Merelda Wu is the co-founder and CEO of Melio AI, a startup helping companies commercialise and scale their AI projects. Within 3 years, she bootstrapped and expanded Melio AI to serve blue-chip companies across three continents. Her vision is to empower businesses with data and insights that drive better decision-making and competitive advantage. Through Melio AI’s Highwind marketplace, she aims to make AI frictionless by bridging the gap between business, data science, and engineering. Merelda holds both BSc and MSc degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Witwatersrand. A sought-after keynote speaker, she is known for her AI expertise and her ability to inspire audiences with insights into data-driven decision-making.