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1. hbr.org › 2013 › 11Rakuten’s CEO on Humanizing E-Commerce

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   Hiroshi Mikitani is the founder and CEO of Rakuten, the world’s third largest e-commerce marketplace company. He is the author of the English-language book Marketplace 3.0: Rewriting the Rules...

2. www.chron.com › food › articleHouston restaurant wows on luxury magazine’s ranking - Chron

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   Jun 13, 2024 · On June 11, luxury magazine Robb Report unleashed its list of America’s best ten new restaurants, and Montrose sushi spot Katami made the cut. According to culinary editor Jeremy Repanich, the ...

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3. www.goodreads.com › book › showBusiness-Do: The Way to Successful Leadership by Hiroshi ...

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   Jan 25, 2018 · Hiroshi Mikitani. 3.95. 39 ratings8 reviews. Practical advice for your personal journey, from a self-made billionaire Business-Do is your personal handbook for achieving happiness by systematically turning your dreams into reality.

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4. entrepreneurship.hbs.edu › founders › PagesProfile - Entrepreneurship - Harvard Business School

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   When Hiroshi Mikitani decided, at age 31, to leave a good job at the Industrial Bank of Japan in Tokyo to start a company, he raised more than a few eyebrows. In Japanese culture, where the group is favored above the individual, entrepreneurship is a rare career choice.

5. www.goodreads.com › book › showMarketplace 3.0: Rewriting the Rules of Borderless Business

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   Mar 19, 2013 · Hiroshi Mikitani. 3.41. 136 ratings19 reviews. The CEO behind Rakuten and Kobo reveals how his unique approach to empowerment and collaboration defy conventional wisdom, and are the future of growth and globalization strategy.

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6. www.alumni.hbs.edu › stories › PagesSpeak English, Please! - Alumni - Harvard Business School

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   Mar 1, 2012 · Speak English, Please! In March 2010, CEO Hiroshi Mikitani (MBA 1993) stood in front of his employees at online retail giant Rakuten’s Tokyo headquarters and made a stunning announcement: all 7,100 of them would have two years to become proficient in English, or risk demotion.

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   Who is Hiroshi Mikitani?

   • Hiroshi Mikitani is the founder and CEO of Rakuten, the world’s third largest e-commerce marketplace company. He is the author of the English-language book Marketplace 3.0: Rewriting the Rules of Borderless Business. Reprint: R1311A Rakuten is Japan’s version of Amazon, but it offers a very different shopping experience.

   Rakuten’s CEO on Humanizing E-Commerce - Harvard Business Review

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   What does Mikitani mean in Rakuten?

   • In Rakuten, which means “optimism” in Japanese, Mikitani foresaw a way to revitalize Japan’s sagging economy by helping small business owners find a profitable presence on the Internet.

   Profile - Entrepreneurship - Harvard Business School

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   What did Mikitani accomplish?

   • What would shock them far more, however, was what Mikitani managed to accomplish. In Rakuten, a web-based shopping mall and Japan’s answer to Amazon, Mikitani has built the world’s third largest e-commerce marketplace, where more than 41,000 merchants sell their wares and more than $15 billion in goods were sold in 2013.

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   How many countries does Mikitani operate in?

   • The company operates in 13 countries and is focused on expanding its reach. Mikitani bought Buy.com, a U.S. shopping portal, in 2010 and other such digital retailers in Europe, Latin America and Asia. “Our mission is to be the number one Internet company in the world,” Mikitani said.

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8. www.opentable.com › blog › best-restaurants-houstonOpenTable’s guide to 17 essential Houston restaurants

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   Mar 27, 2023 · 17 restaurants that define Houston. Dig into hand-cut wagyu at an acclaimed family-owned Pearland steakhouse or feast on modern Mexican flavors in Montrose at some of Houston’s best restaurants. 10 mins read. Lauren McDowell.