About Us
We're a next-generation semiconductor company advancing AI-optimized chip design from Vietnam to the world.
Founded by Engineers. Driven by Innovation.
Connexus, Founded in 2023 by engineers and visionaries with deep technical expertise in semiconductor and AI, who saw both the immense potential and limitations of AI hardware. We have a clear mission to be one of the leading in the Vietnam semiconductor sector specializing IP development and advanced design services. Focused on AI Chip Development and IP.
A Next-Generation Semiconductor Company for AI Workloads
Connexus is a semiconductor startup specializing in AI accelerators, AI-centric semiconductor IP, and AI-powered IC design automation platforms. Connexus represents a compelling opportunity to disrupt the AI hardware market and redefine how semiconductor design is done.
Core Values
Collaboration
ONE TEAM MENTALITY. Accountable. Collaborative.
Innovation
WE INNOVATE. Curious. Visionary. Growth-oriented.
Customer Centricity
WE PUT CUSTOMERS AT THE CORE OF OUR BUSINESS. Empathetic. Responsive.
Agility
WE ACT WITH AGILITY. Confident. Flexible. Focused.
Our Leadership
Deep execution. Global perspective. Local commitment.
Mr. KHOI LE
SENIOR ACADEMIC ADVISOR
- Mr. Khoi Le is a Fulbright scholar from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, where he earned a Master’s in Public Administration, and later served on the Vietnam Fulbright Selection Committee.
- Mr. Le has worked with over 30 universities across Indochina and 50 organizations worldwide, including UNESCO, Coca-Cola, GlaxoSmithKline, Biz Tequila, the Vietnam Education Fund, and Vietnam’s Ministries of Education and Finance.
- In these roles, he led public, media, and government relations, risk management, and corporate social responsibility. He was Vice Provost of Tan Tao University and Chief Representative of Arizona State University in Vietnam, overseeing all activities, training programs, and the USAID- and Intel-funded HEEAP initiative
- Mr. Le has been recognized with the Award for Great Contribution to Education Service by the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam and the Award for Great Contribution to the Youth by the Youth Union.
Mr. HAROLD H. VO
SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR
- BSEE, MSEE, University of California at Berkeley, Santa Clara University (1986, 1991).
- Courses: Stanford AI, UC Berkeley Advanced RF.
- 40+ years in semiconductor design & AI, with roles at Sandisk, KILOPASS, AMD, National Semiconductor.
- Technical Advisor: Fellow in research and design with Nvidia, AMD, Qualcomm, Nokia, Huawei.
- Founder & CEO: ACT Systems Design & IMT (USA), VSMC & VSEMAI (Vietnam).
- Holder of 6 registered patents.
Mr. NGUYEN TRUNG TRUC
SENIOR STRATEGIC ADVISOR
- Master of Economics from Australia.
- Co-Founder & CEO of Peregrine Capital Vietnam, 50/50 partnership with Prudential UK Group in a first 100% foreign-owned life insurance company in Vietnam, CEO of exclusive distributor for Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Chrysler, Johnson & Johnson, Brothers, HP…
- In 1996, Euromoney granted Peregrine Capital Vietnam with Nguyen Trung Truc as its Managing Director as the Best Foreign Securities Firm in Vietnam.
- Founder of Trinh Cong Son Foundation.
The Management Team
Our management team brings over 25 years of semiconductor and technology leadership, built through key roles at Synopsys, Marvell, eSilicon and TSMC. With international exposure across Silicon Valley and major Asian tech hubs, our leaders bring a rare blend of global insight, technical depth, and execution excellence - shaping Connexus' vision and driving our innovation forward.
Our greatest strength is our people - combining deep expertise, empowered to learn, take ownership, and grow together as we advance what's possible.
”Innovation Partners
The Connexus innovation network powering next-gen semiconductors
