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Episode 750: PTC’23 and Escape Room Games – Jan 11, 2023 from 2023-01-12T05:57:36

First up, we talk to Brian Moon, the CEO of Pacific Telecommunication Council about the latest PTC Conference coming up on January 15. Then, we are joined by Ron Bronstein, founder and co-owner of ...

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Episode 749: Looking to 2023 with HTDC – Jan 4, 2023 from 2023-01-07T04:45:19

This week weʻll look into our crystal ball and take a look at what is in store for 2023. For that perspective, I welcome the official Executive Director of Hawaii Technology Development Corporation...

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Episode 748: IT Modernization in 2022 – Dec 28, 2022 from 2022-12-30T06:40:52

This week we jump right into conversation with Doug Murdock, State of Hawaii’s Chief Information Officer from the Office of Enterprise Technology Services and take a retrospective look IT mod...

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Episode 747: HACC Winners T777 – Dec 21, 2022 from 2022-12-22T06:33:20

This week get right into conversation and talk to the team that took first place in the high school category at the recent 7th Hawaii Annual Code Challenge. And with that I’d like to welcome ...

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Episode 746: Honolulu Science Cafe + Federal Broadband Programs – Dec 14, 2022 from 2022-12-15T06:17:23

First up, we’ll talk to Robert Jedicke from the Institute for Astronomy about the latest Honolulu Science Cafe event coming up on Dec 20th featuring Monique Chyba a her talk on Pandemic Model...

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Episode 745: Annual Gadget Show – Dec 7, 2022 from 2022-12-08T09:51:44

During this special membership campaign edition, we have favorite gadget geeks and weʻre here to help fill out your holiday shopping list. I welcome our favorite gadget Geeks, Ian Kitajima, tech sh...

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Episode 744: FCC Broadband Maps and Hawaii Green Growth – Nov 30, 2022 from 2022-12-01T06:41:08

First up, Issa Moffett (she/them), Broadband Mapping Project Manager for Hawaii County, joins me to announce Hawaii Countyʻs broadband page and the launch of the FCC new and improved National Broad...

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Episode 743: Hawaii Sea Grant, Science by the Sea – Nov 23, 2022 from 2022-11-25T00:23:29

This week letʻs get right into our conversation and talk about the latest at Hawaii Sea Grant. I welcome Dr. Beth Lenz, Assistant Director for Diversity and Community Engagement at Hawaii Sea Grant...

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Episode 742: ResilienSEA + Solstice.us – Nov 16, 2022 from 2022-11-17T06:20:44

First up, we have Cindy Knapman, Communications Lead at the Hawaii Sea Grant College join me to provide an update on ResilienSEA and Science by the Sea. Then, we are joined by Steph Speirs from Sol...

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Episode 741: Movers and Shakas, Hawaii Talent Onboarding Program – Nov 9, 2022 from 2022-11-11T06:18:36

This week we catch up with Movers and Shakas and their Hawaii Talent Onboarding Program (HiTOP). I welcome Nicole Lim, Director at Movers and Shakas to the show and sheʻs brought with her, Lei R...

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Episode 740: Hawaii Green Growth Annual Partnership Conference – Nov 2, 2022 from 2022-11-05T06:53:43

This week weʻll jump right into our conversation about Hawaii Green Growth and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Joshua Cooper, Director of Hawaii Institute for Human Rights and Chris Hobbs, Su...

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Episode 739: Intersex Awareness Day + Health Data Science – Oct 26, 2022 from 2022-10-27T06:37:33

First up, we have Alex Stokes, Assistant Professor at JABSOM to share about Intersex Awareness Day, which is today October 26. Find out more at Interact Advocates. Then, Alex and I will talk about ...

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Episode 738: Membership Campaign Special with Mana Up Cohort 7 – Oct 19, 2022 from 2022-10-20T06:58:54

During this special fall membership campaign edition, we have Meli James from ManaUp and sheʻs brought a couple of alumni from the latest cohort. Be sure you get your tickets to the ManaUp Showcase...

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Episode 737: Membership Campaign Special with XLR8HI preX Cohort 5 – Oct 12, 2022 from 2022-10-13T06:53:42

During this special fall membership campaign edition, we have Omar Sultan from XLR8HI preX program and heʻs brought a couple of alumni from cohort 5. During our live broadcast, the phone lines are ...

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Episode 736: Digital Inclusion Week + EdCamp 2022 + ALL-SPICE – October 5, 2022 from 2022-10-06T06:25:19

First up for our news segment, we have Senator Bennette Misalucha here to tell us about Digital Inclusion Week 2022. Then, we have Mike Fricano from Iolani School to tell us about the upcoming EdCa...

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Episode 735: NASA Space Apps Challenge + What Could School Be – Sept 28, 2022 from 2022-10-06T05:55:41

First up, the UH Institute for Astronomy is the host for this year’s NASA Space Apps Challenge, the largest annual space & science hackathon in the world, with over 25,000 participants gl...

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Episode 734: Geek Meet Returns + 7th Hawaii Annual Code Challenge – Sept 21, 2022 from 2022-09-22T06:35:09

First up, the annual Geek Meet us back. Due to the pandemic itʻs been on a 2-year hiatus and itʻs back at Ala Moana Beach Park, on Magic Island on Sunday September 25, starting at 9am going to 3pm....

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Episode 733: (ISC)2 + Elemental Excelerator on the IRA – Sept 14, 2022nullnullnull from 2022-09-15T06:10:20

First up, we have Reynold Hioki, President of (ISC)2 to tell us about their upcoming Chapter meeting and field activities. Then, we are joined by Tiffany Huynh, Director of External Affairs from El...

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Episode 732: FoundHer + Pacific Tech 2022 – Sept 7, 2022 from 2022-09-08T06:23:01

First up, we have Naomi Yoshida from Purple Maia to share an important announcement about FoundHer. Gold Futures Challenge voting is open now for your favorite 3 finalists. Then, we are joined by C...

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Episode 731: Amazon AWS Partnership + RVCM Remote Work – Aug 31, 2022 from 2022-09-01T06:35:22

First up, we have Senator Bennette Misalucha here to tell us about an exciting partnership between Amazon AWS, Department of Education and the University of Hawaii. Then, we are joined by Elden Ito...

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Episode 730: Movers and Shakas HiTOP – Aug 24, 2022 from 2022-08-27T05:33:52

This week, we jump right into our conversation about the Movers and Shakas – Hawaii Talent Onboarding Program. I welcome Nicole Lim from Movers and Shakas and she brought a couple of particip...

