Lesley Li is an entrepreneur, strategic adviser and international speaker working at the intersection of technology, finance and global innovation. Based in Berlin, she supports international collaboration between industry, academia and government, with a particular focus on connecting innovation ecosystems across the UK, Europe and China.

Her work draws on a multidisciplinary background spanning industrial engineering, global financial services and technology entrepreneurship. Following more than a decade in international banking, including roles at J.P. Morgan, Barclays and Mizuho, Lesley co-founded U Impact, a fintech venture exploring how technology and behavioural science can support more inclusive and sustainable financial decision-making.

Her interests include technology and innovation strategy, cross-border partnerships, and the commercialisation of emerging technologies. More recently, she has been facilitating connections between academic researchers, industry leaders and public-sector organisations, including initiatives exploring advanced manufacturing, semiconductors and nanotechnology.

Lesley holds two Master's degrees from the University of Cambridge. She studied Industrial Systems, Manufacture and Management at the Institute for Manufacturing, where her work focused on technology roadmapping and strategic innovation management, before completing a Master of Finance at Cambridge Judge Business School.

An experienced TEDx and international conference speaker, Lesley contributes to discussions on responsible AI, financial innovation, entrepreneurship and human-centred leadership. She is particularly passionate about bringing together people, ideas and expertise to turn technological innovation into meaningful real-world impact.