
Vincent Wong: From Brooklyn to Medellín – Building Two Travel Empires from Scratch
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In this episode of Startup or Shutup!, host Colin (@NurseColin) sits down with global travel entrepreneur Vincent Wong — founder of Chubit Travel and VYVEM Tours — to unpack his inspiring journey from Brooklyn to Colombia. Vincent shares how he turned his personal passion for travel into a full-time business, what it takes to run international companies, and why Medellín changed his life.
We talk entrepreneurship, leadership, culture shock, concierge-level service, and making big bets on your dreams — even in a pandemic. If you’ve ever dreamed of launching a business in another country, this is your roadmap.
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🎧 Topics covered include:
Vincent’s entrepreneurial journey from NYC to Medellín
Founding Chubit Travel and launching VYVEM Tours during a global shutdown
What it’s like building and managing teams across borders
Creating luxury travel experiences in a crowded market
Cultural values learned from Colombia
Vincent’s personal “Shutup!” moment when everything was on the line
How to start a travel business from scratch
Mistakes, mindset, mentorship, and meaningful growth
Rapid fire round: window vs aisle, dream destinations, and $500 startup ideas
What's next for Vincent — and why he’s not done yet
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