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Episode 729: ʻIolani’s E-Hawk Glider Aircraft – Aug 17, 2022 from 2022-08-18T06:29:36

This week we’ll jump right into our conversation about E-Hawk. We welcome Martin Emde, ʻIolani School Sullivan Center Project Engineer and Mariko Storey, recent graduate, now a sophomore at P...

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Episode 728: HACC Teaser + XLR8HI preX – Aug 10, 2022 from 2022-08-11T06:42:59

First up, we have Stewart Crawford Computer Science professor at HPU and he’s here to give us an update on the 7th Hawaii Annual Code Challenge. Then, we are joined by Omar Sultan from XLR8HI...

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Episode 727: Startup-Hawaii + Blue Startups Cohort 14 – Aug 3, 2022 from 2022-08-04T06:43:40

First up, we have Maria Leonardi, co-founder of Startup Hawaii here to announce their launch event happening tomorrow Aug 4th. Then, we are joined by Chenoa Farnsworth from Blue Startups and she br...

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Episode 726: Ethics Conversation Series + eSports at the Waipahu Public Library – July 27, 2022 from 2022-07-28T17:04:22

First up, we have Will Weinstein, lecturer at the William S. Richardson School of Law, here to tell us about the Ethics Conversation Series. Then, we are joined by Kelly Ueoka from Pacxa and JJ Nan...

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Episode 725: Purple Maia Hackathon + EPSCoR Climate Resilience – July 20, 2022 from 2022-07-21T06:31:08

First up, we have Keoni DeFranco, Entrepreneur In Residence at Purple Maiʻa here to tell us about an upcoming Hawaiians in Technology + Purple Maiʻa Hackathon 2022. Then, we are joined by Gwen Jaco...

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Episode 724: The Cloud and AWS – July 13, 2022 from 2022-07-14T07:44:05

This week we jump right into our conversation about the growing interest in Amazon Web Services and the cloud. We welcome Leilani Farinas from the TRUE Initiative, Christine Sakuda from Transform H...

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Episode 723: The Brewz – July 6, 2022 from 2022-07-07T06:56:54

On todayʻs show I welcome The Brewz, Chaz Umamoto (formerly of Streetlight Cadence), and songwriter, producer, Josh Stephens. They join me to talk about their new album Good Catch and the tech invo...

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Episode 722: Sea Grant + Hacking for Defense – June 29, 2022 from 2022-06-30T06:37:37

First up, we have Cindy Knapman to tell us about the latest happenings with the Sea Grant Program. We talk about their strategic plan update and a survey you can participate in. Deadline for the su...

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Episode 721: XLR8HI preX&Connection in a Zero-Trust World – June 22, 2022 from 2022-06-23T06:57:16

Before we get started I want to let you know about a webinar about broadband and digital equity organized by the University of Hawaii. It is a chance to learn about the federal programs that are ro...

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Episode 720: Hawaii’s Undersea Fiber Backbone – June 15, 2022 from 2022-06-19T05:22:16

This week weʻll jump right into our conversation about what enables the Internet in Hawaii. I welcome from Cliff Miyake, VP of Business Development from Ocean Networks, here to talk about a recent ...

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Episode 719: Unrulr – June 8, 2022 from 2022-06-09T07:18:40

This week weʻll jump right into our conversation about an application call Unrulr that helps to tell your story. I’ve invited founder Will Reppun and Aaron Schorn, head of growth and communit...

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Episode 718: VIL STEM Camp + Tropical AgTech Conference – June 1, 2022 from 2022-06-03T04:31:19

First up, we have Denise Lau, Student Success Manager from Dream House Charter School to tell us about an upcoming Verizon Innovative Learning (VIL) STEM Camp for Middle School students. Then, we a...

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Episode 717: Purple Maia + Mana Up Pop Up – May 25, 2022 from 2022-05-26T06:28:01

First up, we have Naomi Yoshida from Purple Maia to tell us about their upcoming Grit and Grinz event coming up this weekend on May 28th. Then, we are joined by Meli James, co-founder of Mana Up, w...

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Episode 716: Event Calendar + Hatch Pitch Day – May 18, 2022 from 2022-05-19T06:42:10

First on our event list is a media training webinar offered in partnership with HTDC and the Chamber of Commerce. The goal of media training is to assist and prepare you for your role in representi...

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Episode 715: Clean Energy Community Workshops + PACE Winner GOALL – May 11, 2022 from 2022-05-12T06:10:57

First up, we have Kirsten Turner, Deputy Energy Officer from the State Energy Office to tell us about their series of community engagement workshops to empower community participation in the clean ...

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Episode 714: Back Together Fund + Digital Workforce Hui – May 4, 2022 from 2022-05-05T11:34:27

First up, we have Nam Vu from Hub Coworking to tell us about their Back Together Fund. Then, we are joined by Stacey Aldrich from the Hawaii State Library and Liza Ryan Gill from Solutions Pacific ...

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Episode 713: ID.me + Gen Cyber – April 27, 2022 from 2022-04-28T07:36:03

First up, we have Mere Work, from the ID.me to tell us about their digital identity system and how it helps fight against fraud. Then, we are joined by Jodi Ito, Chief Information Security Officer ...

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Episode 712: PICHTR Climate Grants Accelerator + Design Thinking – April 20, 2022 from 2022-04-21T06:10:52

First up, we have Veronica Rocha, program manager from the Pacific International Center for High Tech Research (PICHTR) to tell us about their Climate Grants Accelerator. Then, we are joined by Kei...

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Episode 711: XLR8HI preX&Bitcoin Mining – April 13, 2022 from 2022-04-14T06:45:12

First up, we have Tarik Sultan from Sultan Ventures and Bridget Thorpe, founder & CEO of Solvae and recent preX alumni to tell us about the upcoming XLR8HI pre-Accelerator program. Then we are ...

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Episode 710: Nalukai Academy Summer Bootcamp – April 6, 2022 from 2022-04-07T07:22:20

During this special membership campaign edition, we have Nalukai Academy Executive Director, David Clarke, and Nalukai Academy ’21 alum Cami Nakagawa here to talk about the upcoming Nalukai A...

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Episode 709: Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program – March 30, 2022 from 2022-03-31T17:39:09

During this special membership campaign edition, we have Roy Panzarella here to talk about the Hogan Entrepreneurial Leaders Program at Chaminade University. During our live broadcast, the phone li...

