Swiss ep 25- gap 3
Short Summary:
This Swiss EP 25 discussion focuses on identifying and addressing key gaps hindering the growth of the Vietnamese tech ecosystem. The core issue identified is a lack of solid quality, impacting economic growth, long-term sustainability, and global competitiveness. Two primary gaps were highlighted: (1) a mindset among many founders lacking long-term vision and prioritizing short-term gains, and (2) an inability to deliver on promised high-growth, disruptive technologies and secure funding due to weak fundraising skills. The proposed solution involves a collaborative effort from entrepreneurs, investors, supporters, and educational/research institutions to address these foundational weaknesses. No specific technologies were mentioned beyond the general context of "high-growth, disruptive technologies."
Detailed Summary:
The transcript details a debate among investors regarding critical gaps within the Vietnamese tech ecosystem. The discussion concludes that the root cause of many problems is a lack of "solid quality." This lack of quality manifests in two key areas:
Section 1: Founder Mindset: Many founders lack a long-term vision and prioritize short-term financial gains. They may have limited track records of success or lack experienced partners to guide them. This short-sighted approach makes it difficult to attract investors. The speaker emphasizes the prevalence of this issue, stating that it affects "many" founders they encountered.
Section 2: Ability to Deliver and Fundraise: Beyond mindset, founders struggle to deliver on the high-growth, disruptive technologies they promise investors. They also lack strong fundraising skills, further hindering their ability to secure necessary capital. This inability to deliver and raise funds is presented as a significant obstacle to growth.
Section 3: Who Should Address the Gaps: The discussion concludes by identifying the stakeholders responsible for addressing these gaps. This includes the entire ecosystem: entrepreneurs, investors, supporting organizations, and educational/research institutions. A collaborative approach is implied as the solution.
The transcript doesn't offer specific solutions or methods beyond the identification of the problems and the stakeholders involved. The overall message is that improving the "solid quality" of the Vietnamese tech ecosystem requires a fundamental shift in founder mindset and a concerted effort from all participants to improve execution and fundraising capabilities. There's no mention of specific processes or detailed methods for achieving this improvement.