Startups to Scaleups, The Asian Way - #LATechWeek

Event Description

This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

From scrappy startups to thriving scaleups, Asian entrepreneurs are redefining innovation on a global stage. At Startups to Scaleups, The Asian Way during LA Tech Week, join ACE NextGen and a vibrant community of founders, investors, and builders for an evening of food, networking, and inspiring stories. Renowned guest speakers — successful entrepreneurs and investors — will spark conversations that make this a truly memorable night. Discover how cultural strengths like resilience, adaptability, and community fuel growth, and leave with new connections and fresh inspiration to scale together.

Guest Speaker:
1. Tian Xiao - Head of North America Partnerships, Tencent Games
2. Jonathan Hung - Managing Partner, Entrepreneur Ventures
3. Chewy Jang - Chief of Staff, Spaceport

This event is sponsored by BlankSpace. Check out their newly opened co-working space! https://www.blankspaces.com/santa-monica

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Event Details

Asian entrepreneurs and investors are shaping the future of innovation, not just in Silicon Valley, but across the globe. At ACE NextGen, we believe our cultural edge—resilience, adaptability, community—fuels founders to go beyond launching startups and scale into enduring companies.

ACE NextGen is a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting Asian American entrepreneurs and investors through community, mentorship, and opportunity. Our mission is to build lifelong relationships and empower the next generation of leaders to thrive in business and beyond.

Join us at The Braid theater in Santa Monica during LA Tech Week, for a night of connection, food, and stories. Hear from Asian founders who’ve scaled their companies, meet investors who champion cross-border opportunities, and connect with a community that celebrates the cultural edge as a force for growth.

This isn’t just another networking event—it’s a celebration of the unique role Asian entrepreneurs play in the startup ecosystem, and how together we can scale legacies.

Guest Speaker:
1. Tian Xiao - Head of North America & Emerging Markets, Tencent Games

Tian leads the North America and Emerging Markets team at Tencent Games, where he partners with ambitious founders of AAA, AA, indie, and mobile studios. His focus is on empowering creative teams to collaborate with Tencent, take on bold projects, and scale their studios sustainably. With a passion for bridging global opportunities and local talent, Tian helps studios unlock resources and connections to fuel their growth in the gaming industry.

2. Jonathan Hung - Managing Partner, Entrepreneur Ventures

Jonathan Hung is a seasoned VC and entrepreneur with over 100 pre-seed to pre-IPO investments. As Managing Partner at Entrepreneur Ventures and Head of Consumer/Partner at Trousdale Ventures, he drives value creation by supporting startups, investors, and founders with capital, strategy, and global market expansion. With leadership experience spanning finance, textiles, and family office investing, Jonathan combines hands-on mentorship with deep expertise to help companies scale sustainably.

3. Chewy Jang - Chief of Staff, Spaceport

Chewy Jang is Chief of Staff at Spaceport, where he helps global brands and IP expand their audiences and monetize in gaming worlds like Roblox and Fortnite. He works alongside the CEO to scale operations, close deals, and advance Spaceport’s mission of democratizing access to world-class IP for creators. With a background in building a global kids’ apparel brand, launching a Korean restaurant, and over 15 years supporting AAPI entrepreneurs, Chewy brings a unique blend of business, culture, and community impact to his work.

Agenda:

6:00 PM - Arrive & Networking

7:00 PM - Panel Speech

8:00 PM - Networking

9:00 PM - Event Ends

Food & Beverage

Food & beverages are included with admission.

Parking

Parking is available at nearby public parking facilities.

Admission

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Dress Code

Business casual