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· Ryan General
Woman laid off from LinkedIn lands job at Google after sending this video
A woman laid off from LinkedIn secured a higher-paying job at Google by sending an unconventional and innovative video application. Eyes on the prize: Mariana Kobayashi set her sights on Google after being laid off from her position at LinkedIn in June 2023. Realizing the…
· Bryan Ke
Law Firm Claims Attorney Who Posted Racist LinkedIn Comment About ‘Wuhan Lab’ Was ‘Hacked’
A Texas-based personal injury attorney is under fire after allegedly commenting a racist message on an Asian man’s LinkedIn post. What happened: Charlie Liu, a software engineer from Orange, Calif., shared on LinkedIn last month that he is now unemployed after leaving his old…
· Carl Samson
Tech Company Says Job Ad for ‘Non-Asians’ on LinkedIn Had No ‘Discriminatory Intent’
A multinational tech company has apologized for a recent job advertisement that blatantly discriminated against potential Asian applicants. Aptude, which is based in Illinois, went viral last week over its now-removed LinkedIn ad that sought after a data analyst for the tech…
· Laura Dang
LinkedIn May Owe You Up To $1500 — Here’s How to Get the Cash
Individuals who used the professional networking site LinkedIn between 2011 to 2014 may be able to file a claim against the company worth up to $1,500. The payout comes as part of a settlement the company agreed to in resolving the $13 million class-action lawsuit filed against…
· Editorial Staff
That Awkward Moment a Startup Bro Asks LinkedIn’s Founder Why His Product Sucks
It’s tough to be one of the most respected entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley when startup bros try to call you out for having a confusing product. Reid Hoffman, venture capitalist and billionaire co-founder of LinkedIn, had an awkward interaction last week at Fortune’s Brainstorm…
· Ryan General
AI research boom draws scrutiny after single author claims 113 papers in one year
Academics say artificial intelligence research is being diluted by a surge of rapidly produced papers that receive only cursory peer review. The criticism has intensified after Kevin Zhu, a recent Berkeley graduate, claimed authorship on 113 AI papers in a single year.…
· Carl Samson
Indian UC Berkeley graduate student found dead in lake
Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a 22-year-old Indian international student pursuing his master’s degree at the University of California, Berkeley, was found dead in Lake Anza at Tilden Regional Park on Feb. 14. What happened: Sreenivasaiah, a native of Karnataka, India, had completed his…
· Carl Samson
Asian American lawmakers react to Young Republicans’ anti-Asian slurs
Asian American lawmakers are condemning racist messages targeting Chinese and Indian Americans found in leaked Telegram chats among Young Republican leaders, part of a trove obtained by Politico earlier this week showing more than 250 slurs and violent rhetoric exchanged over…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu calls out ‘Dragon’s Den’ for behind-the-scenes pressure on Bobba episode
Simu Liu recently shed more light on the controversy involving Canadian bubble tea company Bobba during his appearance on the show “Dragon’s Den.” In a LinkedIn post on Tuesday, Liu detailed his experience on the show, revealing that producers actively pushed for a viral…
· Carl Samson
How Anise Health is transforming Asian American mental health care
Editor’s Note: NextShark joined Anise Health as an investor in October. Anise Health, a digital platform dedicated to Asian American mental health care, recently raised $3 million in seed funding. Led by Kicker Ventures, the round also saw participation from Authentic Heart,…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: ‘Dragons’ Den’ investor Simu Liu defends business owner for having full-time job
Simu Liu is defending Barry Donaldson, owner of Toronto-based Balu Organics, a company that sells organic ball pits for children, against the criticism he faces for having a full-time job while running his own company. What happened: In last Thursday’s episode of CBC’s “Dragons’…
· Carl Samson
UC Berkeley professor warns even top tech students are no longer guaranteed jobs
UC Berkeley computer science professor James O’Brien warns that a tech degree no longer assures employment, even for top-tier students. Driving the news: O’Brien, who has worked with film and game companies on integrating advanced simulation physics into special effects and…
· Michelle De Pacina
Who is the catfisher that tricked a woman into an 8-year relationship in Netflix’s ‘Sweet Bobby’?
Warning: spoilers ahead Netflix’s new documentary “Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare” explores the true story of Kirat Assi, a London radio presenter who was deceived into an eight-year online relationship with “Bobby Jandu,” a supposedly wealthy man she met through Facebook.…
· Carl Samson
Hundreds of thousands of white people raise millions for Kamala Harris
White people are organizing en-masse in support of Vice President Kamala Harris’ bid for the Oval Office. A pair of Zoom calls titled “White Women: Answer the Call!” and “White Dudes for Harris” gathered 164,000 and 190,000 people, respectively, breaking platform records. By…
· Carl Samson
How East West Bank bridged opportunities for Asian American success
Fifty years ago, East West Bank opened its doors in Los Angeles with a mission to serve the often-overlooked Chinese American community. Founded as a haven against discrimination, it has since grown into a bridge of opportunities, connecting diverse cultures and fostering mutual…
· Michelle De Pacina
Interview: Why Christopher Pan doesn’t regret giving the ‘worst Ohio State commencement speech ever’
“Graduation speaker booed by entire stadium,” “Cringe-worthy speech peddling Bitcoin” and “The worst Ohio State commencement speech ever.” These are just a few headlines written about the speech given by Christopher Pan, a social entrepreneur, during the 2024 Ohio State…
· Bryan Ke
Bay Area city appoints its first Asian American police chief
The City of San Pablo, California, has appointed Brian Bubar, a 21-year veteran, as its first-ever Asian American police chief. Key points:
· Editorial Staff
How a Fendi saleswoman became Europe’s first Chinese princess
Did you know that Europe has a Chinese princess? Li Ran, who hails from southeastern China’s Guangdong province, made headlines in 2010 when she married Belgium’s Prince Charles Joseph de Ligne-la Tremoille. The event not only united two distinct cultures, but it also marked a…
· Bryan Ke
Will Ireton: What to know about Shohei Ohtani’s new translator
Will Ireton, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ resident hype man and former translator, is now officially serving as Shohei Ohtani’s new translator. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Jenn Tran: What to know about the first Asian American ‘Bachelorette’
Jenn Tran made “Bachelor” history Monday night after being named as the first Asian American lead of “The Bachelorette.” Described as “a sweet and compassionate woman who has dedicated her life to helping others,” the 26-year-old made it to the top 6 of the latest “Bachelor”…