Lifelong Learning and Kindness For a Sustainable Future: Dr. Jimmy Pham (Vietnam)

Join Dr. Ramesh to meet visionary Vietnamese-Australian entrepreneur Dr. Jimmy Pham, a transformative leader and advocate for social justice. Armed with a mission to uplift at-risk and disadvantaged youth, Dr. Pham founded KOTO in 1999, transforming it from a small café into a social impact organisation that has empowered countless underprivileged youth through vocational training and education, bringing profound and positive change to their families and community.

Dr. Pham shares his journey and vision for sustainable development and lifelong learning, emphasising the importance of creating opportunities for sustainable livelihoods and the crucial role of community support in driving positive societal change. Tune in to hear how visionary leadership and grassroots initiatives can shape the future of social impact in Vietnam and beyond.

3 Key Insights from this Podcast:

1. Sustainability as a Core Business Principle: How can leaders integrate sustainability into the core mission of businesses? Dr. Pham shares how KOTO not only provides hospitality training but also focuses on sustainable practices to effect positive impact on the environment and community that is long-lasting.
2. Lifelong Learning and Skill Development empowers the disadvantaged youth under KOTO’s training programs, enabling them to secure stable jobs and build better futures.
3. The Power of Social Enterprises: The transformative potential of social enterprises is realised through addressing social issues with innovative business models, creating significant and sustainable change in communities.

Host: Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Author, Podcast Host, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible & Founder of Impact Velocity

Guest Speaker: Dr. Jimmy Pham, Founder of KOTO, Co-Founder of Vietharvest, RMIT- MBA, H.Doc Bus

Tune in, and together we'll be Thriving in the Age of Disruption.