Lawrence Ong is the CEO and Co-Founder of Arable, a fast-growing agriculture technology startup growing vegetables in the Arabian desert using hydroponics. Arable produces premium leafy greens using 90% less water and fully local supply chains—helping to secure the region’s food future while aligning with Vision 2030.

Previously, Lawrence was COO of MELD, a $100M tech company where he scaled global teams and helped raise $30M in venture capital. A TEDx speaker and entrepreneur with over 10 million views on social media, he blends storytelling with sharp execution.