"Immigrant entrepreneurs share stories of resilience, entrepreneurship and belonging, exploring how building a business can create both freedom and community. Inspired by Fei-Fei Li's memoir The Worlds I See, the panel highlights the vision, sacrifice and creativity that shape entrepreneurial journeys. Moderated by Cynthia Huie, panelists reflect on the challenges and triumphs of starting a business in a new land and how their enterprises nurture legacy, community, opportunity and hope for the next generation."
"Jeffrey Dumlao is the owner and head designer of Chartreuse by Roje, a boutique floral studio that celebrates creativity and beauty one stem at a time. Born in the Philippines and raised in San Francisco, Dumlao earned a master's degree from Georgetown University and built a successful career in human resources before returning to his lifelong passion for floral design. He is deeply rooted in San Francisco's small business community and actively involved in several local merchant associations."
Immigrant entrepreneurs demonstrate resilience, creativity and belonging by building businesses that generate freedom, community, legacy and opportunity for future generations. A pre-event marketplace features vendors selling products beginning at 5 PM in the Koret Lobby, followed by the main program at 6 PM in the Koret Auditorium. Cynthia Huie is a San Francisco-based entrepreneur and community leader, founder and co-owner of On Waverly, and President of the San Francisco Small Business Commission, advocating local entrepreneurship and neighborhood revitalization. Jeffrey Dumlao runs Chartreuse by Roje, a boutique floral studio rooted in San Francisco. Nafy Flatley founded Teranga, inspired by the vibrant flavors and wellness traditions of Senegal and childhood memories of her grandmother preparing drinks.
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