Culture, Code, and Community: How Entrepreneurship is Redefining Asian Media and Identity

In a world shaped by algorithms, media fragmentation, and global identity shifts, entrepreneurs play a pivotal role in bridging cultures and catalyzing change. In this keynote fireside chat, Bay Area native Benny Luo — Founder and CEO of NextShark, a leading media platform for Asian and Asian American news and storytelling — shares his journey from launching the startup to generating over 1.5 billion organic impressions across digital platforms.

Drawing from his experience building ventures that span media, tech, and cultural storytelling, Benny and Dr. Richard Dasher (Director, US-ATMC) will explore what Silicon Valley can learn from Asian entrepreneurial ecosystems, how new media platforms are reshaping global identity, and why entrepreneurship rooted in culture may be key to addressing some of the world’s most urgent challenges.

Together, they will examine how innovation across borders — and storytelling across generations — can help us become more connected global citizens in an era of division.

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https://asia.stanford.edu/course/entrepreneurship-in-asian-high-tech-industries/2025-entrepreneurship-in-asian-high-tech-industries/keynote-benny-luo-founder-ceo-of-nextshark/