Vietnam Innovators

This week on the English edition of Vietnam Innovators, we're honored to welcome Chandu Rajapreyar — our very first guest from Sri Lanka, currently serving as the Group Executive Creative Director at Hakuhodo. With over 25 years of experience in the advertising industry, Chandu stands out for his strategic thinking, exceptional creativity, and deep market insight.

He has earned numerous prestigious awards including Cannes Lions, D&AD, Clio, The One Show, and Effie, and has been recognized at Smarties Global, MMA Regional, and MMA Vietnam. In 2023, Campaign Brief ranked him among the top 10 most creative individuals in Vietnam.

Over the past decade, Chandu has played a key role in helping agencies across Southeast and South Asia earn the title of "Agency of the Year." Notably, he helped elevate MullenLowe Sri Lanka to 9th in Asia and 36th globally on the Effie Index. Beyond advertising, he is also a co-founder of several tech startups, including SD TECH, which provides AI and blockchain solutions in markets such as the U.S., India, and Singapore.

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As AI rapidly transforms industries across the board, game advertising — with its unique blend of creativity, large-scale data, and constantly shifting user behavior — is also evolving. Yet despite its potential, AI remains underutilized in this space. Why hasn’t this intersection of technology and marketing been fully explored? Could it be the overlooked goldmine of the digital age?

In this week’s episode 52 of the Vietnam Innovators (English) podcast, let's sit down with Robert Huynh, Co-Founder and CEO of Reforged Labs — a startup backed by Y Combinator. Robert previously held key roles at X (Google’s Moonshot Factory) and Microsoft, where he spent nearly a decade developing advanced AI technologies for autonomous vehicles, cybersecurity, and next-generation wearables. After leaving Harvard Business School to launch his own venture, he’s now pioneering the world’s first AI-driven platform for ad performance analysis.

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Bruno Jaspaert is the Belgian CEO of DEEP C Industrial Zones, one of Vietnam’s largest industrial zone developers with a 3,400-hectare land portfolio across Haiphong and Quang Ninh. With over 25 years of international experience spanning Asia and Europe, Bruno has held senior roles in sales, production, innovation, project and strategy management across sectors including chemicals, logistics, steel, and oil & gas.

In addition to his role at DEEP C, he currently serves as a Non-Executive Director at Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) in the UAE and is the Chairman of EuroCham Vietnam. A multilingual leader and committed team builder, Bruno is driven by people, innovation, and delivering positive impact. He holds two master’s degrees—in International Relations and in Commercial Engineering.

Bruno is a strong advocate for sustainable growth and ESG reporting as a tool to align stakeholders and prove that economic development and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

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Meta’s advanced AI technologies are not only enhancing user experiences across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, but also unlocking new opportunities for businesses and content creators. From strategic planning support to boosting creativity and engagement, Meta AI is becoming an indispensable part of various industries—delivering practical value across many aspects of life.

In Episode 49 of the Vietnam Innovators podcast (English edition) this week, we sit down with Revie Sylviana, Director of Global Partnerships, SEA & Emerging Markets at Meta. She currently leads a dynamic team across countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam—driving the growth and adoption of Meta’s products among creators, public figures, athletes, and media professionals.

With over 20 years of experience in telecommunications, technology, and social media, Revie has played a key role in shaping effective content and partnership strategies. Her insights promise valuable lessons and compelling perspectives on the future of technology and creativity.

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Thank you Meta for accompanying Vietnam Innovators. Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.