Volunteering

Atal Innovation Mission, Govt. of India

Feb 2020 - Present (4 yrs 10 mos)

Instill in students the appropriate mentality, ethics, and competencies necessary for them to evolve into innovators.
Offer direction on various domains such as innovation and design, technical proficiency, business acumen, entrepreneurship, and proficient communication while also serving as a source of inspiration.
Offer guidance to students on the creative projects they will be engaged in.
Encourage students to devise fresh innovations for addressing both local and worldwide challenges.

Startup Mentor & Innovation Mentor

GBA Business Challenge

Dec 2020 - Present

Guided entrepreneurial teams in the GBA Business Challenge, achieving significant funding and recognition for innovative ideas.
2024: Mentored a team developing Superfood Copepods Natural Food, a sustainable feed solution for shrimp and fish larvae, winning the Vietnam Champion Award and securing 50 million VND for implementation.
2023: Mentored a team developing an IoT-based smart farming concept, aiding in securing 90 million VND for their go-to-market strategy.
2022: Supported a team focused on sustainable bricks using zeolite, helping them raise 120 million VND for project implementation.
2021: Led a team to win the GBA Champion Award, earning 240 million VND to incubate a startup that transformed seafood waste into fertilizer.
2020: Mentored another GBA Champion Award-winning team, receiving 160 million VND for a biomass startup leveraging microalgae.
These successes reflect the impact and growth of student-led startups through strategic mentorship and support.

Hult Prize Foundation

December 2020 · 1 month

Served as a judge for the Hult Prize On Campus competition, evaluating business pitches from top student teams focused on sustainable solutions under the “Food for Good” theme.
Provided feedback and support to student entrepreneurs, contributing to the development of their innovative ideas.
Participated in the final event, which showcased impactful projects, including the winning idea of creating a sustainable food product from crickets to address food scarcity during natural disasters.

Education Mentor

University of Economics - The University of Danang

Dec 2019 - Present · 5 yrs

Conducted AI Seminar at Thai Phien High School (December 24, 2024)
Artificial Intelligence Seminar Series, sponsored by CIE at Thai Phien high school

Served as a mentor during Mentoring Day, providing strategic feedback and guidance to student teams on business pitches addressing the Hult Prize 2021 challenge: building sustainable food enterprises to impact 10 million people by 2030.
Evaluated teams during the Grand Finale, scoring based on innovation, impact, traction, scalability, and team dynamics.
Contributed to fostering entrepreneurial growth and motivating student-led projects at DUT, enhancing the Hult Prize initiative’s development on campus.

Education Mentor

University of Economics - The University of Danang

Dec 2019 - Present · 5 yrs

International Companions for learning (ICL) for inter-cultural community service National Taiwan University

Aug 2018 - Oct 2018 · 3 mos

Commissioned to undertake the International Companions for learning (ICL) for inter-cultural community service at middle and primary schools for the spring semester of 2018, achieving a total 55 service hours, including webcam teaching, training, school visits, and assessment.