Riley Tran
InvestorCo-Founder and Chief Investment Officer at GFS Ventures
Vietnam
Writes $100K β $1M checks
About
Riley Tran, Country Director for NEAR Vietnam and venture investor, built a 1M-user Web3 ecosystem through education, funding, and events, co-leading NEAR APAC and emphasizing real-world Vietnam/SEA market fit.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3FintechGaming
Experience
- OpenEduHead of Business Development (Web 3)current2024 β presentHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- VBI AcademyCMOcurrent2022 β presentHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Near IncCountry Director2020 β 2024Vietnam
- GFI GroupHead of Business Development2020 β 2023Vietnam
- Bibox ExchangeMarketing Director2018 β 2020
- Matrix AI NetworkCommunity Manager2018 β 2019
- Smith MFG Co., LtdSenior Merchandiser2017 β 2018Binh Duong, Vietnam
- Tuan Linh Co., LTDAsistant Director2014 β 2017BΓ¬nh DΖ°Ζ‘ng
- International Minh Viet JSCMarketing Executive2013 β 2014Ho Chi Minh City
- TACOMCEInternship2012 β 2013
Education
- PACE Institute of ManagementCMO, Marketing/Marketing Management2024
- University of Economics Ho Chi Minh CityBachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business2010 β 2013
- University of Economic HCMCBachelor's degree, International Business2009 β 2013
Skills & more
Quality Control ManagementBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Customer Relationship ManagementBusiness DevelopmentMarketing OperationsMarket research and analysisPublic Relations10Marketing14Time Management2Marketing Communications1Marketing Strategy4Event Management
+12 more
SalesSocial NetworkingInternational Trade & LogisticsCommunity building and managementBusiness development and strategyPartnership and relationship managementCross-functional team collaborationLeadership and mentorshipExcellent oral and written communication skillsUnderstanding of the blockchain industry and Web3 ecosystem.LeadershipTeamworkLanguages English
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Riley Tran work?
- Riley Tran is Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer at GFS Ventures.
- What does Riley Tran invest in?
- Riley Tran invests in AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, Gaming.
- What check size does Riley Tran write?
- Riley Tran typically writes checks of $100K β $1M.










