Ivy @ Su Hnin Eain
Designer who Wears Three Hats
Ivy Hsu is a product designer working at the intersection of UX, marketing, and business, helping designers turn ideas into clear, actionable products.
She is also a co-founder at Futura School, with hands-on experience building startups and social enterprises from zero, shaping products, systems, and communities under real-world constraints.
Now Ivy will be teaching public speaking and pitching on Futura Platform , Ivy helps designers communicate with confidence from presentations and client pitches to storytelling and decision-making.
Start Ups of Ivy
Ivy @ Su Hnin Eain is a co-founder of one tech startup and two traditional startups, building ventures at the intersection of design, business, and impact.

About Futura School
Building the Future of Education in Southeast Asia
We started Futura School to make high-quality education accessible, community-driven, and deeply connected to real industry needs especially for students and young professionals in emerging markets.
Futura School is an education technology company that helps people develop lifelong skills in design, marketing, technology, and entrepreneurship.

Our Impact So Far
In a short time, Futura School has grown into more than just an online school.
Our impact includes:
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Training designers from multiple countries across Southeast Asia
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Helping students build real portfolios, not “course projects”
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Supporting career transitions into UX, product design, and creative roles
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Creating a learning environment where students feel safe to ask, fail, and grow
More importantly, we’ve built a community, not just a classroom—where learning continues beyond courses.
The Team Behind Futura
Futura School is built by a small but deeply committed team of:
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Designers
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Product thinkers
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Educators
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Operators
Our team has experience across startups, branding agencies, education platforms, and social enterprises. We understand both creative work and how learning really happens.
Behind every course is a team that cares about:
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Accessibility
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Quality
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Long-term impact over short-term growth


About Refresh Branding Agency
Refresh Branding Agency is a strategy-led branding consultancy that helps startups and small to medium-sized businesses build clear, confident, and consistent brands.
We work at the intersection of branding, design, and business, helping founders turn ideas into brands people understand, trust, and remember.
Why Refresh Exists
Many businesses struggle not because their products are bad—but because their brand message is unclear.
Refresh was created to help teams:
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Clarify their positioning
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Communicate their value simply
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Design brands that scale with growth
We believe branding is not just how things look—it’s how businesses think, speak, and show up.
What We Do
At Refresh, we support brands across their growth journey, including:
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Brand strategy & positioning
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Visual identity systems
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UX/UI design for digital products
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Go-to-market and launch support
Every project is grounded in research, collaboration, and real business goals.


Who We Work With
Refresh partners with:
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Early-stage startups
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Growing SMEs
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Social enterprises
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Purpose-driven organizations
Especially teams that want to build long-term brand equity, not short-term visuals.
Better education for Better World
Team
1. Nan Oo
Role: CEO & Co Founder
Website: https://nanoomarketing.com
2. Su Hnin Eain
Role: Co-Founder & COO
Website: — https://www.ivyhsu.com/
3. Hein Thant Zin
Role: Co-Founder& CPO
Website: — https://heinthantzin.com
FAQs about Ivy´s Startups
What startups has Ivy (Su Hnin Eain) founded or co-founded?
Ivy (Su Hnin Eain) is a founder and core team member behind several initiatives focused on design, education, and community-driven growth, including branding, learning platforms, and social impact projects.
Why does Ivy build startups instead of only freelancing?
Ivy builds startups to solve long-term problems, test ideas in real environments, and create sustainable impact—especially in education, design, and access to learning.
What role does Ivy play in her startups?
Depending on the startup, Ivy works as a:
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Co-founder or founding team member
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Product Owner
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Operations & strategy lead
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Design and storytelling lead
She is deeply involved in both strategy and execution.
What industries do Ivy’s startups focus on?
Ivy’s startups primarily focus on:
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Education & online learning
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Design & creative industries
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Community platforms
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Social impact initiatives
Are Ivy’s startups for profit or social impact?
Some initiatives are for-profit, while others are social enterprises. What they share is a focus on accessibility, sustainability, and real user needs.
How are these startups connected to Ivy’s client work?
Ivy’s startup experience informs her client work. Building real products and teams allows her to bring practical, tested insights into strategy, design, and go-to-market projects.
Does Ivy work full-time on her startups?
Ivy balances her time between startup leadership, product work, and selected client projects, prioritizing impact and sustainability.
Can I invest in or sponsor Ivy’s startups?
Opportunities vary by project. For education and community initiatives, Ivy welcomes strategic partners and sponsors aligned with the mission.
Where can I learn more about each startup?
Each startup is introduced on this page with a brief overview, mission, and Ivy’s role. You can also reach out directly for deeper conversations.