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Beong-Soo Kim’s Bold Roadmap for USC
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Priscilla Tsai turned her personal frustrations into a plant-based company that would help consumers feel more confident in their skin.
Fung Brothers Got Laughs Portraying Awkward Moments in Asian American Life
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Mayor Mamdani Meets Sky High Expectations
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Larry Liu Delivered North America’s #1 Asian Grocery App
Spotting an underserved market, Larry Liu turned Weee! into a $4.1 billion Asian grocery platform serving millions across the nation.
Supriya Ganesh Swaps Medical School for Medical Drama
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Eileen Gu’s Gold Medal Gauntlet
Between record-breaking gold medals and luxury fashion deals, Eileen Gu navigates the complex intersection of geopolitics, capitalism and cultural identity.
How the US Gifted China with Its Top Rocket Scientist
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Kenneth Lin Made Financial Clarity Free
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Lee Byung-hun’s Global Reign from Seoul to Streaming Star
With a recent milestone nomination and a lead role in the Squid Game saga, Lee Byung-hun continues to redefine what it means to be a ...
Poppy Liu Steps Into Hollywood’s Spotlight
The Chinese American actress grows her stature with breakout roles in HBO’s Hacks and Netflix’s His & Hers.
Cortis Cultivates Global Fanbase and Conquers NBA All-Star Weekend
Just six months after debuting with lead singles “GO!” and “What You Want” Cortis has made an international splash.
SPAC King Chamath Palihapitiya Signals Comeback
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Ju Rhyu Made Hero Cosmetics a Breakout Star
After discovering acne patches in Seoul, Ju Rhyu launched Hero Cosmetics and built it into a $630 million empire.
Eric Ly’s “Social Graph” Built LinkedIn
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Kim Jung-soo led Samyang Foods through a financial crisis in 1998 and ignited a global expansion that made the company Korea’s hottest food brand.
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From viral lip-sync moments to “minimalist” cooking techniques, these women are shaping TikTok culture every day with their impressive numbers.
Cody Hibbard Speaks Country with Blue-Collar Anthems
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The Asian CEO Who Made Design Simple
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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
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Jonny Kim’s 8-Months in Orbit Crowns Other Triumphs
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