ASAN — American South Asian Network

Programs

Careers. Entrepreneurship. Health.

ASAN’s three programs are being built on top of a national network already active through events, introductions, media, partnerships and community.

Three core programs

Three Pathways. One Network.

Career Access

SANGAM

Connecting students and early-career professionals with mentors, employers, internships, jobs, and professional networks. Helping international students navigate life in the U.S., including cultural adjustment and immigration-related guidance.

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Entrepreneurial Growth

Scale

Helping launch and grow businesses, creative ventures, and impactful initiatives through access to collaborators, customers, experienced leaders, funding, mentors, and strategic partners across ASAN's national network.

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Health & Wellbeing

Vitality

Bringing people together through fitness, wellness, and shared experiences to improve physical and mental health, manage stress, and reduce the risks of heart disease and diabetes associated with genetic predispositions.

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Connected infrastructure

One Network Behind Every Program

Each program uses infrastructure ASAN already has: people, events, media, partnerships and direct relationships across the country.

ProgramsStructured pathways around careers, entrepreneurship and health.
EventsPeople meeting in person around industries, interests and opportunities.
South Asian SpotlightStories, conversations, research and visibility.
PartnershipsCompanies, universities, investors, experts and institutions.
CommunityPeople across cities, industries, backgrounds and career stages.

Examples, not prescribed paths

One Network. Multiple Entry Points.

These are the pathways ASAN is building toward as the programs develop.

SANGAM

Enter the ASAN network → meet mentors and employers → gain industry exposure → pursue internships and first jobs → return as a mentor or connector

Scale

Enter through an event or introduction → meet investors, customers, operators or partners → gain visibility → grow relationships → support other founders

Community + Leadership

Attend an event → build relationships → speak, mentor, volunteer or make introductions → partner with ASAN → help expand the network

Already in motion

Built on an Existing National Network

ASAN's programs draw on an active national network built through events, media, partnerships, institutions, and community.

200+Events
1,000+Stories & Conversations
300+Partnerships
50K+People Reached Through Events
See ASAN in Action →
South Asian community members together at an ASAN gathering

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