The Asian American Foundation and Forbes were honored to bring together trailblazing AAPI CEOs and C-suite executives for an empowering evening of conversation and connection to advance action on the most pressing issues faced by the AAPI community. Our objectives for the dinner were to convene AAPI corporate leaders and allies to address the longstanding lack of representation in AAPI leadership across sectors. We also wanted to cultivate and build network of AAPI CEOs and C-suite leaders and to build awareness on the most pressing issues facing AAPIs in the workforce - representation and belonging.

Supporting and promoting AAPI entrepreneurship and business development is essential for fostering a more inclusive and equitable economy in New York City. This report provides an overview of AAPI businesses in NYC and their economic impact. with an emphasis on key challenges and needs within this community.