Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur, Meditation Teacher, Activist, Author, Speaker |
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| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Date of Birth | 14/01/1976 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
Latest News about Vishen Lakhiani
15/11/2025
Vishen Lakhiani reported that he was stopped and questioned by FBI agents at Miami airport after arriving in the United States. He said the officers asked about his travel history and social media accounts, and he later criticized what he described as growing hostility toward immigrants.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Founder of Mindvalley, Keynote Speaker, New York Times Bestselling Author 'The Code of the Extraordinary Mind' |
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| Religion/Religious Views | No longer identifies as Hindu but believes in God |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm (5’ 9” ) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Malaysian government school |
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| College/University | University of Michigan, United States |
| Degree | B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (1996 - 1999) |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani |
| Marriage Date | 9 May 2003 |
Family
| Wife | Ex-wife Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani (Co-founder of Mindvalley) | ||||
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Career
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| Place | Tallinn, Estonia |
| Quote | If you want to change the world, change education by Nelson Mandela |
| Thing | Lifebook |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/vishen/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/vishenlakhiani/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishen |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He drinks alcohol. | |
| 2. He grew up in poverty. | |
| 3. As a child, he struggled with poor eyesight, bad skin, and Asperger's. | |
| 4. Schooling in Malaysia inspired him to revolutionize the education system. | |
| 5. At 17, he moved to the US, interned at Microsoft, and later joined AIESEC. | |
| 6. Teaching meditation at 24 significantly enhanced his performance. | |
| 7. He established Mindvalley to teach meditation, which evolved into a media company. | |
| 8. In 2013, he launched Mindvalley Academy and Mindvalley Quests. | |
| 9. His book 'The Code of the Extraordinary Mind' became a best-seller in 2016. | |
| 10. He introduced the Health Transformation Program 'Wildfit' and Mindvalley University City Campus. | |
| 11. His second book, 'The Buddha and the Badass,' was released in 2020. | |
| 12. Previously founded Dealmates (group buying) and Blinklist (social bookmarking service). |