Season 3 - Episode 7 | Journey of Resilience - From Child Refugee to Corporate Warrior to Entrepreneur: Chrystie Dao (Vietnam)

💬 Stay Connected with Us Join Dr. Ramesh and Chrystie Dao, an inspiring entrepreneur and venture builder with a rich, multicultural background. Chrystie shares her compelling journey from fleeing Vietnam as a refugee child, to carving out a successful international career in banking and tech entrepreneurship. Thriving in different cities from Sydney, London to Singapore, and ultimately back to her ancestral home of Hanoi, Chrystie shares her early life challenges, such as dealing with racism and adapting to new environments, which built her resilience and shaped her entrepreneurial mindset. Chrystie now plays a pivotal role in Vietnam's startup ecosystem, focusing on venture building, social impact and sustainability. Additionally, she shares her practices of meditation and mindfulness, which help her manage crises and maintain balance. This groundedness brings to life her commitment and vision to contribute to her country's thriving startup ecosystem and build a brighter future for the Vietnamese people.3 Key Insights from this Podcast:Resilience and Adaptability: Chrystie's journey from child refugee to a successful international banking executive and entrepreneur highlights the importance of resilience and adaptability in overcoming life's challenges and seizing new opportunities.Mindfulness and Meditation: Practices like meditation and mindfulness help manage stress, enhance introspection and maintain balance, crucial for navigating the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial journey.Sustainability and Social Impact: Focusing on sustainable practices and contributing to social impact initiatives create meaningful, long-lasting change and ensure a better future for the next generations.Host: Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Author, Podcast Host, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible & Founder of Impact VelocityGuest Speaker: Ms. Chrystie Dao, Managing Director of Vietnam Silicon Valley Foundation, Venture Builder, Investor, Payments Executive, Founder & CEO of Exceler8 Data Analytics Tune in, and together we'll be Thriving in the Age of Disruption. 🌱 Upcoming Programme: Sustainable Success for Collective Advantage (SSCA)If you are looking to deepen your leadership journey and build sustainable impact, consider joining our upcoming Sustainable Success for Collective Advantage (SSCA) programme. 📍 SSCA Singapore — 17 to 19 September 2026This immersive experience is designed for leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who want to align purpose, performance, and long-term impact in a rapidly changing world.Thriving in the Age of Disruption with Dr. Ramesh RamachandraReady to thrive in today’s fast-changing world? Visit our website for exclusive insights and resources from Dr. Ramesh!💡 Watch the full video episodes and engaging reels on YouTube.🎥 Follow us on Tiktok and Linkedln for updates and bonus content.📢 Stay inspired with actionable tips and expert advice every week.🎙️ This podcast is proudly produced by Talent Leadership Crucible.