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· Benny Luo
Counterforce: An Interview With the Anti-tech Group That Hates Kevin Rose & Google
Over the last several months, multiple protests have appeared in San Francisco specifically targeted at Google. Employees of the company have been harassed in their homes and Google’s private bus service has received flack for using public bus lanes, including an incident where…
· Benny Luo
Digg Founder Kevin Rose Throws Raccoon Down a Flight of Stairs [VIDEO]
Words cannot explain how I wanted so much to write that headline after watching the video above.
· Sebastian Dillon
Indiana Pizza Joint that Says It Will Refuse Service to Gay Weddings Forced to Close, Website Gets Hacked
The owners of one Indiana pizza joint are paying the price for their support of the state’s new controversial Religious Freedom Retaliation Act signed by Governor Mike Pence last week that permits companies to refuse service for religious reasons. Memories Pizza, owned by Kevin…
· Alan Van
This One Adidas Mistake May Have Cost Them the Chance to Be Bigger Than Nike
You never, ever doubt Michael Jordan. OK, maybe as an NBA team owner, but as a basketball player or a brand pitchman? Never. (OK, fine! … You doubt him if he’s sporting a Hitler ‘stache.) Adidas made the mistake of doubting Jordan once, and the German sportswear company’s value…
· Editorial Staff
Meet the Man That’s Getting Everyone’s Attention
Ben Parr has had quite the career. He started his first gig as a lowly writer for rising tech blog Mashable back in 2008, but quickly rose the ranks to become editor-at-large in just three years’ time. Shortly after, he left Mashable and launched DominateFund, an early stage…
· Editorial Staff
REVEALED: The Apple Watch Gold Model is Going to Start at a Whopping $10,000
The much-anticipated Apple Watch has finally been unveiled, and it’s not going to be cheap. During a press conference on Monday, Apple revealed how much customers would be shelling out for each model.
· Benny Luo
Deckstar Co-Founders: Meet the Entrepreneurs Behind EDM’s Largest Music Acts
Anyone who’s dived into the entertainment industry knows how hard it is to find success. The risks are high and the saturation of ambitious people thinking they’re the next big thing makes it ultra competitive. Los Angeles natives and UCLA graduates Lawrence Vavra (aka LV) and…
· Benny Luo
‘$50 Billion Man’ Explains Why You Are WEAK and UNACCOMPLISHED
Dan Peña probably isn’t a man you’ve heard of before, but there are literally a gazillion reasons why anyone seeking success should pay attention to him. For one, he grew up in a small “barrio” in Los Angeles and was thrown in jail five times for crimes that were…
· Jacob Wagner
These Are the Two Golden Rules Google Sticks to When Hiring New Employees
Google used to be known for having wacky hiring questions like “How many ping-pong balls can you fit in a space shuttle?” and “How would you evacuate a busy street during an earthquake?” To get a job there, you had to meet several criteria, all of which were nothing less than…
· Benny Luo
This Vine Celebrity Gave the Most Epic Reason to Turn Down $1 Million
Many of us hustlers, no matter the industry, long for the day we finally make it, whether it’s selling your startup for billions of dollars, getting signed to a major record label as an artist or closing a huge book deal. For Vine artist Jerome Jarre, many would think one of…
· Max Chang
How a Butler Service Called Alfred Won $50,000 at This Year’s TechCrunch Disrupt
Another TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco has come and gone, and the results of the pitch competition have been decided. 26 companies, plus two Audience Choice winners, pitched their hearts out trying to impress the tech gods/ investors that made up the panel. This year’s…
· Editorial Staff
Harvard Receives Largest Donation Ever — $350 Million
The U.S.’s richest university has just gotten richer. According to The Wall Street Journal, the family of Gerald Chan, a Harvard Alumni and investor is donating $350 million to the university’s School of Public Health. This amount makes it the largest donation the university has…
· Editorial Staff
This Guy Went to the World’s Best Restaurant and Here’s Everything He Ate
Rapper and food TV show host Action Bronson recently dined at Noma, a restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark, which has been named the “best restaurant in the world” several times in the past. Noma has two Michelin stars and is ran by chef René Redzepi. The cuisine is said to be…
