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Filipino Australian Melanie Perkins’ yearbook start up became the seed of Canva, earning her a top spot on Forbes’ list of World’s Richest Self-Made Women.
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From self-taught coder to the head of a $1 trillion portfolio, Tan is refocusing the world’s most elite accelerator on the rapid expansion of AI.
The Man Set to Take Quantum Computing Out of the Laboratory
Systems-level quantum engineer Jerry Chow leads IBM's push to turn quantum computing into products reliable enough to release into the real world.
Jonny Kim’s 8-Months in Orbit Crowns Other Triumphs
After orbiting the Earth 3,920 times, decorated Navy SEAL and Harvard MD Jonny Kim successfully concluded his mission aboard NASA Expedition 73.
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BINI Explodes onto the P-Pop Scene
The viral success of Talaarawan made the 8-girl-group pioneers of Modern Filipina Style.
Lana Condor Is Hollywood’s Freshest Lead
Lana Condor leveraged her breakout Netflix success into a series of diverse and compelling roles.
10 Asian Americans Pegged for Tech Breakthroughs in 2026
These brilliant innovators in the fields of biotech, AI, nuclear engineering, quantum computing and materials sciences will drive important improvements in human life.
Asian Representation on Dancing With The Stars
These Asian Americans brought talent, culture, and identity to the ballroom floor on Dancing With The Stars.
Josh Burstein talks "Hebrew-nese" identity, Dem politics, and (basically) living in space
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Tyga’s Hip-Hop Hits Reign Over a Decade
Tyga’s prolific artistry has leveraged chart-topping albums and billion-stream singles to stay relevant in the ever-changing rap scene.
Faker Is the True King of Competitive Gaming
Lee Sang-hyeok’s record six World Championships cemented his status as the greatest League of Legends player of all time.
The Woman Who Defined Silicon Valley Tech Litigation for the 21st Century
By presiding over clashes of tech titans with dispassionate clarity Korean American Judge Lucy Koh created rules of the road for the industry.
Karun Kaushik, Age 21, Pivots to AI Compliance Platform for $300 Million Valuation
Founded by two MIT dropouts, Delve's AI agents master complex frameworks like SOC 2 and HIPAA, eliminating major bottlenecks for companies.
Feng Zhang Created the Toolbox for Today's Synthetic DNA Advances
Jurassic Park inspired young Feng Zhang to pursue molecular biology and learn how to apply CRISPR to edit the genomes and RNA of mammalian cells.
Ladies & Legends: Michelle Yeoh's Hong Kong-to-Hollywood Reinvention
Michelle Yeoh became red carpet royalty by moving forward with grit and confidence and never under-estimating her worth.
Aespa Has Exploded onto the K-Pop Universe
A string of platinum hits ignited Aespa into a global pop supernova.
Kumail Nanjiani Returns to Stand-Up Roots with Night Thoughts
After a decade of acting in projects like Silicon Valley and The Big Sick, Kumail Nanjiani is set to premiere his first stand-up special in ...
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Michelle Lee Is a Pianist-Turned-90210 Surgeon
One star of E!’s Dr. 90210 tickled classical ivory worldwide decades before touching surgical scalpels.
Sundar Pichai Shows How Nice Guys Can Finish First
The CEO of Google overcame a poor background and an unimpressive early education to emerge as the man who transformed Google from a search engine ...
Grant Lee’s Gamma Hit $2.1B by Pivoting to AI
The AI-powered presentation and document platform secured a $2.1 billion valuation with a smart focus on the first 30 seconds of user experience.
Chanel’s Newest Face Was Discovered on a New York Subway
Bhavitha Mandava was a Master’s student at NYU when she was discovered on a New York subway before becoming the first Indian model to open ...
The Internet Can’t Get Enough of RayAsianBoy
From a viral clip outside of a 7-Eleven in Japan to millions of followers and the title of Best Reality Streamer, RayAsianBoy is one of ...
Thai Lee’s Organic Path to a Multi-Billion-Dollar Empire
Thai Lee grew SHI International from a small software reseller into a $16B tech powerhouse and is now spearheading innovation with a new AI focus.
How Two First-Gen College Students Rewrote the College Admissions Playbook
Hanmei Wu and Changxiao Xie turned their experiences into helping students and families navigate college admissions with personalized support and affordable guidance with Empowerly.
Math Prodigy Hopes to Make AI Smarter with Math-Based Model
Carina Hong started Axiom AI to build an AI mathematician that can model the real world more efficiently than human mathematicians.
