Bengaluru Entrepreneur Shares Experience of Using Dutch Persona to Gain Global Clients
Shirsh Bajpai, a Bengaluru-based entrepreneur and co-founder of AevyTV, shared on LinkedIn how he created a Dutch persona as a teenager to overcome racial bias in the global freelance market. Facing racial abuse and client rejection due to his Indian identity, he adopted a foreign name and accent, which led to steady international work and earnings of around Rs 80,000 monthly. Bajpai emphasized that his actual design skills maintained client trust despite the fabricated identity.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (55/100). Lens Score 28/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- indiatoday— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles primarily present the personal account of an entrepreneur highlighting challenges faced due to racial bias in international freelancing. The coverage focuses on individual experience without political framing, representing perspectives on discrimination and professional adaptation. There is no evident partisan viewpoint; the narrative centers on social issues related to race and market access.
The tone across the articles is reflective and informative, acknowledging the difficulties of racial prejudice while also highlighting the entrepreneur's resourcefulness and success. The sentiment is mixed, combining the negative aspects of discrimination with a positive outcome of overcoming barriers through skill and strategy.
How 2 sources covered this story
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