If you have participated in any of the following capacities, you fall under our ElevAsian Exclusives network:

• Cohort & Mentorship Program

• New Venture Cohort Program

• Pitch Contests

• Mentor

• Advisory Council

• Board of Directors

To see if your business is already included, search the ★ ElevAsian Exclusives Business Directory above. If you are part of the ElevAsian community but do not see your business or information listed, please contact our Community Engagement Coordinator here so we can update our records and ensure you're included.

ElevAsian Exclusives are invited to feature their businesses in the Marketplace at no cost.

Businesses outside of our exclusive network are also welcome to join the Marketplace with a $25 listing fee.

Want to become part of our network? All programs we provide are free to join! Please view more information regarding our programs here.

The ElevAsian Marketplace is open to the general public. Anyone can browse and support our businesses.

Businesses may submit listings (categories) for products, services, programs, or events related to their business through our Listings Form above.

If there is a category your business does not fit under, please contact our Community Engagement Coordinator, Ren Lanzi (renlanzi@elevasian.org).

Your one featured image is often the first impression visitors will have of your listing, so choose a high-quality, high-resolution image that best represents your business.

This could include a photo of your storefront, a professional headshot, your products or services, an event flyer, a promotional graphic, behind-the-scenes moments, your team in action, or any visual that helps tell your story and capture the attention of potential customers.

Your website or social media will be linked for further details and imagery.

Your business or listings do not need to be based in Boston or Massachusetts. We welcome all entrepreneurs, organizations, and businesses regardless of location.

Our goal is to create a platform that elevates small businesses, expands opportunities, and strengthens entrepreneurial communities, especially in areas where access to resources, visibility, and support is often limited.

Listings submitted by businesses, whether part of the ElevAsian community or not, will remain published indefinitely unless a removal or update is requested.

Listings promoting time-sensitive events, programs, or other date-specific opportunities will be removed once the event or program has concluded to ensure the Marketplace remains current and relevant for visitors.

The choice is entirely yours!

If a single listing effectively represents your business and what you offer, one submission is all you need. However, if you have distinct products, services, events, or opportunities that would benefit from their own spotlight, creating multiple listings can help increase visibility and make it easier for community members to discover exactly what you're offering.

As a benefit for our ElevAsian Exclusives, listing your business in the ElevAsian Marketplace is completely free.

For those outside of our exclusive network, a one-time $25 listing fee applies.

That said, it is completely free to join our programs currently. For more information regarding our programs, please visit here.

ElevAsian does not collect commissions, transaction fees, or any portion of sales generated through the Marketplace.

The Marketplace is designed to connect customers directly with businesses. All proceeds go directly to the business or organization. ElevAsian simply provides the platform to help entrepreneurs increase their visibility, build connections, and grow their businesses.

The only fee associated with the Marketplace is a one-time $25 listing fee for businesses that are not part of the ElevAsian Exclusives Network.

ElevAsian's programs (including our cohort programs, mentorship opportunities, and pitch contests) remain completely free to participate in, ensuring entrepreneurs have equitable access to education, resources, mentorship, and community support. Once you complete a program, you are automatically part of our ElevAsian Exclusive network.

Listings are typically reviewed within 3–5 business days during busy periods. Please plan accordingly if you’re planning on featuring an event or timed program. You’ll receive an email notification once your listing is published.

For non-alumni, the review period will start after the $25 fee is paid.

Yes, you can request edits or submit updates at any time by emailing our Community Engagement Coordinator, Ren Lanzi: renlanzi@elevasian.org. Please include your name and business name to ensure accurate updates.

Just contact our Community Engagement Coordinator, Ren Lanzi: renlanzi@elevasian.org, and we will remove your listing promptly. Please include your name and business name to ensure accurate removal.

For non-alumni, removing your listing will require another $25 fee for a new listing in the future.

Yes! The Marketplace is dedicated to elevating all businesses within all communities and neighborhoods. Non-alumni and businesses outside of our ElevAsian Exclusive network can submit a listing by paying a $25 fee.

Otherwise, please feel free to browse and connect.

Not an ElevAsian Exclusive? No problem, your business is still welcome here! Simply follow the steps below to get your listing featured:

1. Submit Your Listing — Fill out the form to share your business with our community

2. Look Out for Your Invoice — You will receive an email with instructions on how to complete your $25 listing fee

3. Go Live! — Once payment is confirmed, your listing will be published on this page within 3–5 business days during busy periods

The one-time $25 listing fee helps support the ongoing administration, maintenance, and growth of the ElevAsian Marketplace while ensuring the platform remains a high-quality resource for both businesses and the public. This fee covers the time spent reviewing submissions, publishing listings, maintaining the website, and promoting Marketplace businesses.

As a benefit of participating in the ElevAsian community, members of the ElevAsian Exclusives Network (including cohort alumni, pitch contestants, mentors, Advisory Council members, and Board members) receive complimentary Marketplace listings. This is one of the many ways we continue supporting our alumni and community long after our programs conclude.

Most importantly, all of ElevAsian's educational programs, mentorship opportunities, and pitch contests remain free to participate in, allowing entrepreneurs to access valuable resources regardless of their financial circumstances.

The Business Directory is separate from the ElevAsian Marketplace Listings.

While Marketplace Listings are designed to showcase current products, services, events, and programs, the Business Directory serves as a permanent archive featuring businesses within the ElevAsian community.

It highlights our network of “★ ElevAsian Exclusive” businesses and provides a dedicated space for community members and supporters to discover and connect with them year-round.

Please reach out to our Community Engagement Coordinator, Ren Lanzi: renlanzi@elevasian.org, for assistance with your listing or any Marketplace-related questions.