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What the Whisk?! Waikiki to the future of Online Advertising

This winter break, my family and I embarked on a wonderful vacation to Hawaii. We soaked in the sun, admired the stunning landscapes, and created countless memories. On the flight back, though, something unexpected happened—a spark of inspiration struck while playing with one of Google Labs’ experiments: Whisk. Whisk

Money, Mission, and Meta: Why I'm All In

At a recent UCI FAANG career panel, the question of 'Why do you work at your company?' elicited thoughtful responses about mission, opportunity, and colleagues. While those factors certainly hold weight, my immediate, somewhat tongue-in-cheek response was simply: 'Money.' I received the laughs I was targeting,