As a broke Vietnamese student, I spent countless hours searching for a job that would help me support my studies. After much research, I thought I had finally found the perfect job for me: working as a waiter in a busy café shop in the heart of Hanoi, Vietnam. There is no such thing as …
At 16, I was a restless, energetic teenager, itching to make something of myself. My parents had never been wealthy, and the economic challenges they faced had made me determined to take control of my future. The problem was, I had no idea how to go about it. I was scouring the internet for hours …
Growing up in poor countryside in Vietnam, studying was always a struggle. My mom, a single parent, worked tirelessly to provide for me and my siblings, but there was never enough money to spare for luxuries like laptops or tutoring. But f*ck it. I had an insatiable desire for knowledge, and I had vowed to …
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At 19, I found myself at a crossroads. My friends were getting paid 50$ an hour for both gigs and professional internships, and here I was, not knowing if my major would do me any good. I felt like I was stuck in a never-ending cycle of being rejected because I lacked the necessary skills. …
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In 2022, I reflected heavily on my dream of making a positive impact in the world. My ex-boss at the biggest Vietnam’s corporation asked me to join her newest venture. I received 3 internship offers from 3 big tech companies. And my GPA was top of the class at one of the most competitive political …
What I gained from studying 3 university majors and building a startup at the same time? Read More »
I’m 21. Yet, I have worked with professors, CEOs, investors, politicians, etc, just like I was their partner. I have always been a dreamer, constantly coming up with new ideas and thinking outside the box. Last summer, I started working on LEAN Social, a website with customized study-with-me rooms to foster motivations in how young …
The Mom Test is one of the most popular startup idea validation frameworks out there. But let me tell you why it doesn’t work in Asia. I was born into a traditional family where education was highly valued. My family had always encouraged me to study hard and get good grades. However, I was passionate …
