MASTERING THE SECOND CURVE

Governance, Succession, and Growth Beyond the Founder

August 14th, 2025 | 14:00 - 18:30
JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon — Ho Chi Minh City

Vanguard is Vietnam’s premier young executives network, dedicated to shaping the next generation of leaders.

In an era of transformation, Vietnam needs bold, forward-thinking leadership to drive economic growth, innovation, and global influence. Vanguard provides a dynamic platform for ambitious executives to connect, learn, and lead—through exclusive networking events, expert-led discussions, and high-impact summits.

Together, we are building a future where Vietnam stands alongside the world’s leading economies.

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Vanguard’s Three Pillars

Leadership
Development

Every Vanguard event is built to help leaders grow. From strategic content by global faculty to unfiltered peer dialogue, we focus on the critical leadership skills needed to scale in Vietnam’s fast-evolving business environment.

Strategic
Connections

Vanguard brings together a highly curated group of local and international leaders. We focus on meaningful relationships — not just networking for its own sake. It’s a trusted circle designed to help members explore cross-sector partnerships and global opportunities.

Investment-grade Opportunities

We connect members to serious capital and strategic partners. Whether you’re looking to raise funding, expand markets, or explore growth investments, Vanguard bridges you with investors and decision-makers — inside Vietnam and across the region.

Strategic Partners & Supporting Enterprises

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Who Should Join?

Vanguard is designed for ambitious executives, entrepreneurs, and companies committed to shaping Vietnam’s future. Our members are:

Visionary leaders driving innovation and economic growth.
Executives seeking a high-caliber network of like-minded changemakers.
Businesses with a minimum annual revenue of $6M looking for strategic networking and leadership development.
Entrepreneurs and decision-makers embracing modern leadership principles while honoring Vietnam’s core values.

Become a Member

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Cuong Dang
Founder, Chair

Founder, Chairman, Resu Holdings (media, education, consulting, M&A and capital advisory)
Founder, former CEO Forbes Vietnam.
Founder, former Managing Director, Enterprise Rent-a-car Vietnam

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Leadership Principles

OLD

Authoritarian Leadership
More traditional and authoritarian, reflecting a hierarchical approach. This was attributed to the historical context of wartime and post-war rebuilding, where centralized decision-making was often necessary.

Experience-Based Authority
Emphasizing the value of experience and seniority in decision-making. Respect for elders and hierarchical structures play a significant role in their leadership philosophy.

Relationship-Centric Leadership
Relationship-building and interpersonal connections are highly valued. Building trust and loyalty within the team are also considered crucial for effective leadership.

NEW

Collaborative Leadership
More inclined toward collaborative and participatory leadership styles. They value input from team members and encourage a more open communication culture.

Innovation and Adaptability
More open to innovation, change, and adaptability. Growing up in a rapidly changing world, they are more comfortable with uncertainty and open to trying new approaches.

Tech-Savvy Leadership
With the advent of technology, younger leaders leverage digital tools for communication, collaboration, and decision-making. This results in a more tech-savvy and digitally connected leadership style.

Generational Differences

Vietnam/US War Generation
(Baby Boomers)
Experienced the Vietnam/US War (1955-1975) and its aftermath. Many endured significant hardships and played key roles in rebuilding the country post-war.

Reform Era Generation (Gen X)
Born late 1960s – early 1980s, witnessed the economic reforms (Đổi Mới) initiated in mid-1980s. Experienced a shift towards a market-oriented economy and the opening up of the country to the global community.

Millennials (Gen Y)
Born early 1980s – mid-1990s, grown up in a period of rapid economic development and globalization, often characterized by exposure to technology and a more interconnected world.

Gen Z
Born mid-1990s – early 2010s, this gen is coming of age in an era dominated by technology and instant communication, more digitally savvy and have different perspectives on various social and cultural issues.