Gold House

? Celebrating 6 Years of Gold Impact with Vanity Fair! ? From a team of volunteers to an industry-defining force, Gold House has spent six years forging cultural excellence and socioeconomic progress for the Asian Pacific community. Here’s how we’ve made an impact together: ?? In Narrative Change: we’ve deployed industry-leading research, consulting, investments, and promotion on 400+ major media projects, including Everything Everywhere All At Once (the most-awarded film in history!), to ensure affirming mainstream portrayals. Our Creative Equity Fund has invested in 15 films and 2 animation studios, including the award-winning Dìdi (弟弟), to greenlight more authentic stories. We’ve now expanded our expertise into journalism, advertising, gaming, and food. Through our partnership with OpenTable, we launched the Gold Chef Prize, and brought South Indian flavors to the Prabal Gurung creative-directed Gold Gala with a menu curated by Culinary Directors Padma Lakshmi and Michelin-starred chef Vijay Kumar of Semma and Unapologetic Foods. ?? In Economic Empowerment: With Gold House Ventures, we’ve invested in 78 companies, our startup accelerator alumni have raised $2 billion, and we’re proud to power the largest top Asian Pacific founder network in North America. With Gold Bridge, we’re connecting Asia and North America for investment and collaboration. Anchored by Gold Prix during Singapore F1 week in partnership with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), we gather 200+ founders and creators to explore Southeast Asia’s market, which is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030. And on the success of our first fund and global reach, we’re now raising Gold House Ventures II. ?? In One House: Partnering with leaders like the Sundance Institute, East West Bank Foundation, and leading multicultural organizations, we have advanced collaboration and capital for diverse filmmakers – with collective convenings during mainstream awards and a first-of-its-kind One House Filmmakers Fund – and reshaped corporate power by securing more than 60 publicly-traded and privately-held Board Director positions. As our full-time Team, Fellows, volunteers, Membership, and network grow, Gold House’s work will continue to power tomorrow for all. Learn more about how we can collaborate and how you can join the movement at goldhouse.org.? We're not waiting for a seat at someone else’s table; we’re building our own house. ??: goldhouse.org/vanityfair Photography: Huy Doan | Editing: @p_t_gibson

Life lessons from Moana ?? This week's #Renegade is actor and star of #Moana2 Auli'i Cravalho! Renegades is our weekly newsletter featuring exclusive interviews with Asian Pacific leaders and luminaries who are carving their own paths and defying stereotypes along the way. A bonafide Disney princess, Auli'i crafted Moana's voice at the age of 16. Now, 8 years later, she returns to Motunui, having been in television shows, blockbuster musicals, and Broadway. Catch Auli'i and The Rock in Moana 2, now playing in theaters!?

Looking to take your startup to the next level in 2025? Join us next week for an exclusive info session on the 2025 #FounderFellowship, NYCEDC's signature startup program designed to improve access to capital and networks for a diverse community of early-stage founders across NYC. Come learn more about what the 2025 Fellowship has in store, and hear directly from our five cohort partners: Chloe Capital, Company Ventures, Gold House, Newlab, and Visible Hands. ?? RSVP now: https://lu.ma/5tgujzc7

Congratulations to Gold Legends Andrew and Peggy Cherng of Panda Express on their historic grand reopening! ?? Panda Inn, the predecessor to Panda Express, first opened in Pasadena, California in 1973. Nearly a decade later, the Cherng family expanded into fast-casual Chinese food with their first-ever Panda Express location. Now, Panda Inn has undergone its first menu and interior redesign in 20 years. Read more about the historic transformation at the link in bio. ??

Congratulations to 2024's The Hollywood Reporter Next Gen! ?? The annual list honors 10 rising stars within Hollywood's pool of talent, as well as 35 rising agents, managers, lawyers and executives under the age of 35. Swipe through to see some of the incredible talent featured on this year's list!

Wicked and its helmer, a genius’ genius Jon M. Chu, have done the impossible. A box office projection that’s nearly doubled in the last few weeks. A rare HOT Rotten Tomatoes rating. A film that is essential of the moment. And yes; you will howl and bawl several times. But what belies this story is a woman who looks like no one else, fighting for an exploited minority by a man and system less talented than her. Instead of believing her or collaborating, they gaslight her. They demonize her. They hunt her. It’s all too familiar. I’ve seen some flip away from this film’s core message to just enjoy its masterpiece. But as Popcorn’s?#1?Fan, it’s glib to ignore or lament the allegories our art and artists embody. In so many ways, all art is autobiographical—and these days, everything personal is political. So of all times, this is the film I’m so grateful is releasing for this moment. We’re so grateful to Cynthia for gracing Gold House’s Gold Gala earlier this May and for her anchored message of powerhouses coming together under one house—not as a symbolic gesture, but as an essential tactic to all of us getting further forever. Thank you to Jon, Michelle, and our friends like Fabian at Universal Pictures for making this special moment happen. What a time to be alive during your timeline.

