Annie Lien

Veteran transportation and mobility leader, expert, advisor. Finalist team leader, 2007 DARPA Challenge. 20 years experience in both corporate and startup environments, specialization in innovative R&D, automation, autonomous driving, ADAS, AI/ML. Well-connected in global network of mobility, AI, AVs, automotive professionals and executives. Natural leader with diverse interdisciplinary experience in entrepreneurship and corporate leadership, business strategy & development, technical strategy, product & program strategy and management, product marketing, PR/communications, government affairs, customer focus, user experience/human factors.

I am bold and energetic, focused and dynamic, straightforward and honest, very goal-oriented and results-driven. I provide structure when there is chaos, flexibility when there is rigidness, movement when there is stagnation, humor when there is staleness. I am passionate about big picture impact, possess a strong drive to push forward in the right direction, constantly connecting all the dots between short- and long-term goals, and thrive in environments of powerful teamwork. I believe in transforming transportation and mobility, and tackling the ever-increasing challenges of movement in people and goods.

In addition to my %22day-job%22, I am also passionate about dogs/pet care, and overall wellness and health. I will soon be starting a side business in this sector, particularly related to nutrition and supplements (in both animals and humans). I am also interested to connect and work with other companies in this sector.