Listen "Investment Banker Turned Startup Founder with Hervé Ky"
Episode Synopsis
Hervé Ky is a second generation French Cambodian born and raised in a suburb of Paris, France. He is the Co-Founder of Keybento, a home exchange platform that caters to families, providing them with affordable family-friendly accommodations. Hervé shares how his parents pushed him and his two sisters to excel in school, and how he had a difficult time getting a finance job in London, England because his English wasn’t strong enough. Today, he’s a polyglot communicating in French, Spanish, English, and Khmer. We covered his transition from investment banking to founding a startup with his life partner, sharing his highs and lows of entrepreneurship. He also reflects on his inspirations and aspirations of his business. A great episode for those exploring entrepreneurship, particularly in technology.Become a Keybento member at Keybento.comConnect with Keybento on Instagram and TikTok and Hervé on LinkedinFollow Herve’s partner Ilona on YouTube where she details her life and journey in building Keybento.------------ Let's connect on Instagram and TikTok @KhmerVoices Do you have an inspiring story you'd like to share on Khmer Voices? DM me on social.
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