ABCs of Entrepreneurship Hanoi 2023

Friedrich Naumann Foundation SEEA and WOWS Global

Convening founders and investors, women entrepreneurs, and networking evening

The Vuon Luxury Garden

Aspire. Build. Connect: ABCs of EntrepreneurshipThe ‘ABCs of Entrepreneurship’ is co-hosted by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Southeast and East Asia and WOWS Global with a primary objective to empower and educate the local SEA youth on entrepreneurial best practices. By convening panels of experienced expert founders as well as investors, attendees gain exposure to seasoned leaders who are best positioned to guide future leaders.The event will begin with a Knowledge Session titled ‘A to Z of Startup Fundraising’ led by WOWS Global Founder &amp; CEO Gagan Singh. The presentation will be followed by two panel sessions: the first focused on showcasing local female founders and the second an investor panel shedding light on how founder’s can navigate fundraising in 2023.We will conclude with an evening of networking where guests and speakers can connect! Programme:1PM to 2:15PMA to Z of Fundraising: Simplifying the Jargon led by Gagan SinghThis session will be an informative presentation simplifying key business fundraising abbreviations, metrics and terminology for founders and young professionals to better navigate building their businesses.The content itself will be curated primarily from WOWS Global’s A to Z of Fundraising ebook. The WOWS team will shortlist 6 -10 key concepts from the e-book to include in the presentation. 3PM to 4PMShowcasing Vietnam’s Female FoundersThis panel session will showcase some of Vietnam’s leading Female Founders who’ve become trailblazers shaping the country’s startup ecosystem. The speakers will share their insights from their entrepreneurial journeys, innovative ventures, and the challenges they've overcome to succeed. Get ready to be inspired and empowered by the stories and experiences of these phenomenal founders.Speakers:Celine Ventalon - Founder of EmerTrinh Thi Hong - Founder of Minh Hong BiotechModerated by: Samantha Kapunan 4:30PM to 5:30PMThe Future of Vietnam’s Startup Ecosystem: Exploring Investor’s PerspectivesJoin us for an insightful panel session with four prominent and seasoned local startup investors who will each share their insights and vision for Vietnam's entrepreneurial landscape. They will specifically discuss emerging trends, investment strategies, and the exciting potential that Vietnam's startup ecosystem holds. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of what lies ahead for Vietnam's thriving startup scene.Speakers:Thao Tran - Country Director, New Energy Nexus VietnamMinh Nguyen - Co-founder and Mentor, KisStartupLy Thuy Duong - Vice Director, Centre for Technology Incubation &amp; Startup Support, Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture &amp; ForestryAlex Nguyen - Investment Associate, Monk’s HillModerate by: Tharin Sethi 5:30PM to 8PMNetworking evening - connect over canapes and drinks with guests and fellow participants! This event is free of charge.