“In 2013, when I started Hapa, I had 100 different names on a spreadsheet. Hapa struck me the most, as it was true to me in every sense. I am Hapa, and wanted to own and be proud of my origins - half Filipino and half western European.”
— Brandon Pico (owner)
Meet the Team
Brandon & Amanda collaborated in 2014 and have been full steam ahead ever since.
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FounderBrandon works out of Hapa’s Newport, RI HQ and coaches baseball when not playing content matchmaker.
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RepAmanda lives with her husband in America’s Oldest General Store. Ask her about it. She recently discovered the phrase, analysis paralysis and applies it to her daily life.