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Episode 708: TRUE Initiative + Hyperspective on the Metaverse – March 23, 2022 from 2022-03-24T07:54:23

Before we get to our show guests, I want to let you know about an upcoming webinar. ThinkTech Hawaii’s hosting a free webinar called BEYOND UKRAINE, BURNING GLOBAL ISSUES on some of the burning iss...

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Episode 707: Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship – March 16, 2022 from 2022-03-17T04:25:31

This week weʻll jump right into our conversation about the Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship and the projects they are involved. Sandra Fujiyama, Executive Director of PACE joins us to talk...

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Episode 706: Oceanit Assure 100 + Feather Fuels – March 9, 2022 from 2022-03-10T06:40:38

First up, we have Pat Sullivan, Founder and CEO of Oceanit, author of Intellectual Anarchy, here to give us the latest update on the rapid Covid test, Assure 100. We also get an update on the lates...

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Episode 705: Blue Startups + Water Cremation – March 2, 2022 from 2022-03-03T06:49:54

First up, we have Chenoa Farnsworth from Blue Startups on the show to talk about the Getting To Know Blue: A Weekly Webinar Series. Then, we are joined by Dean Fisher and Dr Pono Ledford, learn abo...

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Episode 704: Foundations of Aloha + Movers&Shakas – Feb 23, 2022 from 2022-02-24T05:56:40

First up, we have Miki Tomita from Education Incubator on the show to talk about the next Foundations of Aloha cohort 14 currently underway. Then, we are joined by Nicole Lim from Movers and Shakas...

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Episode 703: Nalu Scientific + HVCA Entrepreneur Award – Feb 16, 2022 from 2022-02-17T06:10:06

First up, Blue Startups is hosting a virtual Founder Mixer and Cohort 14 Info Session on February 17 – if you or you know a prospective applicant you can invite them to this event. Next we ta...

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Episode 702: Pathway 2 Purpose + TRUE Initiative&ClimbHi – Feb 9, 2022 from 2022-02-10T06:27:14

First up, I invited Mary Wenstrom from the Hawaii Technology Academy and Ian Kitajima from Oceanit on the show to talk about Pathway to Purpose and the Pilina Education Alliance. Then, we are joine...

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Episode 701: Web3 + Oceanit Covid Test Kit – Feb 2, 2022 from 2022-02-09T23:45:50

First up, I invited Brian Dote from Tapiki back on the show to help us understand what Web3 is. You can find Brian’s suggested Web3 reference links here: Closer look at the Open Metaverse OS ...

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Episode 700: Entrepreneurship Live + Rocket Communications – Jan 26, 2022 from 2022-01-27T06:33:27

First up, we have Jonathan Kim from Terraformation representing UH PACE, here to tell us about the upcoming Entrepreneurship Live event with David Hijirida from Acorns. Then, we are joined by Micha...

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Episode 699: Mana Up with HI Spice&Kākou Collective – Jan 19, 2022 from 2022-01-20T07:37:44

We jump right into our conversation and welcome Meli James, cofounder of ManaUp. Sheʻs brought a couple of companies from cohort 6 with her; Justin Orr from HI Spice and Kea Peters from Kākou Colle...

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Episode 698: HTDC Tech Job Fair + IT Workforce Development – Jan 12, 2022 from 2022-01-13T06:20:42

First up, we have Ellen Ng from HTDC, here to tell us about the upcoming Virtual Tech Job Fair happening on Jan 21, 2022 from 9am to 2pm. Then, we are joined by Keala Peters, EVP of Education and W...

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Episode 697: XLR8HI preX + PTC 2022 – Jan 5, 2022 from 2022-01-06T06:16:16

First up, we have Kate Matayoshi from XLR8HI, here to tell us about the upcoming cohort 3 application for the preX series which closes on Friday January 7, 2022. Then, we are joined by Gary Kim and...

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Episode 696: Hawaii Science Fair + Perspectives on 2022 – Dec 29, 2021 from 2021-12-30T18:50:53

First up, we have Brian Dote, principal at Tapiki, here to tell us about the upcoming Hawaii Science and Engineering Fair and the call for judges. Then, Brian stays with us and weʻre joined by Ian ...

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Episode 695: Comms Futures 2022 + Akaku and Olelo Community Television – Dec 22, 2021 from 2021-12-23T06:26:05

First up, we have Rob Fish, President from the IEEE Standards Association and computer science professor at Princeton, here to tell us about the upcoming IEEE Summit on Comms Futures 2022 happening...

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Episode 694: Social Impact Incubation Program – Dec 15, 2021 from 2021-12-17T03:32:48

We jump right into our conversation about the Social Impact Incubation Program with Stephanie Shipton, Director at Teach for America Hawaii who brought a couple of companies with her; Adele Balders...

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Episode 693: Annual Gadget Show – Dec 8, 2021 from 2021-12-09T14:31:29

During this special membership campaign edition, we have our gadget geeks Ian Kitajima and Paul Lawler here to talk about their gift suggestions for this holiday season. We dedicate this show to ou...

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Episode 692: HOME Project + CS Ed Week + XLR8HI preX Alumni – Dec 1, 2021 from 2021-12-02T14:01:24

First up, we have Brian Dote, founder of Tapiki, here to tell us about the Home Project Giving Tree. Next we have David Miyashiro from Hawaii Kids Can on to tell us about Computer Science Education...

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Episode 691: Maui Economic Development Board – Nov 24, 2021 from 2021-11-25T14:19:46

This week we jump right into our conversation with Leslie Wilkins, Executive Director of the Maui Economic Development Board and find out about their recent SBA Community Navigator award, as well a...

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Episode 690: #GalswithLEI + Worldwide Walls NFTs – Nov 17, 2021 from 2021-11-18T06:53:02

First up, we have Liz Dorn, Seminars Program Coordinator, from the East West Center Seminars here to tell us about a #GalswithLEI online panel called Investment & Change for Minority and Women-...

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Episode 689: XLR8HI preX + PanStarrs Asteroid Hunting – Nov 10, 2021 from 2021-11-11T08:11:50

First up, we have Omar Sultan co-founder of Sultan Ventures, here to tell us about the XLR8HI launch of preX Cohort 3. Applications are now open until Nov. 21, 2021. Then, we are joined by Dr. Ken ...

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Episode 688: ManaUp Showcase + Hononu.io – Nov 3, 2021 from 2021-11-04T05:56:32

First up, we have Meli James co-founder of Mana Up, here to tell us about the upcoming 2021 Mana Up Showcase happening on Thursday, Nov 4, 2021. Then, we are joined by Brian Glazer, from Hohonu, to...

