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Visionary Entrepreneur, Amplifying Voices: Shaping the Future of Tech and Media - 4 X 36
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Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur and investor, known for founding Geekwire.com and PicMonkey, a leading photo-editing platform. He currently owns and publishes the re-booted Seattle Magazine and Seattle Business Magazine. Jonathan has the unique distinction of being the first to sell two companies to Google and a third to Shutterstock. His latest venture, JoySauce.com, highlights AAPI talent in TV, film, and podcasts, receiving recognition from the Center for Asian American Media and GLAAD. In 2016, he made headlines for committing to invest only in female-founded companies. Previously, he was a senior manager at Microsoft, contributing to the first Xbox and various MSN applications. Jonathan is a graduate of Whitman College and serves on its Board of Trustees.
In this finale episode of Asian Pacific Voices Radio, host Sasha Foo deeply converses with Jonathan Sposato, a prominent entrepreneur and cultural advocate. They explore Jonathan's unique upbringing in Hong Kong, his transition to life in America, and the challenges he faced as an Asian American. Jonathan shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of resilience and creativity. The discussion also touches on the balance between cultural assimilation and embracing one's heritage, culminating in Jonathan's advice for the next generation of creators and thinkers.
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