Biography

Visionary Leader in Technology, Innovation, and the Future of Education

Angie Lau is a globally recognized journalist, entrepreneur, and thought leader at the intersection of technology, education, and innovation. She is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of ASRV’s Life Beyond School, an award-winning program that equips the next generation to navigate a rapidly evolving world shaped by technology and innovation. With a proven track record of building and scaling ventures, Lau is also the visionary founder of Forkast, a trailblazing media platform that emerged as the global authority on web3 at the nexus of business, economy, and geopolitics. Under her leadership, Forkast merged with CryptoSlam in 2023, cementing its position as a leading force in digital asset data and news. Lau continues to contribute as an advisor and investor, guiding the future of the industry she helped shape.

Lau’s unparalleled expertise spans finance, digital assets, blockchain, geopolitics, global economics, and education. Her ability to distill complex topics into actionable insights has made her one of the most sought-after speakers and moderators on the global stage. She has headlined, moderated, and contributed to prestigious events, including the World Economic Forum in Davos, Paris Blockchain Week Summit, OECD Blockchain Policy Forum Summit, Global Blockchain Business Council, Hong Kong FinTech Week, SIBOS, and Mobile World Congress Shanghai.

Her commanding presence and subject-matter expertise have also led to engagements with industry giants such as IBM, EY, PwC, BlackRock, Marriott, and UBS, among others. From delivering keynote speeches to moderating high-stakes panels, Lau consistently elevates the conversation on innovation and the future of technology.

As a journalist, Lau has reached professional heights achieved by only a select few in the industry. She is a former global anchor of Bloomberg TV’s flagship morning show, First Up with Angie Lau, where she conducted exclusive interviews with world leaders, CEOs, and cultural icons, including the first television appearance in a decade by Li Ka-Shing. Over her storied career, Lau has conducted more than 10,000 interviews, giving her a unique vantage point into the minds of the world’s most influential figures.

Her work and influence extend beyond journalism. Lau’s thought leadership has been featured on CNBC, FOX Business, BBC, The Economist, Real Vision, Channel News Asia, and more. Recognized for her groundbreaking contributions, she was named Women in Tech of the Year 2023 by JESSICA Magazine and honored in Vogue Hong Kong’s “Power of Next” issue in May 2019. Her TEDx Talk, “I Am Not Supposed to Be Here,” resonates globally as a TED-Ed Lesson, inspiring millions of viewers across the platforms’ collective 64+ million followers.

Lau’s leadership and innovation in media, blockchain, and education are a natural extension of her passion for bridging gaps between technology and humanity. As a pioneer in web3, she has interviewed luminaries like Vitalik Buterin (Ethereum), Charles Hoskinson (Cardano), and Yat Siu (Animoca Brands), creating a platform that demystified the burgeoning world of blockchain for a global audience. And her expertise in finance and geopolitics, matched with innovation and change, has brought her to the stage to host firesides with former world leaders and luminaries, including Prime Minister of Singapore Goh Chok Tong, President of Argentina Maurizio Mauri, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Through her work with ASRV’s Life Beyond School, Lau now focuses on empowering the next generation with the skills and mindset necessary to thrive in a world driven by constant change. Her dedication to shaping the leaders of tomorrow is matched only by her deep understanding of the forces shaping our world today. 🌎