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Brandon Hill

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Founder & CEO of btrax. サンフランシスコと表参道が拠点のデザイン会社 - ビートラックス代表 デザイナー / 起業家 / エンジェル投資 / 日米ハーフ / カリフォルニア育ち / クマのプーさん / お気軽にDMください! ポッドキャスト毎週更新→ https://t.co/mX0pzGcdhq

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  • 2 months ago | blog.btrax.com | John Hayato Branderhorst |Brandon Hill |Mana Hashimoto

    Japan may be the world’s third-largest economy, but lately, we’re seeing some big names pack their bags and head out. What’s going on? Time to dive into why companies are scaling back or leaving Japan altogether, and what this means for businesses eyeing the Japanese market. Who’s Heading Out? The list of companies planning to or have already left Japan reads like a who’s who of global business.

  • 2 months ago | blog.btrax.com | Brandon Hill |Mana Hashimoto

    What Kind of Business Thrives in the U.S.? One of the most common questions I get from Japanese entrepreneurs is: “What kind of business can succeed in the U.S.?” Many ambitious founders come to Silicon Valley with dreams of launching tech startups, yet history shows that very few Japanese entrepreneurs have achieved major success in the American market.

  • Jan 24, 2025 | blog.btrax.com | Mana Hashimoto |Brandon Hill

    Recently, I had the opportunity to listen to a podcast featuring Michael Margolis, UX Research Partner at Google Ventures. This episode titled “Finding Your Bullseye Customer” stood out because Michael’s insights on UX research aligned with many of the practices my team and I use at btrax. Michael Margolis and his team also put together a handbook called Learn More Faster, which is available as a free PDF and has been a go-to resource for me lately.

  • Jan 5, 2025 | blog.btrax.com | Brandon Hill |Hironori Aihara |Reagan Butler

    CES 2025, one of the world’s largest technology events, kicks off on January 7 in Las Vegas. As always, the event will gather leading companies and startups from around the globe, and showcase cutting-edge technologies and products across various fields, including AI, IoT, robotics, automotive technology, healthcare, and smart homes.

  • Oct 11, 2024 | blog.btrax.com | Reagan Butler |Brandon Hill |Suzuka Ito

    Crisp air accompanied by the sound of leaves beginning to fall with a whiff of sweet pumpkin spice. It’s that time of year and Starbucks’ iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) makes its triumphant return, heralding the start of autumn. Since its debut in 2003, the PSL has become more than just a beverage—it’s a cultural symbol, inspiring a dedicated fan base and spawning a market for pumpkin spice-flavored everything.

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Brandon K. Hill | CEO of btrax 🇺🇸x🇯🇵/2 @BrandonKHill
23 Apr 25

アメリカの著名投資家, マーク・アンドリーセンが語る、中国の製造技術のヤバさ。20世紀は日本が世界をリードしていたハードウェア製造も、21世紀は中国の時代になってるのかも。アメリカはソフトウェアは強いけど、ハードウェアの製造がダメすぎて...。 https://t.co/T7Yjakjuqq

Brandon K. Hill | CEO of btrax 🇺🇸x🇯🇵/2
Brandon K. Hill | CEO of btrax 🇺🇸x🇯🇵/2 @BrandonKHill
23 Apr 25

最近見つけたロゴデザインなどに使えそうな素敵な無料フォントを紹介します。 - Allenoire - Bruney - Bulgatti - Glitten #デザイン https://t.co/Blymtb1OBB

Brandon K. Hill | CEO of btrax 🇺🇸x🇯🇵/2
Brandon K. Hill | CEO of btrax 🇺🇸x🇯🇵/2 @BrandonKHill
23 Apr 25

日本から来た友人から「アメリカ人なら誰でも知ってる映画のセリフ」を聞かれたので、Scarfaceの "Say hello to my little friend!" を教えてあげた。そしたら、「僕の小さい友達に挨拶しろってこと?」と聞かれ、「いや、一発お見舞いしてやるぜ!」だよと説明した。英語って難しいね。 https://t.co/fYL2QxvZuq