About NBR

Vision

To be the leading partner for ambitious companies, seamlessly bridging Silicon Valley's innovation with Vietnam's emerging markets to drive lasting impact.

Mission

To empower visionaries by providing strategic capital, AI-driven technology, and operational talent that turns bold ideas into scalable, global businesses.

Our Values

Integrity

We uphold excellence and transparency in every engagement.

Collaboration

We align deeply with our clients as true partners.

Entrepreneurial Spirit

We build and scale businesses from 0 to 1.

Innovation

We leverage cutting-edge solutions to solve complex challenges.

Leadership Team

Our leaders combine entrepreneurial track records, cross-border deal expertise, and deep industry networks to drive growth, innovation, and seamless execution.

Nguyen Xuan Nguyen, Chairman

Dr. Nguyen is a serial global high‑tech entrepreneur, Board Advisor, and angel investor with deep expertise in advanced semiconductor device technology and scalable volume production. He earned his BS, MS, and PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Solid State Device Technology) at UC Santa Barbara as a UC Regent Scholar (1986–1996). From 1996 to 2006, he led R&D teams at HRL Laboratories, Skyworks, and Global Communication Semiconductors, earning HRL's Distinguished Inventor award and driving key innovations like InGaP HBT power amplifiers and record‑speed 152 GHz ICs. In 2006, he founded Cosemi Technologies, scaling it to an Inc. 500 company before its acquisition by Broadcom. With over 25 patents and numerous publications, Dr. Nguyen brings unparalleled technical leadership and entrepreneurial success to NBR.

Rick Nguyen, CEO

Rick Nguyen is a Silicon Valley AI entrepreneur and strategic advisor specializing in education technology, private equity, data centers, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. As NBR's CEO, he has successfully closed Series A financing for multiple startups, spearheaded the SVDC hyperscale data center project, and advises strategic fiber optics ventures. He also forges on-prem AI cybersecurity partnerships between Silicon Valley innovators and leading Vietnamese firms. By leveraging an expansive VC, PE, and technology network, Rick secures capital, accelerates growth, and scales operations to turn bold ideas into market-leading businesses.

Robert Ichien

Robert Ichien is a veteran aerospace and semiconductor executive with over 40 years of global technical and business leadership. He began as a process engineer at Lockheed Martin, led supply chain and engineering teams at Applied Materials, drove multi-million dollar growth as Director of Business Development at Benchmark Electronics, and managed international operations as GM of Gold Tech Industries Vietnam. At NBR, he advises on M&A deals, emerging-market strategy, and cross-border partnerships. His expertise in supplier development, strategic marketing, and executive relationship building helps NBR clients navigate complexity and scale profitably.