My mom and I spent a few weeks in Shanghai this past winter, visiting family and gorging ourselves on dumplings. A lot had changed since I was last there in 2015: the skyline was denser, fusion restaurants were more popular, and there was much more law and order. But the biggest change was the technology: … Continue reading The Ubiquity of Mobile Payments in China
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Facebook Swipes Right
In May, Zuckerberg took the stage at Facebook's 8th annual developers' conference and announced his latest venture, Facebook Dating. Users create profiles that include their occupations, education, and interests to connect with others in their areas in the hope of finding a relationship. Users who opt-in can only be seen by others who've opted-in. Their profiles … Continue reading Facebook Swipes Right
Zero to One – A Summary
“The next Bill Gates will not build an operating system. The next Larry Page or Sergey Brin won’t make a search engine” In Peter Thiel’s book Zero to One, the author imparts his thoughts on technology and startups, specifically the idea of creating something new, of going 0 to 1. Improving on an existing concept … Continue reading Zero to One – A Summary
Hello Class
It's hard to fathom that I'm entering my final year at BC. It feels like not too long ago, I was grabbing my morning croissant & milk and watching the Newton bus pull away a minute before my class began. But here I am, finally taking the class that I've heard so much about since … Continue reading Hello Class
