ACE NextGen SoCal Chapter

05/08/2025

Come hang out with us at Urban Plates in Irvine for a chill night of good food, great convos, and giving back!

We're bringing together entrepreneurs, movers, shakers, and hustlers for a laid-back networking mixer and fundraiser—and you're invited. Whether you're growing a business, thinking about starting one, or just want to connect with like-minded folks, this is the perfect spot to vibe and connect.

🌟 Meet and mingle with fellow Asian entrepreneurs and professionals
🥗 Grab dinner from Urban Plates' fresh and tasty menu (order what you love!)
💸 20% of your spending goes to support ACE NextGen and our mission to uplift the next wave of Asian entrepreneurs and leaders
🗣️ Hear from inspiring founders doing big things in the community
💬 Swap stories, share ideas, and make some awesome new connections

No pressure, no suits—just a fun night with passionate people who get it.

Let's build something great, together.

May 29, 2025
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (PDT)

Urban Plates
3972 Barranca Pkwy N
Irvine, California

05/07/2025

Step into an evening where culinary artistry meets heartfelt storytelling at Native Fields, Walnut's celebrated neighborhood café and natural wine bar. This event is designed to foster meaningful connections, share entrepreneurial journeys, and indulge in a culinary experience that embodies sustainability and creativity.

🍽️ What Awaits You:
• A Curated Prix Fixe Menu: Delight in a multi-course meal crafted from the freshest seasonal ingredients, highlighting the vibrant tapestry of California's produce infused with Filipino flair.

• Natural Wine Selections: Enhance your dining experience with a handpicked array of natural wines available for purchase, each chosen to complement the evening's flavors.

• Intimate Networking Atmosphere: Connect with fellow enthusiasts in a cozy setting designed to foster meaningful conversations and lasting relationships.

• Inspiring Culinary Journey: Be captivated by Chef Cat Castaneda as she shares her compelling story of bringing a farm-to-table dining experience to Walnut, challenging norms, and creating a space that honors her heritage and community.

Founded by sisters Chef Cat Castaneda and Christine Cornwell, Native Fields is more than a restaurant—it's a tribute to their late father and a testament to their commitment to sustainability and excellence. Chef Cat, a Culinary Institute of America alumna, brings experience from esteemed establishments like Lucques, A.O.C., and Forage, as well as her time as a private chef for a billionaire venture capitalist.

Please inform us of any dietary restrictions. Our menu includes vegetarian, seafood, and meat options. Capacity is limited to ensure an intimate experience.

Join us for an unforgettable evening that celebrates food, culture, and community. We can't wait to share this special night with you.

May 14, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (PDT)

Native Fields
18750 Amar Rd,
Walnut, California
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Link: [SoCal] Entrepreneur Dinner Club: A Farm-to-Table Evening at Native Fields | ACE NextGen

https://app.glueup.com/event/socal-entreprenuer-dinner-club-a-farm-to-table-evening-at-native-fields-142597/

03/17/2025

Join us for an exciting evening of networking, delicious bites, and refreshing drinks at Peking Tavern—a hidden gem in DTLA known for its authentic Northern Chinese street food and craft cocktails.

🌟 Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, innovators, and professionals
🍽️ Enjoy mouth-watering appetizers (complimentary)
🍹 Sip & Savor a selection of craft beers, fine wines, and artfully crafted cocktails (cash bar)
🎤 Be Inspired by the founders, the Two Andrews, of Peking Tavern as they share their entrepreneurial journey to establish an original Chinese Gastropub

Don't miss this chance to expand your network, exchange ideas, and celebrate entrepreneurship with ACE NextGen. See you there!

Apr 3, 2025
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (PDT)

Peking Tavern
236 S Los Angeles St Ste G
Los Angeles, California

RSVP Here:

https://app.glueup.com/event/socal-la-happy-hour-mixer-peking-tavern-136712/

03/10/2025

Join us for an exhilarating ACE NextGen SoCal hike designed just for AAPI founders! Ditch the usual office or coffee shop meetups and soak up the sun while connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs. It's networking—reimagined, refreshing, and on the move!

Event Details:
Step outside and soak up the beautiful Southern California sunshine!
Join us for a refreshing morning hike at Hacienda Hills Trailhead, where you'll be surrounded by vibrant blooming sages, golden poppies, and stunning wildflowers.

This isn't just a hike—it's a chance to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, share ideas, and get your steps in while enjoying nature. Feel free to bring a +1!

This is a free community event, but be sure to RSVP.

https://app.glueup.com/event/socal-hike-to-new-heights-annual-founders-hiking-event-136229/?pk_campaign=widget-event-list

Let's hit the trail and make meaningful connections!

We'll kick things off by meeting at the
"Hacienda Hills Trailhead" Park Entrance sign before we hit the trail!
Get ready for a fun, scenic hike and great company! See you there!

01/21/2025

This is the powerful start to your best year in business!

Kick off the year right with Part One of the Monthly Momentum Boost program that'll give you the steps needed to get your business shooting past $5M sooner than later

This highly practical and exclusive business acceleration program is for ACENextGen members and their special guests.

This month, you'll learn the most crucial ways to set up your 2025 growth strategy as well as the 3 tools and 3 habits you can easily put into practice right away from your $5M playbook.

📍 TBD
📅 Wed 1/22
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Free for members $20 for non-members.

Dinner will be served so come hungry!

*These sessions are NOT recorded so that Joon can freely share from his full repertoire of years of proprietary research and client work.

https://app.glueup.com/event/socal-part-one-of-the-monthly-momentum-boost-130785/?pk_campaign=widget-event-list

01/18/2025

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with us at the Lucky Lunar Fest on Sun 2/2 at South Coast Plaza. 🧧🐍

This festive event 28@@ bring together diverse AANHPI vendors showcasing unique products and cultural activities.

Enjoy an exciting day filled with community connections, cultural appreciation, giveaways, and shopping, while ringing in the Lunar New Year in style.

We will have an amazing lion dance performance, crafts and activities for the family, snacks and more!

📍 Macy’s, South Coast Plaza, Orange County
📅 Sunday, 2/2
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Free w/ RSVP:
https://app.glueup.com/event/socal-lucky-lunar-fest-129810/?pk_campaign=widget-event-list

11/24/2024

We all know that being an entrepreneur is not a typical path in life. Even more so, being wildly successful is even more rare and fairly hard to accomplish so it's always awesome to learn as many proven tips and tricks from those that have reached where we want to be.

So join us for this exclusive opportunity to learn the three simple yet powerful formulas for unprecedented growth from someone that's helped over 50,000 entrepreneurs thus far.

📆 Wednesday 12/4
⏰ 6:00pm -8:30pm
📍 HUB International (Newport Beach)

This gathering is also a preview of the powerful new "Monthly Momentum Boost" training series we have in store for 2025 that'll help us all grow our businesses past $5M so make sure to bring along other entrepreneurs that you care about.

Dinner will be served so come hungry!

Free for members.

Tickets:

We all know that being an entrepreneur is not a typical path in life. Even more so, being wildly successful is even more rare and fairly hard to accomplish so it's always awesome to learn as many proven tips and tricks from those that have reached where we want to be.So join us for this exclusive op...