Vietnamese American Business Association VABA

7 Days left to sign up! 🚀 Join us on September 25th for the VABA Meet & Greet Mixer at The Garage, Santa Clara! 🌟 Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and business professionals for an evening filled with valuable insights and networking opportunities to fuel your business growth. Don’t miss out! Sign up today!: https://lnkd.in/gwpJaSe8 #VABAMixer #NetworkingEvent

Join Our weekly Founder Connect with Amy Tran, Venture Fund Partner, Shares Insights Don’t miss out on our weekly session where entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts come together to share insights and opportunities! 🗓 Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024 ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT 💻 Where: Online via Zoom This week, we're excited to introduce Amy Tran MBA, CISSP, CEH, ITIL, PMP, Managing Partner at IMPAVIDUS Venture Fund and a seasoned entrepreneur. With her rich experience in R&D, launching startups, and guiding founders at the Founder Institute she’s focused on empowering founders to secure funding and scale their businesses through the venture studio model. 🌱 Join us as Amy shares her invaluable insights on navigating the fundraising journey and why the venture studio model is a game-changer for startups looking to grow fast and sustainably.   🎟 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gqeBwG3a #VABA #FounderConnect #Entrepreneurship #StartupGrowth #Networking #Investors #BusinessStrategy

🚀 Founder Connect Spotlight: Meet Amy Tran MBA, CISSP, CEH, ITIL, PMP! This week, we're excited to introduce Amy Tran, Managing Partner at IMPAVIDUS Venture Fund and a seasoned entrepreneur. With her rich experience in R&D, launching startups, and guiding founders at the Founder Institute, Amy has been a driving force in helping early-stage ventures thrive. Having navigated the challenges of her first tech startup, Amy brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on expertise to the table. Now based in Greater Houston, she’s focused on empowering founders to secure funding and scale their businesses through the venture studio model. 🌱 Join us as Amy shares her invaluable insights on navigating the fundraising journey and why the venture studio model is a game-changer for startups looking to grow fast and sustainably. Don’t miss out on this incredible session on September 19! 🔥 Register now! https://lnkd.in/g6QssxCe #FounderConnect #AmyTran #Entrepreneurship #VentureFunding #StartupGrowth #VentureStudio #IMPAVIDUS #FounderInstitute

🚀 Ready to secure funding for your startup? Don’t miss the chance to pitch to VABA and present your ideas to a room full of investors eager to invest in startups like yours at VABA's top pitch competition! Network with innovative startups and leading investors, enjoy inspiring keynotes, and witness exciting pitches. Entrepreneurs and investors,! 📅 When? October 24th, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sign up now! 🔗 Register now! #StartupFunding #PitchPerfect #InvestorReady #Entrepreneurship #VABA

🚀 Calling All Startups: Pitch at Pitch Perfect Season 3! Get ready for an extraordinary opportunity on October 24th as Pitch Perfect Season 3 brings together innovative startups and top-tier investors. This is your chance to showcase your game-changing ideas, receive invaluable feedback, and secure a private funding round with VABA Venture Capital and other leading VCs! Are you prepared to elevate your startup? 🌟 Get your ticket now! https://lnkd.in/g7h3PqBu Send your pitch deck to [email protected] and claim your spot on the stage. This is your moment to shine and make lasting connections with investors seeking the next big thing! Let’s turn your vision into reality. 🚀 #PitchPerfect #StartupSuccess #InvestorPitch #Entrepreneurship #VABA

🚀 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Week 5 of Founder Connect! It was inspiring to see so many founders come together to exchange ideas and forge valuable connections. A special shout-out to Filip Orth Otrh for sharing transformative insights from both startup and investor perspectives—truly a game-changer! Don’t miss out on future opportunities to grow your startup and gain expert advice. 🎟 Reserve your https://lnkd.in/g6QssxCe #VABA #FounderConnect #StartupSuccess #VCAdvice #Networking #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship

⏳ 24 Hours Left to Join Founder Connect! ⏳ Don’t miss the chance to learn from Filip Orth, Head of North America Operations at Cleevio! With extensive experience in both the European and U.S. VC ecosystems, Filip has a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed—both from the startup and investor sides. 🌟 Top Takeaways You Can Expect: 🔑 Mastering MVP Development: Avoid common mistakes like overcomplicating your product or skipping essential market validation. Learn how to build lean and get to market faster. 🔑 Effective Fundraising Strategies: Filip will dive into how to pitch your vision to investors, not just your MVP. He’ll show how to use real-world feedback and metrics to secure that crucial funding. 🔑 Engaging Customers Early: Get tips on how to leverage customer feedback loops for product development, ensuring you stay aligned with market needs from the start. This session is perfect for early-stage founders looking to streamline operations, secure funding, and scale smart. 📅 Date: This Thursday, Sep 12 ⏰ Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM PST 🔗 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gBgFFskd Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a VC expert with firsthand experience in what it takes to succeed in today’s competitive startup landscape! #FounderConnect #Startups #MVP #Fundraising #Scaling #Entrepreneurship #InvestorPitch #CustomerEngagement

Empowering Communities and Businesses This summer, VABA made a meaningful impact in our community. In July, we proudly donated $20,000 to support two local schools, and in August, we raised over $16,000 for breast cancer research. We’re committed to giving back while fostering business connections that drive success. Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Event: VABA Meet & Greet Mixer 📅 September 25, 2024 | 6:00 - 10:00 PM 📍 The Garage, Santa Clara https://lnkd.in/gwpJaSe8 Join us for an evening of networking with entrepreneurs, investors, and business professionals. Build valuable relationships to help grow your business in a dynamic, engaging setting. We look forward to seeing you there!

Introducing Filip Orth, Head of North America at Cleevio! This Thursday, September 12 from 5:00PM- 6:00PM, don’t miss the chance to hear from Filip Orth, Head of North America at Cleevio. Topic: Building a successful tech product from 0-1 and fundraising Filip has worked in Venture Capital in both Europe and US with an emphasis on Retail Tech, Enterprise SaaS, and Automotive. His current focus is on Cleevio's US market expansion, using his knowledge from the VC ecosystem to help startups fundraise and scale at speed. Cleevio has built over 120 top-rated products and is a two-time winner of Deloitte Technology Fast 50. With Cleevio’s unique approach to reducing development costs, speeding up go-to-market strategies, and assembling world-class development teams, Filip is here to share his insights on how startups can build a tech product that not only meets market needs but also attracts the right investors. Link to register: https://lnkd.in/gBgFFskd #VABA #FounderConnect #Entrepreneurship #StartupGrowth #Networking #Investors #BusinessStrategy

How to Talk to Investors at Events Learn the do's and don'ts of engaging with venture capitalists (VCs) from seasoned entrepreneur Mehron Sharq. As a serial entrepreneur with an impressive track record of scaling successful businesses, Mehron shares invaluable tips on how startups should approach VCs at events. If you missed his insightful session at our recent Founder Connect, don’t worry! Founder Connect is our weekly online event where you can learn from top entrepreneurs and network with industry experts. 📅 Next Event: Don’t miss out—sign up now for our upcoming session! 🎟 Register Here: Founder Connect - Sept 12, 2024 #VABA #FounderConnect #Entrepreneurship #StartupGrowth #Networking #VCInsights #BusinessStrategy #InvestorRelations