Roots Under Pressure: AANHPI Founders, Investors & Mental Wellness

Join us for a transformative evening focused on mental wellness and the unique journey of AANHPI founders at Roots Under Pressure, hosted by Emari. This intimate gathering aims to foster an open dialogue about mental health challenges, identity, and the pressures faced in the startup community, especially in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Event Highlights:

• Founder Burnout: Addressing the unique stressors of launching and sustaining a startup.
• Cultural Shame & Silence: Breaking the barriers of intergenerational silence and cultural stigma.
• Culturally-Rooted Care: Discovering mental wellness strategies that resonate with our heritage.

Panelists:

• Criselle Angeline Penamante - Physician, VP of Harvard Alumni for Mental Health, and Graduate of Harvard Medical School.
• Yangchen Bhutia Sharma - General Partner at Roundtable VC and seasoned founder turned investor.
• Earl Martin Valencia - Digital Innovation Executive and co-author with Penguin Random House.
• Lieza Danan - Founder & CEO of LiVeritas, specializing in AI for Regulated Science.
• Erick Davidson - Founder of Hello Future.
• Eric Valle - Co-founder of Foundry1, with over 25 years in the venture ecosystem.
• Gladys Chiang - Co-founder of Woodpecker AI.

About Emari:

Emari is committed to building a wellness platform for the AANHPI community, connecting individuals with culturally sensitive practitioners and holistic healers who understand their roots. We envision mental wellness that speaks your language and reflects your values.

❤️ Join us in building a community that honors the fullness of who you are!
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This event is proudly presented by Harvard Alumni for Mental Health and Emari.