AAPI Ambition Podcast – Episode 3: Innovation, Inclusion & Impact with Jeff Wade
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AAPI Ambition Podcast – Episode 3: Innovation, Inclusion & Impact with Jeff Wade
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Hosted by Leenna Choudharry
https://linktr.ee/leennac12
In this episode of AAPI Ambition, we sit down with Jeff Wade, a dynamic entrepreneur and the Executive Director of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of St. Louis. Jeff shares his passion for driving innovation, expanding representation, and building community at the intersection of business, tech, and culture.
From increasing AACC membership and securing major funding for AAPI-led programs to launching visionary ventures like zPods—sensory-friendly beds designed for neurodivergent children—and Crypto World, a pioneering blockchain education space, Jeff is redefining what it means to lead with both purpose and foresight.
We dive into:
How AAPI leadership is evolving in emerging industries
Jeff’s journey building tech-centered businesses with heart
The challenges and rewards of working with policymakers on blockchain and AI awareness
His vision for the future of inclusion in tech and business spaces
Jeff’s story is one of relentless curiosity, inclusive innovation, and unwavering community focus. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how technology, advocacy, and AAPI identity intersect to shape a better future.