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Happy St. Patrick's Day on a Monday??

We know you feel quite bummed that this year St. Patrick’s Day is on a freaking Monday. But don’t worry! Instead of raising toasts (those can be saved for Friday night), we have just what you need to build excitement leading up to the weekend parties.

This week’s Uplifters Newsletter is packed with inspiring stories, community highlights, and the latest updates.

So before you dive into your Monday grind and plan your make-up St. Patrick’s Day parties, take a moment to read the newsletter—you won’t want to miss it! 🍀💚

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LAST WEEK, ASIAN FOUNDERS DID 🎉

🚀 Vinay Pandey launched Gridxbazzar to redefine retail, e-commerce, and wholesale with efficiency, affordability, and seamless service.
🚀 Michael Christie launched Conduit, a Tokyo-based executive search firm, to connect top leadership talent with innovative companies across APAC.
🚀 Dr. Ravi Chaudhary has joined The Outpost Advisory Council to lead its Energy Innovation & Security vertical, leveraging his deep expertise in military operations, energy resilience, and national security.
💸 Sambeet Parija, co-founder of 73 Strings, led the company to secure a $55M Series B and expand its Hyderabad office to drive AI-driven investment intelligence.
💸 Niyati Gupta, Co-Founder & CEO of Fork & Good, led Europe’s first public tasting of cultivated meat and secured the company's first revenue through a joint development deal with an $8B global food manufacturer.
💸 Pallavi Agarwal, Founder & CEO of goSTOPS, secured a ₹35 crore (~$4.2M) Series A funding round to drive the company's next phase of growth.
💸 Vietnamese agritech startup TECHCOOP secured $70 million in Series A funding, marking one of the largest investments in Vietnam’s agritech sector.
💸 Cartesia, a voice AI startup founded by Karan Goel, Albert Gu, Arjun Desai, Brandon Yang, and Chris Ré, has raised a $64 million Series A to advance its cutting-edge audio technology.
🚀 Khamis Shaqron has launched ALQAM الكم, a company specializing in Post-Quantum Cryptography, Quantum AGI, and Quantum & Hybrid Optimization.
📄 Joanne Lim has published Digital Media Interventions in Southeast Asia: A Decolonial Perspective, exploring digital spaces, inequality, and participatory governance in the region.

Chicago Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki Trains with Samurai Sword Ahead of Tokyo Series ⚾

Chicago Cubs star Seiya Suzuki took an unconventional approach to the training session, swapping his bat for a samurai sword. In a viral video shared by the Cubs gaining over 3 million views on X, we have another opportunity to witness the remarkable talent of Seiya.

Results? All balls were harmed during the making of the video. With every pitch, he sliced every single ball like a MasterChef, making it look weirdly easy like slicing oranges. 

The Cubs take on the Dodgers on March 18 and will also battle Japan’s Hanshin Tigers and Yomiuri Giants in exhibition games at the Tokyo Dome.

Hong Kong’s Gen Z Is Ditching Full-Time Work…but Why?

A Hong Kong government survey reveals that 36% of youths aged 15 to 29 have no plans to get a job, especially full-time. This trend, known as ‘tang ping’ (lying flat), reflects a rejection of the traditional hard-work culture.

Digging deeper, many Gen Zers cite a desire for freedom or simply boredom. Ken Hui, 26, worked full-time for six months before quitting in 2023, stating, “I don’t want to go back to full-time work because I don’t want my job to be very monotonous — repeating the same work every day and knocking off at the same time. There’s no life.”

While some label Gen Z as lazy or obsessed with instant gratification, an HSBC survey found that 61% of Gen Z Hongkongers see homeownership as far-fetched.  This has left many young people demotivated, prioritizing freedom over stability and ultimately a possible reason for ditching a full-time position.

📣 List Your Event for Free With Asian Heritage Week 2025!

Asian Heritage Week (AHW) is back in Australia, and we are more than excited that we are now open for event hosts to register their events!

Asian Heritage Week is an annual celebration where we enable AHN members to host events in cities across the U.S., Australia, and Canada to honor the history, culture, and achievements of the Asian community. Each city will be highlighted during a specific week from April–June.

For Australia, we will visit:

📍Melbourne | May 19 - May 25
📍Sydney | May 26 - Jun 1

For more information, please visit our website here.

Be part of Asian Heritage Week and showcase the cultural richness of our communities. Let’s celebrate, uplift, and amplify Asian voices together!

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ZNest Advisors & Investors

ZNest Advisors & Investors are helping senior living professionals stay updated with "AI in Senior Living"—a free weekly newsletter on the latest innovations and trends in AI applications in the industry.

They’ve also published a Resource Guide for AI in Senior Living. Whether you're an operator, investor, or tech enthusiast, this resource can help you understand AI’s growing role in the field.

Stay informed and subscribe here.

Zen Coast

Zen Coast University (ZCU) and Asian Hustle Network (AHN) have partnered to empower Asian entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals. The collaboration aims to provide actionable insights, mentorship, and growth opportunities. 

To join, complete the form on our website.

Hook Logistics

Hook Logistics is a team of operations experts providing simple, steadfast, and fair fulfillment services for entrepreneurs.

Paired

Paired helps businesses find the top overseas talent for as low as $5/hour. Our intensive search and outreach processes help us find amazing rockstars in places like Indonesia, LATAM, and South Africa within two to three weeks!

Starcycle

Starcycle is the "TurboTax for windup" — we help companies shut down faster by streamlining compiling, fact-finding, and other pre-filing admin for founders.

Limited Edition Collectibles

We created a first-of-a-kind LED-wrapped vending machine that sells highly desirable collectible mystery box products to customers of all ages and demographics. 

To order our mystery box machines, fill out this form!

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