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'''Sieng Van Tran''' (born 30 April 1975) is a British [[entrepreneur]] and prominent [[refugee]]<ref>[http://www.unhcr.org/pages/49c3646c74-page13.html] Prominent Refugees</ref> who came to the [[UK]] in 1981.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/people/highlights/refugees.shtml] The story of refugees in Britain
'''Sieng Van Tran''' (born 30 April 1975) is a British [[entrepreneur]] and prominent [[refugee]]<ref>[http://www.unhcr.org/pages/49c3646c74-page13.html] Prominent Refugees</ref> who came to the [[UK]] in 1981.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/people/highlights/refugees.shtml] The story of refugees in Britain
</ref> He studied [[artificial intelligence]] at [[Middlesex University]] and founded the [[Educational technology|eLearning]] company '''{{Proper name|iLearn.To}}''', the first profitable UK internet learning company in 1999.<ref>[http://www.mad.co.uk/Main/News/Disciplines/Creative/Articles/af091038b42740f9b143986b1f810d6a/Learning-the-Best.html] Learning the Best</ref><ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2000/nov/30/internetnews.onlinesupplement2] Guardian coverage</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J7I58a6NrY] BBC coverage of Sieng van Tran</ref> '''{{Proper name|iLearn.To}}''' delivered over 500 online courses from '''Harvard, McGraw-Hill''' and the '''[[BBC]] for Business'''. It used artificial intelligence software from [[HP Autonomy|Autonomy]] to taylor help to user queries. It was initially backed by Alan Watkins, former MD of '''[[Cisco]]'''.<ref>[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/analysis-and-features/sieng-van-tran-a-true-yearning-for-learning-694060.html] Independent coverage on Sieng Van Tran</ref>
</ref> He studied [[artificial intelligence]] at [[Middlesex University]] and founded the [[Educational technology|eLearning]] company '''{{Proper name|iLearn.To}}''', the first profitable UK internet learning company in 1999.<ref>[http://www.mad.co.uk/Main/News/Disciplines/Creative/Articles/af091038b42740f9b143986b1f810d6a/Learning-the-Best.html] Learning the Best</ref><ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2000/nov/30/internetnews.onlinesupplement2] Guardian coverage</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J7I58a6NrY] BBC coverage of Sieng van Tran</ref> '''{{Proper name|iLearn.To}}''' delivered over 500 online courses from '''Harvard, McGraw-Hill''' and the '''[[BBC]] for Business'''. It used artificial intelligence software from [[HP Autonomy|Autonomy]] to tailor help to user queries. It was initially backed by Alan Watkins, former MD of '''[[Cisco]]'''.<ref>[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/analysis-and-features/sieng-van-tran-a-true-yearning-for-learning-694060.html] Independent coverage on Sieng Van Tran</ref>


Identified by the '''[[UNHCR]]''', Sieng van Tran is on a [[list of famous refugees]]<ref>[http://www.unhcr.org/news/press/2000/12/3ae6b8193e/unhcr-urges-respect-refugees-50th-anniversary.html] UNHCR 50th Anniversary</ref> and took part in a 50th anniversary video campaign alongside other prominent refugees such as [[Madeleine Albright]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HE1nQdjn9U] 50th anniversary video</ref> The video lip sync to "'''''Respect'''''" by [[Aretha Franklin]] also featured human rights activist and [[Nobel Peace Prize]] winner [[Rigoberta Menchú Tum]].<ref>[http://www.norway.org/ARCHIVE/News/archive/2000/200005unhcr/] UNHCR celebrates 50th anniversary</ref>
Identified by the '''[[UNHCR]]''', Sieng van Tran is on a [[list of famous refugees]]<ref>[http://www.unhcr.org/news/press/2000/12/3ae6b8193e/unhcr-urges-respect-refugees-50th-anniversary.html] UNHCR 50th Anniversary</ref> and took part in a 50th anniversary video campaign alongside other prominent refugees such as [[Madeleine Albright]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HE1nQdjn9U] 50th anniversary video</ref> The video lip sync to "'''''Respect'''''" by [[Aretha Franklin]] also featured human rights activist and [[Nobel Peace Prize]] winner [[Rigoberta Menchú Tum]].<ref>[http://www.norway.org/ARCHIVE/News/archive/2000/200005unhcr/] UNHCR celebrates 50th anniversary</ref>


