The Futur with Chris Do Chris Do on the Finding Founders Podcast
Jul 9, 2020
Chris Do, the founder and CEO of The Futur, shares his remarkable journey from being a refugee to a successful entrepreneur. He vividly recounts his family's escape from Japan and the emotional challenges of cultural identity. Delving into his artistic awakening, Chris reflects on the pivotal role creativity played in his life. He explores the complex relationship between art and financial success, highlighting the importance of mentorship and self-acceptance on his path to making art a viable career.
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Early Life and Displacement
- Chris Do, at age three, arrived in America as a refugee from Vietnam, aware of his family's displacement.
- Cultural differences reinforced his sense of not belonging, although he didn't initially grasp the full story of their past.
Escape from Saigon
- Chris Do's parents worked at the US embassy in Vietnam during the war's escalation and communist takeover.
- The fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, forced a harrowing escape amid gunfire and chaos, with crucial decisions made by his parents.
Cultural Limbo and Identity Crisis
- Chris Do's family frequently moved in the US, hindering his sense of belonging, and he felt disconnected from both American and Vietnamese cultures.
- He was drawn to art but never saw it as a profession, struggling with fitting in and facing an identity crisis.