In our conversation, Amalia shares how Hand in Hand International is challenging conventional thinking about women micro-entrepreneurs, why business acceleration should be more inclusive, and where she sees the greatest opportunities for collaboration across the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

In this edition of ANDE Expert Excerpts, we feature Schneider Electric to explore how entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem partners can help advance a more inclusive and sustainable energy transition.

Day 3 of the ANDE Pan-Asia Convening 2026 focused on one of the defining questions facing entrepreneurial ecosystems today: how can artificial intelligence (AI) be adopted in ways that strengthen, rather than replace, human expertise?

Day 2 of the ANDE Pan-Asia Convening 2026 explored practical approaches to supporting entrepreneurs through stronger ecosystems.

Human or AI? Our lively, hands-on session co-led with Satu Creative explored why trust, intuition, ethics, and purpose continue to matter in business, investing, and ecosystem building, even as AI transforms the way we work.

Through discussions around the Gender ROI™ framework, this session, led by Sweef Capital, encouraged participants to examine their internal practices, decision-making processes, and capital allocation strategies, offering practical tools to measure and strengthen gender-inclusive outcomes.

Day 1 of the ANDE PAC 2026 focused on the foundations of strong entrepreneurial ecosystems. Across keynote discussions and thematic sessions, speakers explored how collaboration, data-driven decision-making, inclusive program design, and ecosystem partnerships can create the conditions for entrepreneurs to thrive.

Findings from ANDE's first Asia Ecosystem Funder Convening are now available to ANDE members.