Want to learn how to invest in yourself? Then get to know this week's Renegade: Senior Vice President and Corporate Treasurer of Discover Financial Services Li Ma! ?? #Renegades features exclusive interviews with Asian Pacific leaders and luminaries who are carving their own paths and defying stereotypes and naysayers along the way. Li's journey, from summer bank teller to Senior VP of Discover, demonstrates how patience and resilience can pay dividends. ?? Read our full interview with Li now!

I've been honored to work with Gold House, the leading Asian Pacific cultural ecosystem that powers cultural change by uniting, investing in, and elevating Asian Pacific creators and companies. Therefore excited to announce one of their new initiatives. Since its inception in 2020, the Gold House Ventures Accelerator has proudly supported 115 Asian Pacific-founded companies that have gone on to raise more than $2B in follow-on capital.?For the first time, Gold House Ventures has partnered with the?New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)?to debut its?2025?Founder?Fellowship?for 15 diverse-led tech startups to participate in a 14-week immersive program?including weekly masterclasses to turbocharge brand equity, product market fit, and human capital; 1:1 advising by multi-proven founders and operators; curated investor introductions and a public Demo Day to fuel fundraising; and strategic networking with Gold House’s roster of top multicultural creatives, executives, and venture capitalists.?We are looking for companies that: ?? Have at least one principal?founder?from an underrepresented background (i.e. Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic, Native American, Women, LGBTQIA+) ?? Have at least one?founder?residing within the five boroughs of New York City*** ?? Are building tech-enabled consumer, enterprise, fintech, healthcare, and e-commerce businesses ?? Have not yet raised significant institutional funding Applications are open now through?Friday, December 6th.?Check out the?fellowship one-pager?at https://lnkd.in/exnxg86M and?apply now at https://lnkd.in/evM3NR_7! *** If this sounds like you but you are not located in NYC, you can still?apply?to participate in the virtual programming at https://lnkd.in/e_8xbRRv.?For any questions, please reach out to?[email protected].

What does it takes to elevate women in the world of investing? How can we all make a bigger impact? This week on VCs Off the Record, I dive into these topics with Megan Ruan— Forbes 30 Under 30 superstar and General Partner at Gold House Ventures! Gold House Ventures (GHV) is an early stage VC focused on multicultural Asian Pacific-founded startups. Their mission is to catapult the next generation of Asian creative, entrepreneurial, and executive talent and unify the Asian Pacific diaspora. The episode goes live Wednesday—don’t miss out! ???? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ds_ytXe Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gfJCjmkH #VCsOffTheRecord #WomenEmpowerment #InvestmentTalk #Forbes30Under30

Honored to have Gold House awarded with 2 Gold and 2 Silver The Anthem Awards for reshaping global power! The Anthem Awards honors the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide, defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their communities. “The Winners of this year’s Anthem Awards are truly inspiring and I am honored to help elevate their impact,” said Anthem Awards General Manager, Trisha McLoughlin. “At this moment, there is a lot of uncertainty in our world, but the tireless and extraordinary efforts of the Anthem Awards community provide hope that a better tomorrow is possible. Thank you to everyone doing this work and making an impact.” Anthem Winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Judges for the 4th Annual Anthem Awards include Janine Brady (Managing Director of Communications, Schmidt Futures), Haven D. Ley (SVP, Program Strategy, Investments and Comms., CSO, Pivotal Ventures), Roma A. McCaig (Chief Public Affairs and Impact Officer, REI Co-op), Wendy Weiser (Vice President, Democracy, Brennan Center for Justice), Brett M. Peters (Global Lead, TikTok for Good, TikTok), C.D. Glin (President, PepsiCo), Aurora James (Activist and Fashion Designer, Fifteen Percent Pledge), Michelle Waring (Theodat) (Steward for Sustainability and Everyday Good, Tom’s of Maine), Trovon C. Williams, MBA (Sr. Vice President of Marketing & Communications, NAACP), and Singleton Beato (Global EVP, Chief DEI Officer, McCann Worldgroup), and many others.