Raj Murti, Age 23, Orchestrates UNT’s Record Winning Season
Football’s youngest GM delivered 11 wins and a potential College Football Playoff bid for North Texas with an analytics-driven “Moneyball” operation.
Rahul Purini Built the World's Top Anime Streamer
His ability to leverage his tech background into a crowd-pleasing interface helped Purini rise to CEO of Crunchyroll.
MIT Dropout Leveraged Gig-Worker Army into a $14 Billion Payday and the Richest Post in AI
Alexandr Wang built Scale AI to do the AI industry's grunt work, sold half to Meta and took the top job at its Superintelligence Lab.
Manny Maceda Led Bain & Company’s Sustained Growth Surge
The Filipino American is the first person of Asian descent to lead the management consulting firm.
How Son's Cerebral Palsy Led Satya Nadella to Supercharge Microsoft's Growth
Learning to cope with son Zain's cerebral palsy led Microsoft CEO Nadella to Carol Dweck's continuous growth philosophy as the way to revitalize Microsoft.
TOKiMONSTA’s Music Prevailed over Moyamoya and Tragedy
After two debilitating brain surgeries TOKiMONSTA made a stunning comeback at Coachella and secured a Grammy nomination.
Reina Hardesty Lands First Major Leading Role in Butterfly
The Japanese American actress stars opposite Daniel Dae Kim in the 2025 Amazon Prime spy thriller Butterfly after years of guest starring roles in Netflix ...
The Long Brilliant Career of IBM's Chinese Uncle
Tze-Chiang Chen has spent four decades shaping today's digital world from his leadership roles at the company that pioneered computing.
Ladies & Legends: Yue-Sai Kan Elevated the Asian Face
As we give thanks this season, let's take a look back at Yue-Sai Kan's fearless forays into the world of television, beauty, lifestyle and cultural ...
Is Baiju Bhatt a Space Cadet or an Energy Visionary?
The Robinhood co-founder is betting on orbital solar power and laser-beamed electricity to reshape how energy is delivered to Earth.
MIT Dropouts Turn Vibe Coding into an AI Trend
Nvidia’s embrace of vibe coding pumps Cursor into a $30 billion startup with plans to shift to a fully AI-native development platform.
Rich Brian Leverages a Single into a Global Star Turn
Since “Dat $tick” Indonesian rapper Rich Brian has released three studio albums with major chart hits like “edamame” and “Midsummer Madness.”
Kelly Marie Tran’s Career Soars Beyond Star Wars
Rose Tico was a springboard that the Vietnamese American gay actress used to execute her spectacular Hollywood star turn.
Gabriel Chiu Is Beverly Hills’ Preferred Surgeon
The Bling Empire star rose from Song Dynasty bloodlines to build a plastic surgery practice trusted by the global elite.
Varun Vummadi and Esha Manideep Develop Truly Cosmopolitan AI Agents
Giga AI secured funding to scale its autonomous AI agents that automate customer operations in 99 languages.
INTERVIEW: Netflix's 'In Your Dreams' Director Alex Woo and Producer Tim Hahn
Director Alex Woo and Producer Tim Hahn sit down with GoldSea to chat about AAPI representation, imagination, and wacky conspiracy theories in their new animated ...
Hitman Bang Made a Multi-Billion Dollar Empire
HYBE Corporation is home to some of music’s biggest names internationally and it all started with one man imagining Big Hit Entertainment.
Yoky Matsuoka Trailblazes Neurobotic Prosthetics
Developing a neuro-controlled prosthetic hand led a former top pro tennis player to positions of tech entrepreneurship and leadership.
Asian American Chefs Who Earned Their Michelin Stars
Niki Nakayama, Corey Lee, and Jason Liang are culinary visionaries that are breaking barriers in the fine-dining scene.
Rahul Kohli Stars in Amazon Prime Series We Were Liars
The Indian British actor’s star quality has shone from his breakout role on iZombie to collaborations with Mike Flanagan and his dream gaming roles.
The Curious Life and Curiouser Death of Tony Hsieh
Over four years after the bizarre death of the Zappos founder, a surprising discovery surprises family, friends and the probate judge.
The Asian CEO Who Made Design Simple
Filipino Australian Melanie Perkins’ yearbook start up became the seed of Canva, earning her a top spot on Forbes’ list of World’s Richest Self-Made Women.
The Asian American Woman Who Democratized Makeup
Toni Ko’s experience working at her parents' beauty store gave her the knowledge and confidence to create a $500 million brand that would disrupt the ...
Sailorr Blends Vietnamese Heritage with Southern Swag
Following the success of her debut mixtape, Sailorr is carving a unique lane by pairing “it-girl” style with the vulnerability of modern soul.
