WEBINAR

February 25, 2026

ISB Vietnam Webinar 6: “The Runway Extension Masterclass”

The Runway Extension Masterclass

How Australian Startups Extend Runway Without Sacrificing Product Quality

In 2026, extending runway has become a strategic priority for Australian startups. Funding cycles are longer, investors are more selective, and hiring senior engineers locally remains both slow and expensive.

For many early-stage teams, runway pressure starts long before product output scales. Hiring senior engineers can take months, while local salary levels make every hiring decision a major capital commitment - and valuable engineering time is often spent on setup and non-MVP work.

The result is familiar to many founders and CTOs: runway shortens before milestones are reached.

To address this challenge, ISB Vietnam is hosting The Runway Extension Masterclass - a focused 30-minute session exploring how startups can structure engineering teams more efficiently without sacrificing product quality.

What You Will Learn

During this session, we will explore practical approaches that help startups:

  • Extend runway without slowing product development
  • Reduce delivery risk while hitting key milestones
  • Maintain investor-grade engineering quality
  • Structure distributed teams effectively
  • Leverage Vietnam–Australia time zone alignment for real-time collaboration

Who Should Attend

This session is designed for:

  • Founders and Co-Founders
  • CTOs and Heads of Engineering
  • Product and Technical Leaders
  • Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A startups across Australia

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Time: 3:00 - 3:30 PM AEDT
Platform: Google Meet

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WEBINAR

February 11, 2026

IVC Podcast Series - Episode #1: Bridging Cultures While Scaling Business

Episode #1: Bridging Cultures While Scaling Business

ISB Vietnam Podcast

As global companies scale their technology teams, software delivery increasingly happens across borders, cultures, and time zones. While this creates opportunities for speed and cost efficiency, it also introduces a less visible challenge: cross-cultural communication.

In the first episode of the ISB Vietnam Podcast, hosts Nikki Skovmose Business Development Rep and Peter Ratcliff, International Sales Manager, explore how cultural differences between East and West shape the way software teams communicate, make decisions, and deliver results.

What This Episode Covers

Cultural Foundations of Communication

  • The cultural and philosophical roots behind different communication styles

Why Projects Fail Beyond Technology

  • Why many software project challenges are cultural rather than technical

Real-World Delivery Misalignment

  • Practical examples of misalignment in cross-border software delivery

Adapting Without Losing Quality

  • How ISB Vietnam’s teams successfully adapt their communication while maintaining high quality standards to align with global delivery models.

Practical Insights From Real Experience

Rather than focusing on theory, the discussion is grounded in practical lessons from real-life experience, drawn from hosts Nikki and Peter’s combined decades of work with international clients and distributed engineering teams.

Who Should Watch This Episode

For founders and CTOs considering offshore development but unsure where to start, this episode offers a practical, experience-based view on how to reduce risk, improve collaboration, and turn outsourcing into a long-term competitive advantage.

Watch the Full Episode

🎧 Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DjOawhwKOchttps://

What’s Coming Next

More episodes are coming soon, covering leadership, delivery, and real-world experiences of building software across cultures - recorded from the heart of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, where ISB Vietnam is headquartered.

 

 

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WEBINAR

December 12, 2025

ISB Vietnam Webinar 4: “Why US IT Leaders Are Turning to Vietnam to Overcome Skill Gaps and Accelerate Innovation”

Watch The Episode on our Youtube Channel!

Topic:“Why US IT Leaders Are Turning to Vietnam to Overcome Skill Gaps and Accelerate Innovation”


Date: Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
Duration: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Platform: Online via Google Meet
MC: Nikki Skovmose
Host Speaker: Mr. Peter Ratcliff

[Ho Chi Minh City, November 2025] – ISB Vietnam is pleased to announce the 4th webinar in our new series.


As US companies continue to face critical tech talent shortages and rising hiring costs, forward-thinking leaders are turning to Vietnam - a rapidly growing technology hub offering reliable, skilled, and cost-effective solutions.

In this focused 30-minute session, discover how Vietnam is emerging as a reliable, high-quality technology partner for US firms helping bridge skill gaps, modernize systems, and scale innovation faster.

What You’ll Learn

  • The current US IT talent shortage and how it’s reshaping outsourcing decisions.

  • Key outsourcing trends and tech segments driving demand through 2030.

  • Why Vietnam is a trusted partner for US companies - with proven delivery, scalability, and cost efficiency.

  • Real-world case study from ISB Vietnam showcasing quality, communication, and results.

  • Practical insights on how US firms are leveraging Vietnam’s growing tech ecosystem for sustainable, competitive advantage.

Join us to discover how ISB Vietnam continues to build trust and deliver value for international clients through expertise, transparency, and innovation.

Thank you.

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