Entrepreneur Summer Series Incubator Kick-Off: Scaling Your Business
Scaling Your Business: Research Your Market
June 11, 2025, 2 - 3 pm ET
Session Description
To scale your business, start by understanding your audience and industry trends. This webinar will guide entrepreneurs through key market research strategies to identify growth opportunities, spot shifts in the market, and stay competitive in a changing landscape.
Meet Our Speakers
Laure Morsli
Founder of Contrast Marketing
Laure Morsli, a data-driven marketing leader, brings 20+ years of experience in revenue marketing, demand generation, and digital campaigns in the technology sector. Today she supports small and mid-sized B2B and B2C organization scale, optimize operations, and achieve measurable growth through innovative strategies and impactful programs.
Virginie Glaenzer
Fractional Chief Marketing Officer
Virginie Glaenzer is a visionary digital strategist, entrepreneur, and Fractional Chief Marketing Officer with over 30 years of experience driving transformative growth across industries. With 17 years of experience in Silicon Valley and 13 years in New York City, Virginie has worked extensively with rapidly growing B2B technology companies, developing go-to-market (GTM) strategies for software products and leading digital transformations in the SaaS industry. For the past six years, she has excelled as a fractional CMO, specializing in relieving stress for CMOs, CROs, and CEOs by bringing clarity and strategic direction to leadership teams.
Small Business Workshop
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Workshop
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Welcome to Chinatown (115 Bowery New York, NY 10002)
National ACE and Welcome to Chinatown invite you to a free Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Workshop in the heart of Chinatown.
Join us at The Hub for practical guidance on using digital tools to grow your business. After the session, enjoy light refreshments and networking with fellow entrepreneurs, community leaders, and resource partners.
Space is limited — register today!
About the Presenter:
Sharon Lee Thony is a brand and marketing executive with nearly two decades of experience creating award-winning marketing campaigns for travel, beauty, and luxury lifestyle brands. She is the founder and CEO of SLT Consulting, a boutique digital marketing collective. Sharon is passionate about changing the face of leadership and the future of work, and she believes in creating opportunities for women and BIPOC professionals. She’s a mentor, advisor and investor in several innovative, female-led businesses. In her spare time, Sharon is co-host of Modern Minorities, a Top 10 Podcast on society and culture and has taught over 1,000 classes and workshops in digital marketing as an Adjunct Professor at a number of universities. She has earned a BA from New York University and an MBA from The Wharton School.
New York Roundtable
Join us for the Small Business Roundtable in New York. These roundtables provide a platform for local business owners to connect and engage with key elected officials, government representatives, and corporate leaders.
Trailblazers: Women Innovators Pitch Competition
Calling all bold, visionary women entrepreneurs!
We're excited to announce the Trailblazers: Women Innovators Pitch Competition, hosted by our friends at the California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce in partnership with National ACE. This is your chance to pitch your game-changing idea and take your business to the next level!
The event will take place on August 1 from 5 - 8 PM PST at UCI Beall Applied Innovation in Irvine, CA:
Pitch live in front of investors, corporate leaders & decision-makers
Win up to $7,500 + exclusive prize packages
Applications are open NOW through June 9 at 11:59 PM PT — don’t wait!
How to Apply for the Trailblazers: Women Innovators Pitch Competition—Everything You Need to Know
Are you a woman entrepreneur with a bold vision or a growing business that’s making waves in your community? The Trailblazers: Women Innovators Pitch Competition is your opportunity to gain visibility, access funding, and connect with leaders and investors who want to see you succeed.
We know applying can feel overwhelming, so we’ve made it simple—and we’re breaking it down for you:
How long will the application take?
10–20 minutes tops.
What will I need to submit?
A few details about your business
A headshot
Business/logo/storefront photos
A one-minute video pitch
What should I do for the video pitch?
This is your moment to shine! Tell us why you and your idea are worth the spotlight. Be authentic, confident, and clear.
How can I make my video stand out?
Use natural, even lighting
Film in a quiet space
Speak clearly
No fancy equipment or editing needed (but it’s welcome!)
Eligibility Requirements
Independently owned and for-profit (no franchises)
Business has operated for at least 1 year
Applicant is 18+ and a U.S. legal resident
Must be available to attend the final event in Irvine, CA
Event Details
Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: UCI Beall Applied Innovation, Irvine, CA
Why Apply?
