Dr. Elizabeth Xu's interview by Remy Xie and Angela He
This episode features the story of Dr. Elizabeth Xu—business leader, author, mentor, and professor. Dr. Xu shares her inspiring journey from being an international student to becoming the CTO of a public American company, and now the CEO of A2C Academy. She offers valuable wisdom and encourages Asian American students to take on greater community responsibilities while developing their leadership capacity alongside professional skills.
Left: Remy Xie; Middle: Qian Chen; Right: Angela He
Join Angela He and Remy Xie from the AAASE Junior West Board as they chat with award-winning journalist and Valley101 co-founder Qian Chen about media, storytelling, and success in the tech world. Qian Chen is the co-founder of Valley101, a Bay Area media company with nearly 3 million subscribers worldwide. Its flagship shows cover cutting-edge technologies, disruptive startups, and tech trends.
Previously, Qian worked as a TV correspondent at CNBC Asia and as a reporter at the New York Stock Exchange. She holds an M.S. in Data Journalism from Stanford University.
Timestamps:
1:05 - What is Valley101?
1:40 - Who is Qian Chen, and how did she start Valley101?
13:30 - What is Qian Chen’s experience like in the media and journalism industry? What were the rewards and challenges of working in media and journalism
26:05 - What is storytelling? What does it mean to create an authentic story, and how does Qian Chen approach that?
34:00 - How has being Asian American shaped Qian Chen’s journalism career and identity?
44:25 - What’s next for Valley101? How might AI impact journalism?
49:20 - What advice does Qian Chen have for teenagers aspiring to enter this industry?