SHORT BIO
Shaheen Ainpour is a former Marketplace production intern. He graduated from California State University, Long Beach, with a degree in finance and journalism. Before coming to Marketplace, Shaheen was a summer intern at NPR. He likes radio.
Latest Stories (99)
For small companies, doing business in Europe may not be worth the cost
by
Molly Wood
, Stephanie Hughes
and Shaheen Ainpour
May 17, 2018
Large companies are spending millions to comply with Europe's new data laws; that could prove tough for smaller businesses.
Reddit's CTO on shedding its "dystopian Craigslist" vibe
by
Molly Wood
, Stephanie Hughes
and Shaheen Ainpour
May 15, 2018
The platform is getting a redesign, but how far will that go toward attracting a broader audience?
ICOs raised billions last year. Should Silicon Valley be worried?
by
Molly Wood
, Stephanie Hughes
and Shaheen Ainpour
May 11, 2018
Initial coin offerings let startups skip venture capital funding, but will they last?
Vimeo pivots from a place for watching, to tools for making video
by
Molly Wood
, Stephanie Hughes
and Shaheen Ainpour
May 10, 2018
The online-video pioneer is shifting its focus to creators amid competition from YouTube and Netflix.
Getting "terms of service" updates lately? Here's why
by
Amy Scott
, Stephanie Hughes
and Shaheen Ainpour
May 4, 2018
Europe is about to enact the GDPR, a set of new privacy rules for the web.
American universities may be the target of espionage
by
Amy Scott
, Stephanie Hughes
and Shaheen Ainpour
May 3, 2018
The White House might consider banning Chinese citizens from doing sensitive research in the U.S.
The most dangerous stage in self-driving innovation
by
Molly Wood
and Shaheen Ainpour
May 2, 2018
Self-driving cars are on the road now, but they need human supervision. Is that safe?
Could tech refuse to help Uncle Sam during war?
by
Molly Wood
and Shaheen Ainpour
Apr 27, 2018
Some tech companies agree they won't help nations launch cyberattacks, but will they have a choice?
What happens if online retailers have to charge sales tax?
by
Molly Wood
and Shaheen Ainpour
Apr 26, 2018
"This is a very big deal ... for all small entrepreneurs everywhere," Etsy's CEO says.
If a wave of automation is coming, which countries are best prepared?
by
Molly Wood
, Stephanie Hughes
and Shaheen Ainpour
Apr 23, 2018
The U.S. rank might be a bit surprising.