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Khmer Voices

Growing up in Cambodia at the Start of Rebuilding with ReanKhmer Founder Chankrisna Chea

Jun 3, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min · 11 segments

Chankrisna (Krisna) Chea is the Founder and CEO of Chea Labs, where he built ReanKhmer—the first AI-powered Khmer learning platform helping the Cambodian diaspora reconnect with their heritage. With…

Chankrisna (Krisna) Chea is the Founder and CEO of Chea Labs, where he built ReanKhmer—the first AI-powered Khmer learning platform helping the Cambodian diaspora reconnect with their heritage. With a BS in Computer Science and MS in Wireless Communication, Krisna has over 20 years of technical leadership in wireless technologies, software development and validation, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. Beyond technology, Chankrisna serves the Cambodian community as Vice Chair and Khmer School Director and Teacher of the Cambodian-American Community of Oregon (CACO), as well as a mentor to help young entrepreneurs build and grow startups in Cambodia. He is passionate about leveraging technology to transform cultural preservation, education, and agriculture—empowering Khmer youth in STEM and building solutions for underrepresented communities. Connect with Chankrisna on Facebook and/or LinkedIn https://www.facebook.com/chankrisna.chea https://www.linkedin.com/in/chankrisna-chea ReanKhmer App https://www.reankhmer.org/ \------------ Khmer Voices Live in Hamilton July 5, 2026 https://www.vannyw.com/events Let's connect on Instagram @KhmerVoices Do you have an inspiring story you'd like to share on Khmer Voices? DM me on social. Intro and outro music by https://pixabay.com/users/chhuchchhuch-26181660/

Chankrisna (Krisna) Chea is the Founder and CEO of Chea Labs, where he built ReanKhmer—the first AI-powered Khmer learning platform helping the Cambodian diaspora reconnect with their heritage. With…

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Welcome & Host Banter0:00 – 1:04

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[upbeat music] [foreign language] Welcome to Khmer Voices, where we shine a spotlight on the achievements of the Cambodian diaspora around the world.

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I'm your host, Sotheary, AKA Fanny.

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Oh, can you believe it's already June? We are halfway through the year, and the weather's getting warmer.

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I hope you're taking the time to be present, to enjoy the present moment.

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0:29

I'm trying really hard these days to do just that, to not always be on my phone, especially with my kids around.

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But if you're on your phone listening to the podcast [laughs] I wouldn't count that as screen time.

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0:43

Uh [laughs] if you're like me, you're probably doing something else while listening to this podcast, and that's one of the reasons why I enjoy listening to a podcast over watching.

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0:54

I can multitask, and that's why I've yet to release a video episode [laughs] One of the reasons.

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Anyways, enough about that.

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Society
CultureSociety
Non-Profit OrganizationsBusiness
Language EducationEducation
Software DevelopmentTechnology
Community DevelopmentBusiness > Non-Profit Organizations
Cultural EducationEducation > Language Education
Generational DifferencesFamily > Parenting > Cultural Identity
Cultural IdentityFamily > Parenting
Mobile ApplicationsTechnology > Software Development
Social ImpactBusiness > Non-Profit Organizations > Community Development
Community EducationEducation > Language Education > Cultural Education
DiasporaSociety > Culture
HeritageSociety > Culture > Diaspora
Language LearningSociety > Culture > Diaspora > Heritage
Education TechnologyTechnology > Software Development > Mobile Applications
Language AppsTechnology > Software Development > Mobile Applications > Education Technology
Online LearningEducation > Language Education > Cultural Education > Community Education
Language AcquisitionFamily > Parenting > Cultural Identity > Generational Differences
Cultural PreservationBusiness > Non-Profit Organizations > Community Development > Social Impact
Education
Technology
Business
Family
ParentingFamily

Welcome & Host Banter0:00 – 1:04

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SothearyHost

0:00

[upbeat music] [foreign language] Welcome to Khmer Voices, where we shine a spotlight on the achievements of the Cambodian diaspora around the world.

S

SothearyHost

0:10

I'm your host, Sotheary, AKA Fanny.

S

SothearyHost

0:14

Oh, can you believe it's already June? We are halfway through the year, and the weather's getting warmer.

S

SothearyHost

0:22

I hope you're taking the time to be present, to enjoy the present moment.

S

SothearyHost

0:29

I'm trying really hard these days to do just that, to not always be on my phone, especially with my kids around.

S

SothearyHost

0:39

But if you're on your phone listening to the podcast [laughs] I wouldn't count that as screen time.

S

SothearyHost

0:43

Uh [laughs] if you're like me, you're probably doing something else while listening to this podcast, and that's one of the reasons why I enjoy listening to a podcast over watching.

S

SothearyHost

0:54

I can multitask, and that's why I've yet to release a video episode [laughs] One of the reasons.

S

SothearyHost

1:02

Anyways, enough about that.