Tag Archives: Vietnam

Having initial success with his first start up in the ad industry, Trung Nguyen went on to start other ventures in the ad world in Vietnam. He now has the largest agency community in Vietnam. What’s your story? Three years ago I got my first job in the advertising industry. …

Josephine Chow sped her way to the top of ShopBack. She recognises, “Speed is truly the crux of the startup industry.” What’s your story? I’m a communications graduate who chanced upon the startup world about 6 years ago at a late night lan-gaming session in Singapore. I had just completed …

Lilian Ong has worked hard to build her business from the ground up. She is now in a position to support humanitarian groups throughout Asia. What’s your story? A full-time, stay-at-home mother became an entrepreneur. Built a business from ground zero without any prior knowledge or experience and no mentor …

Chrystie Dao-Szabo founded iPaymy for Business – a secure and easy to use platform enabling SMEs to pay rent, salaries, invoices, and even corporate tax using the credit cards they already have in their wallet today. What’s your story? I’m Chrystie Dao-Szabo, and I’ve worked as an international banker for …

Ginny Truc To set up Shoe Mo to raise awareness of footwear hygiene and set the standard of shoe care. What’s your story? Originally from Vietnam, and a former Grab alumni, I met my future Co-Founder when I moved to Malaysia for a job opportunity. Realising the street wear trend …

Kenneth Chia set up Pencil Sword, a marketing agency that helps brands find their voice in this rather noisy marketplace. What’s your story? My story begins with a little dream, a not-so-little zit, and a healthy diet of mystery novels. I was in primary one when a geeky classmate introduced …

Charlotte Mizuki, owner of LifeSparks Studio and TEMPOfiit is helping people find their “passion, dreams and self” by promoting a healthier lifestyle. What’s your story? My name is Charlotte Mizuki, owner of LifeSparks Studio, creator of TEMPOfiit which is a twist of fun interactive intermittent training that targets the arms, …

After being faced with witnessing a serious workplace accident, Dennis Heng helps put quality and safety at the forefront of all businesses. What’s your story? I develop systems, processes and people, and embed a company culture in quality and safety that helps eliminate the pain in business operations. Quality and …

Thanh Van Dang believes, “If I can do it, you can do it better.” She is fascinated by the tech industry and how quickly people are adapting and using technology in their lives. Her business savvycom is a tech business using mobile applications. What’s your story? I grew up in …

Carlos Wang’s tech experience led him to set up his business Slasify, which creates a virtual workforce for entrepreneurs. What’s your story? I’ve pictured how my future would be ever since I was a student. I wished that I could do something meaningful in my life. I aspire to contribute …