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Observations and Lessons from Vietnam’s Blooming Economy and Business Support Ecosystem.

After spending a month in Vietnam with SwissEP, here are some observations and ideas for improving startup support. Indexed for quick reference: Government A communist regime has its benefits. My biggest observable benefit from this trip is that if the government decides to support or invest into a specific sector/cause, it will greatly flourish because …

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Pivot #4

Last pivot was in 2020 during COVID. Time for a strategic refresh. Read on for interesting insights that might inspire you to adjust your business too: Inputs informing the pivot For context, here are some additional conditions specific to my interest beyond alignment with my personal mission (Education) and values (Growth, Contribution, Authenticity). Scalability The …

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Generational Dinner #1

Back in January, I set in motion the idea to organize monthly dinners to bring together different generations to share their wisdom over an intimate meal. Here’s a detailed breakdown on why, what I’ve learned from organizing the first event, and what things might look like moving forward. Overview of contents: The Motivation/Objective Business: In …

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Advisory Email – Jan 2023

In the view of transparency, below is an excerpt from an advisory email I sent this month: UPDATES 🎉Generational Dinners: Negotiating a raise/promotionInterested in exploring the potential for a promotion? Or perhaps you’re on the other side trying to better understand how to handle employees who raise the topic? Join a diverse group of both younger and …

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2022 year in review

Nothing like looking back on what you accomplished (and didn’t accomplish) in the past year to put your growth goals in perspective. Here’s my progress, both on the business, but also personal (because businesses are run by people after all). Not done as a form of bragging (because this pace of growth really isn’t much …

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Advisory Email – Oct 2022

In the view of transparency, below is an excerpt from an advisory email I sent this month: Starting with some humour this month: Source: https://www.facebook.com/AscronicasdewesleyJokes aside, it should be obvious, but remember – good business strategy shouldn’t only focus on maximizing profits or maintaining the best interest of executive leadership, at all cost. During volatile periods, …

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