Garry Tan Doubles Down on Early-Stage Founders
From self-taught coder to the head of a $1 trillion portfolio, Tan is refocusing the world’s most elite accelerator on the rapid expansion of AI.
The Man Set to Take Quantum Computing Out of the Laboratory
Systems-level quantum engineer Jerry Chow leads IBM's push to turn quantum computing into products reliable enough to release into the real world.
Jonny Kim’s 8-Months in Orbit Crowns Other Triumphs
After orbiting the Earth 3,920 times, decorated Navy SEAL and Harvard MD Jonny Kim successfully concluded his mission aboard NASA Expedition 73.
12 Asian American Trial Lawyers with Great Results in 2025
From consumer class actions to epic court battles between tech giants, Asian American trial lawyers have secured some of the top verdicts and settlements during ...
Learner Tien Climbs to World No. 28 in Breakout Year
With a historic Australian Open run and over $2.5 million in career earnings, Learner Tien blends tactical brilliance with a veteran’s composure.
BINI Explodes onto the P-Pop Scene
The viral success of Talaarawan made the 8-girl-group pioneers of Modern Filipina Style.
Lana Condor Is Hollywood’s Freshest Lead
Lana Condor leveraged her breakout Netflix success into a series of diverse and compelling roles.
10 Asian Americans Pegged for Tech Breakthroughs in 2026
These brilliant innovators in the fields of biotech, AI, nuclear engineering, quantum computing and materials sciences will drive important improvements in human life.
Asian Representation on Dancing With The Stars
These Asian Americans brought talent, culture, and identity to the ballroom floor on Dancing With The Stars.
Josh Burstein talks "Hebrew-nese" identity, Dem politics, and (basically) living in space
A Chinese Jewish stand-up comedian who has worked for Barack Obama, lived on a space simulation in Hawaii, and is heavily involved in climate activism ...
Tyga’s Hip-Hop Hits Reign Over a Decade
Tyga’s prolific artistry has leveraged chart-topping albums and billion-stream singles to stay relevant in the ever-changing rap scene.
Faker Is the True King of Competitive Gaming
Lee Sang-hyeok’s record six World Championships cemented his status as the greatest League of Legends player of all time.
The Woman Who Defined Silicon Valley Tech Litigation for the 21st Century
By presiding over clashes of tech titans with dispassionate clarity Korean American Judge Lucy Koh created rules of the road for the industry.
Karun Kaushik, Age 21, Pivots to AI Compliance Platform for $300 Million Valuation
Founded by two MIT dropouts, Delve's AI agents master complex frameworks like SOC 2 and HIPAA, eliminating major bottlenecks for companies.
Feng Zhang Created the Toolbox for Today's Synthetic DNA Advances
Jurassic Park inspired young Feng Zhang to pursue molecular biology and learn how to apply CRISPR to edit the genomes and RNA of mammalian cells.
Ladies & Legends: Michelle Yeoh's Hong Kong-to-Hollywood Reinvention
Michelle Yeoh became red carpet royalty by moving forward with grit and confidence and never under-estimating her worth.
Aespa Has Exploded onto the K-Pop Universe
A string of platinum hits ignited Aespa into a global pop supernova.
Kumail Nanjiani Returns to Stand-Up Roots with Night Thoughts
After a decade of acting in projects like Silicon Valley and The Big Sick, Kumail Nanjiani is set to premiere his first stand-up special in ...
Michelle Lee Is a Pianist-Turned-90210 Surgeon
One star of E!’s Dr. 90210 tickled classical ivory worldwide decades before touching surgical scalpels.
Sundar Pichai Shows How Nice Guys Can Finish First
The CEO of Google overcame a poor background and an unimpressive early education to emerge as the man who transformed Google from a search engine ...
Grant Lee’s Gamma Hit $2.1B by Pivoting to AI
The AI-powered presentation and document platform secured a $2.1 billion valuation with a smart focus on the first 30 seconds of user experience.
Chanel’s Newest Face Was Discovered on a New York Subway
Bhavitha Mandava was a Master’s student at NYU when she was discovered on a New York subway before becoming the first Indian model to open ...
The Internet Can’t Get Enough of RayAsianBoy
From a viral clip outside of a 7-Eleven in Japan to millions of followers and the title of Best Reality Streamer, RayAsianBoy is one of ...
Thai Lee’s Organic Path to a Multi-Billion-Dollar Empire
Thai Lee grew SHI International from a small software reseller into a $16B tech powerhouse and is now spearheading innovation with a new AI focus.
