Lian Thangvung

Founder: Qonect

Lian Thangvung, a compassionate leader with a decade of medical billing expertise, transforms tragedy into a mission. Fueled by the loss of his father to cancer, Lian pioneers a social impact Start-Up, driven by empathy and a deep understanding of healthcare struggles. Having witnessed the barriers to medical access for low-income Indians, he tackles the issue head-on.

Through his initiative, QONECT, Lian provides same-day small loans for medical expenses to those living on less than $4 a day. With a vision to reach 200,000 impoverished individuals by 2030, Lian breaks down financial constraints, ensuring everyone, regardless of economic status, receives timely, quality medical care. His commitment aims to reshape India’s healthcare landscape, addressing the disparity in insurance coverage and high medical expenses.

THE MISSION
Providing same-day small loans for medical expenses to underserved low-income individuals and reshaping India’s healthcare landscape through a FinTech business.
THE ISSUES

Lack of financial services to address emergency expenses for the poor in India

129 million
living below the absolute poverty line in India
50%
is the out-of-pocket medical expense in India
55 million
lives have been pushed into extreme poverty due to medical expenses every year in India
GALLERY

Journey to Realizing Their Mission

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