Vietnam’s Next Gen Founders Are Unlocking Global Wealth | Nagesh Devata from Payoneer | EP 407

Don’t forget to subscribe:    / @vietnaminnovatorsdigest   Check full playlist here:    • Vietnam Innovators (English Edition)   Host: Tu An Guest: Mr. Nagesh Devata - Senior Vice President, GTM APAC at Payoneer As Vietnamese businesses expand into international markets faster than ever before, the gap between simply selling globally and truly operating on a global scale has become a defining strategic challenge for founders. This hurdle goes beyond product offerings or marketing strategies, it manifests directly in the speed of cash flow processing, currency transparency, and the efficiency of operational infrastructure. In this podcast episode, Nagesh Devata - Senior Vice President, GTM APA at Payoneer, bringing 30 years of expertise across technology, finance, and global commerce, shares his perspectives on the international expansion wave among Vietnamese SMBs and next-generation founders. The conversation explores the shift from basic cross-border selling to comprehensive global operation, Vietnam's key competitive edges in Gaming, Software, and B2B sectors, and why a robust financial infrastructure is critical to eliminating growth friction and building trust with international partners. Additionally, the discussion touches on the practical impact of AI on SMB operational capabilities and the enduring value of human connection in cross-border trade. — 00:00 Introduction 03:4 Vietnam’s Global Growth Story 05:30 Selling Globally vs. Operating Globally 11:16 What Vietnamese Founders Need to Build 13:31 What Makes a “Born Global” Business? 16:24 The Biggest Mistake: “It Can Wait” 20:06 The Financial Stack Behind Global Growth 27:04 Payoneer’s Bet on Vietnam 32:00 AI: Game Changer or Hype? 39:07 What Founders Should Do Differently 43:58 Wrapping up — Too busy to sit down for the video? Listen to the audio version of this episode at: ► Spotify: https://bit.ly/4dSzzcj ► Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3RdhfOc — Find more stories of Vietnam’s pioneers on our Vietnam Innovators content hub at: https://vietcetera.com/vn/bo-suu-tap/... — Stay connected with Vietnam Innovators Digest across all our social media channels: ● Facebook:   / vietnaminnovatorsdigest   ● Instagram:   / vietnam_innovators_digest   ● LinkedIn:   / vietnaminnovators   ● Tiktok:   / vietnaminnovatorsdigest   © Bản quyền thuộc về Vietnam Innovators Digest © Copyright by Vietnam Innovators Digest Channel ☞ Do not Reup