May Samali

Founder & CEO at Human Leadership Lab

May Samali is the Founder and CEO of Human Leadership Lab. A Harvard Medical School Fellow and board director, she combines science, coaching, and strategy to help leaders evolve. May is a frequent keynote speaker and has been featured in Forbes, TechCrunch, and the Stanford Social Innovation Review. With deep experience across investment, entrepreneurship, and organisational transformation, she’s on a mission to unlock human leadership at scale.

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Lead like a scientist: Run the experiments that move you forward

In the world of startups, we A/B test everything—except ourselves. In this session, May Samali shares how to bring a scientific mindset to leadership, decision-making, and growth. You'll learn how to design and run small, purposeful experiments that build self-awareness, strengthen your leadership brand, and unlock career momentum. With practical frameworks, real-world stories, and a nudge of courage, this is a must-attend for leaders navigating change. You’ll leave ready to test, iterate, and lead better.

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