Personal
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What I’m Working On – Jan 2024
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6 min read
This is half journal entry half blog post. It’s hard to believe we are ten days into January already. It doesn’t feel like a lot, but I’m in a race against the clock right now. In just over 10 weeks, I’m going to be a dad. There are a few things I want to try…
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Unlocking the next generation of innovators
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5 min read
Albert Wenger described attention as time plus intentionality. Three months ago I started the next stage of my career, ensuring students are spending their time with intention, on important problems, from a young age. “Teenagers these days are just built differently” I told my friend after an interview I had for a new role. We…
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How to build a better dating platform
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7 min read
I used to be uncomfortable when people asked me, “how did you meet your girlfriend?” Online dating was still a burgeoning industry when I had met someone online. And on a site you might least expect: Tumblr. The internet flattened the world, shrinking geographic distance and connecting you with anyone around the world. You can…
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I needed therapy after Write of Passage
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9 min read
“What words come to mind when you think of me?” I asked my partner while lying in bed. “Smart.” I put my hands over my eyes as I started crying. That was the last thing I wanted to be known for. I had spent my whole life wanting to be seen as smart. And now…
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The changing face of media
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5 min read
Growing up, I always wanted to be full Asian. As a mixed-race child, I more closely identified with my Chinese side of the family. Living in a primarily white town, I didn’t have many Asian role models or friends. Representation is something where if you don’t ever get exposed to it, it’s hard to feel…