Hi, I'm Phoebe Tran - Owner at The Village Château
I am driven by the intersection of heritage craftsmanship and luxury brand building. I thrive in environments where I can apply my global business education to elevate traditional spirits into modern assets.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Possesses a strong foundation in regional sales and financial advisory roles at firms like IDC and BMO Financial Group.
Currently scales a luxury handcrafted spirits brand while actively angel investing in the premium beverage sector.
Offers expertise in blending traditional cultural products with global executive business strategies to drive market growth.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundations in Finance
Started career at BMO Financial Group and IDC, developing strong analytical and sales discipline in APAC markets.
✦ Finance
✦ Sales Operations
Executive Acceleration
Completed Global Executive MBA at INSEAD to pivot into high-level entrepreneurship and strategic management.
✦ Global Strategy
✦ MBA
Founder and Investor
Leading The Village Château and investing in The Orientalist Spirits to bridge luxury craftsmanship with global scale.
✦ Founder
✦ Angel Investor
💪🏻 Superpowers
Craftsmanship Visionary
Transforming artisanal heritage into premium market-ready brands.
✦ Architecting luxury spirits brand narratives from traditional ingredients.
✦ Executing end-to-end operational strategy for handcrafted product lines.
✦ Curating high-end consumer experiences through meticulous quality control.
Strategic Capital Deployment
Leveraging financial expertise to identify high-potential opportunities.
✦ Applying disciplined investment frameworks to diverse asset classes.
✦ Evaluating market viability with a background in financial advising.
✦ Maintaining a portfolio of high-growth ventures and strategic partnerships.
Global Market Connector
Navigating complex commercial landscapes to drive cross-border expansion.
✦ Leveraging APAC regional sales experience for market entry strategies.
✦ Building elite professional networks across international business hubs.
✦ Facilitating cross-functional collaborations between diverse stakeholders.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring strategic partnerships with fellow luxury brand founders on the platform.
✦ Engaging with investor communities to discuss future opportunities in the craft spirits sector.
✦ Learning from global leaders about scaling artisanal businesses in emerging markets.
I can help with
✦ Offering advice on transitioning from corporate sales into entrepreneurship.
✦ Providing insights into the challenges of building luxury brands in Southeast Asia.
✦ Mentoring early-stage founders on navigating complex retail and distribution landscapes.
I would love your help on
✦ Connecting with experienced supply chain consultants specializing in premium beverage manufacturing.
✦ Gaining perspectives from seasoned investors on navigating global luxury consumer trends.
✦ Finding collaborators for scaling artisanal e-commerce distribution platforms in new regions.