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AI is doing two things at once: it’s re-pricing labor and unbundling software. In plain terms, the economics of “how work gets done” are shifting fast- and the value is migrating away from static product features toward outcomes embedded directly in workflows. Here’s the contrarian truth: AI won’t primarily disrupt companies because they “don’t have the right model.” It will disrupt them because they can’t deliver autonomy with reliability. In the AI era, margin will accrue t

Nominations open for once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be an honoree in this dual anniversary year NEW YORK, March 9, 2026 - In 2026, two milestones converge: America’s 250th year of independence and the 25th anniversary of the Asian American Business Development Center’s (AABDC) Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Awards. As an official Supporting Partner  of America250 , AABDC is uniquely positioned to spotlight the enduring contributions of Asian Americans to the na

Executive Vice President M Booth Moon is Executive Vice President at M Booth, where she leads the Corporate Practice and drives high-impact communications and brand-building campaigns for clients across industries. With deep expertise in corporate communications, stakeholder engagement, brand positioning, thought leadership, and executive visibility, she helps brands and leaders unlock influence and trust. She oversees a team of 40+ professionals, guiding them to deliver mean

Principal, Lead Consultant Arkle Consulting Group Maria Badali is an accomplished management consultant with over two decades of experience across industries and geographies. As the Principal of Arkle Consulting Group , she specializes in change management, strategic & succession planning, and leadership development. She serves as a critical partner to nonprofit, private and public sector organizations—helping them identify and address their most critical challenges to ensure

Senior Data Scientist Advertising Research Foundation Samantha Zhang is a Senior Data Scientist at the Advertising Research Foundation (ARF), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the fields of marketing and advertising research. Her work spans topics including attention measurement, digital privacy, and the practical applications of artificial intelligence across the industry. She also contributes to data production and survey design for DASH, ARF’s MRC-accredited study of the

CEO, Kohli Advisors Nita Kohli  is a board advisor, former global executive, and recognized thought leader at the intersection of resilience, governance, and innovation. Over a 25-year career spanning global financial institutions, she has led enterprise-wide transformation and resilience strategies across complex global institutions.  She is known for helping organizations turn disruption into advantage - building trust, performance, and sustainable growth. As CEO and Co-Fou

Partner PwC Meghna Shah is a Partner in PwC’s Cloud, Engineering, Data & Analytics practice, focused on product strategy, build, and delivery. She partners with organizations across industries to design and launch consumer- and enterprise-facing technology products. Meghna leads cross-functional teams of product managers, designers, engineers, and architects to bring product visions to life, from defining strategy and roadmaps to agile execution and scaling. Her experience sp

Chief Executive Officer 100 Women in Finance Rehana Farrell assumed the role of 100 Women in Finance CEO in March 2025. She joined 100WF from Youth INC, a nonprofit capacity builder in NYC, that she spun out from its parent in 2015 and successfully led for 10 years. Previously, Farrell served as COO of Cain Hoy Enterprises, a private equity firm that she helped found in 2014 with fellow executives from Guggenheim Partners where she had been CAO since 2012. Prior to that, Farr

Partner PwC Musi Qureshi is a Partner in PwC’s Financial Services Consulting practice with a focus on Digital, Technology, Customer and Fintech topics within the Banking sector.  Musi has worked with global, diversified Financial Services firms as well as regional and super-regional banks in the US. Her experience spans a range of topics as she assists Banking clients on business and technology transformation programs to embrace digital capabilities and to deliver next genera

Featured in Newsweek NEW YORK, February 2, 202 6 – As America prepares for its 250th birthday in 2026, the “America250” commemoration invites us to re-examine our national story. It’s a call to move beyond simple celebration to a more honest, inclusive understanding of who built this country and who is building its future. No narrative better captures this continuity—and this national imperative—than the arc that stretches from the Chinese laborers who laid the Transcontinent

NEW YORK, January 27, 2026 – The Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) announces the special celebration of the Lunar New Year, which this year is collaborating with America’s 250 th  anniversary of independence. As a  Supporting Partner  to America250, the national, nonpartisan organization charged by Congress to lead celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. AABDC will welcome the Year of the Horse on February 12

NEW YORK, January 26th, 2026 — The Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) today announced  a partnership with America250, the national, nonpartisan organization charged by Congress to lead celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.   The supporting partnership reflects AABDC’s pivotal role as a bridge between corporate professionals and entrepreneurs with Asian roots to the larger American society, economy and institu

NEW YORK, January 16th, 2026 - The AABDC AI Alliance convened its inaugural Kickoff Summit , bringing together leaders from education, government, and industry for an afternoon of dialogue focused on the future of artificial intelligence and its impact on workforce development, public policy, and business innovation. The Summit opened with networking and welcome remarks from Rittik Chakrabarti, Managing Director, Houlihan Lokey, followed by an introduction to the AI Alliance

NEW YORK, December 30th, 2025  - As Artificial Intelligence leads the next chapter of industrial progress in America, a newly formed coalition of entrepreneurs, corporate tech professionals and policy experts announces the launch of the Asian American AI Alliance . Representing a demographic that makes up more than 57% of the U.S. tech workforce, the Alliance aims to engage Asian Americans to actively contribute and drive developments in the most consequential technology sinc

Managing Director Houlihan Lokey Mr. Uppuluri is Co-Head of PV Technology within Houlihan Lokey’s Portfolio Valuation and Advisory Services practice, where he leads the development of automated valuation and delivery solutions, enabling clients to gain deeper insights into their portfolios. He provides valuations and advisory services to retail-focused investment vehicles, including interval funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and other permanent capital vehicles that offer

Managing Director, Business Support Executive Global Markets, Bank of America In her 20-year+ career in Financial Services, Amy has played many roles from Global Markets Equity Derivatives Trader to Wealth Management Business Strategy & Initiatives Executive. Her experience spans capital markets, investments, and the implementation of a broad array of strategic initiatives (product launches, regulatory mandates, audit remediation, etc.). In 2022, she transitioned to head Busi

North America COO of Fixed Income Strategists, Morgan Stanley Julie J. Chung serves as the North America Chief Operating Officer for the Fixed Income Desk Strategists (Strats/Quants) at Morgan Stanley. She became a Co-Chair of the Morgan Stanley's Firm-wide Asian Employee Network in 2020 and currently serves as the sole Chair of a network with over four thousand member. Prior to Morgan Stanley, she led an oil valuation team at JP Morgan and a Structured Power and Gas Product

Executive Managing Director and Global Head of Securitization, Global Head of Corporate Risk Solutions, and Global Head of Fixed Income Syndication TD Securities Damian Engen is an Executive Managing Director and Global Head of Securitization, Global Head of Corporate Risk Solutions, and Global Head of Fixed Income Syndication. His teams advise clients on capital raising initiatives and risk mitigation, sitting at the nexus of TD Securities’ Global Markets and Corporate and I

Director, Strategy and Planning, and Lead of the Asian Employee Network TD Securities Rutvik Patel is Director of Strategy and Planning at TD Securities. In his current role, Rutvik shapes the strategic objectives and partners with stakeholders across the business to prioritize, enable, and monitor the execution of key strategic plans for TD's Wholesale Banking segment.   Prior to joining TD Securities, Rutvik was Director of Strategic Planning & Analysis for the Office of CE

Biotechnology Equity Research Associate TD Cowen Athena Chin is a Biotechnology Equity Research Associate at TD Cowen, with particular...