Building bridges between Vietnam and the world.
An ecosystem builder connecting businesses, universities, innovators, and international partners — turning global ambition into grounded, cross-border collaboration.
Where global ambition meets local reality.
Bridgent was founded with a vision to connect Vietnam with global ecosystems through meaningful collaboration in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry.
The idea emerged during our founder’s MBA journey in Taiwan, where firsthand experiences revealed how international networks can unlock opportunities for talent, businesses, and communities. What began as an ambition to strengthen connections between Vietnam and Taiwan gradually evolved into a broader mission: building bridges between Vietnam and the world.
Based in Da Nang, Vietnam, Bridgent works as an ecosystem builder, bringing together businesses, universities, innovators, and international partners to create pathways for cross-border collaboration and sustainable growth.
We believe that lasting impact is not created by isolated initiatives, but by strong ecosystems built on trust, shared value, and long-term partnerships. Through our programs, strategic partnerships, and community-building efforts, Bridgent aims to contribute to a more connected and globally engaged future for Vietnam.
- Education & InnovationWhere we collaborate
- Trust & Shared ValueWhat we build on
- Vietnam & the WorldWho we connect
Meet the founder.
The vision behind Bridgent — and the cross-border experience that shaped it.
The idea for Bridgent emerged during Harlie’s MBA journey in Taiwan, where she experienced firsthand how international networks can create opportunities for talent, businesses, and communities. What began as an ambition to strengthen connections between Vietnam and Taiwan gradually evolved into a broader mission of fostering meaningful collaboration between Vietnam and the world.
With more than a decade of experience across financial auditing, corporate banking, governance, and cross-border business development, Harlie has worked at the intersection of finance, institutions, and market development. Her professional background includes leadership roles in FDI banking and extensive experience working across multicultural and international environments.
Beyond her professional work, Harlie is particularly interested in how institutional frameworks shape innovation ecosystems, market development, and cross-sector collaboration. She has also contributed to academic research on governance mechanisms within innovation communities.