Hello, everyone. My name is Nguyen Hai Long and I am a consultant for TUI GROUP and Airasia super app in Vietnam. These are two of the leading travel companies in the region, offering a variety of services and products to customers. I help them with their IT strategy, innovation, and digital transformation.
I also hold the position of CTO at GoQuo, a travel technology company that provides solutions for airlines, OTAs, and travel agencies. I oversee the technical direction, architecture, and development of the company’s products and platforms. I also serve as a Business Consultant for Wowpay, a fintech company that offers payment solutions for online and offline transactions.
Additionally, I am the CEO of 247 Technical, a software development company that specializes in B2B and holiday products. I provide consulting services for Vietnam Airlines and Bamboo Airways, two of the largest airlines in Vietnam. I help them with their IT infrastructure, integration, and optimization.
As you can see, I have a diverse range of roles and experiences in the IT field. I am passionate about driving the development of companies and projects I am involved in. I use my management, technical leadership, and strategic planning skills to optimize operations and create value for customers and businesses.
In this blog post, I want to share with you some of the insights and lessons I have learned from my journey in the IT industry. I hope you will find them useful and inspiring.
One of the topics I want to talk about is my advice for startups. As someone who has been involved in many startups and projects, I have learned a lot from both successes and failures. Here are some of the tips I would like to share with you:
- Have a clear vision and mission for your startup. Know what problem you are solving, who your target customers are, what value proposition you are offering, and how you are different from your competitors.
- Validate your idea and product with real users as soon as possible. Don’t spend too much time building something that nobody wants or needs. Get feedback from your potential customers and iterate based on their needs and preferences.
- Build a strong team that shares your vision and values. Hire people who have the skills, experience, and passion for your startup. Empower them to make decisions and take ownership of their work. Foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and innovation.
- Seek mentors and advisors who can guide you along the way. Find people who have relevant expertise, experience, and network in your industry or domain. Listen to their advice, but also trust your own judgment and intuition.
- Be flexible and adaptable to changing market conditions and customer demands. Don’t be afraid to pivot or change your strategy if necessary. Learn from your mistakes and failures, but don’t let them discourage you. Keep experimenting and improving your product and business model.
- Be persistent and resilient in pursuing your goals. Starting a startup is not easy. You will face many challenges, obstacles, and uncertainties along the way. Don’t give up on your vision and mission. Keep working hard and smart to achieve your milestones and objectives.
These are some of the advice I have for startups based on my experience. Of course, there is no one-size-fits-all formula for success in the startup world. You have to find your own path and style that works best for you.
I hope you enjoyed reading this blog post. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me or leave a comment below.
Thank you for your attention.