Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

As we close out Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month we want to celebrate our members of the AAPI community. We want to remind everyone that although the month is coming to an end, these speakers work around the clock all year long to promote a more inclusive and equitable world for their community.

If you or your team are looking for a new perspective to broaden the way you work, innovate, and build community, bring one of our dedicated speakers to your next event.

Tan Le, CEO & Founder of EMOTIV

Tan Le invented a non-intrusive, wearable brain reader that allows you to control objects with only your thoughts. It’s as close as we’ve come to telepathy and it is changing our world for the better. Her technology has been used to improve prosthetic limbs, allow communication with those that are nonverbal, and a number of other incredible applications.

She says she owes her success in innovation to the perspective she gained growing up in Australia as a Vietnamese refugee. Being an outsider taught her that thinking differently could be a good thing. Bring Tan to your next event to hear her harrowing story of growing up “different” and how it became her superpower.

Mat Park, High-Performance Psychologist and Creator of the 6S Method

Mat Park is dedicated to building a culture of psychological safety and trust for everyone. He mentors companies to step away from destructive cultural behaviors and helps move them to a safer and more productive environment.

Through inclusive conversation techniques, implicit bias training, conflict resolution, crucial conversation skills, team dynamics, and cognitive-behavioral psychology, the 6S Method™ captures the most critical elements of human behaviors and breaks down complex theories in diversity, equity, and inclusion into easy to understand, real-world applications for everyday use.

Michael Lee, Marketing Director for the State of California

Michael understands the importance of being represented in the media. In fact, he not only knows about the cultural impacts of inclusive marketing and selling, but he also sees how it can improve your profits.

Understanding the buying behaviors of different demographics in the U.S. and customizing your selling will help you reach a larger consumer base and put your marketing budget to better use. Let Michael guide you to a more inclusive marketing and selling plan.

Jason Ma, Chief Mentor of Next-Gen Leaders

Jason is a member of the B20/G20 Future of Work and Education Taskforce, acclaimed author of Young Leaders 3.0, former Forbes contributor, and Founder and CEO of ThreeEQ. His view on the world of business is expansive and he knows how to think globally. He is an expert on the future of work and can help your company think on a broader level.

Bring him to your next event to hear about insights into technology growth trends and learn how the west (Silicon Valley) meets the east (Asia/China) to create a new innovative future.

Jane Hyun, Former executive at Fortune 500 companies JP Morgan and Deloitte

Jane is the bestselling author of Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling in which she advocates for culturally diverse talent development.

She shares how to get the most out of people with diverse backgrounds, looking at concepts like direct versus indirect communication, generational diversity, how we see (and interact with) power and cultural differences. She looks at why leaders need to adjust their leadership style for inclusion purposes, how to best manage diverse groups of people and the problems that arise if you don’t manage diversity. She helps organizations leverage the power of diversity to drive innovation and growth in presentations that can be tailored to her audience’s demographics and goals.

Dr. Steve Robbins, Diversity, Inclusion and Cultural Competency Expert

Born in Vietnam, Dr. Robbins immigrated with his mother to the United States where they faced many challenges during a time when there was much anti-war and anti-Vietnamese sentiment. Working through and rising out of the challenges of poverty, discrimination, and the tough streets of Los Angeles, Dr. Robbins now brings insightful perspectives on issues of leadership, inclusion & innovation, and the power of caring.

A thought leader and innovator, Dr. Robbins' unique concept of "Unintentional Intolerance" has captured wide acclaim from numerous audiences and organizations across the United States. His approach does NOT blame or point fingers. It uses neuroscience and the science of human behavior to challenge individuals and organizations to be more open-minded, mindful, and intentional about inclusion and valuing people for their unique gifts, abilities, and experiences.

Jenn Lim, CEO and Chief Happiness Officer of Delivering Happiness

Jenn is the creator of the first Culture Books for Zappos.com and she currently works to inspire others to actualize their own sustainable culture for positive ROI. Her speaking and workshops help companies create a culture of values that are set in place to achieve happiness.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity all play a role in creating a brighter workplace where employees are happy and feel taken care of. Bring Jenn to your next event to learn how to scale your culture and build a happier company.

John Kao, Founder & CEO of EdgeMakers

John looks at innovation on a global level and helps American companies acknowledge and keep up with the incredible innovations popping up around the world. He recognizes China and Dubai as leaders in innovation across industries and shares lessons on how to harness their creative spirit.