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Minh Do

Minh Do

Entrepreneur & filmmaker exploring AI, media, and education.

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Los Angeles, California
Joined October 2025
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Summary

Leader in generative‑AI storytelling and community building: Minh co‑founded Machine Cinema and runs its community events (GenJams/GenBattles), teaches creative AI workflows, and helps produce AI‑first short films and experiences — combining hands‑on production with public education. machinecinema+1
Media entrepreneur and journalist rooted in Vietnam's startup ecosystem: Minh co‑founded Vietcetera and previously worked as an editor and writer at Tech in Asia and as a Forbes contributor, demonstrating deep knowledge of Southeast Asian tech, culture, and media. vietcetera+2
Innovation and venture background informing product and platform work: Earlier roles at Vertex Ventures and as Chief Innovation Officer / founding team at EST Media show experience at the intersection of investing, product strategy, and media + web3 platform building. machinecinema+1
A contemplative, human‑centered approach shaped by Buddhist training: Minh's academic and monastic training in Buddhist traditions (Theravada, Zen, Tibetan) is repeatedly mentioned in his bios and writing and appears to shape his public thinking about technology, ethics, and creativity. machinecinema+1

Work

Education

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Writing

Welcome to Machine Cinema!

October 1, 2024

Introductory Substack/post describing Machine Cinema's mission, community activities (GenJam/GenBattle), resources and events; frames the group's approach to generative AI in filmmaking.

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Vietnam 2015: a light at the end of the tunnel

June 1, 2015

Tech in Asia piece reflecting on Vietnam's startup ecosystem and growth dynamics (representative of his earlier tech journalism and editorial work).

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Anh‑Minh Do — Forbes contributor articles

2016-2018

Multiple opinion and analysis pieces about Southeast Asian startups, e‑commerce and regional tech geopolitics (author page collects his Forbes contributions).

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Hobbies

Buddhist practice, meditation, and contemplative study (continues to inform his approach to tech and creativity). machinecinema+1

Filmmaking and creative production (short films, music videos, AI‑driven art). machinecinema+1

Writing and public speaking on technology, culture, and society. minhdo+1