Applications for the Antler Disrupt: Spring 2026 sprint are now open. If you're building emerging technologies and ready to scale globally, this is your moment.

At our recent Theory of Next event in Ho Chi Minh City, a packed room of founders, operators, and investors came together around one big question: Can Vietnam leapfrog traditional tech hubs—and if so, how?

Antler recently announced a new initiative based out of Vietnam, showcasing its continued commitment to backing exceptional founders in Southeast Asia despite challenging market conditions.

AI is moving faster than any technology before it. The window to establish category leadership is measured in months, not years. For founders who already have a working product and early validation, the challenge isn't just building technical products anymore, it's scaling further, faster.