Kee Nguyễn’s Shift From A Car Boot To 52 Outlets

Radius Khor, Co-Founder & Director , Kee Nguyễn

14-Mar-25 10:00

Kee Nguyễn’s Shift From A Car Boot To 52 Outlets

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Radius Khor, Co-Founder & Director of Kee Nguyễn, a Malaysian startup that’s bringing Vietnamese-style coffee to the local market. Founded in 2019 alongside his co-founder Henry, Kee Nguyễn has quickly become a go-to brand for working professionals in business districts, offering a taste of Vietnam in every cup.

In this insightful conversation, Radius shares the story behind the creation of Kee Nguyễn, the hurdles they’ve faced, and how they’ve managed to grow their brand in the competitive F&B industry. From overcoming challenges to scaling their operations, Radius opens up about the strategies that have helped Kee Nguyễn thrive and what the future holds for the business as it continues to expand.

Tune in to hear about the entrepreneurial journey behind Kee Nguyễn and gain valuable insights into building a successful coffee brand from the ground up!

Produced by: Kishan Sivaswamy

Presented by: Richard Bradbury

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Categories: markets, entrepreneurs, food

Tags: vietnamese street coffee, coffee startups, entrepreneurs, licensing,

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