Asian American Business Development Center

📢 Join Us for Breakfast Networking at the China-U.S. Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum! We’re happy to invite you to a special breakfast networking event focused on strengthening economic and trade relations between China and the U.S. This is an unique opportunity to connect, share insights, and explore new business opportunities with leaders from both regions. 📅 Date: 07/29/2024 ⏰ Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 📍 Location: Room 220, 14th Floor, 55 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010 Secure your spot by scanning the QR code or through this link: https://lnkd.in/eDtQRm4b We look forward to seeing you there! #Networking #Trade #EconomicCooperation #ChinaUSForum #BusinessGrowth #AABDC

Only 2 days left until the Project Rebuild Small Business Forum in Austin! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to apply for the $3,000 grant. If you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time! https://lnkd.in/gE5uxZcP. Excited to see you all there!

AABDC is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the Women Business Collaborative! This collaboration aims to enhance opportunities for women and Asian American entrepreneurs and leaders in the business community. Our partnership will focus on driving gender and ethnic diversity in business leadership and promoting economic empowerment. We will work on initiatives to provide resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to women and Asian Americans, fostering a more inclusive and equitable business environment. #aabdc #asian #leadership #aapi #women #business #diversity #inclusion #empowerment

📢 Calling all Central Texas AAPI-owned small businesses! Join us at the Project Rebuild Small Business Forum on July 17th to apply for a $3,000 grant and gain valuable insights on financial management, AI strategies, workforce solutions, and more. Let's rebuild and grow together! #SmallBusiness #GrantOpportunity #AAPI #ProjectRebuild #CommunitySupport #RSVPNow

AABDC is thrilled to announce the release of the 2024 Asian American Women in Tech Report! This report captures highlights and key takeaways from our recent event, featuring industry leaders discussing the impact of AI on the workplace and society. Highlights include: - The role of women in AI and ethical AI development. - Personal stories from tech leaders on overcoming obstacles. - Discussions on creating a more inclusive future with AI. Explore the full report to learn more about women-led AI innovations and the importance of diversity and ethics in tech. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eCuG-v_q #AAWS #WomenInTech #AI #DiversityInTech #Inclusion #Empowerment #TechInnovation #AsianAmericanWomen #AABDC

We are excited to share the highlights from the recent Asian American Women in Tech event. You can now explore the pictures and videos from the event and relive the inspiring moments and insightful discussions. Event Photos: https://lnkd.in/dS6x6XkG If you missed the event or want to revisit the conference content, please visit our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/dwWAvfaC to watch all the discussion videos. Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Stay tuned for the upcoming event report and more updates. We'll continue to advance the conversation on AI, inclusivity, and the empowerment of Asian American women across various industries. #AABDC #AAWS #WomenInTech #AI #Inclusion #Leadership #YPLP

AABDC is thrilled to announce our continued partnership with Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce on the 2024 Project Rebuild Small Business Grant & Assistance Program! 📅 Event Highlights: 🔹 Grant Opportunity: Apply for grants up to $3,000, starting during the event! 🔹 Free Technical Assistance: Get expert advice on financial management, practical AI applications for business growth, workforce solutions, and access to capital. 🔹 Resource Support: Benefit from the resources provided by the City of Austin Small Business Division and the Governor's Office of Small Business Assistance. 🔹 Networking: Connect with fellow small business owners and be part of Austin's vibrant AAPI business community. RSVP for free: https://lnkd.in/gE5uxZcP Join us for an incredible opportunity on July 17. #AAPI #SmallBusiness #Austin #GAACC #AABDC #BusinessGrowth #ProjectRebuild #Networking #Grants #CommunitySupport #Asianamerican

