Board of Directors
Anna Kittitanaphan Sotto
A second-generation American raised behind the counter of her parent’s Thai restaurant – food, identity, and community has always been interconnected for Anna. Anna believes that thriving small businesses make up vibrant communities, and started Akitso as her way to champion them. With expertise in branding and design, Anna works with small business owners to “tell deeper stories with food.”
Jenna Ryan
Jenna has spent her career at fast-growing startups, first in tech, later in consumer health. After successfully co-founding & exiting a women's health company, she's turned her focus to investing in and advising other organizations that are impact-oriented. She's passionate about helping Akitso make a difference in the lives and businesses of the entrepreneurs in the vibrant San Diego restaurant scene.
Jet Bunditwong
Jet has been a huge advocate of small businesses for a long time. With over a decade of experience helping businesses in multiple ways, he wants to use what he knows to give back to the local community. With a wealth of knowledge acquired over the past years working with different organizations like the Small Business Development Center of San Diego & Imperial Valley and the Asian Business Association, Jet offers his expertise in helping locally owned businesses with strategies and ideas to move forward towards success.