Linh Dao Smooke

Linh Dao Smooke serves as COO, Co-Owner, and Majority Shareholder of Hacker Noon since August 2017, contributing to the platform's growth as a leading voice in technology for a global audience of over 4 million monthly users. Prior roles include Head of Asia Marketing and Regional Manager for Minerva University, where efforts were focused on building an innovative educational experience. Linh also held the position of National Coordinator and Board Member at UWC Vietnam, promoting peace through education, and founded CKP Vietnam to enhance creative engagement among middle-school students. Earlier experience includes roles as a Program Instructor and Research Assistant at the Brown University Center of Human Development. Academic credentials include a B.A. in Development Studies from Brown University and a Summer Certificate in Global Trade and Development from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey.