Vinh Vuong is the co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of Garrison Fathom. With a diverse background in strategic investments and advisory, Vuong has led significant initiatives across various industries, including finance, technology, mining, commodities, and entertainment.
Prior to founding Garrison Fathom, Vuong established VUONG Holdings, where he achieved an impressive average annual return of 133% through strategic investments in equities and real estate over a five-year period. In 2020, he spearheaded Project Takeoff, a significant public-private partnership with the U.S. government focused on securing critical and rare earth minerals. His leadership in this initiative was a testament to his forward-thinking approach to resource management and economic stability. Additionally, Vuong played a pivotal role in co-leading the expansion of 5G infrastructure across the United States, collaborating with partners to attract domestic investments and garner legislative support. Vuong's experience with the minerals space led to the successful completion of a major transaction in 2020 for VUONG Holdings, valued at nearly $2 billion. In October 2021, he led a group of partners in submitting a $150 million final bid in an auction to acquire Remington Arms Company from bankruptcy, aiming to prevent the breakup of the 206-year-old company. Remarkably, at just 29 years old, Vuong was the youngest investor to participate in this historic deal. In 2015, Vuong founded VUONG Global, a strategic advisory firm dedicated to providing corporations and governments with solutions for crisis management. Vuong has guided teams handling complex projects for Fortune 500 companies, political leaders, and high-profile individuals. His financial and political acumen was shaped by mentorship from esteemed figures such as Anthony R. Dolan, Robert H. Bork Jr., and Richard Torrenzano. To date, Vuong has consulted with over 75 clients, including global industry leaders like HSBC, Broadridge, Morgan Stanley, CME Group, BNY Mellon, eBay, Qualcomm, Google, Facebook, The TMX Group, The Hershey Company, Investment Technology Group, The Pennsylvania State University, Starr Insurance Companies, Boy Scouts of America, and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. On the political stage, Vuong has engaged with numerous advocacy groups and political organizations across multiple countries, from London to Washington, D.C. His work spans critical issues, including tax reform, constitutional law, and geopolitical challenges. Notably, he has been an advocate for freedom in Hong Kong in response to China’s breach of the peace agreement. Vuong has also focused on enhancing the U.S.'s global positioning in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, telecommunications, and securing supply chains for critical and rare earth minerals, especially in the face of competition from China and other global adversaries. Vuong serves as the Chairman of the Advisory Board at ARBO AI, where he provides strategic guidance and oversight, driving innovation and growth in AI-driven solutions. Vuong's insights and expertise have led to numerous television appearances on Bloomberg, TD Ameritrade, and Cheddar. His thought leadership is also featured in esteemed publications like Real Clear Politics, Fox News, The Daily Caller, and Newsmax, among others. Vuong attended The Smeal College of Business at The Pennsylvania State University, where he played football under the legendary coach Joe Paterno. He furthered his education at Harvard Business School and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. |