Unlimiting Possibilities:
Building Executive Asian Talent

New Cohort
Meeting Dates and Times:

On-Boarding Meeting (Virtual)

  • Friday, January 31, 2025 from 1:00 pm–2:30 pm PT

Meeting 1 of 3 (Virtual)

  • Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 8:00 am–9:30 pm PT

Meeting 2 of 3 (In-person, Cerritos, CA)

  • Friday, May 30, 2025 from 4:00 pm–9:30 pm PT
    Happy Hour and Networking Dinner
  • Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 8:00 am–5:00 pm PT
    In-person Meeting

Meeting 3 of 3 (In-person, DMV/DC-Metro)

  • Friday, September 26, 2025 from 4:00 pm–9:30 pm ET
    Happy Hour and Networking Dinner
  • Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 8:00 am–3:00 pm ET
    In-person Meeting

OG & Seasoned Cohort
Meeting Dates and Times:

Meeting 1 of 3 (Virtual)

  • Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 1:00 pm–2:30 pm PT

Meeting 2 of 3 (In-person, Cerritos, CA)

  • Friday, May 30, 2025 from 4:00 pm–9:30 pm PT
    Happy Hour and Networking Dinner
  • Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 8:00 am–5:00 pm PT
    In-person Meeting

Meeting 3 of 3 (In-person, DMV/DC-Metro)

  • Friday, September 26, 2025 from 4:00 pm–9:30 pm ET
    Happy Hour and Networking Dinner
  • Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 8:00 am–3:00 pm ET
    In-person Meeting

Qualifications:

  1. Must be an executive level, with one of the following ranks:
    • C-suite or equivalent
    • Senior Executive: EVP, SMD, SVP
    • Senior Leader: Managing Director, VP
    • AsianUpward’s TALENT (Top Asian Leaders, Executives, and Networks of Talent) Program Executives
  2. Must have a U.S.-based headquarter
  3. Organization must have 2,000+ employees

Executive Summary & Goals

upbeat unites and uplifts APA executives in a unique cohort of talent development and board readiness. unlimit APA executives as a competitive advantage to support organizations who support us!

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Executive Elevation

Build a stronger APA executive talent pipeline to support organizations that champion APAs

Provide a unique platform for APA executive-level insights on APA-tailored talent strategies and leadership development programs. 

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Boardroom Bound

Equip APA Executives for Board Leadership

Prepare APA executives to confidently serve on boards through a condensed board readiness program, nurturing their governance skills and strategic acumen.

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Nexus of Networking

Create a Focused Space for APA Executive Relationships

Establish a dedicated space for APA executives to network, connect, and build meaningful relationships with aligned professionals, enhancing their professional reach and impact.

Uniqueness & Value

APA-Adapted: Safe Space & Tailored Treasures for APA Executives!

Tailored for trust, crafted for candor, and produced for psychological safety geared toward APA executives. Engage in insightful discussions, share best and next practices, and exchange wisdom with fellow APA executives. Gain access to key tools, research, and other resources.

Cross-Industry Connections: Build Bonds & Forge Friendships at Executive Levels!

Expand your executive network and establish meaningful relationships with aligned APA executives to impact individual and institutional change.

Power-Packed Development: Empower Your Executive Excellence!

Access executive-level development programs tailored to APA executives, propelling your leadership skills and advancing your leadership and career course.

Boardroom Blueprint: Sharpen Your Skills for Directorial Diplomacy!

Prepare for board leadership through a concise, yet effective board readiness program, equipping you with the governance skills and strategic acumen required for a directorial position.

Advocacy Amplification and Alliances: Influence, Impact, and Inspire!

Unite with APA executives and allies to advocate for APA advancement and intersectional impact toward a competitive advantage for organizations that support APAs.

Community Catalyst: Fuel the Future!

Contribute to APA leadership advancement that empowers future generations. Speak, serve on panels and boards, and open opportunities in the visibility voyage for yourself and others.

