Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month at UCLA Anderson

The First Asian-Inspired Hard Seltzer Is a Sell-Out
Beverage industry professional John Dalsey (’23) and music industry layoff casualty Jeremy Kim, with their friend Brando, an art director, co-founded 하드Nectar Hard Seltzer by scraping together $20,000 and incubating their company in UCLA Anderson’s Venture Accelerator. It was a trial-and-error, seat-of-their-pants enterprise that required soliciting another $100,000 from friends and family. They almost gave up in the face of more than 200 rejections from Los Angeles stores. In desperation, they posted their phone number and a compelling video, and sold out their initial stock before they knew it. Less than four years later, the Asian-inspired canned beverage is sold online and by major retailers in six states — giving the biggest brands a serious run for their money.
Three Days, 300,000 Views
How a trio of millennials started a hard seltzer brand while working full-time jobs
How One Asian Hard Seltzer Brand Took on White Claw
하드Nectar tapped a burgeoning market with lychee, yuzu and a compelling story
하드Nectar Hard Seltzer Almost Failed
It took 11 sleepless months and a viral video to launch the brand

UCLA Anderson FEMBA Student Embraces Culinary Diversity

Veggie Grill: Eats for the Planet

JSL Foods’ Corporate Strategist Kelsey Kawana (’22) Knows Her Way Around

The Sharks Must Love It

Modern Indian Cuisine, from Snacks to Signature Cocktails

UCLA Student Union Welcomes Asian Snack Vending Machines

UCLA Anderson Startup KPOP Foods Acquired By Korean Food Retailer

From Custom to Customizable
2022 Schedule of Events

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Join AMSA and EA for a panel discussion that will explore the current state of venture capital investing. This session will highlight the panelists’ journey in venture capital and explain where social impact and DEI initiatives fit in the investment decision making process.
Panelists:
Melody Hahm (Harlem Capital)
Wilson Kyi (Basis Set Ventures)
Jane Lee (RPS Ventures)
Gordon Tsui (Root and Shoot Ventures)
Danielle Zhang (Clocktower Ventures)
Francesca Whitehead (G2 Venture Partners)
Community Success

UCLA Anderson FEMBA President Engineers Solutions Like a Concertmaster

UCLA Anderson’s Stamp of Approval Got Him Through the Door at Disney

An Accessibility Expert Cultivates Allies for a More Inclusive Campus

Jason Kim (’09) Is a Leader for the Millennium

Hello Bello Co-Founder Connects the Dots to Her UCLA Anderson Network

For UCLA Engineering Alumnus, Pride Is Year-Round

A VMware Summer Internship Laid His Tech Career Groundwork

Authentic and Open to New Ways of Working

Managing Entertainment Analytics at Google Was a Dream Job

MBA Fellow Inducted into Riordan Hall of Fame

What Exploring Mars Can Teach Us about Business and Ourselves

Award-Winning Realtor Accelerates His Business at Anderson

What Makes L.A. a Great Place to Earn an MBA?

Is Sexism in Medicine a Well-Kept Secret?

UCLA Anderson’s Master of Finance Edge

His Love of the Ocean Inspired His Gift
Eck Meng Goh (’92) supports MBA students interested in environmental causes
Welcome, New Faculty
