From Theory to Practice: Impact of Simulation Training for Immigrant Founders

In this episode, Tom Leonard interviews Mai Phan, the founder of Propel, a startup that builds job simulations to better train nurses. Mai shares her journey from Vietnam to Norway and explains how she started Propel. She discusses the challenges nurses face in the healthcare industry and how Propel's simulations aim to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Mai also talks about her experience participating in incubator and accelerator programs and offers advice on how to get the most out of these programs. She emphasizes the importance of showing up, utilizing resources, and building a network. Finally, Mai discusses the future plans for Charge and the value of understanding different languages and cultures in the startup ecosystem. Takeaways Job simulations can be a valuable tool for training professionals in various industries, including healthcare. Participating in incubator and accelerator programs can provide valuable resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities for startups. It is important for entrepreneurs to do thorough research and select programs that align with their goals and provide relevant content. Showing up and actively engaging in program activities is crucial for getting the most out of incubator and accelerator programs. Understanding different languages and cultures is essential for effective communication and collaboration in the startup ecosystem. *  *  * Featured in this episode: Mai Phan is the founder of PropL, an early-stage B2B HR tech startup in Oslo, Norway. She is also the Program Manager for Charge, an incubator for immigrant founders who want to start their businesses in Norway. Originally from Vietnam, she took her bachelor’s in business administration in the U.S and Master's in Finance in the UK. Mai has lived and worked in Norway in the past 12 years. Her experience ranges from research and analysis in the power and gas sector, teaching young children and adults dance and fitness to entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation. Mai is passionate about social impact and sustainability. Email: mailto:mai@charge.no LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maiphan/ Website: https://www.charge.no/ *  *  * Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you are listening to this episode. Leave us a rating and a review if you like our content for others to discover what we are doing. And tell your friends! CONNECT WITH US ELSEWHERE: Visit our website at https://www.gamerschangelivespodcast.com/ to learn more about our program, our blog, and sign up for our emails to be notified of upcoming episodes. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GamersChangeLives  Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegclpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gamerschangelives/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8TRl42z9cbMyZMhcpNo0cw TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gamerschangelives PRODUCTION: Creator and host: Tom Leonard (USA) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomeleonard/ Executive Producer: Reginald Nsowah (Ghana) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginald-nsowah-09352929/ ABOUT THE SHOW: Play Games. Create Jobs. Change Lives. This is a show about how to build an esports business from literally anywhere in the world where each week we showcase the journey of esports entrepreneurs and others to learn how they solved a particular problem that everyone will ultimately face. Thanks for listening to The Gamers Change Lives Podcast!