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Episode 687: Lacy Veach Day of Discovery&5G Innovation Lab – Oct 27, 2021 from 2021-10-28T06:27:48

First up, in partnership with the Hawai’i Attorney General, the Federal Communications Commission will host a virtual public webinar on spoofing and robocalls. The Webinar will begin at 11:30...

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Episode 686: Blue Startups Cohort 13 Demo Day with Celitech&Hokali – Oct 20, 2021 from 2021-10-21T05:59:05

Today we are pleased to be joined by Chenoa Farnsworth from Blue Startups along with Al Fares of Celitech and Tomas Bisi of Hokali, to talk about cohort 13, startup life and the upcoming Demo Day o...

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Episode 685: Builders VC, Travel2Change&Elemental Excelerator – Oct 13, 2021 from 2021-10-14T05:38:42

First up, we have Bree Duros from Builders VC, here to tell us about an upcoming series called Pau Hana in the Park. Next, we have Mondy Jamshidi joins us to tell us about a Native Hawaiian Hospita...

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Episode 684: Hawaii Annual Code Challenge – Oct 6, 2021 from 2021-10-07T06:30:05

On this special membership campaign edition, we have Doug Murdock, CIO for the State of Hawaii, Christine Sakuda from Transform Hawaii Government and Keir Negron from Microsoft here to talk about t...

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Episode 683: Digital Inclusion Week 2021 – Sept 29, 2021 from 2021-09-30T06:48:44

During this special membership campaign edition, we have Senator Bennette Misalucha, Laura Arcibal from the Dept of Health and Kaala Souza, lead on the Workforce Resilience Initiative, here to talk...

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Episode 682: Island Innovation Demo Day + Smart Health Card – Sept 22, 2021 from 2021-09-23T07:41:57

First up, we have Takaho Iwasaki from Island Innovation, here to tell us about an upcoming Island Innovation Demo Day 2021. The application period for startups interested in pitching is now open. T...

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Episode 681: ISC2 Meetup + Volta IPO – Sept 15, 2021 from 2021-09-16T06:16:23

First up, we have Lito Alvarez from the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, or ISC 2, here to tell us about an upcoming virtual event called: “Cyber Overview, ...

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Episode 680: HVCA Beyond Tourism + ?Iolani School’s ??ina Informatics – Sept 8, 2021 from 2021-09-09T06:08:40

First up, we have Meli James from the Mana Up and HVCA here to tell us about an upcoming virtual event called: Beyond Tourism – Transforming Hawai’i?s Economy Through Investment. Then, ...

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Episode 680: HVCA Beyond Tourism + Ê»Iolani School’s ʻĀina Informatics – Sept 8, 2021 from 2021-09-09T06:08:40

First up, we have Meli James from the Mana Up and HVCA here to tell us about an upcoming virtual event called: Beyond Tourism – Transforming Hawai’iÊ»s Economy Through Investment. Then,...

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Episode 679: XLR8HI preX + Blue Startups Cohort 13 – Sept 1, 2021 from 2021-09-02T06:25:27

First up, we have Omar Sultan from the Sultan Ventures here to tell us about the XLR8HI preX program to scale your business and become investment ready. Information session on Thursday, Sept 2, 202...

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Episode 678: Ê»Auamo Collaborative + GEER Projects – Aug 25, 2021 from 2021-08-26T06:31

First up, we have Brad Kaleo Bennett from the ʻAuamo Collaborative here to tell us about the Rural Broadband Mapping Initiative. Help map broadband in Hawaii. Sign up and take the survey. Then, we...

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Episode 678: ?Auamo Collaborative + GEER Projects – Aug 25, 2021 from 2021-08-26T06:31

First up, we have Brad Kaleo Bennett from the ?Auamo Collaborative here to tell us about the Rural Broadband Mapping Initiative. Help map broadband in Hawaii. Sign up and take the survey. Then, we ...

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Episode 677: Paubox + VR and the Metaverse – Aug 18, 2021 from 2021-08-19T06:32:03

First up, are you looking for a career in tech? Our friends at Purple Maia are launching their next Salesforce Certification Training called Hiapo. It requires no previous coding experience. They&#...

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Episode 676: Cloud Nalu + Honu Cooling Pack – Aug 11, 2021 from 2021-08-12T06:14:20

First up, we have Liam Grist from Cloud Nalu here to tell us about a Digital Currency Innovation Lab talk coming up called Bitcoin and 9000 Cryptocurrencies happening on Aug 12, 2021 at the Entrepr...

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Episode 675: Digital Ready Hawaii + eSports HPU – August 4, 2021 from 2021-08-05T05:50:03

First up, we have Allicyn Tasaka, Executive Director from Workforce Development here to tell us about a series of Digital Readiness Classes happening across the State. Then I’m happy to welco...

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Episode 674: Startup Grind + Humane A.I. – July 28, 2021 from 2021-07-29T06:18:30

First up, we have Meghdad Abbaszadegan here to tell us about an upcoming Startup Grind fireside talk at Hub Coworking. Then, we are joined by East West Center scholar and director of the Asian Stud...

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Episode 673: AFCEA STEM Grants, Cybercamps&Digital Currency Innovation Lab – July 21, 2021 from 2021-07-22T06:34:55

HTDC is facilitating access to free training in blockchain and crypto trading by The Blockchain Academy for Hawaii residents. There are only 60 seats available and admission is on a first-come-firs...

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Episode 672: Hopeathon & ?Oumuamua – July 14, 2021 from 2021-07-15T08:10:55

First up, we have Alison Kittle, project manager, here to tell us about the student hackathon called, Hopeathon. Then, we are joined by Karen Meech, Interim Director at the Institute for Astonomy w...

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Episode 672: Hopeathon&Ê»Oumuamua – July 14, 2021 from 2021-07-15T08:10:55

First up, we have Alison Kittle, project manager, here to tell us about the student hackathon called, Hopeathon. Then, we are joined by Karen Meech, Interim Director at the Institute for Astonomy w...

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Episode 671: Fireside Chat with WAI + Nalu Scientific – July 7, 2021 from 2021-07-08T06:34:41

First up, we have Stuart Coleman, Executive Director & Co-Founder of WAI: Wastewater Alternatives & Innovations to tell us about a StartupGrind Fireside Chat coming up on Thursday July 7, 2...

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Episode 670: HiSoup + Non-fungible Tokens – June 30, 2021 from 2021-07-01T07:22:28

First up, we have Samantha Ruiz here from Hi Soup to tell us about the next Hi Soup event partnering with Code for Hawaii. Then, we are joined by John Garcia, Founder and CEO of Exchange Ave., whoÊ...

