Thea Louise Dai
Alumni (2025–26)
2 articles · since November 2025
The Search for Default: How Google Won the Web and Why AI Wants It Next
Economics / InvestingAfter years of nearly unchallenged dominance, Google’s assumption of default status is being contested by an entirely different conception of what a browser should be.
A Rocky Road for Ice Cream: The Inside Scoop on Private Equity’s Newest Bet
Economics / InvestingBoutique brands backed by private equity have emerged with premium flavors and inventive marketing strategies, while the traditional conglomerates are retreating altogether.

