Riley Tran

Riley Tran serves as the Head of Business Development (Web 3) at OpenEdu and the CMO at VBI Academy, where responsibilities include overseeing strategic growth for Vietnam's leading blockchain education platform and driving partnerships and curriculum developments. Notable achievements at VBI include a 40% increase in partnerships and the establishment of the flagship W3HF conference, the first government-supported Web3 event in Vietnam. Previously, Riley held significant roles such as Country Director at Near Inc, where impactful initiatives led to Vietnam becoming NEAR's largest global community, and Head of Business Development at GFI Group, contributing to a 25% revenue increase and securing 20+ strategic partnerships. Riley's earlier experience includes positions at Bibox Exchange, Matrix AI Network, and Smith MFG Co., Ltd, showcasing a strong background in business development, marketing, and community engagement within the blockchain and technology sectors. Educational credentials encompass a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and ongoing studies in Marketing Management at PACE Institute of Management.