For Current Stewards & Legacy Guardians

Become a Lantern Bearer

Equip successors and stewards with codified wisdom, generational networks, and legacy-ready systems.

Make Your Mark

Distinguished Asian business leaders—from visionary founders post-exit to executives steering billion-dollar corporations—converge with one mission: to accelerate Asia’s growth trajectory and leave a legacy of shared prosperity for future generations

Featured advisors

Chris Deleenheer

Services / Waco, TX

Tom Hough

Fitness / DFW, TX

Gary Greenwald

Automotive / Ft. Myers, FL

Patrick Pullan

HVAC / Austin, TX

Become an Advisor: Shape the Future of Ownership

Join our exclusive network and leverage your expertise to empower the next generation of business leaders.

Your Commitment

Minimum Engagement: 1-2 hours monthly (flexible based on your schedule). Contributions adapt to your availability while maximizing impact.

Annual Expertise Workshop

Lead one specialized session yearly for our Operator Network, sharing deep knowledge in your core domain.

Hands-On Operator Mentorship

Guide select operators through full ownership journeys:
Business acquisition strategy
Operational excellence
Growth acceleration

On-Demand Industry Counsel

Serve as our go-to expert for:
Critical deal evaluations
Urgent operational guidance
Specialized Q&A sessions

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Critical Risk Disclosure: Investing in private small and medium enterprise (“SME”) securities involves high speculation and substantial risks, including the potential for complete capital loss. These investments lack secondary market liquidity, have limited operational history and financial data, involve unverified valuations, and carry higher failure rates compared to established businesses. Investors must be prepared to withstand total loss of invested capital.

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Individual Investor Requirements: Individual investors must prove Professional Investor status meeting jurisdictional thresholds (e.g., minimum HK$8 million portfolio in Hong Kong), demonstrate “Aggressive” risk tolerance through standardized assessment, and accept binding 36-month lock-up periods. Enhanced due diligence including review of audited financials and management background checks is mandatory.

Jurisdictional Access: Asia-Pacific investors may access opportunities through direct certification (minimum HKD 500,000),SME fund participation(minimum HKD 100,000), or special purpose vehicles (minimum HKD 50,000). United States investors must comply exclusively with Regulation S requirements and are ineligible for retail participation. Mainland China individuals require QDII/QDLP channels with no direct access available.

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