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Emily Ma Highlight
Be curious and be awed by how amazing the world is. When we see the world through the lens of curiosity and awe, it’s so much more beautiful.
About Emily
- I grew up in Canada.
- Growing up, I faced a lot of cultural expectations from my family—as a girl, I was encouraged to stand back and support others rather than take the lead, which led to me becoming pretty shy.
- As a high school student, I loved math, physics, and chemistry.
- I moved to California for college and got my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from Stanford University.
- After college, I took a job with IDEO, a large innovation firm, and worked on engineering and design.
- My journey continued through various other jobs, including working as a marketing manager, chief of staff, and lecturer.
- When I found X, the moonshot factory, I knew the company would align well with my values—I started as the head of global operations and now work as the food systems lead.
