Nhu Tran

Founder

Singapore, Singapore15 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Founded and scaled a $15M edtech company.
Managed a $50M+ portfolio at Meta.
Achieved 10M+ app downloads at SEA Group.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a growth-focused leader in the EdTech and E-commerce sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Entrepreneurship & Venture BuildingRevenue Growth & MonetizationBusiness ExpansionCross-border OperationsGrowth MarketingBrand StrategyDigital TransformationStrategic Partnerships

Other Skills

Executive Stakeholder ManagementAsia Market ExpansionGrowth StrategyP&L ManagementStrategic LeadershipOrganizational ScalingVenture CapitalEarly Stage VenturesStrategic Marketing ManagementCreative MarketerBusiness MarketingBusiness ManagementStart-up LeadershipStart-up VenturesMarketing Strategy

About

Exited founder and growth executive with 15+ years of experience scaling businesses, building brands, and leading market expansion across Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Co-founded Schola, an edtech company with 200+ employees and teachers serving students across 10+ countries, which was acquired by BrightChamps in a $15M transaction. Following the acquisition, served as Senior Vice President at BrightChamps, leading regional growth and post-merger integration initiatives for the company. Previously a Business Manager at Meta, managing a $50M+ portfolio and partnering with leading consumer, technology, and digital-native brands across Southeast Asia to drive growth through data-driven marketing and commercial strategies. Led go-to-market, user acquisition, and growth initiatives across Southeast Asia at SEA group (Shopee, Garena, Seamoney), contributing to 10M+ app downloads and multiple #1 App Store rankings through performance marketing, influencer partnerships, and scalable growth programs. ASEAN Scholar and graduate of the National University of Singapore (NUS) with a Bachelor’s degree in Business.

Experience

15 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

0 mo

Current Experience

Navian partners

Founder & Managing Director

Jun 2026 – Present · 0 mo

We're a GTM partner firm for global companies entering Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Senior operators inside your team from day one, owning the decisions and executing the plan.
We work with technology, consumer, and high-growth businesses across the region. Depending on where you are and what you need, we come in as your GTM partner, take on full distribution so you don't have to build from scratch, or invest directly in the right brands entering this market

Schola

Co-Founder

Jul 2019 – Jun 2026 · 6 yrs 11 mos

Built and scaled an edtech organization of 200+ team members and teachers, serving students across 10+ countries; acquired by BrightChamps at a $15M valuation.
Senior Vice President | BrightChamps – Led post-acquisition growth and integration as part of the core leadership team at the $650M-valued edtech company.

Entrepreneurship & Venture BuildingRevenue Growth & Monetization

Sea

Marketing Manager

Mar 2013 – Mar 2016 · 3 yrs · Singapore

Led regional go-to-market and user growth initiatives, achieving 10M+ app downloads and #1 App Store rankings through data-driven marketing and high-impact influencer strategies.

Growth MarketingBrand StrategyAsia Market Expansion

Ardex americas

Global Management Trainee

Feb 2011 – Jul 2011 · 5 mos · Witten, Germany

Led innovation and digital transformation projects, establishing a company-wide idea management system (Innotrend) to foster an innovation culture and enhance product development efficiency.

Digital Transformation