One More Scoop with Marina Tran-Vu

Marina Tran-Vu is the Founder and CEO of EQUO, a sustainable brand providing 100% plastic-free and compostable solutions for everyday single-use plastics.

Their products are made from materials like grass, rice, coconut, sugarcane and coffee. They have raised over $1.3M for their seed round and were featured in global media, including Forbes, Shark Tank Vietnam and Front Office by PlayersTV in the US.

How did Marina's family develop a successful business from the beginning despite the hardships they faced as immigrants arriving in Canada? How did Marina discover her personal interest in marketing? How has she adjusted to her new environment since deciding to remain in Vietnam?

Topics: 

00:03:15 - Life in Canada, overcoming poverty, and finding inspiration

00:10:04 - The point, the motivation, the endgame

00:19:47 - Almost starting a Kpop Career

00:22:29 - Entry point in marketing and business

00:24:21 - Learned to comprehend people like children

00:27:18 - Choosing family over career and staying in Vietnam

00:29:11 - Realizing the possibilities in Vietnam, the birth of EQUO

00:31:58 - Difficulty dealing with stress and depression

00:34:16 - Separating who I am from what I do

00:37:11 - Pressure is the hardest thing for a founder and an individual to deal with

00:40:56 - Kick starting and branding EQUO 

00:47:05 - Getting inspiration from successful people

00:51:10 - All things Vietnam!

00:56:05 - Add to heart: Traveling

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EQUO (Website): https://shopequo.com/

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