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AHN’s Original Series, Legends: Chris Xu, CEO of Shein, rose from a modest background in China to revolutionize fast fashion. Starting as ZZKKO, he transformed it into Shein, a top women's clothing platform. Emphasizing digital convenience and Gen Z appeal, Shein boasts over 260 million app downloads, challenging industry leaders like Zara and H&M. Drop a comment below and let us know who should be our next highlight!

When Jenny Nguyen signed the lease to create her dream bar, she wasn’t sure it would stay open for more than a few months. Business has been good, despite the niche business model and record inflation sending food and beverage prices soaring. The Sports Bra brought in $944,000 in revenue in the eight months it was open in 2022, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It. “It turns out, it’s pretty universal — that feeling of being a women’s sports fan and going into a public place, like a sports bar, and having a difficult time finding a place to show a [women’s] game, especially when there are other men’s sports playing,” Nguyen says. Read the full article on https://lnkd.in/gupM5Htg Article by: Tom Huddleston Jr. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with future events and get involved with the community (link in bio)! Image Source: The Sports Bra, Vogue

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AHN’s Original Series, Legends: Dr. Lisa Su is the Chair and CEO of AMD, a leader in high-performance computing. Dr. Su's leadership has driven growth, delivering cutting-edge computing and AI solutions. Recognized with awards like the IEEE Robert Noyce Medal, she holds degrees in electrical engineering from MIT and serves on industry boards. Her leadership defines AMD's role in shaping technology's future. Drop a comment below and let us know who should be our next highlight!

In today's visually-driven world, high-quality photography has become more important than ever, yet it often remains out of reach for many due to its high costs. Enter Shoott, an AAPI female-run startup co-founded by Jennifer Tsay and Jennifer Yeh, redefining photography with an innovative, affordable approach. Their pay-per-photo model offers free 30-minute sessions, allowing clients to pay only for the photos they love, creating a win-win situation for both photographers and clients. In June 2018, they tested this idea in New York City, and it worked. Clients loved the convenience and affordability, and photographers appreciated the improved logistics and reduced travel time. The company grew rapidly during the pandemic, expanding to over 60 cities in the US and increasing revenue from $807K in 2019 to $9MM in 2023. Read the full article on asianhustlenetwork.com Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with future events and get involved with the community (link in bio)!

Let's explore the healthcare-venture story of Wei Deng and Clipboard Health, a company that connects healthcare facilities with local professionals who can work unfilled shifts! ✨ 🌟 Highlights: 1. Get to know the challenges facing Wei Deng in her early days of founding Clipboard Health. 2. Understand how Clipboard Health built their initial team, together with the qualities that make the team successful and moving forward. 3. Learn about how Wei's Asian upbringing fostered a resilient mindset that drives her pursuit of knowledge and success. 4. Receive insightful advice on examining customers' pain points and behaviors to achieve product-market fit. 5. Discover Wei Deng's next plan for Clipboard Health and her perspective on maintaining an orthodox strategy for the company. 📌 Don't miss out on this exclusive content. Subscribe now at https://lnkd.in/gSvHpHVx!

With the aim of lifting as many people up the socioeconomic ladder as possible, Wei D. founded Clipboard Health, an app-based company that matches healthcare professionals with open shifts at healthcare facilities. Sitting with us for the awaken* newsletter, Wei broke down her healthcare-venture journey, the motivation driving her forward, and her upbringing as an Asian. Subscribe to our newsletter for more exclusive interviews with successful innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors.

Jin of global K-pop sensation BTS carried the torch for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics on Sunday, greeted by throngs of cheering fans. The South Korean singer led the Louvre Museum section of the relay in Paris, starting around 8 p.m. Crowds of BTS fans, known as ARMY, gathered to catch a glimpse of the star. Read the full article on https://lnkd.in/gFYaafmM Article by: Shim Sun-ah Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with future events and get involved with the community (link in bio)! Image Source: Yonhap, BTS/ X

Congratulations to Stand with Asian Americans on their new leadership team and the launch of their Workplace Justice Fund! Thank you for all the amazing work that you all do.

AHN’s Original Series, Legends: David Tran, founder of Huy Fong Foods, created the iconic Sriracha sauce in 1980. Starting with deliveries from a blue Chevy van, he sold to local Asian restaurants, eventually gaining nationwide popularity. With a rooster logo and green cap bottle, Sriracha achieved $150 million annually through word-of-mouth, without any advertising. Drop a comment below and let us know who should be our next highlight!