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- Rising Giants N.150 - Dominic Williams MBE, British Ambassador to Cambodia
Dominic Williams is the British Ambassador to Cambodia, having joined the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in 2005. His diplomatic career includes postings in France, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Peru, and Nigeria. He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2011 for his contributions during the Sri Lankan conflict. In London, he has worked on UN Peacekeeping, the Syria conflict, and consular affairs. He speaks English, French, Khmer, and Spanish.
BritCham Cambodia: https://www.britchamcambodia.org/
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49 min - Rising Giants N.149 - Thierry Tea, VP, Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC)
Thierry is back for Round 2 on Rising Giants. He is now supporting OCIC across a variety of sectors, including real estate, technology and infrastructure.
He is also the Founder of Negocia Capital (VC), PhilJets (Aviation) and Sphere Aero (Aerospace). With a passion for educating the next generation, he sits on the Board at Camtech University and Dichi Academy.
Thierry: https://www.instagram.com/thierrytea
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1 hr 16 min - Rising Giants N.148 - Chhundara Khorn, CEO, KOI Thé
Dara Khorn is a leading F&B industry entrepreneur in Cambodia, having launched market-defining brands such as KOI Thé, TUBE Coffee, Belly Burger, GēGē Kitchen and many more. They focus on addressing the emerging middle class in Cambodia who value great prices, convenience, and customer service.
Dara: https://www.instagram.com/darasamkhan/
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1 hr 3 min - Rising Giants N.147 - Shasne Su, Fashion Stylist & Content Creator
Shasne Su is a Cambodia-based fashion stylist, journalist, and content creator. Living in Phnom Penh for over five years, she combines local inspiration with international fashion language. Starting her journey at local market, she developed a unique visual voice that now extends to magazine features, editorial styling, and digital storytelling. Her work reflects a modern, cross-cultural perspective shaped by experience, intuition, and style.
Shasne: https://www.instagram.com/shasne_su
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57 min - Rising Giants N.146 - Richard Yim, CEO, Quantum
Richard is the CEO and Chairman of Quantum Engineering and Manufacturing. He is at the forefront of bringing Cambodian-made products to the world, working with leading global manufacturers who are increasingly choosing Cambodia as a key market for exporting high-quality goods, even in a world that is going through a tariff paradigm shift.
Richard: https://www.instagram.com/richardyim
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52 min - Rising Giants N.145 - Bill Chea, Co-Founder, Cambodia Blockchain Summit
Bill is the Co-Founder of the Cambodia Blockchain Summit, the first comprehensive blockchain event for the crypto community in Cambodia, which showcases the emerging innovation in Web 3 and how Cambodia is looking to play a key role in this dynamic sector that is transforming the global economy.
Cambodia Blockchain Summit: https://www.bookme.plus/t/events/cbs2025
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49 min - Rising Giants N.144 - Sovannprina Kiet, Co-Founder, KDMV Digital
Na is the Co-Founder of KDMV Digital, one of Cambodia's top marketing firms focused on building iconic video content that resonates with the audiences of tomorrow and sustains long-term brand equity. Welcome back to Rising Giants in 2025!
KDMV Digital: https://www.instagram.com/kdmvdigital/
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58 min - Rising Giants N.143 - Sivhuang Lay, Managing Director, Dichi Academy
In this episode of Rising Giants, Sivhuang Lay, Managing Director of Dichi Academy, shares her journey from diverse educational experiences across Cambodia, China, and Europe to her pivotal roles in tech startups in Cambodia. She discusses the importance of innovation, stakeholder management, and the impact of COVID-19 on the growth of businesses like Food Panda.
Sivhuang also emphasizes the need for tech talent in Cambodia and the mission of Dichi Academy to bridge the skills gap in the tech industry. She also highlights the challenges of building a curriculum that meets industry needs and the importance of focus for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Dichi Academy: https://www.dichi.academy/
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51 min - Rising Giants N.142 - Sanjay Popli, Co-Founder & CEO, Cryptomind
We are marking Devcon 2024 in Bangkok next week with a very special guest!
Sanjay Popli is a pioneering figure in Thailand's cryptocurrency industry, serving as the Group CEO and Co-Founder of Cryptomind Group, the leading Web3 ecosystem builder in the region.
Under his leadership, Cryptomind Group has launched successful ventures, including Thailand's largest blockchain event, Thailand Blockchain Week, and the country's first SEC-licensed digital asset fund, Merkle Capital, with an AUM of $70m.
The group has also incubated innovative projects such as Zentry and runs Thailand's largest crypto community and media platform, Bitcoin Addict. As an advisor to the Thai Digital Asset Association, Sanjay is committed to sharing his expertise and shaping the future of web3.
Thailand Blockchain Week: https://www.thailandblockchainweek.com
Merkle Capital: https://merkle.capital
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55 min - Rising Giants N.141 - Priscilla Kim Ong 'Sela', Content Creator
Today on Rising Giants we have Priscilla Kim Ong, known as 'Sela', she is a Khmer-Krom American content creator who has built a supportive global community around her life in Cambodia.
Born and raised in the US, she moved to Cambodia in 2022 to reconnect with her roots and learn Khmer, inspiring diaspora communities to reconnect with their own cultures.
Through engaging vlogs, heartfelt interviews, and relatable skits, Sela shares authentic stories that bridge Cambodia and international audiences.
Sela: https://www.instagram.com/priscillakimong
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