Current Role | Founder & CEO, Mindvalley |
Previous Position | Senior Engineer, Microsoft |
Key Recognition | NYT Bestselling Author | Top 100 Most Influential in Personal Growth |
Background and Early Foundations
Born in Kuala Lumpur, Vishen Lakhiani’s path began with a computer engineering degree from the University of Michigan. After working as an engineer at Microsoft, he realized the traditional success path didn’t align with his values. Battling burnout and disillusionment, he immersed himself in meditation and personal growth — a journey that led to the birth of Mindvalley in 2003.
Initially launched as a meditation platform, Mindvalley evolved into a full-blown personal growth ecosystem, blending education, community, and consciousness.
Career Milestones and Impact
Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
2003 | Founded Mindvalley in New York; later relocated HQ to Kuala Lumpur |
2015 | Launched “The Code of the Extraordinary Mind” – NYT Bestseller |
2020 | Scaled Mindvalley into a global platform with 20M+ users |
2023 | Introduced Mindvalley University — an experiential education movement |
- Global Users: 20M+ across 180 countries
- Programs Offered: 100+ in wellness, leadership, productivity
- Languages Available: 5+
- Revenue Model: Subscription + live retreats + speaker certifications
Leadership Style and Influence
Vishen’s leadership blends visionary creativity with radical transparency. He encourages decentralized decision-making and places personal growth at the center of corporate culture. His use of storytelling, community-building, and gamified learning makes Mindvalley one of the most engaging edtech platforms globally.
He frequently speaks at A-Fest, TEDx, and WEF, advocating for a new model of education built around conscious entrepreneurship.
Legacy and Future Focus
Vishen’s legacy lies in reshaping education from institution-based to self-evolution-based. His next frontier includes expanding Mindvalley’s impact into schools, governments, and corporate wellness ecosystems, turning “lifelong learning” into a mainstream lifestyle.
