Education, Empowerment, Ecosystems: Stacie Phyo’s ASEAN Startup Path

Stacie Phyo, the CEO of Tutearn from Myanmar, shares how she bootstrapped three interconnected ventures—Pace Forward, Tutearn and Women4Women—driven by one simple belief: solve your own problem, then scale with customer-led thinking. From her home country Myanmar and now located to Bangkok, Stacy reveals how she built lean systems, empowered her team and created a thriving ecosystem for ASEAN women founders. Expect practical tips on focusing on one thing, developing scalable processes, and leveraging community for lasting impact. 0:00 – 02:00: Stacy’s background, and why Bangkok; early startup story in Myanmar.02:00 – 07:00: Pace Forward and Tutearn: building for accessibility and automation.07:00 – 12:00: Bootstrapping mindset, customer-first marketing, and essential systems.12:00 – 16:00: Lessons from leadership: letting teams take the helm; the value of mentorship.16:00 – 21:00: Women4Women: nonprofit roots, ASEAN focus, and community-building.21:00 – 27:00: Personal growth, work-life integration, and staying reflective as a founder.27:00 – 33:00: Future plans, expansion, and how to connect with Stacy. 3 key takeaways  Build around customer problems first; revenue should come from customers, not from funding.Focus on one core initiative, then scale with solid systems and clear ownership.Invest in community and mentorship to accelerate women founders across ASEAN. This episode is sponsored by Redbox Studio. Sign up for updates, news and opportunities. Get the full show notes and links at WomenpreneurAsia.com