GoKawiilFast Company Panel Explores Building Businesses Around Cultural Identity
A Fast Company panel brought together filmmaker Cherien Dabis, chef and NATIFS founder Sean Sherman, and Anima Iris founder Wilglory Tanjong to discuss how their heritage shapes their ventures. Moderated by Tania Rahman, the discussion centered on entrepreneurs who build their businesses around cultural identity rather than treating it as a marketing add-on. Topics ranged from reviving Indigenous foodways to storytelling and craft rooted in personal heritage.