Olympic Farewell

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Can you believe the 2024 Olympics are wrapping up already?

It feels like the opening ceremony was just yesterday! We hope you've enjoyed the incredible displays of talent and determination as much as we have.

Even if the games are ending soon, let's keep the spirit of the Olympics alive by bringing the same enthusiasm and support to our daily lives! 💪

What are your thoughts on this year's Olympic Games? Did any athlete or event particularly inspire you?

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UPLIFTING STORIES 📚

Transforming the Future of Work: An Insightful Conversation with JJ on Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Personal Growth

JJ (Projjal) Ghatak, co-founder and CEO of Onloop

In this candid conversation, JJ (Projjal) Ghatak reflects on his remarkable journey, from gaining admission to Stanford GSB to founding Onloop. He discusses his proudest achievements, the challenges of building a pioneering company, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way.

JJ also shares his vision for Onloop in the evolving landscape of remote work and generative AI, his approach to angel investing, and offers insightful advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Join us as we delve into the experiences and insights of a trailblazing entrepreneur committed to transforming the future of work.

UPLIFTING LEGENDS 📺

Ben Silbermann | Co-founder of Pinterest

Ben Silbermann, co-founder of Pinterest, turned a childhood hobby into a billion-dollar platform. After leaving Google and facing several failures, he launched Pinterest in 2010, now with over 500 million users and $3 billion in revenue. 

Jennifer Tsay and Jennifer Yeh | Co-founders of Shoott

Jennifer Tsay and Jennifer Yeh, co-founders of Shoott, revolutionized photography with their pay-per-photo model. Launched in 2018, Shoott offers free 30-minute sessions, charging only for photos clients love. 

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UPLIFTING VOICES 🎧

How I Raised My First Million | Jeremy Kim | Nectar Hard Seltzer

Jeremy Kim | Co-founder of Nectar

Join us in the 10th episode of the “How I Raised My First Million” Podcast as Jeremy Kim shares his valuable insights and advice into the startup world.

Let’s welcome Jeremy Kim, the genius behind the top-quality hard seltzer brand Nectar, as a guest for this episode. Initially from a musical background, Jeremy Kim transitioned to F&B after witnessing the potential growth of hard seltzer. 

Using the last $20,000 in savings, Jeremy and other co-founders created Nectar. Through clever utilization of social media and transparency, Nectar went on to become the leading Asian hard seltzer brand globally.

Manizha Talash participates in a photo session for media day with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) (Image Source: IOC)

From Kabul to Paris: Manizha Talash’s Inspiring Journey to the Olympic Stage🏆

Manizha Talash’s journey started as a girl who fled the country under heavy political instabilities to pursue her dream and freedom. Now she is a “b-girl” candidate at the Olympics.

It all began when Talash, inspired by a breakdancer online, joined the male-dominated Kabul-based breakdancing group “Superior Crews.” However, growing up against the backdrop of endless social turmoils and severe gender attacks, her dreams seemed unattainable. 

Fleeing Afghanistan, she was eventually granted asylum in Spain and worked at a hair salon. At this time, her dream of breakdancing seemed unattainable. However, her friends refused to let this hidden gem go hidden again. They decided to share the stories and it caught the attention of the Olympic Refugee Foundation, earning her a place on the Refugee Olympic Team.

Her stories and participation serve as a hopeful message for women all around the world, that there can always be a light at the end of the tunnel.

Visitors watch a kimono-clad performer at a haunted house in the Namjatown indoor theme park in Tokyo. (Image Source: AFP/Kazuhiro Nogi)

Beat the Heat: Haunted Houses as Japan's Summer Hit☀️

Summer is usually associated with bright lights, sandy beaches, and parties. Well, that may not be the case in Japan, where haunted houses are a popular summer activity. 

But did you know that summer has been long associated with the dead as the mid-August “obon” holiday is believed to bring back the ancestral spirits to their household altars? 

Therefore, the chills of haunted houses are the solution to the scorching heat of Japanese summers, where eerie figures and ghosts in kimonos create a spine-chilling scene for visitors. 

Moreover, the trend is also a rewind to the Japanese Traditional art form, kabuki theaters, where horrors were used to attract audiences sweltering in the heat, instead of sentimental dramas.

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AHN x Asians at Amazon: Call for Media Partners and Vendors for Sydney Celebration

Asian Hustle Network and Asians at Amazon are teaming up for the first time for a collaborative networking event in Sydney, Australia, to celebrate and elevate the Australian Asian community.

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