How it works

01

Attend the upbeat meetings and actively engage other APA executives.

02

Complete your Board Dossier and miss no more than one (1) learning and networking sessions: semi-Annual upbeat Summits (full-day, In-person in Southern California and Washington, DC) and virtual 90-minute meetings.

03

Earn a BOARD (Board Optimization And Readiness Development) Certificate.

04

Stay as a welcomed member of the ongoing seasoned cohort and be welcomed to the semi-Annual upbeat Summits (full-day, In-person in Southern California and Washington, DC) and virtual 90-minute meetings.

Partners of Elevate

How it works

01 Attend

Attend the upbeat meetings and actively engage other APA executives.

03 Earn 

Earn a BOARD (Board Optimization And Readiness Development) Certificate.

02 Complete 

Complete your Board Dossier and miss no more than one (1) learning and networking sessions: semi-Annual upbeat Summits (full-day, In-person in Southern California and Washington, DC) and virtual 90-minute meetings.

04 Stay 

Stay as a welcomed member of the ongoing seasoned cohort and be welcomed to the semi-Annual upbeat Summits (full-day, In-person in Southern California and Washington, DC) and virtual 90-minute meetings.

Unlimited Possibilities:
Building Executive Asian Talent

Executive Summary & Goals

Executive Summary

upbeat unites and uplifts APA executives in a unique cohort of talent development and board readiness.

unlimit APA executives as a competitive advantage to support organizations who support us!
  1. Executive Elevation: Strategic Planning & Leadership Programming for APA Executives
  2. Boardroom Bound: Equip APA Executives for Board Leadership
  3. Nexus of Networking: Create a Focused Space for APA Executive Relationships
Strategic Planning & Leadership Programming for APA Executives
Provide a unique platform for APA executive-level insights on APA-tailored talent strategies and leadership development programs. Build a stronger APA executive talent pipeline to support organizations that champion APAs.
Equip APA Executives for Board Leadership
Prepare APA executives to confidently serve on boards through a condensed board readiness program, nurturing their governance skills and strategic acumen.
Create a Focused Space for APA Executive Relationships
Establish a dedicated space for APA executives to network, connect, and build meaningful relationships with aligned professionals, enhancing their professional reach and impact.

Uniqueness & Value

Safe Space & Tailored Treasures for APA Executives!
Tailored for trust, crafted for candor, and produced for psychological safety geared toward APA executives. Engage in insightful discussions, share best and next practices, and exchange wisdom with fellow APA executives. Gain access to key tools, research, and other resources.
Build Bonds & Forge Friendships at Executive Levels!
Expand your executive network and establish meaningful relationships with aligned APA executives to impact individual and institutional change.
Empower Your Executive Excellence!
Access executive-level development programs tailored to APA executives, propelling your leadership skills and advancing your leadership and career course.
Sharpen Your Skills for Directorial Diplomacy!
Prepare for board leadership through a concise, yet effective board readiness program, equipping you with the governance skills and strategic acumen required for a directorial position.
Influence, Impact, and Inspire!
Unite with APA executives and allies to advocate for APA advancement and intersectional impact toward a competitive advantage for organizations that support APAs.
Fuel the Future!
Contribute to APA leadership advancement that empowers future generations. Speak, serve on panels and boards, and open opportunities in the visibility voyage for yourself and others.

How it Works

01

Attend the upbeat meetings and actively engage other APA executives.

02

Complete your Board Dossier and miss no more than one (1) learning and networking sessions: semi-Annual upbeat Summits (full-day, In-person in Southern California and Washington, DC) and virtual 90-minute meetings.

03

Earn a BOARD (Board Optimization And Readiness Development) Certificate.

04

Stay as a welcomed member of the ongoing seasoned cohort and be welcomed to the semi-Annual upbeat Summits (full-day, In-person in Southern California and Washington, DC) and virtual 90-minute meetings.

Join upbeat!

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