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Episode 669: Foundher + Beyond Van Gogh – June 23, 2021 from 2021-06-24T06:06:57

First up, we have Darien Siguenza Program Manager at Purple Maia here to tell us about a new entrepreneurial accelerator program for women called Foundher. Applications for cohort #1 are open until...

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Episode 668: Box Jelly 10th Anniversary + Hawaii’s Digital Economy – June 16, 2021 from 2021-06-17T06:21:26

First up, we have Rechung Fujihira from the Box Jelly to tell us about their 10th year anniversary. A big congratulations to the Box Jelly for meeting such an important milestone. Then, we are join...

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Episode 667: HiEDB&Telehealth in Libraries – June 9, 2021 from 2021-06-10T06:29:04

First up, we have Jacqui Hoover from the Hawaii Island Economic Development Board, here to tell us about an upcoming event called The Telescopes, Windmills and the Military aside, Why are Native Ha...

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Episode 666: ALOHANet at 50&EDA Grant to NELHA – June 2, 2021 from 2021-06-04T07:48:39

First up, we have Song Choi from the College of Engineering here to tell us about an upcoming event called Spreading Aloha: ALOHAnet at 50 honoring EE Professor Norm Abramson. Then, we are joined b...

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Episode 665: Tardigrada: Claxtonia goni&International Collegiate Programming Contest – May 26, 2021 from 2021-05-27T07:17:57

First up, we have Sam Gon III Chief Scientist from the Nature Conservancy here to tell us about water bears (yes you heard me, water bears) and the new species called Claxtonia goni. Then, we are j...

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Episode 664: GEER&Overwatch League Tournament – May 19, 2021 from 2021-05-20T06:17:29

First up, we have Phil Bossert from HAIS here to tell us about the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Innovation Fund Grant. Application deadline is June 4, 2021. Find out more on t...

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Episode 663: Mana Up + FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit – May 12, 2021 from 2021-05-13T06:42:32

First up, we have Meli James here to tell us about the upcoming virtual job fair happening on May 13, 2021 and latest ManaUp cohort. Then, we are joined by Laura Arcibal from the Department of Heal...

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Episode 662: Workshop Coworking + Video Livestreaming – May 5, 2021 from 2021-05-06T06:39:25

First up, we have Vicki Stepanenko here to tell us about the Workshop Coworking space in Waialua in the historic Waialua Sugar Mill. Find them also on Instagram. Then, we are joined by Doc Rock and...

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Episode 661: HQ Hawaii Coworking + Nalukai Academy – April 28, 2021 from 2021-04-29T06:40:39

First up, we have Yoko Hopson from HQ Hawaii here to tell us about their new coworking space in downtown Honolulu. Launching on May 1, 2021 you can also find them on Instagram. Then, we are joined ...

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Episode 660: Spark&Inspire + Elemental Excelerator – April 21, 2021 from 2021-04-22T05:56:32

First up, I want to let you know that Hawaii’s largest family-friendly STEM event returns in an exciting, free, interactive and virtual format on Saturday, April 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. T...

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Episode 659: Social Impact Incubator Program Hawaii&Hawaii Lit – April 14, 2021 from 2021-04-15T06:44:35

During this special spring fund drive edition, we have Stephanie Shipton from Teach for America and Krystal Meisel and Mary Moody from Hawaii Lit, here to tell us about the Social Impact Incubator ...

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Episode 658: Online Learning and IT at the DOE – April 7, 2021 from 2021-04-08T06:35:05

During this special fund drive edition, we have Brook Conner CIO at the Dept of Education, here to tell us about blend learning, tech in education and lessons learned during the pandemic. If you mi...

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Episode 657: AWS Academy&PISCES – March 31, 2021 from 2021-04-01T06:17:46

First up, we have Jarret Yip from Workforce Development Division (he was formerly with PCATT where the cloud series is being offered) and heʻs here to tell us about Amazon Web Service Academy and ...

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Episode 656: Pop-up Makeke + Public Access Room – March 24, 2021 from 2021-03-25T07:00:19

First up we welcome Kuhio Lewis from Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, whoʻs here to tell us about the Pop-Up Makeke and the open call for vendors for the 3rd Season. Then weʻre joined by ...

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Episode 655: People & Bots and Symbrosia – March 17, 2021 from 2021-03-18T06:18:38

First up, we have Michelle Cheung from the TRUE Initiative here to tell us about the upcoming panel called The People and Bots Behind Safe Travels happening on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Then we welc...

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Episode 654: Sandbox Reopening + Molokai Digital Navigators – March 10, 2021 from 2021-03-11T06:54:18

First up, we have Shane Mahanui-Lopez from the Entrepreneurs Sandbox here to tell us about the next Women in Technology interview and the reopening of the Entrepreneurs Sandbox. Then, we are joined...

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Episode 653: HiSTEP + Capitol.Hawaii.Gov – March 3, 2021 from 2021-03-04T06:23:26

First up, we have Timothy Tiu from DBEDT here to tell us about HiSTEP and a webinar called Entering the China Market. Then, we are joined by House Speaker Scott Saiki and Majority Leader Della Bela...

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Episode 652: Movers & Shakas + Calvin Shindo Student Venture Fund – Feb 24, 2021 from 2021-02-25T06:29:54

First up, we have Nicole Lim, Director of Movers and Shakas here to tell us about the first cohort of 50 remote workers coming to Hawaii. Then, we are joined by Peter Rowan, Executive Director, Pac...

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Episode 651: HVCA Awards: Haku Collective + Altres – Feb 17, 2021 from 2021-02-18T06:38:41

This week weÊ»ll jump right into our conversation and talk about the HVCA Innovation and Entrepreneurs Awards. I’d like to welcome Meli James, President of HVCA, Kimie Miner, singer, songwrit...

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Episode 650: LaunchPad Flagship + CompuGirls – Feb 10, 2021 from 2021-02-11T06:36:49

First up, we have Julio Rodriguez from the Language Flagship Technology Innovation Center here to tell us about a technology competition called LaunchPad happening on February 20, 2021. Then, we ar...

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Episode 649: East Meets West + Aloha A.I. Kilo from 2021-02-04T07:01:29

First up, we have Chenoa Fransworth from Blue Startups here to tell us about the upcoming East Meets West conference. Then, we are joined by Mary Wenstrom from Hawaii Tech Academy, Ed Sniffen from ...

