Hao Diep is the founder of TechCoop, the first full-stack platform for the agriculture value chain in Vietnam.
They delivered $10M in sales in 2023 and are backed by investors like TNB Aura.
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ππΌ How would you explain your job to someone outside tech?
TechCoop provides finance, digital and market services to approximately 200,000 Agri-SMEs and farmersβ clubs in Vietnam.
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π§ What's something about you or your job that would surprise us?
I am typically soft in language but tough (disciplined) in execution.
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π What has been the biggest highlight of your career so far?
Lead a digital transformation team to scale an export. I led agribusiness to 4x within 3+ years to achieve $100M status.
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π What's a startup trend or space you're watching this year?β
We are watching the performance of IoT players in Vietnam to explore potential partnership, alliance, or consolidation opportunities
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πΌ What advice would you give someone starting out in your industry?
Should clearly define the niche we are in, focus on a scalable business model, and excellent execution.
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π£ What's one thing you can keep talking about for hours?
Opportunities to create businesses in the fintech and agriculture space.
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π₯ What's your favorite movie/TV show?
House of Cards
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π¨ What's your go-to ice cream flavor?β
Durian
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FYI. We've edited this interview for clarity.
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