· The Counterforce
Counterforce: 5 Reasons to Fight Google [GUEST POST]
After our small demonstration against Kevin Rose in San Francisco, numerous critics have claimed that we have not presented a rational or coherent argument against Google. Although our objective is grander than simply exposing Google, we will respond to the critics nevertheless.…
· Waylae Gregoire
She Got Her Start as a Hooters Waitress. Now She Runs a Billion Dollar Company
One of the things our generation would really love to change in society is to see more female leaders in business. It’s on the rise, there’s no doubt about that, but we still feel there aren’t enough female role models for women to learn and take notes from on how to find…
· Sebastian Dillon
11 Things Young Entrepreneurs Need To Stop Doing
Our generation is responsible for a lot of annoying trends like taking pics of every meal we eat to taking Vine videos while trying to drive. But for all you young people seeking success, there are a few trends that just need to be killed unless you want the world to think our…
· Michael Tunney
Here’s How 10 Startups Exploded Using Creative Marketing
“Marketing has always been about the same thing—who your customers are and where they are.” – Noah Kagan
· Benny Luo
Miss California 2013 Explains Why She Loves the Startup Scene
Winning the Miss America pageant has been a long time goal for San Francisco native Crystal Lee. After multiple attempts to win the Miss California title, Crystal finally won the crown back in June. That accomplishment further put her on course to fulfill her dream of winning…
· Michael Tunney
11 Publicity Stunts Startups Can Learn From
It’s always been hard to break through the noise. Though publicity stunts might feel like some unique symptom of our 24/7 new cycle, they aren’t. Not by a long shot.
· Benny Luo
Rick Ross: How I Made $2 Million a Day on The Streets
When you first hear the name “Rick Ross”, you might think of a plump gentlemen with a gold chain around his neck that raps for a living. Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like you all to meet the Real Rick Ross:
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Hello Kitty connects to Sanrio, licensing, collabs, and global retail.
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Company · Japan · TYO:7974
Nintendo
Nintendo turns beloved game worlds into hardware, software, parks, merch, and repeat family spending.
Company · Singapore · NASDAQ:GRAB
Grab
Grab is the everyday super-app of Southeast Asia — rides, food, and payments in one wallet across eight countries, the way hundreds of millions actually move and eat.
Company · Japan · TYO:4911
Shiseido
Shiseido is the standard-bearer of J-beauty — a 150-year-old house whose skincare rituals and prestige brands shape beauty across Asia and beyond.
Jollibee Foods Corporation · Food · PSE:JFC
Jollibee is turning nostalgia into stores.
This shows up when a meal that feels like home is no longer just your hometown stop but the same Jollibee run you can repeat in more places across Southeast Asia.
CJ ENM · Entertainment · KOSDAQ:035760
Before the first song drops, H//PE Princess already has a global Warner deal.
A debut deal matters less than whether the group turns into repeat listening, touring, merch, and fandom across markets.
Nintendo · Gaming · TYO:7974
If your kid wants Mario Kart, Nintendo still has the advantage.
If Switch 2 ends up in your living room, Nintendo is betting you keep coming back for Mario, Zelda, Pokemon, downloads, and online play even after the box gets pricier.
Explainer · Jollibee Foods Corporation
If Jollibee feels like home, that feeling is spreading across Southeast Asia.
This shows up when a meal that feels like home is no longer just your hometown stop but the same Jollibee run you can repeat in more places across Southeast Asia.
Explainer · Amorepacific
K-beauty won the Amazon cart. The real prize is your second bottle.
The first sale matters less than the repeat routine. If a product sticks, the brand can keep winning on replenishment, retail placement, and cross-market demand.
Explainer · Nintendo
Your next Switch 2 costs more. Mario is why Nintendo thinks you still pay.
The question is not just whether people buy Nintendo Switch 2 once. It is whether they keep buying back into Nintendo after Nintendo Switch 2 gets more expensive.