SoCal Chapter

✨ In LA, some say the West Side is the best side 😉 Bring an AAPI entrepreneur friend or ally and learn more our ACE NextGen Community. We'll also be sharing more details about our December membership events (foodies, get excited)! We can't wait to meet you! 🔥

Join us at Foodologie Bakery recent grand opening before the Minority Women Lead Pitch Competition for a social meetup!

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the joy of their grand opening and the excitement of the Minority Women Lead Pitch Competition, all while connecting with like-minded individuals in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Mark your calendars for a unique evening with Sake expert Kerry Tamura and renowned restaurateur Eric Tjahyadi, owner of Bone Kettle. Dive into our theme, “The Art of Juxtapositions”, which explores the power and beauty of contrast and pairing in life, business, and gastronomy.

Join us for an exclusive evening at KAVIAR Los Angeles as we sit with Executive Chef John Hans Yeo to learn about his restaurant experience in the opening and expansion of countless restaurants, including the newly opened second expansion for KAVIAR in the iconic Arts District of downtown Los Angeles following their first flagship in Old Town Pasadena. KAVIAR offers a diverse Japanese selection from traditional fare to modern dishes inspired by Executive Chef Yeo and his team of chefs. 

Please join the SoCal chapter of ACE NextGen and guest speaker, Steven K. Yoda - partner at Walzer Melcher & Yoda LLP handling complex family law disputes, for a lively discussion regarding pre-nuptial agreements and other issues that may be of concern to professionals and entrepreneurs in relationships.

We all have intuition. It’s a deep knowing, an instinct, a gut feeling. According to neuropsychologist Friederike Fabritius, “Intuitive decisions are often the product of years of experience and thousands of hours of practice. They represent the most efficient use of your accumulated experience.”

During this yoga + sound bath session, we’ll move our bodies to reconnect with our intuition to call in clarity and more inner peace.

Join us for a culinary adventure with Chef David Kuo, owner of Little Fatty restaurant. After discovering his passion for cooking, Kuo attended the California School of Culinary Arts and worked under acclaimed chefs like Wolfgang Puck and Jean-Georges Vongerichten.

Join us for an exciting evening exploring “The Business of Bubbles” with Theresa Vuong and Jennifer Li, the founders of Bubble Pop (gobubblepop.com)!

Hear from a panel of YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS to share their success stories, business challenges, and advice on building a strong enterprise. Whether you’re interested in starting your own business or you’re curious about the transition of your family business from one generation to the next, our event is a great wealth of knowledge for you! Connect with other seasoned entrepreneurs and learn about the resources you can get from the Asian Business Association.

ACE NextGen Socal Presents: an exclusive conversation with the leaders of the brands behind the most quintessential product of Asian identity - Boba Milk Tea! We will be diving deep into each brand's stories, journeys, struggles, challenges, and learning lessons that have brought them to the forefront of this highly competitive landscape.

Join the SoCal Chapter of ACE NextGen on October 18 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. PT for a live lunchtime discussion regarding privacy laws that affect the ways that your business operate with respect to customers and employees. The upcoming California Privacy Rights Act poses new challenges for small and larger companies alike.

Pursuing a creative career is not a commonly chosen path for Asian Americans but more and more are taking the leap and following their passion. Join ACE NextGen So Cal’s Women’s Initiative on September 29, 2022 at 5:00pm as we host a panel discussion with inspiring women pursuing their passions in film, video games, visual storytelling, content creation and entrepreneurship at the historic California Club in Downtown Los Angeles. Asian women, traditionally underrepresented in the space of storytelling, are emerging to become some of the most influential figures in the industry. Meet the women making their dreams and visions come alive. Aileen Xu, Peggy Chung, Rachel Liu, and Kimberly Han will join us for an inspiring panel discussion about their entrepreneurial and creative career path.

It’s SUMMER in SoCal! Ace NextGen SoCal presents the Ace NextGen Summer “Beach n Brunch” Fitness Event in Marina Del Rey!

Join ACE NextGen SoCal for a special evening dinner with Eric Tjahyadi at Bone Kettle in Old Town Pasadena.

On this night we will hear about Eric’s journey as an entrepreneur and the importance of authenticity as he pursues projects and businesses that align with his personal vision and passions.

Join the ACE NextGen SoCal Chapter as we kick off our virtual series on business and legal issues experienced by startups. Our first event focuses on the avoidance of common mistakes and other pitfalls that may doom your business before it has an opportunity to reach its potential.

Entrepreneurship has its own set of challenges. Mental health and mindset are crucial to the success of your business. Spending time outside and other grounding practices are a wonderful way to reset and find more mental clarity.