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The insight that selling the Plaud AI NotePin in China would merely invite cutthroat competition helped a Chinese entrepreneur build a lucrative American business.
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Nigo Is the Godfather of Japanese Streetwear
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Jay Park Enjoys Trans-Pacific Music Stardom
A Korean American from Washington earned a lasting place in the hip-hop and K-pop scenes in both the US and South Korea.
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Her blend of deep football knowledge and sharp wit has made Mina Kimes a highly paid and respected analyst in the male-dominated world of sports ...
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Johnny Dang Adds Dazzle to the Hip-Hop Scene
With high profile clients like Drake, Beyonce and Kanye West, Johnny Dang is the King of Bling with his multi-million dollar empire.
Josephine Antoci Turned Erewhon into LA’s Most Exclusive Grocery Store
An Asian-founded health food store in Boston has become Josephine Antoci’s Los Angeles wellness empire with over $171 million in annual profits.
David Liu Treats Genetic Disorders with DNA Editing
Revolutionary gene-editing techniques developed by David Liu allows treatment of diseases arising from genetic defects.
99-Year Old Sushi Chef Has 3 Michelin Stars
Jiro Ono has been crafting sushi for over seven decades and remains passionate about perfecting each and every piece.
California’s Alex Lee Takes on the Housing Crisis
Alex Lee became California’s youngest Assemblymember in 2020, and is focused on legislation to address the state’s housing crisis.
Keshi’s Self-Taught Lo-fi Sound Modernizes R&B
With the union of falsettos and lo-fi melodies Keshi has captivated millions worldwide.
Heagi Kang and Sean Mo’s Wizardry Reimagines LA’s Koreatown
Andmore Partners’ focus on functionality and contemporary aesthetics has fostered vibrant communities in Southern California and abroad.
Freen Sarocha Dazzles the World with a Hot Look and Real Talent.
Thai superstar Freen Sarocha is dominating the entertainment industry on multiple fronts.
Lawrence Dong Transformed Engineering of Wide-Body Aircrafts
The aviation leader in configuration design used his expertise to guide Boeing’s development of next-generation airliners.
Mark Chen Said No to Zuckerberg’s Billions
The AI luminary behind ChatGPT and DALL-E rebuffed a colossal offer from Meta amid a frantic AI talent war.
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Extra Emily is fearless, funny, and has built a career being fully herself. She followed the chaos and it led to internet fame.
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From viral TikToks to a world tour Thuy is redefining success for indie artists.
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Justin Kan Cashed Out of Twitch Too Early for $970 Million
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An abbreviated look at Elaine Chao’s (the first Asian American woman to serve in a President’s cabinet – ever!) rise to household-name status.
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After leaving lucrative buttoned-down careers Vivian Tu became a digital finance powerhouse as “Your Rich BFF”.
Alvin Huang Designs Function-Based Structures
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Ruoming Pang led Apple’s core LLM initiatives until being lured to Meta by Zuckerberg’s $200 million offer.
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The Senior CBS News reporter is the first woman of color to lead the organization representing over 900 journalists.
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Money Moves that Helped Michelle Lee Change Her Life
Singapore native Michelle Lee retired at 35 and is now teaching her clients how she built her wealth to become financially free and how they ...
David Chang’s Culinary Empire Stretches from Noodles to Netflix
David Chang is reshaping the global culinary landscape with Momofuku and a distinctive voice in food media.
Mitski’s Vocal Style Builds Cultlike Fanbase
Japan-born Mitski enjoys critical and commercial success with forays into indie rock, synth pop and Americana.
Dhar Mann Inspires Millions with Life Lessons
Dhar Mann has built a digital media empire that produces short videos that aspire to improve humanity.
The Rise, Disappearance, and Reinvention of Michelle Phan
Michelle Phan pioneered a multi-million dollar beauty empire, then vanished for years before making a powerful return.
Jiahui Yu Becomes Key Meta Prize in AI Talent War
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Ann Nguyen Went From Posting Travel Tips to Packing Out Nightclubs
By day, Ann Nguyen decodes trends. By night, she defines them by spinning high-energy sets at clubs around the world.
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The acclaimed Japanese American musician has achieved success with genre-bending albums and impactful artistic projects.
Yuman Fong Fights Cancer with Viruses, AI Robotics
Dr. Fong has become a globally eminent surgical oncologist with innovative use of cutting-edge tools.
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Dev Patel Rose from Slumdog to Stardom
Dev Patel rose to international fame with Slumdog Millionaire and added to his critical acclaim through hits like Lion and Monkey Man
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Materialists was inspired by Celine Song’s real-life job as a matchmaker.
Mason Ji’s Legal Career Flies on Brilliant Credentials
Mason Ji’s entry into international law is rooted in early experiences at the White House and the United Nations.
Dr. Woo Is Hollywood’s Most in Demand Tattoo Artist
With his fine line art and stunning sketch tattoos, Brian Woo goes far beyond needlework toward building a global brand.
Kimberley Ho Left Wall Street to Protect Gen Alpha’s Skin
Viral beauty products aren’t always fit for young, sensitive skin so Kimberley Ho built her own brand to change skincare for the next generation.
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