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
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Ami Kassar
Founder and CEO of Multifunding
Workshop: Grants and Networking
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Emily Fuder
Vice President of Programs & Marketing at National ACE
ACE NextGen Women’s Initiative Sessions
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Misa Chien
CEO and Founder of The Authentic Asian
Thursday Evening Reception
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Krystal Ka'ai
Executive Director of White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI)
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Bill Imada
Founder, Chairman and Chief Connectivity Officer of IW Group
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Ian So
Co-Founder of Chicken & Rice Guys & Co-Founder of Momentium
Breakfast Plenary Session
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Kendee Yamaguchi
Deputy Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Field Global Markets
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Chiling Tong
President & CEO of National ACE
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Thear Suzuki
Global Client Service Partner of EY
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Chewy Jang
Chief of Staff at Spaceport & CEO of Kid's Dream
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Kimberley Lee
Arizona State Treasurer
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Sean Reyes
Utah’s 21st Attorney General
AAPI Women Executive Fireside Chat
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Thear Suzuki
Global Client Service Partner of EY
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Angela Chang
Chief Strategy Officer of KCAL Insurance Agency
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Sherry-Lee Singh
Senior Director of Supplier Diversity at Walmart
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Linglong He
Chief Leadership Advisor of Rocket Central
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Vanessa Dew
Co-founder of Health-Ade Kombucha
Breakout #1: Equity and Allyship
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Chiling Tong
President & CEO of National ACE
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Ron Busby Sr.
President/CEO of U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.
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Sean Franklin
Vice President of Stakeholder Engagement Center for the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
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Brian Pang
Development Director of Electronic Arts
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Tony Gladney
Vice President of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at MGM Resorts International
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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
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Richard Lui
News Anchor for MSNBC & NBS News
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Evan Louie
Managing Partner of Asian Pacific Joint Venture LLC.
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Ky Eap
VP of International Sales at Lorde + Belle
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Ray Cui
Financial Advisor at Strategic Financial Group, LLP
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Leo Wong
Vice-President Product Development of ZNEST
Breakout Session #3: The Power of Inner Work
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Ha Nguyen
Owner & Co-founder of 7 Leaves Cafe
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Andrea Maeng
Founder, Coach, Facilitator of In Business & Life
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Michelle Phan
Founder & CEO of EM Cosmetics
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Dr. Clayton Hoi-Yun McClintock
Neuroscience Researcher & Clinical Psychologist
Breakout Session #4: Meta Presents: The Future of Technology and Our Workforce: AI and Automation
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Maui Orozco
Public Policy Manager of Meta
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Misa Chien
CEO and Founder of The Authentic Asian
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Kerry Wang
CEO & Co-Founder of Searchlight
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Kevin Zhang
Principal at GSV Ventures
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Le Zhang
Co-founder & CEO of Spaceport
Breakout Session #5: Delegating & Elevating to Scale Your Business
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Kevin Chan
Co-Founder of Best Delegate
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Frances Luong
Chief Marketing Officer, Resibrands & Co-Founder/Partner of Joieful
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John Victoria
Founder & Owner of Polianna
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Ian So
Co-Founder of Chicken & Rice Guys & Co-Founder of Momentium
Breakout Session #6: How Advocacy Impacts Your Business
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Susan Jin Davis
Social Impact Officer at Al Roker Entertainment, Inc
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Tom Gannon
Chief Government Relations Officer of H&R Block
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Joon Kim
Associate Vice President of External Affairs of Comcast
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Linh Hoang
Managing Partner, The Outpost
Breakout Session #7: Health & Wellness Circles
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Brandon Lee
Founder of Zone Genius Institute
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Soo Jin Lee
Therapist & Director of Yellow Chair Collective
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Linda Yoon
Therapist & Founder of Yellow Chair Collective
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Zoey Gong, RD
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Chef, Food Therapist, Registered Dietitian
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Andrea Maeng
Founder, Coach, Facilitator of In Business & Life
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Amy Chin
Founder of Calm Better Days
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Charles Wu
CEO of Chi'Tiva
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Manumalo Muasau
Founder of ManuMental
Breakout Session #8: Bridging Cultures: The Next Generation of AAPI Food and Beverage Brands
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Esther Lee
Founder of Asian Founded
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Larry Wu
Founder & CEO of Wuju Foods
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David Choi
Proprietor of Magna Carta
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Danny Taing
Founder & CEO of Bokksu
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Hola Motuapuaka
CEO of STATUS
Breakout Session #9: Access to Capital and Funding to Grow Your Business
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Elmy Bermejo
Regional Administrator, Region IX
of U.S. Small Business Administration
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Carol Lee Mitchell
Head of Small Business, Specialty & Consumer Vehicle Lending Strategy - Executive at Bank of America
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Ben Raju
Director of Program Management for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Field Operations.
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Priscilla Lim
Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Breakout Session #10: Entrepreneur Mentoring Circles:
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Dr. Karen Eng
President & CEO of CSMI
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Bill Imada
Founder, Chairman and Chief Connectivity Officer of IW Group
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Susan Jin Davis
Social Impact Officer at Al Roker Entertainment, Inc
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Jimmy Ferguson
President of Maxtab, Inc.
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Norris Liu
Founder and CEO of EHLP Corp
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Garret Gin
Senior Vice President of Global Marketing & Corporate Affairs at Bank of America
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Fa’avae Fa’avae
Founder and Owner of F2 Manufacturing and Island Avenue
Breakout Session #11: You Are the Brand
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Mike Kim
Brand strategist for business thought leaders, coaches, and authors
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Jerry Won
Founder & CEO of Just Like Media
Breakout Session #12: Fidelity Presents: Building Wealth Workshop
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Ali Ahmed
Director of Global Thought Leadership at Fidelity Investments
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Maria Racho
Venture Partner at Qubits Ventures
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Tony Peng
VP, Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors
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Ronita Panda
Customer Inclusion AANHPI Community Lead of Fidelity Investments
Friday Evening Awards Dinner
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Derek Uehara
President of Uehara Financial & Longevity Planning & President of Nevada Small Business Council
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Thear Suzuki
Global Client Service Partner of EY
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Nathaniel Ru
Co-Founder & Chief Brand Officer at Sweetgreen
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Isabella Guzman
SBA Administrator
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Erika Moritsugu
Deputy Assistant to the President & AA and NHPI Senior Liaison, The White House