Valerie Van Van Vu 🦸‍♀️

Valerie Van Vu is a prominent figure in the Vietnamese startup ecosystem, serving as the Co-Host and Co-Founder of the Forward Vietnam Podcast. This podcast focuses on topics such as finance, technology, startups, venture capital, and cryptocurrency, all presented in the Vietnamese language. Alongside her podcasting role, she is also the Founding Partner of Ansible Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies in Vietnam.12

Background and Career

Valerie was born and raised in Vietnam and is a first-generation college graduate from Temple University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Her career began at Deloitte in the U.S., where she provided tax and deal advisory services to clients in the asset management sector. After gaining valuable experience, she returned to Vietnam to contribute to its burgeoning startup scene, initially volunteering with local incubators before joining Venturra Capital as their Vietnam Country Head.12

Contributions to Entrepreneurship

In addition to her roles at Ansible Ventures and Forward Vietnam Podcast, Valerie manages Launch Vietnam Startup, which is the largest online startup community in Vietnam with over 50,000 members. This platform aims to foster entrepreneurship by sharing knowledge and experiences among founders and investors.1 Valerie's commitment to supporting entrepreneurs is evident in her approach to venture capital, where she emphasizes the importance of learning from failures and continuously improving business strategies.1

Personal Interests

Valerie is passionate about traveling, volunteering for educational initiatives, and learning languages. Currently, she is learning Mandarin Chinese, adding to her proficiency in Vietnamese, French, English, and Spanish.1 Her entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to empowering others have made her a respected leader within the Vietnamese tech ecosystem.