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 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Vishen Lakhiani
Lakhiani announced the Expert to Authority Summit, a free three-day online event held live on Zoom from 18 to 20 September 2026. The summit teaches the method Mindvalley uses to help experts build their own authority-based author brands.
Mindvalley founder Vishen Lakhiani was stopped and questioned by FBI agents at Miami airport on arrival in the United States despite holding a valid O-1 visa. He said the officers asked for his WhatsApp number and social media handles and focused on his past travel to Istanbul, Brazil, and Dubai. He later spoke publicly against political rhetoric targeting immigrants and described the experience as intrusive.
Windstar Cruises announced a partnership with Lakhiani to host a week-long wellness sailing through Southern Spain focused on personal development and mindful travel. Guests on the voyage were able to attend two ninety-minute seminars led by him.
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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 |
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). |
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