Thank you to everyone who attended the Asian American Women in Tech event! We hosted a very successful event yesterday and we are grateful for your participation and support! Special thanks to our wonderful host Frances West, AABDC Program Director Lucy Chan, and our opening remarks speaker Dr. Chitra Dorai. We also deeply appreciate all our moderators and panelists: Panel I - Impact of AI on the Working Lives of Women Moderator: Roshani Bhatt   Panelists: Carol Kim, Hsing-Hsing Li, Jinjun Xiong Panel II - Women-Led AI Innovation Moderator: Dr. Chitra Dorai   Panelists: Anshu Kak, Fang (Florence) Lu, Frances West Panel III - AI Adoption: Reality Check Moderator: Lucy Chan   Panelists: Pei-Yun Sabrina Hsueh, PhD, FAMIA, Jia Ma（马佳）, Christine Tu Congratulations to our YPLP graduates this year: Amini Khanna, Brenda Khor, Vina Mendoza, Desiree V., Xin Peng Thank you all for making this event a success! Stay tuned for pics, videos, and the event report, which will be coming along the way. AABDC will continue to drive the conversation on AI and inclusivity and work on the Asian American Women Series. #AABDC #AAWS #WomenInTech #AI #Inclusion #Leadership #YPLP

Let’s meet our moderators of Asian American Women in Tech event:   Panel 1: Roshani Bhatt - Managing Director of AI and Digital Transformation at Accenture - Responsible for delivering Data, AI, Cloud Transformation, and Analytics Consulting services to Fortune 100 clients - Over 20 years of consulting experience with a focus on large-scale transformational IT programs - Global Data Modernization Lead, managing Data Analysts, Engineers, and Architects - Based in NY, Roshani has always been an advocate for Women in Technology Panel 2: Dr. Chitra Dorai - Founder & CEO of Amicus Brain Innovations, a digital health startup using AI to improve care management for families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias - Over 30 years of R&D experience in Artificial Intelligence - In 2019 and 2022, Dr. Dorai received Certificates of Congressional Recognition from the United States House of Representatives in recognition of her industry-transforming contributions. - Former IBM Fellow and Global CTO for cognitive services in IBM Consulting, she is the first woman of South Asian origin worldwide to have been recognized as the IBM Fellow, the company’s preeminent technical honor Panel 3: Lucy Chan - Former Vice President of Sales and Business Development at IBM with a 36-year career - Advisor and Coach at IBM's Global Sales School - Provides expertise to early-stage companies on market strategies, customer acquisition, and value co-creation through selling processes - Frequent coach for next-generation leaders; focused on unleashing potential in young adults and fostering their personal and professional development This is the last call to reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/eYcwcJ7H. The registration will be closed on Saturday night. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain invaluable insights from industry leaders. Together, let's pave the way for a more inclusive future in tech. #AAWS #WomenInTech #AI #Inclusion #DiversityInTech #TechEvent #Networking #Leadership #AABDC

Introducing our Master of Ceremonies of Asian American Women in Tech event: Frances West, Founder, FrancesWest&Co Frances West is the founder of Frances West & Co, a global strategy advisory company focusing on operationalizing diversity & inclusion through digital transformation. Frances and her expert partners help public, private, non-profit, and start-ups thrive and grow through digital inclusion and purpose-driven innovation strategy. She has 30+ years of global business management, technology sales, emerging market development, and organization leadership experience. She has held numerous executive positions, including as IBM’s first Chief Accessibility Officer. Frances is a board member/advisor of for-profit and nonprofit companies and was recognized as the 2021 Director to Watch by the Private Company Director. She is also a globally sought-after TEDTalk public speaker, and an award-winning author of the book “Authentic Inclusion™ Drives Disruptive Innovation,” a C-suite targeted cultural and digital transformation book. You can check out the book here: https://a.co/d/hj2tVpZ Join us in gaining invaluable insights from industry leaders and together, let's pave the way for a more inclusive future in tech. Reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/eThtYwDc #AAWS #WomenInTech #AI #Inclusion #DiversityInTech #TechEvent #Networking #Leadership #AABDC