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Episode 587: UH Breakthrough Innovation + IEEE in Hawaii – Nov 27, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

First up, we have Kareem Elassy and Arif Rahman here to tell us about their company Hawaii Innovation Lab and the recent UH PACE Breakthrough Innovation Challenge. Then, we are joined by Dr. Isar M...

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Episode 586: 2019 Hawaii Annual Code Challenge Winners – Nov 20, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On today’s episode of Bytemarks Cafe, we welcome State CIO Doug Murdock, Chelsea Harder from Hawaii Green Growth and HACC organizer, Thelma Alane, to the HPR studios to share their experience...

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Episode 599: HVCA Entrepreneur Awards + Purple Maiʻa, Indigenous Innovation – Feb 19, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

First up, I want to let you know about the Spring break Altino Coding training for teachers. There are two 3-day 3-credit introduction to coding workshop for teachers, during spring break starting ...

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Episode 598: Hawaii Academy of Science + Civic Engagement – Feb 12, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

First up, Amy Weintraub, Executive Director of the Hawaii Academy of Science joins us to tell us about the and the regionals science fairs that lead up to the upcoming Hawaii State Science Fair. Th...

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Episode 597: Unity Game Jam and MicroNan – Feb 5, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

First up, Jonathan Weinberger from the Honolulu Game Development Meetup joins us to tell us about the Unity Game Jam and Hackathon happening this Sunday, Feb 9th. Then, we’re joined by Bill H...

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Episode 596: CTAHR Day, unVoxxed Hawaii & ServPac Data Center – Jan 29, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

First up, Jessica Radovich from College of Tropical Ag and Human Resources joins us to tell us about an event called CTAHR Day. Then Suchandra Thapa, independent coder and organizer is here to tell...

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Episode 595: Hawaii Kids Can + Social Impact Investing – Jan 22, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

First up, David Miyashiro from Hawaii Kids Can joins us to tell us about an event called the Hawaii Education Innovation Showcase. Then, we are joined by Ken Hiraki from the Public Schools of Hawai...

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Episode 594: Grow with Google, CSTA Hawaii Summit + EastMeetsWest – Jan 15, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

First up, Katherine Williams from Google joins us to tell us about an event happening tomorrow called Grow with Google. Then we have Justin Delos Reyes, Computer Science teacher from Campbell High ...

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Episode 593: PTC 2020 + TRUE Initiative – Jan 8, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

First up, we have Nicole Fuertes from the Pacific Telecommunications Council here to tell us about the upcoming 2020 PTC Conference: Vision 2020 and Beyond. Then, we are joined by Len Higashi from ...

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Episode 592: Innovation Economy 2020 – Jan 1, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This is the second of our special 2-part year end edition, where we’ve invited two prominent executives in Hawaii: Rich Wacker, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Savings Bank ...

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Episode 591: Innovation Economy 2019 – Dec 25, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

During Part 1 of this special 2-part edition of the show, we’ve invited two prominent executives in Hawaii: Rich Wacker, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Savings Bank and Mic...

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Episode 590: Community Networks and Building a Digital Nation – Dec 18, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

First up, we have Sandy Park from HTDC here to tell us about the upcoming Holiday Tech and Manufacturing Job Fair. Then we are joined by James Pakele from Puʻuhonua o Waiʻanae, Brandon Makaawaawa a...

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Episode 589: Annual Gadget Show – Dec 11, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

During this special edition, we feature a couple of our favorite gadget geeks, Ricky Li, independent IT consultant and Ian Kitajima, tech sherpa at Oceanit here to tell us about new tech gadgets th...

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Episode 588: Mauka Market + Local 2030 Hub – Dec 4, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

First up, we have Trinity Asing here to tell us about the Mauka Market pop up in Kailua taking place on Dec 14. Then, we are joined by Celeste Connors and Chelsea Harder from Hawaii Green Growth wh...

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Episode 648: Mana Up Cohort 6 + Tech Bridges – Jan 27, 2021 from 2021-01-28T06:13:35

First up, we share info on the upcoming 6th annual It’s Great to be A Teacher (virtual) event! Saturday, January 30, 2021 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. If you are interested in what it takes to become ...

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Episode 647: Digital Equity – Jan 20, 2021 from 2021-01-21T07:01:41

This week weʻll jump right into our conversation about Digital Equity. We welcome Christina Higa, co-Director of the Pacific Basin Telehealth Resource Center, Brad Bennett, network coordinator at ...

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Episode 646: Hawaiiverse + Aloha Connects Innovation Revisited – Jan 13, 2021 from 2021-01-14T06:33:02

First up, we have Jared Kushi from Koosh Media here to tell us about the launch of Hawaiiverse, Hawaiiʻs largest platform for coupons and giveaways. Then, we are joined by Omar Sultan from Sultan ...

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Episode 645: Purple Mai?a Spring Classes + Innovation in 2021 from 2021-01-07T08:01:51

First up, we have Manu Mei Singh from the Purple Maia here to tell us about the upcoming Spring Classes. The deadline for sign up is quickly approaching. Then, we are joined by Rich Wacker, Preside...

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Episode 645: Purple Maiʻa Spring Classes + Innovation in 2021 from 2021-01-07T07:01:51

First up, we have Manu Mei Singh from the Purple Maia here to tell us about the upcoming Spring Classes. The deadline for sign up is quickly approaching. Then, we are joined by Rich Wacker, Preside...

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Episode 644: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 – Dec 30, 2020 from 2020-12-31T06:47:55

With the Emergency COVID relief bill, formally known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, signed by President Trump on Sunday, Dec 27, 2020, we explore why it is important for broadband ...

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Episode 643: HVCA Entrepreneur & Deal of the Year + Aloha Safe App – Dec 23, 2020 from 2020-12-24T05:55:10

First up, we have Meli James from the Hawaii Venture Capital Association here to tell us about the open nomination period for the upcoming HVCA Entrepreneur + Deal of the Year. Nominations close on...

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Episode 642: Annual Gadget Show – Dec 16, 2020 from 2020-12-17T06:36:53

On our annual gadget show, we welcome two of my favorite gadget geeks, Ian Kitajima, tech sherpa at Oceanit and Paul Lawler, Principal at Net Results and they’re here to talk about their favo...

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Episode 641: Island Innovation Demo Day + One Oahu, COVID Surge Testing – Dec 9, 2020 from 2020-12-10T06:34:36

First up, we welcome Takaho Iwasaki, here to tell us about the upcoming Island Innovation Demo Day happening tomorrow, Thursday, Dec 10, 2020. Then we welcome John Cummings from the Dept of Emergen...

