Chade-Meng Tan, known informally as Meng, is an acclaimed author, philanthropist, speaker, and a former software engineer. His remarkable career began as one of Google's earliest engineers where he was instrumental in the development of Google's first mobile search service and played a crucial role in maintaining the company's search quality.

At the age of 45, Meng retired from Google with the unique title of "Jolly Good Fellow," a position that reflected his contributions to the company's culture, including greeting celebrities who visited the campus. His influence extended beyond his official duties as he co-founded the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute with Marc Lesser and served as co-chair of One Billion Acts of Peace, an initiative that has received eight Nobel Peace Prize nominations. His commitment to global well-being is further demonstrated through his role as an adjunct professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in the National University of Singapore.

Outside of his work at Google, Meng has established the Tan Teo Charitable Foundation, dedicated to promoting peace, liberty, and enlightenment worldwide. He is also a Founding Patron of Stanford University's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE), and adviser to numerous other organizations.

Meng's vision and dedication to fostering peace and compassion have made him a respected figure in the realms of technology, education, and philanthropy.