Prizes
First Place: $7,500 + prize package
Second Place: $5,000 + prize package
Third Place: $2,500 + prize package
Runners-up receive prize packages too!
Application Deadline: June 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT
Ready to take your shot? Apply now and let your innovation speak for itself.
National ACE Annual Conference
2025 National ACE Annual Conference
Friday, September 19, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM EST
The 2025 National ACE Annual Conference is one of the largest gatherings of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander entrepreneurs and all small business leaders in the country.
Location:
New York Marriott Marquis Times Square
(1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036)
Registration is now open.
What’s Happening in Washington D.C.? A Business Leader Briefing
Join PPSI’s first Business Leader Briefing of the year, What’s Happening in Washington D.C.? on April 28th for a breakdown of what you need to know about new policy developments, economic shifts and media trends from top industry leaders.
Social Media Made Simple: How to Connect, Engage & Grow
Learn to leverage social media marketing effectively by creating engaging content, developing a consistent strategy, and driving business growth.
This event is part of a 10 session live event series coordinated by Digital Ready partner National ACE, and featuring subject matter experts from the AAPI community. Each event aligns with a course that has been updated with captions and a worksheet translated into Simplified Chinese. This event’s corresponding course is: Social Media Marketing
With Maggie Chui, Co-Founder & COO of Asian Hustle Network
Maggie Chui is the co-founder and COO of Asian Hustle Network (AHN), an online and offline community of 250,000+ members aimed at empowering and uplifting Asian entrepreneurs and allies globally. She is the co-host of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast, which won Best Business Podcast of the Year Award at the Asian Podcast Awards. She has been featured on South China Morning Post, San Francisco Chronicle, LA Times, VoyageLA, NextShark, and China Global TV Network.
Chicago Roundtable
Join us for the Small Business Roundtable in Chicago. These roundtables provide a platform for local business owners to connect and engage with key elected officials, government representatives, and corporate leaders.
Digital Growth Essentials: Transform Your Brand & Website into Lead-Generation Engines
Stop leaving money on the table with an underperforming digital presence. Learn proven strategies to transform your brand and website into powerful lead-generation tools. Through actionable frameworks, discover how strategic brand positioning and user experience directly impact your bottom line. Perfect for businesses ready to turn their digital presence into a revenue driver.
This event is part of a 10 session live event series coordinated by Digital Ready partner National ACE, and featuring subject matter experts from the AAPI community. Each event aligns with a course that has been updated with captions and a worksheet translated into Simplified Chinese. This event’s corresponding course is: Intro to Online Growth Marketing
Walmart’s Road to Open Call Pitch Event
Join National ACE for an exciting recruiting event in support of Walmart’s Road to Open Call! This is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and manufacturers to pitch their “Made in the USA” products directly to buyers from Walmart and Sam’s Club.
ElevateA | Pre-Accelerator Program, as part of National ACE’s 2025 Accelerators
As part of National ACE's Capital Readiness Program (CRP), this virtual accelerator will support 100 underserved tech founders, providing them with the mentorship, resources, and tools to overcome systemic barriers and launch their businesses.
Silicon Valley Roundtable
Join us for the Small Business Roundtable in Silicon Valley. These roundtables provide a platform for local business owners to connect and engage with key elected officials, government representatives, and corporate leaders.
AI for Small Business Owners Session 3
National ACE is hosting a free 3-week webinar series on Artificial Intelligence designed to help entrepreneurs integrate AI into their operations and thrive in today’s competitive landscape.
AI for Small Business Owners Session 2
National ACE is hosting a free 3-week webinar series on Artificial Intelligence designed to help entrepreneurs integrate AI into their operations and thrive in today’s competitive landscape.
ACE NextGen Accelerator Launch, as part of National ACE’s 2025 Accelerators
The ACE NextGen Accelerator Program is back, empowering Asian American entrepreneurs to unlock their full potential! This FREE 8-week program delivers actionable business strategies, personalized mentorship, exclusive networking opportunities.
AI for Small Business Owners, as part of National ACE’s 2025 Accelerators
National ACE is hosting a free 3-week webinar series on Artificial Intelligence designed to help entrepreneurs integrate AI into their operations and thrive in today’s competitive landscape.
