When Silicon Valley's mantra was still 'don't invest beyond 50 miles outside of the heartland,' Maggie Xiao spearheaded the first English-language coverage of emerging market startups for a leading American media outlet.

Co-founding a media company with the TED founder and other esteemed figures, Maggie has built an extensive network of tech founders, venture capitalists, diplomats, and authors. Collaborating with them, she successfully launched numerous high-profile conferences across global tech hubs, exploring technological progress and geopolitical shifts. Her essay 'Why Realpolitik in Tech' details this interplay.

Currently, Maggie is launching her own conference and podcast on the power dynamics between tech and geopolitics. Alongside, she continues to work with cutting-edge startups, supporting their growth across the globe.