Making sense of the patterns that shape how we think, feel, and build.

Building

Co-Founder @ EMPI DREAM

Founder @ Sense of Agency

Investor @ Real Estate | Independent holdings in commercial, residential, and hospitality sectors, including IHG.

Investor @ Family Office | Specializing in sustainable technology, with ownership of Green Benergy (Stirling Engine technology for energy efficiency and carbon capture) and shareholder positions in Tigasfera (waste-to-value decarbonization) and a semiconductor R&D startup (quantum dot materials for display, biomedical imaging, and semiconductor testing).

Path

Previously in Partnerships & Digital Advertising @ Brown Harris Stevens

Worked on campaigns with Vera Wang, NPR, SXSW, Red Bull & more

M.S. in Information Management, Human-Computer Interaction @ iSchool, Syracuse University

B.S. in Advertising, Management & Film Photography @ Newhouse, Syracuse University

Community

Mentor for students @ NYC DOE SUMMA and Syracuse University

Guest Speaker @ CUNY schools

Committee Member @ International Association for the Study of Dreams and an Extell building

Managed marketing & communications @ Islam-Confucianism Leadership Dialogue

Bits and bobs

NYC-based, frequently in Malaysia & China.

77th-generation descendant of Mencius

My favorite quote: “The man of perfect virtue, wishing to be established himself, seeks also to establish others; wishing to be enlarged himself, he seeks also to enlarge others.”

I love sunflowers, Pathetique by Beethoven (3rd movement specifically), Cherry Blossoms by Damien Hirst, food, and my pets.

I am chronically curious about the human psyche and the evolution of self-awareness through intentional learning.

If you are…

…in health, wellness, sleep science, dream research, or an investor.

…an ambitious brand, agency, founder, or creative collaborator.

…curious, exploring, or think we should know each other.

Press

  • “EMPI DREAM Beta App Release: Expert and Science-Backed Dream Exploration”

    June 14, 2024 / EMPI DREAM has announced its beta release, now available for download.

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  • "Meet Emporia Meng"

    December 3, 2024 / Today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Emporia Meng. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation.

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  • "EMPI DREAM Launches, Inviting Users to Explore Dreams Through New Course Series"

    December 18, 2024 / Helping Users Harness Their Dreams for Personal Growth and Intentional Living

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  • Innovation Odyssey: Episode #22 with Emporia Meng

    January 24, 2025 / “On a mission to help people gain more autonomy of their dreams.”

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