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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 / Investing

After 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 / Investing

Boutique brands backed by private equity have emerged with premium flavors and inventive marketing strategies, while the traditional conglomerates are retreating altogether.

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