Dr. Vivienne Ming is a theoretical neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and author whose work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, human potential, and social impact. Frequently featured in leading publications including The Financial Times, The Atlantic, The Guardian, Quartz, and The New York Times, she has established herself as one of the most innovative and influential voices in AI-driven research. As co-founder of Socos Labs, her fifth venture, Dr. Ming leads an independent institute dedicated to exploring the future of human potential, bridging cutting-edge science with real-world policy solutions for businesses and communities alike. A former visiting scholar at UC Berkeley's Redwood Center for Theoretical Neuroscience, her research in cognitive neuroprosthetics continues to push the boundaries of what technology can achieve for the human mind. Beyond her academic and entrepreneurial pursuits, Dr. Ming has developed AI systems to help manage her son's diabetes, predict manic episodes in bipolar patients weeks in advance, and reunite orphan refugees with extended family members — demonstrating a rare commitment to applying technology where it matters most. She serves on the boards of numerous organizations, including StartOut, The Palm Center, Cornerstone Capital, Platypus Institute, Shiftgig, Zoic Capital, and HUMM, and is a sought-after speaker on AI, inclusion, and gender equity in business. A wife and mother of two, Dr. Ming exemplifies the power of combining intellectual rigor with deep human compassion.