Make being Vietnamese your advantage.
The private membership for ambitious Vietnamese around the world. A network that backs you, insights from people who have done it, a direct line to Vietnam.
- 1,000 members
- 50+ cities
- 1 shared heritage
From a global network to the one person you need.
- Global OVAsk the whole network, join live sessions from anywhere, and meet members wherever you go.
- City chapterFriends and peers where you live, through dinners and meetups run by local members.
- One to oneConnections and relationships that move you forward. We continuously introduce you to members worth knowing.
What happens inside OV.
This community was a massive catalyst for my decision to move. From coffee chats with members to OV Goes Saigon, OV has been there every step of the way.
I returned to Vietnam for a short vacation and went to the OV meetup without expecting much. I met a respected leader in my industry, and not long after, I was offered a role in Hanoi I had always dreamed of.
I just joined siliXon as a founding engineer, one more step toward my own startup. Thank you to everyone in OV who shared their advice and perspective.
Reading everyone's stories, wins and intros pushed me to get it together and finally make my move to Vietnam.
After one welcome call, I now know people from France, the US, Korea, Slovenia and Germany.
I was nervous to share my writing publicly. A fellow member encouraged me to put it out there, so I did.
We had our first OV meetup in Hamburg, at a friend's coffee place. We spent the whole afternoon outside.
Because of OV, I have met truly amazing people. Their stories pushed me to keep learning and start building a path toward my future in Vietnam.
I rebuilt my LinkedIn profile after watching a member's workshop on personal branding. OV keeps pushing me to improve.
- 130+
- mentorships matched since 2025
- 90+
- member wins shared since April
- 250+
- events a year, in cities and online
Members work at leading companies worldwide, and in Vietnam.
Where members meet between events.
Find members, ask for help, follow your chapter and sign up for events. Members only, on your phone and on the web.
Ask a question and members who have done it answer, from finding a flat in Saigon to who is hiring.
Saigon
A direct line to Vietnam.
Vietnam is one of Asia's fastest-growing economies and aims to be a high-income country by 2045. More Overseas Vietnamese are coming to see it for themselves, for a visit, a few years or for good. When you want to, OV makes it easy.
- 1 in 5
- members already live in Vietnam
- 150+
- members in Saigon, our largest chapter
Saigon, our hub
Our largest chapter, and the place members from everywhere come visit.
Moving to Vietnam
Live sessions and members who successfully made the move, happy to answer questions and share their hard-won lessons.
The Vietnam Brief
Vietnam’s big stories, explained every week, open to everyone. Members also get the Members’ edition by email and a weekly story to discuss inside OV.
OV Summit
Our large annual event where the whole community comes together in Vietnam for three days.
About the Summit
16 events in the next 30 days.
Members only. Details and sign-up are in the app.
In person · 11 cities
- AustinLunch & Volunteer Activity
- SaigonMembers Meetup
- ParisNovember Meetup
- New YorkFriendsgiving Potluck
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- LondonNovember Meetup - Gordon’s Wine Bar
- AmsterdamMembers Meetup
- FrankfurtSunday Coffee Talk
- Los AngelesMembers November Meetup
- SydneyMembers Dinner
- BrusselsMonthly Meetup
- HanoiNovember Gathering
- SaigonFriendsgiving Potluck
- AmsterdamEnd-of-Year Meetup: Reflect & Celebrate
- LondonDecember Meetup - Christmas Market
- New YorkUnion Square Holiday Market & Hot Pot
Online
- Paris chapter: Virtual Meetup
A platform to grow.
Learn from members, get a mentor, find your next job and invest alongside them.
Learn from the network
Live sessions
Members share how they moved back, built careers abroad and more. Members only.
The Library
Write-ups and recordings of OV sessions, Summit talks and the OV Podcast, kept in one place for members.
The OV Guides
Moving to Vietnam, building a business and building a career. Built with the people who did it, updated every month.
See the guides
Go further
Mentorship
Get matched with a mentor a few steps ahead, or a peer mentor at your stage.
OV Jobs
The best opportunities in Vietnam, picked for Overseas Vietnamese. See which members work there and ask them for a chat.
See the jobsOV Ventures
Accredited members back Vietnamese founders together, deal by deal, with no management fee. Founders get support from the entire community.
About OV Ventures
Apply to join.
Takes two minutes. Most people hear back within a week.
- ApplyTwo minutes. Who you are and why OV.
- ReviewWe read every application. Most people hear back within a week.
- A short callMost applicants have a short video call with us. We make an offer only after a careful review.
- WelcomeAccept your offer and you’re in: every member, city, event and resource across OV. Onboarding walks you through what matters most.
Not the right fit after joining? Full refund within 14 days.
Who is OV for?
Ambitious people of Vietnamese heritage who have lived, studied or worked outside Vietnam, whether they grew up abroad, left for a few years or have moved back. Founders, operators, investors and professionals who hold themselves to a high standard and want to help other members do well. Every member is vetted.
What do I get as a member?
The full network: every member, every city, every event and every resource. That means live sessions, the members-only Library and OV Guides, mentorship, matched intros to other members, OV Jobs and OV Ventures deals. When you join, onboarding walks you through the most important parts first.
How long does review take?
Most people hear back within a week. At busy times, up to two weeks.
Do I need to speak Vietnamese?
No. Many members grew up abroad and speak little or none.
I live in Vietnam. Can I join?
Yes. Returnees and people who have lived abroad are a big part of OV, and Saigon is our largest chapter.
Is OV active in my city?
OV is one global network with chapters across the world and in Vietnam. We have members in 50+ cities worldwide. Major chapters are San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California, New York, Texas, London, Paris, Germany, Singapore, Sydney, Melbourne and our Vietnam chapters Saigon and Hanoi.
Is membership paid?
Yes, paid quarterly or yearly. You see the price with your offer, before you pay anything.
Is there a free trial?
No. To try OV, start with the quarterly plan. If it is not the right fit, you get a full refund within 14 days. Membership Terms
Can my company pay?
Yes. OV membership is professional development: live sessions, guides and mentorship that help you grow in your role, so it often fits a company learning budget. Pay with a company card, or pay with your own card and ask us for an invoice in your company's name with its tax code.
Can I cancel?
Yes, any time in your account. You keep access until the end of the period you paid for. Not the right fit after joining? Full refund within 14 days. Membership Terms
What is expected of me as a member?
Show up and help where you can: make intros, join or host meetups and answer other members’ questions. Your profile has a “Can help with” field, which we use to match you with members who need what you know.
Can I join later?
Yes. An offer stays open for 7 days. If the timing is not right, tell us and apply again when it is.
Can I recommend someone?
Yes. Nominate them, or send them this page.
What do you do with my answers?
We use them to review your application and to understand who applies to OV. We never sell them. Privacy Policy