You are a team of at least 5 people that will nurture this Hub in your city. At least 2 of the members should be under 21 years of age. At least 3 should be/ identify as female. Hubs are responsible for their own budgets.
High-level, ongoing commitment: each Hub will host at least one in-person event per month. Hub co-founders will attend the monthly national leaders (virtual) call. Hubs are required to be active on social media, at least once a week and share a basic monthly activity report.

ASAN is vested in the success of each of it’s Hubs. we will empower Hubs in various ways, including but not limited to:

• marketing support: access to branded materials, templates, and other resources
• event concepts: event ideas that align with ASAN’s mission and appeal to local community interests
• networking opportunities: invitations to ASAN-wide events and introductions to potential local partners
• ongoing guidance: strategic assistance, feedback and guidance to support the growth and impact of each hub

A team is crucial for maintaining a sustainable ASAN Hub. Individual circumstances change – we get busy, our priorities change, we might move, etc. With a committed team, the hub is resilient and can continue thriving even if one person needs to step back. A team structure also helps bring diversity of leadership, fresh energy and ideas, and a core membership base.

Anyone. However, ASAN Hub co-founders are passionate about connecting people and promoting South Asian business, culture and values. We are driven, enthusiastic, and proactive to create an inclusive, supportive environment. We have a keen interest in advocacy, community building, and value diversity within the South Asian community. This is by no means definitive or restricting, though here is a demographic of who we believe is more likely to be a co-founder:

age: 18-40, with some in their 40s-50s

profession: artists/ business owners/ gig-workers, mid-level executives, and students

We’re all volunteers and as an organization, not title driven. That said, we understand the need for association and clarity. Besides, if it’s not on LinkedIn, is it even real? lol.

If you are a founding team member of an ASAN Hub, you’ll be a co-founder. If you joined the team after the Hub came into existence, you will be a lead. At the founding team’s discretion at the Hub, they may choose to include you as a co-founder.
example: Rahul ASAN Seattle co-founder. 

Events should align with ASAN’s mission to unite and empower our community while catering to the needs and celebrating, engaging, and supporting our local communities. Some universal examples include: 

• casual gatherings and networking meetups for entrepreneurs, professionals, and students,
• cultural celebrations such as Diwali, Eid, Holi, etc. 
• educational workshops for career development, financial literacy, mental health, etc. 
• sports and outdoors such as cycling, cricket, hiking, standup paddle boarding, etc.

tell us about your motivations and team below, and let’s get started.