Are you one connection away from a new life? | Quang Do | TEDxĐaKao
Mr. Quang Do – Founder of Overseas Vietnamese (OV) at TEDxĐaKao 2025.You've likely heard about the rapidly growing and increasingly influential global Vietnamese community. So, what propelled one individual, drawing from personal experience with connection challenges, to build a colossal network bringing together over 50,000 Vietnamese professionals and entrepreneurs across 100+ cities worldwide?Born and raised in Germany, Mr. Quang Do deeply understands the struggles of connecting the Vietnamese diaspora. From this insight, he laid the foundation for Overseas Vietnamese (OV) – a network that is not only about connection, but also a space fostering individual and collective growth, where every member is encouraged to pursue lifelong learning and actively contribute to Vietnam's development.At TEDxĐaKao 2025: Now Is The Time, Mr. Quang Do will share an inspiring story about personal growth and the extraordinary power of community. Through this, we can forge a robust network, extending Vietnamese intellect and identity across the globe.TEDxĐaKao would like to share our sincere thanks to:
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- Quang Do is the founder of Overseas Vietnamese (OV), a private network for Vietnamese professionals and entrepreneurs worldwide. Born and raised in Germany as the child of Vietnamese immigrants, Quang started OV out of a personal desire to connect with his people and a need for a supportive, professional network. Today, OV has grown into a global community of 600+ members, reaching 50k+ Vietnamese professionals across 100+ cities. Previously at Google, Quang has now made OV his full-time mission: to build a lasting, generational community for both current and future Vietnamese diaspora. The mission is simple: help Vietnamese worldwide thrive by fostering meaningful connections, lifelong learning, and a shared commitment to giving back. A key part of this mission is to bring more Vietnamese (back) to Vietnam – to be part of and contribute to the country’s economic growth story. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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