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Asian American boba brand finds opportunity after Simu Liu sparks cultural appropriation debate
The owners of boba milk tea brand Twrl have a chance to pitch a pretty well-known investor, actor Simu LiuYesterday -
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Boba tea startup rejected by 'Shark Tank' pitches Simu Liu after cultural appropriation debate
Simu Liu had criticized a white boba tea company who claimed to had “transformed” the drink on an episode of Canada’s “Dragons’ Den." An Asian boba startup decided to shoot their shot.7 hours ago -
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Here’s Why Simu Liu Might Back an Asian American Boba Tea Brand
The founders of Twrl failed to get on ‘Shark Tank’ three times, but got the actor-investor’s attention with a TikTok supporting his views on cultural appropriation.Yesterday -
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Simu Liu Just Called Out Cultural Appropriation on ‘Dragon’s Den.’ Here’s What You Need to Know–and How You Can Avoid Similar Claims
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Boba tea company apologises over Canada Dragons' Den row
Marvel actor Simu Liu accused Canadian entrepreneurs of culturally appropriating the Taiwanese drink.October 15 -
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Simu Liu asks fans to stop 'bullying' bubble tea brand amid 'cultural appropriation' stir
While guest-starring on the Canadian show 'Dragon's Den,' Simu Liu criticized a bubble tea company he said risked 'cultural appropriation.'October 14 -
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Simu Liu criticizes Canadian boba tea company over concerns of cultural appropriation
Actor Simu Liu blasted a pair of Quebec entrepreneurs last week who went on Canada’s version of “Shark Tank” to pitch a drink they say has “transformed” boba tea.October 13