What we’re about
Startup Founder 101 brings together aspiring and experienced tech entrepreneurs to discuss, meet, and collaborate to build great new startups, and to push the local startup ecosystem forward.\
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This group hosts numerous free events throughout the year where you can learn the best practices of starting a company from people who have been there and done that. You’ll have the opportunity to meet local founders and investors, exchange ideas with experts, get feedback on your idea, participate in startup workshops, and more.\
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Typical startup event topics include:\
• Coming up with a strong startup idea\
• Startup legal basics\
• How to pitch your startup\
• Starting a company without quitting your day job\
• How to raise funding for your startup\
• And much more!\
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Join the group to be invited to our next event!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- AMA with VCs, featuring Linh Nguyen, Investment Associate, Ansible VenturesLink visible for attendees
If you're preparing to raise funding or simply want to better understand how venture capital works in Vietnam, don't miss Founder Institute Vietnam's exclusive AMA (Ask Me Anything) session with Linh Nguyen, Investment Associate at Ansible Ventures — one of Vietnam's emerging pre-seed and seed-stage funds that's redefining how investors support founders from Day 1.
❯ At this live, interactive session, you'll gain insider insights on:
- How early-stage VCs think about founder potential, team dynamics, and startup risk
- What it means to work with a fund that sees itself as a trusted co-founder, not just a capital provider
- What sectors and founder profiles are getting attention in Vietnam’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem
This AMA is part of a curated series hosted by Founder Institute Vietnam, InvestUp, and our ecosystem partners — connecting the next generation of founders with experienced venture capitalists who are actively investing and shaping the future of Southeast Asia.
❯ Featured Guest:
- Linh Nguyen, an Investment Associate at Ansible Ventures, a dedicated early-stage venture fund based in Ho Chi Minh City. With a background in economics and venture strategy from institutions like NUS and LSE, and past experience at White Star Capital and Siemens, Linh brings a unique macro-to-micro perspective on startup investing. At Ansible, she leads research and investment efforts into high-margin, fast-growing technology startups pursuing large market opportunities in Vietnam and beyond.
❯ What You’ll Learn:
- What VCs like Ansible Ventures are really looking for in early-stage founders;
- Fundraising insights from a local VC working across Vietnam’s most ambitious tech sectors;
- Live, actionable answers to your startup questions — direct from the investor side.
The AMA series, hosted by Founder Institute Vietnam, InvestUp, and our partners offers a unique opportunity for startup founders to gain insights into early-stage investments and the evolving venture capital landscape in Vietnam and globally.
❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/373423/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
