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AHN’s Original Series, Legends: David Tran, founder of Huy Fong Foods, created the iconic Sriracha sauce in 1980. Starting with deliveries from a blue Chevy van, he sold to local Asian restaurants, eventually gaining nationwide popularity. With a rooster logo and green cap bottle, Sriracha achieved $150 million annually through word-of-mouth, without any advertising. Drop a comment below and let us know who should be our next highlight!

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AHN’s Original Series, Legends: Eddy Lu, CEO of GOAT Group, found success with GOAT, a platform born from his frustration with counterfeit sneakers. Launched on Black Friday 2015, GOAT witnessed a crash due to overwhelming demand but rebounded to become a top marketplace for authenticated sneakers, serving over 30 million members in 170 countries today. Drop a comment below and let us know who should be our next highlight!

AI chatbots have invaded almost every corner of the internet, from workplace productivity tools to dating apps. TikTok is the latest to experiment with the technology, adding in October an AI assistant called Tonik to its music-streaming app, TikTok Music. If you're not familiar with TikTok Music, it's a Spotify-like app that blends some of the social features of TikTok with audio streaming. It's available in Singapore, Brazil, Australia, Mexico, and Indonesia. The company hasn't announced plans to expand into other markets, though it filed a US trademark application for the name in 2022. Tonik, powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT, is meant to help TikTok Read the full article on https://lnkd.in/gMCsk_xB Article by: Dan Whateley Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with future events and get involved with the community (link in bio)! Image Source: Business Insider, Marketing-Interactive

AHN’s Original Series, Legends: Charn Bak and Doug Julian founded Boba x Ice Cream in 2021, generating $2 million in its first year by blending ice cream with boba. Charn and Doug plan to expand to over 2,000 North American stores, with support from investors like Naomi Osaka and David Grutman. Drop a comment below and let us know who our next highlight should be!

The Ceremonial uniforms for the Mongolian team participating in the Opening Ceremony of the 33rd Summer Olympics "Paris-2024" have been designed by the Michel & Amazonka brand for the second consecutive Olympics. The ceremonial uniforms feature national and Olympic symbols, including the Nine White Banners, the Olympic torch, the emblem of the Paris Olympics, and representations of the sun, moon, and the Gua-Maral (myth deer), all intricately embroidered with golden thread. The Michel & Amazonka has showcased the parade uniforms for the Mongolian team participating in the XXXIII Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Read the full article on montsame.mn/en/read/347102 Article by: Өнөболд.Б (Unubold B) Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with future events and get involved with the community (link in bio)! Image Source: Montsame News Agency

Check out the story of Walden Lam, co-founder and CEO of Unspun - a deep-tech startup revolutionizing zero-waste fashion with 3D technology! ✨ 🌟 Highlights: 1. Explore Walden Lam's earlier experience with manufacturing in Hong Kong and the challenges facing Unspun in its first years. 2. Understand the benefits of a global supply chain that Unspun receives when operating on both coasts. 3. Sneak a peek at Unspun's next step in achieving zero-waste fashion manufacturing. 4. Get inspired by how Asian heritage shapes Walden's approach to life and work. 5. Hear valuable advice from Walden to younger founders about setting a long-term perspective and building a sustainable course for the company. 📌 Don't miss out on this exclusive content. Subscribe now at https://lnkd.in/gSvHpHVx!

Growing up in a manufacturing family in Hong Kong, Walden Lam pursues his vision of zero-waste fashion with his deep-tech startup Unspun, which utilizes 3D technology to enable more efficient and sustainable fashion production. Operated on both coasts, Unspun is a certified B Corp that is transforming the fashion industry. Subscribe to our newsletter for more exclusive interviews with successful innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors.

The youngest son of Mukesh Ambani—the wealthiest person in India—and his fiancée have organized a parade of pop stars to perform at their opulent wedding and pre-wedding in recent months, with Justin Bieber jetting to India for a private pre-wedding gig. Bieber—who posted photos and videos from the performance on Instagram on Saturday—performed for the couple, their family and friends in Mumbai at a pre-wedding event this weekend, according to the BBC. Months earlier, Rihanna performed her first full-length concert in years at the couple’s first pre-wedding party in March, where magician David Blaine, Akon and a number of Bollywood performers were also scheduled to perform. Read the full article on https://lnkd.in/gzacCAzJ Article by: Molly Bohannon Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with future events and get involved with the community (link in bio)! Image Source: AFP/ Getty Images, Justin Bieber/ Instagram

AHN’s Original Series, Legends: Tan Hooi Ling and Anthony Tan founded Grab in 2012. Starting as a taxi-booking app, Grab now offers ride-hailing, food delivery, and digital payments as a superapp across Southeast Asia. Today, Grab serves 35 million users monthly across eight countries, recognized globally for innovation and societal contributions. Drop a comment below and let us know who should be our next highlight!