Ho Viet Hai

Mr. Ho Viet Hai, also known as Hai Ho, was born in 1985. He is a well-known entrepreneur in Vietnam’s technology startup and climate-tech communities. He is currently the Co-founder and CEO of Alternō, a startup developing a “sand battery” solution for thermal energy storage to support agricultural drying, improve energy efficiency, and reduce carbon emissions.

In terms of education, he studied Physics at Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted before earning his bachelor’s degree from the University at Buffalo, part of the State University of New York system in the United States.

Before founding Alternō, he had more than 12 years of experience in the technology sector and was involved in developing a range of products, including payment gateways, social networks, and mobile applications. One of his notable entrepreneurial ventures was Triip.me, a travel platform connecting travellers with local people and tour guides. He served as the Co-founder and CEO of Triip and appeared on Shark Tank Vietnam Season 3 in 2019.

In 2022, he and his co-founders established Alternō, focusing on sand-based thermal energy storage technology. The solution can be applied to agricultural drying and other heat-intensive production processes, helping businesses reduce their dependence on fossil fuels.

Some of Alternō’s notable achievements include winning the APAC Greenhouse Accelerator 2024 and placing in the Top 2 at the Startup World Cup 2024.