Lisa Zhu
Born to a shellfish farmer in Sanya, Hainan, Lisa Zhu transformed her childhood fascination with maritime data systems into a career in tech. After studying applied mathematics and computer engineering in Singapore and leading data center operations there, she returned home at 38 to found ZhuData Solutions, a consultancy blending cutting-edge technology with traditional aquaculture. Her innovations—IoT sensors for seafood freshness, AI-driven yield optimization, and blockchain-led traceability—reduced export spoilage by 40% while preserving Hainan’s fishing heritage. A pragmatic leader guided by the philosophy “efficiency without ethics is waste,” she resists pressure to aggressively scale her firm, fearing cultural compromise.
