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Partners
Mentors
Co-Director of Founder Institute Vietnam
Venture Partner at Touchstone Partners
He founded Hub.IT, a coworking space and incubator in Hanoi that helped build the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. An accredited mentor for Google Developer Launchpad Accelerator, he actively advises startups across Southeast Asia. Having lived and worked in five countries, Bobby brings a global perspective to Vietnam's growing tech ecosystem.
Managing Partner at dMTV Global
International business lawyer with 20+ years of experience specializing in asset protection, foreign investments, and digital assets across Southeast Asia and Europe. Deputy Chairman of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam and General Counsel at EuropeanQuantum.
Director of Beanstalk AgTech
Driving innovation in sustainable agriculture across Australia and Asia. Specializing in emerging agtech, climate resilience, and food systems, working with agribusinesses, investors, and governments to scale impactful solutions. Previously held senior government roles in agriculture policy and trade, leading diplomatic programs between Australia and Asia.
Founder & Managing Partner at Epic Angels
A former partner at Business Models Inc. and an expert in strategy and innovation. She founded Epic Angels, the largest female angel network in APAC, with a mission to empower female investors and startups. Maaike is a global speaker and educator, known for increasing female representation in venture capital.
Founder & CEO, VNFITE
A seasoned entrepreneur and expert in Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Lending and Fintech. As the Founder and CEO of VNFITE, he is dedicated to transforming financial inclusion in Vietnam by connecting investors with small businesses and individuals through an innovative digital lending platform.
Strategy Director at Finnomena
A key leader at Finnomena, Thailand's leading wealth management platform. He specializes in fintech strategy, digital transformation, and scaling wealthtech solutions in Southeast Asia. With a background in strategic consulting and finance, Kris drives Finnomena's mission to provide accessible investment advice to millions through technology and data-driven insights.
Chief Growth Officer at Techcoop
Ryan leads Techcoop, a Vietnam-based agtech platform that recently raised $70 million in Series A funding to empower smallholder farmers across Southeast Asia. With over 10 years of experience building companies in the region, his teams have raised more than $250 million across equity and debt. Previously, he served as Country Director at Funding Societies Vietnam and was business model co-founder at iCare Benefits, Vietnam's first BNPL platform. Ryan holds a law degree from Case Western Reserve University.
Founder & CEO of Infina.vn
James leads Infina.vn, Vietnam's leading digital investment and wealth management platform, backed by Sequoia, Y Combinator, and other global VCs. A serial entrepreneur and angel investor, he previously founded Lana Group, a digital media startup acquired by LINE Corp. Before that, he was VP of Investment at IDG Ventures, Vietnam's first VC fund. James was the first Kauffman Fellow in Southeast Asia and holds an MBA from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.