Unpacking Southeast Asia's emerging markets with Vinnie Lauria, Golden Gate Ventures

By SuperReturnShare

How do you go from Silicon Valley entrepeneuring, to early-stage venture capitalist with US$300M in AUM and 100+ investments? What's the secret to entering a young market and establishing yourself within local nuances and how do you actually build success in Southeast Asia?

At SuperReturn Asia 2025, we sat down with Vinnie Lauria, Founder and Managing Partner at Golden Gate Ventures, a global, early-stage venture capital firm that empowers audacious founders across 3 continents. Currently based in Vietnam, he shares how to approach the evolving landscape of entrepeneurship in the region to foster growth. Watch the interview below to learn about:

The secret to succes (and the challenges you'll meet on the way) in Southeast Asia
The vast opportunity set in Vietnam
The impact of AI and tech in Southeast asia

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