Startup Wheel stands as one of the largest startup competitions in Southeast Asia. Over the past nine years, the competition has welcomed 9,700 startups from 31 countries across five continents, alongside 1,500 venture capital funds, angel investors, industry experts, and global partners.
Since 2011, the Business Startup Support Center (BSSC) has pioneered the entrepreneurial spirit among Vietnam’s youth. The center launched the STARTUP WHEEL competition in 2013, co-organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Young Business Association (YBA).
Initially focused on startups in Ho Chi Minh City, the competition expanded nationwide in 2018 under the name Vietnam Startup Wheel, opening its doors to all individuals and enterprises in Vietnam. By 2019, the competition further evolved into an international platform, welcoming global startups aiming to enter the Vietnamese market.
Startup Wheel operates under the patronage of the Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Youth Federation, the Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Student Association, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology, and the National Startup Ecosystem (ISEV - Project 844).
From 2019 to today, we are honored to have Mr. Lee Jong Hyuk, CEO of SINASEAN VIETNAM, serve as a judge at Startup Wheel. In this role, he has provided valuable mentorship and insights, guiding and selecting outstanding startups, while sharing his expertise with the contestants.
About Mr. Lee Jong Hyuk
As a passionate and dynamic young entrepreneur from South Korea, Mr. Lee Jong Hyuk brings over 10 years of experience in fostering bilateral trade between South Korea and Vietnam. His efforts focus on bridging Korean and Vietnamese startups, facilitating partnerships, pitching opportunities, and promoting trade and products both domestically and in neighboring markets. Under his leadership and the unwavering dedication of the SINASEAN VIETNAM team, the company has become a recognized leader in trade facilitation between the two nations.
We believe Mr. Lee Jong Hyuk’s advice and evaluations will inspire participating startups at Startup Wheel to gain fresh perspectives and a more comprehensive understanding of entrepreneurship. His insights aim to serve as a launchpad, helping startups accelerate their journey toward success.
We hope SINASEAN VIETNAM will continue its partnership with STARTUP WHEEL, contributing to future events like VIETNAM STARTUP DAY, sharing invaluable experience and support with emerging startups.
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