In 2007 he sold '''AuctionAssist''' an eCommerce facilitator to AIM-listed company '''ArgetnVive Plc''' for £2.6 Million.<ref>[http://www.digitallook.com/dl/news/story/1495468/Samedaybooks_wins_internet_auction_company.html] Samedaybooks Plc wins internet auction company</ref>
In 2007, he sold '''AuctionAssist''' an eCommerce facilitator to AIM-listed company '''ArgetnVive Plc''' for £2.6 Million.<ref>[http://www.digitallook.com/dl/news/story/1495468/Samedaybooks_wins_internet_auction_company.html] Samedaybooks Plc wins internet auction company</ref>


On 27 March 2008 Sieng filed for a [[patent]] on a new method for [[eCommerce]] with the [[United States Patent Office]].<ref>[http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PG01&s1=20090248517.PGNR.&OS=DN/20090248517&RS=DN/20090248517] Patent Pending 20090248517 Systems and methods for distributed commerce platform technology</ref>
On 27 March 2008, Sieng filed for a [[patent]] on a new method for [[eCommerce]] with the [[United States Patent Office]].<ref>[http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PG01&s1=20090248517.PGNR.&OS=DN/20090248517&RS=DN/20090248517] Patent Pending 20090248517 Systems and methods for distributed commerce platform technology</ref>


Sieng also founded the '''Egg Accelerator''' in Vietnam<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.techinasia.com/egg-accelerator|title=Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem|website=www.techinasia.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-08}}</ref> which was initially started to help people from his hometown, a fishing village, to develop technical skills and work in technology. In 2014, '''Egg Accelerator''' was invited to join the '''[[Hanwha Group|Hanwha]] Dreamplus Alliance''',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.techinasia.com/hanwha-startup-ecosystem-dreamplus-alliance|title=Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem|website=www.techinasia.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-08}}</ref> a US$100 billion Korean conglomerate.
Sieng also founded the '''Egg Accelerator''' in Vietnam<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.techinasia.com/egg-accelerator|title=Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem|website=www.techinasia.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-08}}</ref> which was initially started to help people from his hometown, a fishing village, to develop technical skills and work in technology. In 2014, '''Egg Accelerator''' was invited to join the '''[[Hanwha Group|Hanwha]] Dreamplus Alliance''',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.techinasia.com/hanwha-startup-ecosystem-dreamplus-alliance|title=Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem|website=www.techinasia.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-08}}</ref> a US$100 billion Korean conglomerate.

Latest revision as of 18:32, 18 November 2023

Sieng Van Tran
Born (1975-04-30) 30 April 1975 (age 49)
Vietnam
Occupation(s)entrepreneur, inventor
Known foriLearn.To, UNHCR, Dragonchain Academy
TitleSieng Van Tran

Sieng Van Tran (born 30 April 1975) is a British entrepreneur and prominent refugee[1] who came to the UK in 1981.[2] He studied artificial intelligence at Middlesex University and founded the eLearning company iLearn.To, the first profitable UK internet learning company in 1999.[3][4][5] iLearn.To delivered over 500 online courses from Harvard, McGraw-Hill and the BBC for Business. It used artificial intelligence software from Autonomy to tailor help to user queries. It was initially backed by Alan Watkins, former MD of Cisco.[6]

Identified by the UNHCR, Sieng van Tran is on a list of famous refugees[7] and took part in a 50th anniversary video campaign alongside other prominent refugees such as Madeleine Albright.[8] The video lip sync to "Respect" by Aretha Franklin also featured human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchú Tum.[9]

In 2007, he sold AuctionAssist an eCommerce facilitator to AIM-listed company ArgetnVive Plc for £2.6 Million.[10]

On 27 March 2008, Sieng filed for a patent on a new method for eCommerce with the United States Patent Office.[11]

Sieng also founded the Egg Accelerator in Vietnam[12] which was initially started to help people from his hometown, a fishing village, to develop technical skills and work in technology. In 2014, Egg Accelerator was invited to join the Hanwha Dreamplus Alliance,[13] a US$100 billion Korean conglomerate.

In 2018 Sieng was appointed as President of the Dragonchain Academy, a foundation project designed to develop Blockchain competency.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ [1] Prominent Refugees
  2. ^ [2] The story of refugees in Britain
  3. ^ [3] Learning the Best
  4. ^ [4] Guardian coverage
  5. ^ [5] BBC coverage of Sieng van Tran
  6. ^ [6] Independent coverage on Sieng Van Tran
  7. ^ [7] UNHCR 50th Anniversary
  8. ^ [8] 50th anniversary video
  9. ^ [9] UNHCR celebrates 50th anniversary
  10. ^ [10] Samedaybooks Plc wins internet auction company
  11. ^ [11] Patent Pending 20090248517 Systems and methods for distributed commerce platform technology
  12. ^ "Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem". www.techinasia.com. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
  13. ^ "Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem". www.techinasia.com. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
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