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5 Questions with Vietnamese founder-investor Ngan Le

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Claudia Chong

Claudia Chong

Published Wed, Jun 7, 2023 · 10:00 AM
    • Ngan Le, partner at ThinkZone Ventures, grew up in a village with a pay-it-forward culture.
    • Ngan Le, partner at ThinkZone Ventures, grew up in a village with a pay-it-forward culture. PHOTO: NGAN LE

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    VIETNAM is home to one of the fastest growing technology communities in South-east Asia. ThinkZone Ventures partner Ngan Le has witnessed its growth firsthand, having founded three companies and invested in sectors such as edtech and fintech.

    From writing about technology to bridging people from different walks of life, Le has made it her life’s mission to nurture the local ecosystem for the world stage. In this edition of 5 Questions, she tells us why the Vietnamese are well-suited for entrepreneurship, and how the country could become a global development hub.

    1. Tell us about your background and journey before joining ThinkZone Ventures.

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