Founder of MáLà Project

Amelie Kang, with over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, is a leader who combines strong business acumen with a talent for recognizing and nurturing emerging talent.

Amelie's culinary skills, unwavering dedication to the hospitality industry, and pioneering spirit have garnered recognition on prestigious lists. In 2018, she earned a place on Eater's Young Guns list, and in 2020, she was honored with spots on Forbes' 30 Under 30 and Eater New Guard of New York.

Co-Founder & President, MìLà

Jen Liao is the Co-Founder & President of MìLà, a modern Chinese food brand bringing restaurant-quality soup dumplings, noodles, sauces and more into consumers' homes. The brand celebrates third culture through its products and flavors, exemplified in its name, which means honey (mì 蜜) and spice (là 辣) in Chinese, telling a story of being both Chinese and American, not either/or. Having recently closed a $22.5 million Series A venture capital funding round in February 2023, the brand's total funding now stands at $31 million. MìLà products ship directly to doorsteps or are available at select retailers nationwide.

Celebrated Chinese travel vlogger

Pipi Zhang is a trailblazing Chinese travel blogger with an impressive 1.7 million followers across multiple platforms. In 2020, she took a gap year from her graduate studies in New York to travel the globe.

In 2022, Pipi surpassed the coveted 1-million-follower mark on Xiaohongshu, an achievement held by only three other travel bloggers at the time. What sets her apart even further is her knack for ingenious commercial collaborations. Her creative ad campaigns with high-profile brands like Armani, Shu Uemura, and Bobbi Brown have not only garnered critical acclaim but have also become industry benchmarks, solidifying her reputation as a 'creative genius.'