Left: Remy Xie; Middle: Qian Chen; Right: Angela He
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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?