Powering Southeast Asia’s Blockchain Ecosystem

Nicole Nguyen is the Founder of APAC DAO, one of Southeast Asia’s most influential Web3 communities and go-to-market partners. With over 3,000 members and 800–1,000+ projects spanning 15+ countries, APAC DAO accelerates blockchain adoption through community building, incubation, business matching, and strategic partnerships with global players including Ripple, Arbitrum, and Worldcoin.

A leading evangelist for emerging technologies in Vietnam and the broader APAC region, Nicole is the mastermind behind Vietnam Blockchain Week (2,000+ delegates) and the Vietnam Fintech Summit — an official side event of Techfest Vietnam under the Ministry of Science and Technology. As ASEAN Vice-Chair of the Global Impact Fintech Forum (GIFT), she works with central banks, fintech associations, and institutions across more than 20 international chapters. With 15+ years of experience and features in Forbes, Business Times Singapore, and South China Morning Post, she is a trusted advisor for startups expanding across Asia and a passionate advocate for women in technology.