Michelle has delivered keynotes and workshops for organizations including Google, Salesforce, Mastercard, the NBA, and Bristol Myers Squibb, and has spoken at SXSW, TEDx, Bloomberg Green, Davos, and COP29. She also contributes her expertise to the United Nations, helping organizations navigate complexity, drive innovation, and create meaningful impact.