Asian Directors Coffee Cohort: Seizing the Future

Join the NACD Northern California Chapter in celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month at our upcoming joint event with Ascend Pinnacle to explore:

“Seizing the Future: Igniting Boardroom Innovation in the AI Era”

Can artificial intelligence (AI) be the key to breaking the “bamboo ceiling” in corporate America?

Join us for a compelling conversation with two distinguished leaders, Anthony Soohoo, former Walmart executive and current director at Spryker Systems and Civio.ai, and Dave Lu, visionary managing partner at Hyphen Capital and cofounder of Stand with Asian Americans.

Drawing on their unique backgrounds as a Fortune One executive, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and members of global boards, they will delve into how AI can transform boardroom dynamics and corporate governance. They will also share their stories of breaking through the “bamboo ceiling” by leveraging innovation and thought leadership in corporate America and in the boardroom.

Through personal stories, Anthony and Dave will share the nuanced experiences of Asian Americans navigating the delicate balance of honoring their rich heritage while embracing the challenges and opportunities in corporate America. They’ll talk about the crucial shift from an immigrant scarcity mindset to one of growth, which propelled their extraordinary careers and the importance of AI expertise as a board member and investor.

Finally, Anthony and Dave will discuss overcoming barriers, embracing risk, and the art of self-advocacy. They will tackle success, failure, resilience, and growth as well as the need for the Asian American community to be more unified and active in pushing its agenda forward.

We invite you to engage, question, and share your stories in this interactive session. Together, we’ll explore how our diverse backgrounds can fuel our professional journeys and leadership styles.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow leaders and innovators united by shared experiences and the pursuit of excellence in an ever-changing corporate landscape, particularly during the AI era.

Barbara Adachi, Executive Lead

Thank you to our generous sponsor for hosting this event: