ACE NextGen

“This is my village.” ACE NextGen was built through conversations, shared resources, support, and people genuinely showing up for each other. That’s why this campaign matters. Every donation helps us continue building events, workshops, retreats, and programs that bring AAPI founders together across all 11 chapters. Our goal is to raise $5,000 this May to keep these spaces going and growing. If this community has impacted you in any way, we’d love your support 💙 Donate here: giveinmay.org/organization/acenextgen Comment “COMMUNITY” and we’ll send you more info on how to support or get involved ✨

Plan ahead and save the date! Our Signature Events & Featured Programs for 2026 are already lined up, bringing you more ways to connect, learn, and stay inspired all year long. See you soon! 👉 view our event schedule here: acenextgen.org/events

“One of a kind retreat for ENTREPRENEURS.” ✨ — Joyce Talag (@joycetalag.coach ) Founder of Joyful Transformations The countdown is officially on. Miami is just 3 weeks away ☀️ 4 days of connection, workshops, great conversations, and unforgettable moments with fellow entrepreneurs. 📍 Miami, FL 📅 June 4–7 (4 days, 3 nights) Leave with new friends, fresh ideas, clarity on what’s next, and maybe a slight tan 🌴

Built by us, for us. ✨ This May, we’re raising $5K to keep investing in the AAPI founder community through events, workshops, conferences, retreats, and founder support across all 11 chapters. And when you give, you can win 🎟️ Every $50 donation = 1 entry to win: 🎟️ Retreat ticket (room + board) 🎟️ Conference ticket 🎟️ Elevate workshop Winners are announced weekly on social, and non-winning entries roll into the next drawing for more chances to win ✨ Share the campaign, tag @acenextgen , and include the donation link for a bonus entry. Help us make this our biggest Give in May yet 💙 Link in bio to donate.

May Recap ✨ Congrats to the ACE NextGen members who pitched at @walmart Road to Open Call 2026 🎉 Sending good luck for the next stages! Our chapters kept the momentum going too, from pickleball meetups in SoCal and member pop-ups across the country to Keys & Capital in Miami, where founders swapped strategies on navigating today’s market. The ACE NextGen crew also showed up in support of the @rooted.fare warehouse grand opening & ribbon cutting 🙌 This is what building together looks like, and we don’t take it for granted. Comment “CONNECT” if you want info on upcoming local events and meetups in your area 👇

Last week, we hosted Headshots & Entrepreneurship with @acenextgen at SERHANT! It was an incredible evening of community, connection, and real talk about what it actually looks like to build something of your own. We were so lucky to be joined by Noelle, Alex, Chester, Jennifer and Deven, who opened up about everything from their entrepreneurial pivots to how their AAPI heritage has shaped their professional paths. Between celebrating our favorite local AAPI gems in the city and sharing honest advice with the mentees in the room, the energy was the perfect way to kick off AAPI Heritage Month. Beyond the insights, attendees walked away with some fresh new headshots courtesy of @shoottphotos ! 📸 A massive thank you to Chester, Achida and the entire SERHANT team for welcoming us into your beautiful space and making this night possible. It was a privilege to see so many people connecting and supporting one another’s growth.

Your community is here. ✨ Our Connect Membership is for AAPI founders, creatives, and professionals looking for meaningful relationships, shared growth, and community. Through workshops, virtual sessions, and in-person gatherings, members gain access to spaces designed for connection, collaboration, and opportunity. 🤝 Check out our upcoming events and experiences (non-members are also more than welcome)! Swipe to see what’s ahead. Recent Connect moments: ACE NextGen at @rooted.fare ’s warehouse grand opening + ribbon cutting + @acenextgenmiami ’s Keys & Capital, an insightful night of conversations around real estate and what it takes to build long-term wealth.

Elevate is ACE NextGen’s newest membership tier, here’s a glimpse of what it feels like inside. Designed for founders who want more than just community. Think deep-dive workshops, intimate group sessions, 1:1 office hours, and built-in accountability to keep you moving. What’s coming up 👇 What’s coming up this May 👇 🗓️ Tues 5/5 Business Development: Your Wanted List with Joon S. Han 🗓️ Thurs 5/7 Consumer Packaged Goods & Branding Workshop with Larry Wu 🗓️ Tues 5/12 Exclusive Office Hours with David Choi 🗓️ Tues 5/19 The Contract Toolkit: What You Need as You Grow with Shefali Lakhani 🗓️ Thurs 5/28 Elevate Connect If you’ve been thinking about joining, this is your moment. Send us a DM to get on the waitlist.

Join us for Give in May. We are fundraising $5K! We are asking our community to help fund the very same community we all love. As you may know, funding for Asian American programs and nonprofits as a whole is extremely restricted. This year may be our toughest year yet. So every dollar you and your business contribute goes toward the programming you enjoy and the community you love. Every dollar raised goes directly into the programs that make this possible: CONNECT 🤝 If you’re looking for your people, this is where you find them. Events and workshops across 11 chapter cities, both in-person and virtual. CONFERENCE 🎤 If you want to surround yourself with AAPI founders and leaders building at a high level, this is it. Our annual 3-day Unity Conference brings together 200+ entrepreneurs from across the country. RETREAT 🌴 If you need space to think and reset, we built this for you. An annual destination retreat for 30 founders to reflect, grow, and plan what’s next. ELEVATE 📈 If you’re ready to grow your business and want real accountability, this is your next step. New in 2026. Monthly workshops and office hours for founders ready to go beyond community and into real business momentum. This community built ACE NextGen. This campaign keeps it ours. Every donation of $100 gets you one entry: 🎟️ 5/9: Retreat ticket (room + board) 🎟️ 5/16: Conference ticket 🎟️ 5/23: Elevate workshop Each end of the week, we will announce the winner of each prize on social. Goal: $5,000 Share for a bonus entry! Help us make the best Give in May ever. Link in bio to donate

Welcoming Alex Chester-Iwata ( @AlexFChester ) as our new Vice Chair ✨ Alex is the Founder and CEO of @mixedasianmedia , recognized by Nielsen as a leading destination for Asian American audiences, and the founder of Mixed Asian Day™. Through her work, she’s expanded representation, elevated underheard voices, and built meaningful community at scale. We’re so glad to have her with us 💙

Join AAD and @acenextgen for a dynamic evening at SERHANT in SoHo! Learn from dynamic entrepreneurs in the AAPI community who are making waves in their industries. 🎬 Alex Chester-Iwata: Co-Founder/CEO at Mixed Asian Media 💼 Noelle D. Blanco: Executive Director at ACE NextGen 🏢 Chester Yow: Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker & Founder of Chester Yow Team 📸 Jennifer Tsay: Co-Founder/CEO at Shoott 🎙️ Moderated by Deven Williams: AAD Ambassador Need to update your LinkedIn photo? We’re hosting a professional photography station with pro lighting and backdrops so all attendees can walk away with a high-quality headshot. 📅 Wednesday, May 6th ⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 SERHANT (372 W Broadway, NYC) Space is limited! Link in bio to RSVP.

Your people are already here. ✨ Connect membership is open to anyone looking for community. In-person and virtual events, workshops, and a network of AAPI founders at every stage. Not a member yet? No problem. Non-members are welcome at any of our upcoming events. Swipe to see what’s coming up. 🤝 Recent Connect moments: pickleball with @acenextgensocal at Lavender Sports Club + supporting our member @kaytran_eyewear pop-up at @openmarket.la