Hello! My name is Vivien, and I am an award-winning, Harvard-educated scientist, Guinness World Record holder in long-distance cycling, and global keynote speaker with a sold-out theatre show in London titled “Can You See Me?”. I am an experienced edutainer, using storytelling, humor, and immersive experiences to make complex ideas accessible and memorable.

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My speaking experience spans the United Nations, TED Global Idea Search, SXSW South by Southwest, TechCrunch Disrupt, and many other global events, where audiences have called my sessions “life-changing,” “edutainment at its best,” and “the best keynote in all my years.” I have contributed to BBC Science Magazine and CNN Academy and appeared on national television programs internationally. My debut solo show, “Can You See Me?”, sold out in London and received outstanding reviews.

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My research focuses on AI for Good, particularly at the intersection of AI and human behavior (motivation, creativity, and grit) and AI for environmental and space sciences (satellites, oceans). My popular keynote topics include “Your Brain on Viral Videos,” “The Creator’s Brain: Neuroscience Tools for Creativity,” and “How Are You? Sustaining High Performance Under Pressure: The Science of Personal Energy.”

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I studied at Harvard (Master’s in Data Science) and Wharton (MBA) and have worked at McKinsey, Google, and Bridgewater Associates, as well as conducted research in collaboration with NASA, giving me rare fluency across data science, business strategy, and storytelling. Originally from Hungary, I speak five languages, have lived in 11 countries across five continents, and visited over 80 countries.