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Episode 640: CS Education Week + HOPE Services Telehealth – Dec 2, 2020 from 2020-12-03T06:33:04

First up, we have Brett Tanaka from the Computer Science Teachers Association Hawaii Chapter here to tell us about the upcoming Computer Science Education Week happening on Dec. 7-12. Then, we are ...

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Episode 639: Hatch Accelerator and Sea Warden – Nov 25, 2020 from 2020-11-26T06:00:13

On the show today we welcome Wayne Murphy, Co-Founder & Partner at HATCH the aquaculture accelerator based at NELHA and Shelby Oliver cofounder of Sea Warden. They’re here to talk about t...

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Episode 638: Innovation for the New Normal – Nov 18, 2020 from 2020-11-19T06:53:56

Tonight we welcome Guy Kawasaki, Apple Fellow, Chief Evangelist of Canva, Creator of the “Remarkable People” Podcast and most importantly graduate of Iolani School. Steve Auerbach, form...

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Episode 637: HTDC Virtual Tech Job Fair + Hawaii Career Pathways – Nov 11, 2020 from 2020-11-12T05:40:28

First up, we have Ellen Ng from the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation here to tell us about the upcoming Virtual Tech Job Fair. Then, we are joined by Alex Harris, VP of Programs from the H...

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Episode 636: TRUE Initiative + Transform Hawaii Government & Hawaii Kids Can – Nov 4, 2020 from 2020-11-05T06:41:55

First up, we have Michelle Cheung from the TRUE Initiative here to tell us about a Gartner webinar on Pragmatic Infrastructure and Cloud Strategy coming up on November 12. Then, we are joined by Ch...

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Episode 635: Hawaii Career Pathways + Blue Startup Cohort 12 – Oct 28, 2020 from 2020-10-29T06:07:04

We start off with a quick update for those of you who’ve had your jobs impacted by Covid-19, Pono Shim from the Oahu Economic Development Board is hosting a 1-hour briefing with Jonathan Wein...

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Episode 634: 5th Hawaii Annual Code Challenge – Oct 21, 2020 from 2020-10-22T07:24:19

During this special pledge drive edition, we have Christine Sakuda, Executive Director at Transform Hawaii Government and Caroline Julian-Freitas Public Information Officer at Enterprise Technology...

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Episode 633: Gigerati + Temporary Resident Concept – Oct 14, 2020 from 2020-10-15T06:34:42

First up, the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo’s Department of Physics and Astronomy is seeking a location for its new educational telescope to replace the one that was housed in its Maunakea Su...

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Episode 632: PISCES WiSE + 3.5GHz Frequency Auction – Oct 7, 2020 from 2020-10-08T06:25:06

First up we have Rodrigo Romo, from the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems to tell us about the Women in Space Exploration talks happening this week, through October 10th. T...

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Episode 631: Hydrogen Day + Aloha Connects Innovation – Sept 30, 2020 from 2020-10-01T06:43:15

First up there is an event coming up on Oct 8th to celebrate and recognize Hydrogen Day. This event will feature virtual tours of hydrogen projects in Hawaii and a panel with leading hydrogen exper...

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Episode 630: AFCEA STEM Grants + Purple Maia – Sept 23, 2020 from 2020-09-24T07:00:32

First up we have Sanford Ching, Director of AFCEA, and he’s here to tell us about AFCEA’s STEM grants. Then we have Alec Wagner, Director of Purple Prize and Kilo Hoku, Preston Tran, co...

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Episode 629: TRUE Initiative + Maestros Vibe – Sept 16, 2020 from 2020-09-17T05:57:42

First up, this Friday, Sept. 18, from 10-11 a.m., Elemental Excelerator will host a live conversation with David Schlosberg, Enel X Vice President of Energy Market Operations, to unpack project res...

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Episode 628: Altino Update + Blue Startups Cohort 12 – Sept 9, 2020 from 2020-09-10T06:41:14

First up we have Ian Kitajima, Tech Sherpa at Oceanit, and he’s here to tell us about a the next iteration of the Altino program. Sign up here for the virtual Altino car program developed by ...

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Episode 627: PPE Innovation Grant Program + Digital Currency Innovation Lab – Sept 2, 2020 from 2020-09-03T06:32:41

First up the National Day of Civic Hacking is coming up on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Code for Hawai?i, Code for America, and the Brigade Network for the 2020 are teaming up to present NDoCH, wh...

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Episode 626: Purple Maia Salesforce + Next Century Cities Digital Equity – Aug 26, 2020 from 2020-08-27T06:47:17

First up, the next installment of the Manoa Heritage Center’s Virtual Kahaukani Conversations features guest speaker is Dr. Sam ‘Ohu Gon III who will be discussing the similarities and differ...

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Episode 625: CoWorking for Kids + Computer Reuse – Aug 19, 2020 from 2020-08-20T07:42

First up we have Samantha Kimsey from Computational Thinkers, here to tell us about coworking for kids. Then we’re joined by Curtis Kropar from the Hawaiian Hope to talk about computer reuse ...

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Episode 624: HTDC Women in Tech + The Enterprise Center – Aug 12, 2020 from 2020-08-13T06:28:37

First up, Ellen Ng from HTDC is here to tell us about the Workforce Recovery Initiative and the upcoming Women in Tech series: An Interview with Colleen Milbury. Then we’re joined by Deb Soci...

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Episode 623: Hawaii is Hiring & Telapets + WePrescribe – Aug 5, 2020 from 2020-08-06T06:14:36

First up we have Katie Arita-Chang, Director of Communications and Public Affairs from the Chamber of Commerce, here to tell us about the virtual job fair called Hawaii is Hiring. Then we’re ...

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Episode 622: 2.5GHz and the FCC Tribal Window – July 29, 2020 from 2020-07-30T06:38:54

On this episode we welcome Mariel Triggs who is the Chief Executive at MuralNet and Geoff Blackwell, Chief Strategy Officer of Amerind, a private Tribal governmental entity risk pool management cor...

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Episode 621: Hacking 4 Recovery + Remote Work – July 22, 2020 from 2020-07-23T06:37:57

First up we have Steve Auerbach from the University of Hawaii Office of Innovation, here to tell us about Hacking 4 Recovery, a 5-day bootcamp. Then we’re joined by Liza Rodewald from Instant...

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Episode 620: Kipuka Innovation Competition + Kaua?i Education Technology Pilot – July 15, 2020 from 2020-07-16T08:25:08

First up we have Alec Wagner, here to tell us about Purple Prize and the Kipuka Innovation Competition. Then we’re joined by Senate President Ron Kouchi and DOE Complex Area Superintendent Pa...