How Two First-Gen College Students Rewrote the College Admissions Playbook
Hanmei Wu and Changxiao Xie turned their experiences into helping students and families navigate college admissions with personalized support and affordable guidance with Empowerly.
Math Prodigy Hopes to Make AI Smarter with Math-Based Model
Carina Hong started Axiom AI to build an AI mathematician that can model the real world more efficiently than human mathematicians.
Raj Murti, Age 23, Orchestrates UNT’s Record Winning Season
Football’s youngest GM delivered 11 wins and a potential College Football Playoff bid for North Texas with an analytics-driven “Moneyball” operation.
Rahul Purini Built the World's Top Anime Streamer
His ability to leverage his tech background into a crowd-pleasing interface helped Purini rise to CEO of Crunchyroll.
MIT Dropout Leveraged Gig-Worker Army into a $14 Billion Payday and the Richest Post in AI
Alexandr Wang built Scale AI to do the AI industry's grunt work, sold half to Meta and took the top job at its Superintelligence Lab.
Manny Maceda Led Bain & Company’s Sustained Growth Surge
The Filipino American is the first person of Asian descent to lead the management consulting firm.
How Son's Cerebral Palsy Led Satya Nadella to Supercharge Microsoft's Growth
Learning to cope with son Zain's cerebral palsy led Microsoft CEO Nadella to Carol Dweck's continuous growth philosophy as the way to revitalize Microsoft.
TOKiMONSTA’s Music Prevailed over Moyamoya and Tragedy
After two debilitating brain surgeries TOKiMONSTA made a stunning comeback at Coachella and secured a Grammy nomination.
Reina Hardesty Lands First Major Leading Role in Butterfly
The Japanese American actress stars opposite Daniel Dae Kim in the 2025 Amazon Prime spy thriller Butterfly after years of guest starring roles in Netflix ...
The Long Brilliant Career of IBM's Chinese Uncle
Tze-Chiang Chen has spent four decades shaping today's digital world from his leadership roles at the company that pioneered computing.
Ladies & Legends: Yue-Sai Kan Elevated the Asian Face
As we give thanks this season, let's take a look back at Yue-Sai Kan's fearless forays into the world of television, beauty, lifestyle and cultural ...
Is Baiju Bhatt a Space Cadet or an Energy Visionary?
The Robinhood co-founder is betting on orbital solar power and laser-beamed electricity to reshape how energy is delivered to Earth.
MIT Dropouts Turn Vibe Coding into an AI Trend
Nvidia’s embrace of vibe coding pumps Cursor into a $30 billion startup with plans to shift to a fully AI-native development platform.
Rich Brian Leverages a Single into a Global Star Turn
Since “Dat $tick” Indonesian rapper Rich Brian has released three studio albums with major chart hits like “edamame” and “Midsummer Madness.”
Kelly Marie Tran’s Career Soars Beyond Star Wars
Rose Tico was a springboard that the Vietnamese American gay actress used to execute her spectacular Hollywood star turn.
Gabriel Chiu Is Beverly Hills’ Preferred Surgeon
The Bling Empire star rose from Song Dynasty bloodlines to build a plastic surgery practice trusted by the global elite.
Varun Vummadi and Esha Manideep Develop Truly Cosmopolitan AI Agents
Giga AI secured funding to scale its autonomous AI agents that automate customer operations in 99 languages.
INTERVIEW: Netflix's 'In Your Dreams' Director Alex Woo and Producer Tim Hahn
Director Alex Woo and Producer Tim Hahn sit down with GoldSea to chat about AAPI representation, imagination, and wacky conspiracy theories in their new animated ...
Hitman Bang Made a Multi-Billion Dollar Empire
HYBE Corporation is home to some of music’s biggest names internationally and it all started with one man imagining Big Hit Entertainment.
Yoky Matsuoka Trailblazes Neurobotic Prosthetics
Developing a neuro-controlled prosthetic hand led a former top pro tennis player to positions of tech entrepreneurship and leadership.
Asian American Chefs Who Earned Their Michelin Stars
Niki Nakayama, Corey Lee, and Jason Liang are culinary visionaries that are breaking barriers in the fine-dining scene.
Rahul Kohli Stars in Amazon Prime Series We Were Liars
The Indian British actor’s star quality has shone from his breakout role on iZombie to collaborations with Mike Flanagan and his dream gaming roles.
The Curious Life and Curiouser Death of Tony Hsieh
Over four years after the bizarre death of the Zappos founder, a surprising discovery surprises family, friends and the probate judge.
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