Lucky Lunar Fest
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with the vibrant AANHPI business community at the Lucky Lunar Fest on Sunday, February 2 from 1 - 3pm PST in Orange County's South Coast Plaza Macy's.
How I Solved It? Virtual Fireside Series: Session 2
“How I Solved It? Virtual Fireside Series” is a NEW webinar where you can hear real stories from small business owners about how they tackle problems and inspire new ideas. There are two dates available this month.
Why your digital ads aren’t working and how to fix them
Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 12:00 - 2:00 PM
From creating personas to using them
In this four-part series, The Brand Amplifiers will teach you how to create personas, understand your audience’s behaviors, and collect data to help build better strategies.
How I Solved It? Virtual Fireside Series: Session 1
“How I Solved It? Virtual Fireside Series” is a NEW webinar where you can hear real stories from small business owners about how they tackle problems and inspire new ideas. There are two dates available this month.Good advertising fuels growth. But a bad strategy can make it unsuccessful. Learn how to find and overcome these challenges.
What goes into a marketing plan?
Work with an expert and a small group of peers to draft and update your one-year marketing plan—so you can start putting your goals into action.
Charge you are worth: The art of accurate pricing
Learn how to price your products or services by finding their true value and more, like pricing strategies and how to raise costs without losing customers.
Planning Ahead: Your 2025 Small Business Healthcare Roadmap
Join us for an essential planning session on Thursday, December 19, 2024, from 3 - 4 pm ET. This virtual education session is designed to help small business owners navigate the evolving healthcare landscape for 2025. This comprehensive webinar will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to make informed decisions about your company's healthcare benefits.
Track your finances: Strategies to strengthen and streamline your financial foundation
This event will equip small business owners with strategies to streamline financial management and build financial resilience. Join to gain practical techniques to manage expenses, leverage your P&L Statement, and establish business credit. Additionally, understand the impact of taxes on your business success and discover best practices to minimize risk and enhance profitability. With a strong financial foundation, you will feel empowered to make data-driven decisions, identify growth opportunities, and optimize your business performance.
Navigating the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Expirations: What Business Owners Need to Know
With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 set to expire at the end of 2025, join Small Business For America’s Future on Wednesday, December 11 at 11 am ET for an educational webinar designed specifically for small business owners to understand the key provisions of TCJA, their implications as we approach the expiration of certain benefits, & opportunities and challenges surrounding the upcoming tax debate before the expiration of the TCJA next year.
Finding Profitable Customers
Discover ways to retain customers and take a deep dive into key metrics such as customer acquisition costs, retention rates, and churn. Explore tools to track engagement and drive profitability.
Joyful Budgeting
Welcome to Joyful Budgeting, a transformative session designed to change the way you think about managing your business’s finances. Refine your approach by learning practical money management skills, creating a values-aligned budget, and cultivating financial confidence for a more fulfilling and sustainable lifestyle.
Crafting Narratives: Transform Your Sales Strategy with Storytelling
Part of an AAPI-focused live event series that includes resources translated into Simplified Chinese. Discover how to harness the power of storytelling as a sales tool through compelling narratives that resonate with your audience, build emotional connections, and elevate your brand, creating lasting impact and driving business success.
Crafting Narratives: Transform Your Sales Strategy with Storytelling
Discover the art of storytelling as a powerful tool to elevate your sales approach. This webinar will guide you through the techniques of crafting compelling narratives that resonate with your audience, build emotional connections, and drive business success. Learn how to transform your sales pitch into a memorable story that not only sells but also strengthens your brand and leaves a lasting impact. Unlock the potential of storytelling and take your business to new heights.
Building Genuine Business Relationships
Learn how to create genuine and lasting relationships in your business—whether with peers, customers, or vendors—to help build a strong business support network.
AI and Automation For the Win
Discover strategies for automating your marketing campaigns that convert likes into followers and make it easier for your small business to leverage the power of digital funnels.
Create a Business Plan That Gets Results
Gain actionable steps and strategies for crafting a tailored business plan that provides a clear roadmap for your small business’s success, helping you set achievable goals and confidently navigate your growth journey.
Adaptability and Flexibility: Building a Resilient Business
Learn how to build a resilient business that thrives in today’s dynamic economy by embracing flexibility, innovation, and emerging trends, while ensuring your business stays ahead of the curve and is adaptable to changing market conditions.