21 Asian Entrepreneurs Who Are Shaking Up Canada
May has rolled over, you know what that means. We’re giving extra amplification to all of the Asian entrepreneurs in Canada’s entrepreneurial ecosystem in celebration of Asian Heritage Month! The Government of Canada officially declared May as Asian Heritage Month back in 2002 to reflect and celebrate the contributions that those from Asian descents have made and continue to make.
Join us every week day in the month of May as we shine the spotlight on a different Asian entrepreneur who is creating their own impact and mark on Canada’s wider entrepreneurial community.
Quvé Founder Debbie Shing provides a modern twist to wine through diverse and inclusive lens
You’re probably used to this usual scene: crashing on your couch after a long day and pouring yourself a glass of wine, that’s when you know you’re adulting. But that’s not really the case anymore. It’s time to throw away outdated stereotypes, and that’s why Debbie Shing is here to shake things up for you while you take a sip.
Keep your gas costs low by switching over to EVs with Bruce Wu and Carnex
Many are turning to electric vehicles (especially as gas prices seem to never stop climbing), but the price of many electric cars can make anyone’s bank account sweat. So, why not look into second-hand electric vehicles (EV)? Bruce Wu, Founder of Carnex, is already a step ahead of you.
Josephine Yam’s Skills4Good AI makes privacy and AI compliance easy for your company
Abiding by privacy and AI regulations is crucial for companies to succeed in our technology-first world. Still, many companies struggle to keep up with the ever-changing global legal landscape. That’s why Josephine Yam, an AI lawyer and AI ethicist, started Skills4Good AI. As CEO and Co-founder, she leads this one-stop-shop SaaS platform for privacy and AI compliance designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Edson Kenzo Takei from the ESL Conversation Group is breaking down language barriers one conversation at a time
One of the biggest struggles when moving to another country is language. It can be really intimidating trying to learn a new language and can cause challenges and miscommunication between people. This language barrier is the driving force behind Edson Kenzo Takei’s motivation for starting the ESL Conversation Group.
CMEOW Co-founder Ivy Chen continues to bridge cultures through food
There’s no better way to understand a culture than through food. Ivy Chen, Co-founder of CMEOW, shares the same belief. Founded in 2013, CMEOW was once best known as Canada’s first Asian food delivery app that connected more than 180,000 users and 2,000 restaurant partners. However, the realities of the pandemic pushed CMEOW to pivot.
Creating memorable and unique family experiences with Crystal Wong Kruger
Advanced in technology has become a double-edged sword. While it has been able to connect us from opposite sides of the world, it has also caused potential barriers between people through the distraction of a screen. Crystal Wong Kruger had enough of that.
That’s it—for now. Come back again when we unveil our next Asian entrepreneur spotlight! We hope that you’ll take some time this month to reflect on the diversity of Canada. It is one of Canada’s greatest strengths. Together, let’s strive to ensure all Canadians have the opportunity to reach their potential and bring together people of the diverse, vibrant, and growing Asian community.
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