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Episode 620: Kipuka Innovation Competition + Kaua?i Education Technology Pilot – July 15, 2020 from 2020-07-16T08:25:08

First up we have Alec Wagner, here to tell us about Purple Prize and the Kipuka Innovation Competition. Then we’re joined by Senate President Ron Kouchi and DOE Complex Area Superintendent Pa...

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Episode 619: NASA Mars 2020 + DR Fortress – July 8, 2020 from 2020-07-09T06:49:39

First up we have Vince Smith, here to tell us about the Mars 2020 and the NASA Perserverance Rover event at the Entrepreneurs Sandbox on July 16th. The NASA Mars 2020 launch date is on July 30, 202...

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Episode 618: ??ina Aloha Futures & Oceanit COVID-19 Testing – July 1, 2020 from 2020-07-02T08:43:52

First up we have Na?alehu Anthony, here to tell us about ??ina Aloha Economic Futures and the upcoming online plenary session on July 8th. Then we’re joined by Pat Sullivan, CEO and Founder o...

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Episode 617: AHEF Scholarships + Aloha Trace & Safe Path – June 24, 2020 from 2020-06-25T05:41:50

First up we have Mary Smith from Hawaii Pacific University and AFCEA, here to tell us about the Merit Scholarship Award Applications. The application due date is July 31, 2020. Then we’re joi...

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Episode 616: #BlueStartups & Fiber to East Maui – June 17, 2020 from 2020-06-18T06:34:09

First up, Blue Startups is hosting a discussion called Fundraising in the COVID era with Canaan Principal Rayfe Gaspar-Asaoka at their upcoming Insights for Resiliency webinar. Rayfe will discuss w...

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Episode 615: June Pledge Drive & #XLR8HI preX – June 10, 2020 from 2020-06-11T06:31:49

We are currently in our June Pledge Drive. If you enjoy the local talk shows, great music programing and national news coverage, please make a contribution to HPR right now by going to our website,...

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Episode 614: SBDC + Mana Up Cohort 5 – June 3, 2020 from 2020-06-04T06:32:37

First up, the Hawaii Small Business Development Center is pleased to announce their entrepreneurship class on Wednesday, June 10th, focused on people who are at the beginning stages of starting the...

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Episode 613: COVID-19 Testing + Aloha A.I. People Counter – May 27, 2020 from 2020-05-28T08:37:22

First up we have Rosie Alegado from the Univ of Hawaii, Dept of Oceanography, here to tell us about the partnership between Univ. of Hawaii’s Tropical Medicine Clinical Lab and the City and C...

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Episode 612: ManaUp + Wifi on Wheels – May 20, 2020 from 2020-05-21T08:00:41

First up, on May 30-31, NASA, along with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), is inviting coders, entrepreneurs, scientists, designers, storytellers, m...

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Episode 611: UH Innovation Accelerators – May 13, 2020 from 2020-05-14T08:56:43

First up, for all you teachers. the Summer and Fall Altino trainings are all going online! Everything is listed on the PDE3 website. Organizers are waiving the $25 fee. So the training is FREE! Cla...

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Episode 610: Nalukai Academy & Resilient Companies – May 6, 2020 from 2020-05-07T08:17:32

First up, we welcome Aaron Schorn from Nalukai Academy who joins us to tell us about the upcoming 15-day Entrepreneurial bootcamp for students. Then we have Pat Sullivan and Matt Jenkins to the sho...

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Episode 609: XLR8HI preX and Safe2 App – April 29, 2020 from 2020-04-30T09:02:47

First off, don’t forget, applications to the Blue Startups Cohort #12 accelerator program closes tomorrow, Thursday, April 30th. The new start date for the program is to be determined. Stay t...

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Episode 608: UH Startup Accelerator & 3D Printing PPE – April 22, 2020 from 2020-04-23T08:01:58

Thanks to HTDC, on Tuesday, April 28th Eric Heenan, President of Alaka’i Executive Search, will hold a complimentary webinar on strategies to make your LinkedIn profile stand out and get noti...

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Episode 607: Google Analytics & HSTE Virtual Office Hours – April 15, 2020 from 2020-04-16T08:38:32

Blue Startups Cohort #12 application deadline has been Extended. They said, “In light of the COVID-19 crisis, we have decided to extend our application deadline for Cohort #12 until April 30....

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Episode 606: TCC 2020 & Securing your Remote Workforce – April 8, 2020 from 2020-04-09T08:22:48

First up, if you’re interested or are curious about artificial intelligence and machine learning, the Aloha AI training is just for you. Here is a series of 3 one hour workshops. Workshop 1 &...

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Episode 605: COVID-19 Tracking and DOE Distance Learning – April 1, 2020 from 2020-04-02T08:40:12

First up, the Hawaii Island Business Plan Competition (HIplan) for UH Hilo & Hawaii Community College Students is now a virtual event. It’s the Virtual Kilauea Eruption Recovery App Hacka...

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Episode 604: COVID-19 Resources & Working Remotely – March 25, 2020 from 2020-03-26T06:45:54

First off, there are changes here at Hawaii Public Radio to maintain some personal separation. Most of the time our guests are live in the studio but during this period of social distancing and bei...

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Episode 603: Aloha A.I. & TurnoverBnB – March 18, 2020 from 2020-03-19T07:43:38

First up, Mark Kimura from Oceanit joins us to tell us about going virtual with the upcoming Aloha A.I. workshop. Then, we’re joined by Assaf Karmon from Turnover BNB to talk about building a...

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Episode 602: Maui Techies, NetSquared Hawaii & TRUE Initiative – March 11, 2020 from 2020-03-12T07:19:26

First up, the Maui Techies are having a meetup on March 17th at Maui Brewing Company in Kihei. It’s an evening filled with conversations about all things techie. Whether you are just beginnin...

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Episode 601: Founders Mixer, CS Day at the Capitol & Digital Currency Innovation Lab – March 4, 2020 from 2020-03-05T07:40:30

First up, if you are interested in the startup world, Blue Startups is having a Founders Mixer on Thursday, March 5! You can meet the Blue Startups team, and take the opportunity to pitch your idea...

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Episode 600: ??lelo Jam, HPU STEM Conference + Women in Data Science – Feb 26, 2020 from 2020-02-27T08:23:50

First up, on Saturday, February 29, 2020, H?lau ??nana in Kapa?akea-M??ili?ili will transform into an ??lelo Jam. They’ve invite Hawaiian speakers to come and co-create digital content in ??l...

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