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Bios

Co-founded SmallWorld, a venture building and startup space, in 2011. In 2017, we started KOOMPI, an open-source computer company, and launched VitaminAir, a pilot natural living community and reforestation project. In 2019, our team developed Selendra, a Layer 1 blockchain network for real-world asset tokenization and loyalty programs.


Since 2020, we've built a team of developers creating web3 and enterprise software, now collaborating with local and global companies. We've helped over ~50 startups and installed computer labs in 63 schools across Cambodia.


We developed and maintain a sports ticketing, reverse marketplace e-commerce SaaS, and an integrated payment environment for SMEs. These projects work together to provide services to businesses, developers, and users.


I believe in building sustainable businesses that solve real problems, growing ecosystems rather than just companies, and finding Cambodia's unique strengths instead of copying Silicon Valley.

Interests

simple living, adventure and bicycle touring across Southeast Asia, running, vipassana meditation practice, startup ecosystem building, programming, blockchain, crypto, web3 and DApps, open source software, community development, and time in nature.

skills

  • linux systems and open source advocacy
  • startup ecosystem development
  • community building and mentorship
  • venture building and business strategy
  • educational technology deployment

learning

  • solidity smart contract
  • rust & typescript programming
  • vipassana meditation

Writing

  • working on my first book
  • documenting a decade+ of building tech ventures in Cambodia
  • sharing lessons from meditation practice and startup life