From Cambodia to Silicon Valley: My Journey with Jobify at Plug and Play Summit 2025 🇰🇭✈️🇺🇸
Last two weeks, I had the great honor of joining the Plug and Play Silicon Valley Summit 2025 — a global gathering of startups, investors, and innovation leaders from around the world.
As the Founder & CEO of Jobify (Cambodia) Co., Ltd., and a proud member of the Khmer Coders Community, I had the rare chance to represent Cambodia’s tech ecosystem on one of the world’s biggest innovation stages.
This wasn’t just a business trip. It was a powerful reminder of how far Cambodian developers and startups can go — and how much further we can reach when we work together.
What We Shared At the summit, I had the opportunity to present Jobify’s vision to global leaders like:
Alireza Masrour, General Partner, Plug and Play
Johannes Rott, Vice President, Plug and Play
We discussed how Jobify helps companies around the world access skilled, affordable Cambodian tech talent through an AI-driven platform built for smarter, faster recruitment.
I shared the reality that Cambodia is home to thousands of talented developers — many of whom are part of our very own Khmer Coders Community — and how we’re working to create meaningful job opportunities that go beyond borders.
Who We’re Looking For Coming out of this experience, we are now actively:
🤝 Seeking partnerships with U.S.-based HR and recruitment firms who want access to trusted, cost-effective Cambodian IT talent
🚀 Looking for investment to scale Jobify’s AI-powered recruitment platform
🌏 Exploring ways to bring more Cambodian tech professionals into the global market
Why This Matters to Khmer Coders To the developers, students, mentors, and contributors in our community:
This journey wasn’t about me — it was about us.
I truly believe Cambodian developers are ready for global challenges. You are capable, talented, and competitive. But more than that, you are hungry to grow — and that’s what sets us apart.
Plug and Play showed me that the world is open to what Cambodia has to offer. Now it's our job to show up, build boldly, and support each other along the way.
What’s Next? I’m heading back home with:
New connections
Fresh ideas
And a deeper commitment to open more doors for our tech talent
If you're a developer looking to go global, or an organization interested in working with Cambodian tech teams — I’d love to hear from you.
Let’s continue building a future where Cambodian developers don’t just follow trends — we lead them.
With gratitude and respect, Sopha Sum Founder & CEO, Jobify (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. Board Member, Khmer Coders Community
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