Draft:Hein Ko Ko

Hein Ko Ko
Hein Ko Ko is a pioneering entrepreneur in Myanmar's digital sector, leading Pandora Group which includes Pandora Technology, Pandora Education Center, and Pandora Digital Marketing. , establishing international connections. By 20, he had raised over $16,000 through side ventures, igniting his passion for startups. Committed to youth empowerment, Hein Ko Ko offers career and personal development sessions and mentors aspiring IT professionals.

Early Life & Achievements
Hein Ko Ko grew up in a poor family, living in a 23 sq/m apartment with his parents and sister. He faced challenges in funding his education and only attended distance education at Dagon University. Simultaneously, he was preparing for the ITPEC Exam and Oracle Java Associate Exam. After four years of attending distance education, he graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering from Dagon University. Due to his passion for technology, he received Excellent Awards from ITPEC and the Myanmar Computer Association at 18. At 19, he was employed by NTT DATA, establishing international connections and raising over $16,000 through side hustles by the age of 20, fueling his passion for startups. During this period, he realized that in Myanmar, every youth has talents and goals, but often lacks the validation to believe in them. This uncertainty undermines their belief in their own goals, causing talented young people to miss opportunities to contribute to the country’s growth. Recognizing the need for low-cost, high-quality courses in Myanmar, Hein Ko Ko developed software to fulfill that need, called "Easy2Success."

Business Life
At 17, Hein Ko Ko imported and distributed magic gimmicks and Rubik's Cubes from China to Myanmar. He founded "Brand Sight Myanmar" Digital Marketing Agency, which was later renamed "Pandora Digital Marketing" on July 30, 2023. He worked at NTT DATA Myanmar for 3 years and 8 months, completing 8 projects, including system development and data integration, in roles such as System Engineer, Bridge SE, and Global Customer Support. He established Pandora Education Center, educating over 300 students, and founded Pandora Technology, employing 8 people for web and software development.

Technology Products
- Easy2Success: Launched by Pandora Technology on May 17, 2024, Easy2Success is Myanmar's first AI-integrated youth empowerment app. It verifies users' goals with AI to help them believe in their aspirations. Users can see others' goals, providing an opportunity to rethink and review their own, setting even better goals in the future. The platform also enables communication, enhancing motivation and support networks. Additionally, users can uplift their knowledge through Basic2Pro Training, Success Blogs, and Podcasts, making Easy2Success "All in One, For The Youth."

- Pandora Test Center: Launched on June 10, 2024, Pandora Test Center is Myanmar's first certification platform. After completing certification courses from Basic2Pro Training on Easy2Success, users can take exams at the Pandora Test Center and receive valuable certificates, significantly boosting their career prospects and job opportunities. As the only online test center in Myanmar, Pandora Test Center offers a unique and prestigious platform for skill validation and professional growth.

- Myanmar Islamic Prayer Mobile App: Released on April 14, 2024, this app had over 2,000 downloads in the first month. It allows Myanmar Muslims to listen to Islamic sermons anywhere with background play. The app also provides prayer times according to the user's location and displays Iftar and Sehri times during Ramadan.