Our History
ElevAsian (formerly Asian Business Training & Mentorship Program) began its journey in October 2019 when it held two focus groups to test market an entrepreneurship education program designed for early stage and established Asian businesses.
15 Asian entrepreneurs participated and validated high interest in a program that is pragmatic, real and relevant to where their businesses are at.
April 14, 2021
Launched program with media coverage by the Boston Business Journal
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April 2, 2022
Launched 2nd cohort
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October 20, 2022
Launched 3rd cohort
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May 3, 2021
Launched 1st cohort
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July 21, 2022
Held 1st social networking event with the national Asian Affinity Organization ACE Next Gen
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November 16, 2022
Founder/CEO was a Boston Business Journal 2022 Power 50: The Movement Makers awardee.
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January 23, 2022
Held first pitch contest online
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August 23, 2022
Held 2nd pitch contest in-person in Chinatown
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January 5, 2023
Held 2nd social networking event hosted by alumna Elaine Chow, owner of Chop Value Boston
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April 27, 2023
Partnered with the Malden Chamber of Commerce
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April 27, 2023
Held 3rd pitch contest in-person (Senator Ed Markey pre-recorded welcoming remarks to kickoff the contest and the Malden Mayor Gary Christenson attended)
May 28, 2023
Held 3rd social networking event hosted by alumna Thuy Leung, owner of Eye Lush Salon
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June 24, 2023
Signed fiscal sponsorship agreement with Initiative for a Competitive Inner City
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October 10, 2023
Held 4th pitch contest in-person with institutional and recruiting partner India Society of Worcester
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July, 2023
Held 1st meeting of the new board of directors, who voted to approve ElevAsian articles of organization and by-laws
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November 2, 2023
Launch the 4th cohort, officially as ElevAsian
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September, 2023
JPMorgan Chase will host a launch event to introduce our new brand ElevAsian to the market and will seek media coverage