RICE, which aims to create a Decentralized Finance ecosystem focused on superior user experience, was founded by Kn (Co-founder and CEO) and Hieu Ngo (Co-founder and CTO).
Kn previously held senior management roles at major corporations including TOPICA, PTI, and MB BANK. He successfully secured $500,000 from Shark Tank VN for Miin Asia through a micro-insurance product, after which one of the top 5 banks in Vietnam offered to purchase the company for $4,000,000.
Hieu serves as the Co-founder and Chief Platform Officer of TCOM, a leading Technology and Software Service firm in Vietnam. He possesses extensive experience developing technology solutions for AI, social live-streaming, and video conferencing products. Additionally, he was directly involved in the development of VietID, an application that has over 20 million users.
Motivated by negative experiences with crypto investments and the complexity of wallets like Trust wallet or MetaMask, Kn left a salary worth several thousand dollars to persuade Hieu to build RICE. Their goal is to make market entry easy for anyone. The team demonstrates commitment through a 5-year vision, during which all founding team tokens are locked. Furthermore, selected angel investors are subject to a 2.5-year lock period. Kn’s philosophy of putting faith first as an investor inspires the entire RICE team.