Seven Figure Founders
By: Seven Figure Founders
Language: en
Categories: Business, Entrepreneurship
EO APAC Presents: Seven Figure Founders Podcast Join host Linh Podetti as she sits down with remarkable entrepreneurs from across the EO community and beyond to uncover the real stories behind building seven-figure businesses. Each episode dives into the mindsets, challenges, and breakthroughs of founders across the Asia-Pacific who are scaling with purpose. From bold pivots to quiet resilience, these are authentic, unfiltered conversations that inspire growth, connection, and meaningful success.
Episodes
From Nokia to Belgo: How Victor Pirmez Is Scaling Belgian Craft Beer in Vietnam
Dec 15, 2025What makes someone leave a safe global career at Nokia to bet on Belgian craft beer in Vietnam?
In this episode of Seven Figure Founders, Linh sits down with Victor Pirmez, Business Development Director and investor at Belgo Belgian Craft Beer, to unpack his incredible journey: from a childhood across Africa and Asia, to 5G and corporate life in Korea, to building Belgo’s expansion and franchise strategy across Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
You’ll hear how Victor:
Grew up moving from Congo, Angola, Thailand, Belgium, Singapore, Austr... Duration: 00:42:56From Durian Bakery to Luxury Venues: How Vinh Le Built Vietnam’s Modern Hospitality Ecosystem
Dec 09, 2025How does someone go from selling durian pastries to building one of Vietnam’s most innovative hospitality brands?
In this episode of Seven Figure Founders, Linh Podetti sits down with Vinh Le, the entrepreneur behind Zumwhere, Zumstart, and Wynnley Venue & Retreats. From starting with a durian bakery to building one of Vietnam’s most innovative hospitality groups, Vinh explains how a “mini-CEO mindset” helped him survive F&B challenges, navigate COVID with cloud kitchens and SaaS, and scale into luxury venues in Ho Chi Minh City. A must-watch for founders who want real insights on leadership, people, systems...
From Lost Teen to Restaurant Empire in Vietnam | Adrian Chong Yen
Dec 01, 2025From a “lost kid” who left school at 15… to leading some of Saigon’s most loved restaurants, Adrian Chong Yen has built a true founder story inside Vietnam’s booming F&B scene.
In this episode of Seven Figure Founders, host Linh Podetti sits down with Adrian, Executive Chef & Founder of Sol Group Hospitality (Sol Kitchen & Bar, Taco Del Sol and more), to unpack how he turned kitchen grit into a fast-growing restaurant group in Ho Chi Minh City.
In this conversation, we dive into:
From Deloitte to OKR Asia: Building a 7-Figure Consulting Firm in SE Asia | Carsten Ley
Nov 25, 2025Ever wondered how to turn your corporate consulting skills into a lean, seven-figure business that works with startups, corporates AND governments across Asia?
In this episode, Linh Podetti sits down with Carsten Ley – founder of OKR Asia & Asia PMO – a German consultant who left Deloitte, moved to Vietnam, and built a strategy, OKR and project management consultancy serving clients across Southeast Asia and beyond.
Carsten shares how he:
Transitioned from bank teller → Deloitte consultant → Lazada VP → founder Built a 10+ person consulting firm with a global network of freelancersUses OKRs (Objectives & Ke... Duration: 00:43:32Leading with Empathy, Culture & Vision in Vietnam’s Booming Business Scene | David Jackson
Nov 18, 2025In this inspiring episode of the Seven Figure Founders Podcast, host Linh Podetti sits down with David Jackson, the dynamic CEO and Principal of Avison Young Vietnam and Cambodia, a leading real estate consulting firm transforming the Southeast Asian property landscape.
From his early beginnings in London to building a thriving business across Vietnam and Cambodia, David shares his incredible story of leading with empathy, cultural intelligence, and long-term vision in one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
💼 How David built a successful real estate business across borders
❤️ Why empathy, kindness...
From Hollywood to Vietnam: How TK Nguyen Built Skylight & GAM Esports into Global Brands
Nov 04, 2025What does it take to reinvent yourself — from nightlife entrepreneur in Hollywood to esports visionary in Vietnam?
In this episode, TK Nguyen, CEO of GAM Esports and Co-Founder of Skylight Nha Trang, shares his incredible journey from the clubs of Los Angeles to the top of Asia’s gaming and entertainment industries.
Raised in San Diego and inspired by his father’s rags-to-riches story, TK took a leap of faith to return to Vietnam and build experiences that bring people together — from Vietnam’s first rooftop beach club to the country’s most iconic esport...
Duration: 00:46:21