KIM HOANG

I believe that nothing is impossible to achieve. Why? Because my parents escaped the Vietnam War and worked hard to give us a better life.

Seeing them work 16-hour days inspired me not only to work harder but also smarter to achieve my goals in life.


  • Started my first business at 18

  • 20+ years sales and marketing

  • Ran businesses and traded in 4 continents

  • Business development at Ourdeal.com which was acquired by Channel TEN

  • Built a pop up on demand business in Australia and Hong Kong

  • Appworks Accelerator #23

  • Polygon Hackathon 2022 Winner




TARYN FORLEE

My grandmother was the first Asian woman to own a supermarket in Port Elizabeth during the apartheid in South Africa. This has inspired me to face challenges head-on as I embarked on my own business journey.


  • Moved to Melbourne at 21 to start my own business

  • Operated a jewelry business online and store locations in Melbourne and Sydney.

  • 18+ years design and retail

  • Marketing campaigns for brands in Australia and Hong Kong.

  • Appworks Accelerator #23

  • Polygon Hackathon 2022 Winner






TRACEY AH HEE

The saying ”One person can make a difference” has had a major influence on my life. Growing up as a Chinese female in South Africa during apartheid,

I have faced many obstacles to achieving my dreams. Despite these difficulties, I have always been determined to succeed and break through barriers so that others can progress.



  • Supported myself to migrate to Australia at 25.

  • Co-founded a Data analytics company at 35 that had offices in New York, Hong Kong and Sydney which was later acquired.

  • First Asian woman to be promoted to senior partner at KPMG New York

  • Led their Customer experience and data department into a multi-million dollar enterprise