What’s in a name?
The name "Fastriver Solutions" is more than a brand. For me, it’s a tribute--and a reminder.
My great-grandfather, Ichiro Hayakawa, came to this country from Japan in 1900 with the dream of becoming a writer. He learned English, started a family, and built a small business. But life, and two world wars, kept that dream just out of reach.
His son–my grandfather–Samuel Hayakawa, carried that dream forward in his own way, becoming a professor of English, an author, and a widely respected voice on how language shapes human experience and connection. His most well-known book, "Language in Thought and Action," has sold over a million copies and remains in print today.
My dad, too, lived out a version of that legacy, spending decades as a journalist, committed to understanding the world as it was and translating it with clarity and urgency for the audiences who needed to make sense of it.
Our company is grounded in the same belief: that meaningful change begins with listening closely, communicating clearly, and helping others move forward with purpose.
“In Japanese, “Hayakawa” means “fast river.” I chose that name to honor our family’s legacy and to help me keep front-of-mind what our company strives to do every day: to understand others and, in turn, help them be understood.”
Three generations of Hayakawas - I’m the baby!
