Leaders Shaping Tomorrow’s Landscape

We bring you a remarkable lineup of speakers who are redefining success in the entrepreneurial landscape. Join us in exploring the journeys and insights of these visionary AAPI business leaders and allies who are forging new paths, embracing innovation, and driving economic growth.

2023

Conference Speakers

Workshop: How to Choose Your Growth Lane & Sleep Well at Night

  • Ami Kassar

    Founder and CEO of Multifunding

Workshop: Grants and Networking

  • Emily Fuder

    Vice President of Programs & Marketing at National ACE

ACE NextGen Women’s Initiative Sessions

  • Misa Chien

    CEO and Founder of The Authentic Asian

Thursday Evening Reception

  • Krystal Ka'ai

    Executive Director of White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI)

  • Bill Imada

    Founder, Chairman and Chief Connectivity Officer of IW Group

  • Ian So

    Co-Founder of Chicken & Rice Guys & Co-Founder of Momentium

Breakfast Plenary Session

  • Kendee Yamaguchi

    Deputy Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Field Global Markets

  • Chiling Tong

    President & CEO of National ACE

  • Thear Suzuki

    Global Client Service Partner of EY

  • Chewy Jang

    Chief of Staff at Spaceport & CEO of Kid's Dream

  • Kimberley Lee

    Arizona State Treasurer

  • Sean Reyes

    Utah’s 21st Attorney General

AAPI Women Executive Fireside Chat

  • Thear Suzuki

    Global Client Service Partner of EY

  • Angela Chang

    Chief Strategy Officer of KCAL Insurance Agency

  • Sherry-Lee Singh

    Senior Director of Supplier Diversity at Walmart

  • Linglong He

    Chief Leadership Advisor of Rocket Central

  • Vanessa Dew

    Co-founder of Health-Ade Kombucha

Breakout #1: Equity and Allyship

  • Chiling Tong

    President & CEO of National ACE

  • Ron Busby Sr.

    President/CEO of U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.

  • Sean Franklin

    Vice President of Stakeholder Engagement Center for the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)

  • Brian Pang

    Development Director of Electronic Arts

  • Tony Gladney

    Vice President of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at MGM Resorts International

  • Susi Feltch-Malohifoʻou

    CEO & Director of Pacific Island Knowledge 2 Action Resources (PIK2AR)

Breakout Session #2: AARP Presents: Staying in Balance: How AANHPI Men Navigate Mental Health and Well-Being, Parenthood, and Parental Care

  • Richard Lui

    News Anchor for MSNBC & NBS News

  • Evan Louie

    Managing Partner of Asian Pacific Joint Venture LLC.

  • Ky Eap

    VP of International Sales at Lorde + Belle

  • Ray Cui

    Financial Advisor at Strategic Financial Group, LLP

  • Leo Wong

    Vice-President Product Development of ZNEST

Breakout Session #3: The Power of Inner Work

  • Ha Nguyen

    Owner & Co-founder of 7 Leaves Cafe

  • Andrea Maeng

    Founder, Coach, Facilitator of In Business & Life

  • Michelle Phan

    Founder & CEO of EM Cosmetics

  • Dr. Clayton Hoi-Yun McClintock

    Neuroscience Researcher & Clinical Psychologist

Breakout Session #4: Meta Presents: The Future of Technology and Our Workforce: AI and Automation

  • Maui Orozco

    Public Policy Manager of Meta

  • Misa Chien

    CEO and Founder of The Authentic Asian

  • Kerry Wang

    CEO & Co-Founder of Searchlight

  • Kevin Zhang

    Principal at GSV Ventures

  • Le Zhang

    Co-founder & CEO of Spaceport

Breakout Session #5: Delegating & Elevating to Scale Your Business

  • Kevin Chan

    Co-Founder of Best Delegate

  • Frances Luong

    Chief Marketing Officer, Resibrands & Co-Founder/Partner of Joieful

  • John Victoria

    Founder & Owner of Polianna

  • Ian So

    Co-Founder of Chicken & Rice Guys & Co-Founder of Momentium

Breakout Session #6: How Advocacy Impacts Your Business

  • Susan Jin Davis

    Social Impact Officer at Al Roker Entertainment, Inc

  • Tom Gannon

    Chief Government Relations Officer of H&R Block

  • Joon Kim

    Associate Vice President of External Affairs of Comcast

  • Linh Hoang

    Managing Partner, The Outpost

Breakout Session #7: Health & Wellness Circles

  • Brandon Lee

    Founder of Zone Genius Institute

  • Soo Jin Lee

    Therapist & Director of Yellow Chair Collective

  • Linda Yoon

    Therapist & Founder of Yellow Chair Collective

  • Zoey Gong, RD

    Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Chef, Food Therapist, Registered Dietitian

  • Andrea Maeng

    Founder, Coach, Facilitator of In Business & Life

  • Amy Chin

    Founder of Calm Better Days

  • Charles Wu

    CEO of Chi'Tiva

  • Manumalo Muasau

    Founder of ManuMental

Breakout Session #8: Bridging Cultures: The Next Generation of AAPI Food and Beverage Brands

  • Esther Lee

    Founder of Asian Founded

  • Larry Wu

    Founder & CEO of Wuju Foods

  • David Choi

    Proprietor of Magna Carta

  • Danny Taing

    Founder & CEO of Bokksu

  • Hola Motuapuaka

    CEO of STATUS

Breakout Session #9: Access to Capital and Funding to Grow Your Business

  • Elmy Bermejo

    Regional Administrator, Region IX

    of U.S. Small Business Administration

  • Carol Lee Mitchell

    Head of Small Business, Specialty & Consumer Vehicle Lending Strategy - Executive at Bank of America

  • Ben Raju

    Director of Program Management for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Field Operations.

  • Priscilla Lim

    Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Breakout Session #10: Entrepreneur Mentoring Circles:

  • Dr. Karen Eng

    President & CEO of CSMI

  • Bill Imada

    Founder, Chairman and Chief Connectivity Officer of IW Group

  • Susan Jin Davis

    Social Impact Officer at Al Roker Entertainment, Inc

  • Jimmy Ferguson

    President of Maxtab, Inc.

  • Norris Liu

    Founder and CEO of EHLP Corp

  • Garret Gin

    Senior Vice President of Global Marketing & Corporate Affairs at Bank of America

  • Fa’avae Fa’avae

    Founder and Owner of F2 Manufacturing and Island Avenue

Breakout Session #11: You Are the Brand

  • Mike Kim

    Brand strategist for business thought leaders, coaches, and authors

  • Jerry Won

    Founder & CEO of Just Like Media

Breakout Session #12: Fidelity Presents: Building Wealth Workshop

  • Ali Ahmed

    Director of Global Thought Leadership at Fidelity Investments

  • Maria Racho

    Venture Partner at Qubits Ventures

  • Tony Peng

    VP, Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors

  • Ronita Panda

    Customer Inclusion AANHPI Community Lead of Fidelity Investments

Friday Evening Awards Dinner

  • Derek Uehara

    President of Uehara Financial & Longevity Planning & President of Nevada Small Business Council

  • Thear Suzuki

    Global Client Service Partner of EY

  • Nathaniel Ru

    Co-Founder & Chief Brand Officer at Sweetgreen

  • Isabella Guzman

    SBA Administrator

  • Erika Moritsugu

    Deputy Assistant to the President & AA and NHPI Senior Liaison, The White House