In Conversation With: Lin Lin Jacobs of Jellymon and China Intl. Beauty Expo

Lin Lin is a designer, anthropologist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has spent time in London, Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou all the while pioneering numerous innovative projects in experiential design, design, sustainability, beauty and wellness.

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Apr 8, 2021

Lin Lin is a designer, anthropologist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has spent time in London, Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou all the while pioneering numerous innovative projects in experiential design, design, sustainability, beauty and wellness.


Previously a designer and anthropologist, Lin Lin has an impressive track record as a serial entrepreneur and creative. She was nominated and successfully completed the China Leadership Program at The Aspen Institute as the youngest fellow, endorsed by Davie Rubenstein in 2013.


She joined China International Beauty Expo in 2015, since then her contributions to innovation and sustainability efforts to the beauty industry have brought international awareness on the beauty industry in China. Lin Lin has been an active speaker and representative for China Beauty Industry around the world for several global conferences, such as the recent Chosun Asian Leadership Conference sitting on various entrepreneurship panels with distinguished leaders including Barack Obama and David Cameron. Interviewer: Brian Wong Videographer: Michael Ren + Leah Churchill Editor: Michael Ren RADII shares stories from the center of Chinese youth culture.


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