- Published: Saturday, 04 May 2013
What I say is important in my life = how I actually live my life
What I say is important in my life = how I actually live my life
Forbes named me a world's top 50 woman in tech & 30 Under 30. I founded Robogals and Aipoly and was Young Australian of the Year 2012. Currently working on robotics company Aubot. I'm the youngest Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and I give speeches around the world.
I tweet @maritacheng and I'm on Facebook.
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Even if I know my chances of success are slim because I've been disorganised, have missed deadlines, have generally not followed my own rules for...
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