Holiday Happy Hour in NYC with Cassindy Chao and Elaine Sheng
Let’s kick off February with an elegant evening together!
Join Cassindy for cocktails and connect with fellow community members.
This Happy Hour formally runs until 6:15 PM, but you're welcome to join Cassindy and Elaine at the New York Asian Film Festival Winter Soiree afterwards from 7:00 - 10:00 PM.
Winter Soiree details:
The Innovators and Icons Soiree with festive cocktails and night market food
Fireside Chat - Beyond the Frame: No Filter
Hosted by NBC News Anchor Vicky Nguyen and featuring Soo Hugh - creator and showrunner for Pachinko.
More details revealed upon RSVP or reach out to [email protected] for more details.
Space is limited, so RSVP to save your spot!
About our Hosts:
Cassindy Chao is a former Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan executive turned expert matchmaker and founder of Ancient Wisdom, Modern Love and Boutique Matchmaking. She brings over 25 years of experience across finance, tech, and community leadership, offering bespoke matchmaking services for family office clients. A sought-after speaker and Amazon bestselling author, Cassindy blends cultural wisdom with strategic relationship-building to foster purposeful love and connection.
Connect with Cassindy
LinkedIn | Ancient Wisdom | Modern Love Boutique Matchmaking | Booking
Elaine Sheng is a consumer insights and brand strategy leader with deep experience across beauty, luxury, and mass markets, having built and led insight functions across New York, Tokyo, and Seoul. She has held senior roles at Shiseido Americas, L’Oréal USA, and Amway, and now partners with organizations to challenge convention and make clearer, more confident strategic decisions.
Connect with Elaine:
LinkedIn | Website
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