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Episode 556: Cyber Hui and STEM Conference
April 25, 2019 07:30First up, Jake Ross joins us to talk about the upcoming Cyber Hui event to recognize top student performers in the Cyber Patriot competition. Then we have Doug Harper from Malama Maunalua and Mark Loughridge to tell us about three hackathon events for students happening at the next STEM Conference. Download MP3 | Subscribe in iTunes
Episode 555: Aquaculture Accelerator and Islands of Innovation Summit – April 17, 2019
April 18, 2019 06:53First up, Dr. Carsten Krome and Wayne Murphy join us from HATCH to talk about the aquaculture accelerator based at NELHA. The application process to be a part of the first cohort is now open. Then, we have Chelsea Harder from Hawaii Green Growth tell us about the Islands of Innovation Summit on April 20, … Continue reading "Episode 555: Aquaculture Accelerator and Islands of Innovation Summit – April 17, 2019"
Episode 554: Island Innovation and Box Jelly + Entrepreneurs Sandbox – April 10, 2019
April 11, 2019 07:22During this special pledge drive edition, we kick things off with Takaho Iwasaki the organizer for Island Innovation Demo Day happening on April 16th. Then after a short pledge break we talk to Dan Pham and Meredith Mawhar from the Box Jelly about their role with HTDC’s new Entreprenuers Sandbox. Also mark your calendars for … Continue reading "Episode 554: Island Innovation and Box Jelly + Entrepreneurs Sandbox – April 10, 2019"
Episode 553: Kepler 1658b and US Cyber Challenge – April 3, 2019
April 04, 2019 08:12During this special Spring pledge drive edition, we kick things off with Roy Gal and Ashley Chontos from the Institute for Astronomy, here to tell us about exoplanet Kepler 1658b and the next IfA Open House. Then after a short pledge break we talk with Brandon Lester from SRC Technologies about the upcoming US Cyber … Continue reading "Episode 553: Kepler 1658b and US Cyber Challenge – April 3, 2019"
Episode 552: Circular Economy and ʻĀinaFinda – March 27, 2019
March 28, 2019 06:35First up, Mike Tomita from Education Incubator tells us about a Sharing and Circular Economy Workshop. Then, we talk with Lilia Merrin and Alec Wagner about progressing through the Purple Prize. Lilia tells us about her Purple Prize experience and her early stage prototype called ʻĀinaFinda. Download MP3 | Subscribe in iTunes
Episode 551: Girls Go CyberStart and Altino Coding
March 21, 2019 06:33First up, Reynold Hioki, the State’s Cybersecurity Coordinator is here to tell us about the Girls Go CyberStart program. Then, we talk with Dr. Se-Young Jung founder of Altino, Terry Holck, Nanakuli-Waianae complex Technology Specialist and Ian Kitajima from Oceanit, about Altino, the programable car and how it is helping students learn to code. If … Continue reading "Episode 551: Girls Go CyberStart and Altino Coding"
Episode 550: SBA Hawaii and Nalukai Academy – March 13, 2019
March 14, 2019 06:44First up, Jane Sawyer from the Small Business Administration – Hawaii Office joins us with an update on the 2019 cohort for “SBA Emerging Leaders” Initiative. Then, David Clarke from Nalukai Foundation and Jenna Takata, senior at Kauai High School join us to talk about Nalukai Academy and the 2019 program. Applications are open. Download … Continue reading "Episode 550: SBA Hawaii and Nalukai Academy – March 13, 2019"
Episode 549: Entrepreneurs Sandbox, LCC ICS Career Fair and Transform Hawaii Gov – March 6, 2019
March 07, 2019 06:40First up, we cover the blessing of HTDC‘s Entrepreneurs Sandbox. Then Daniel Cordial from Leeward Community College joins us with an update on the Information & Computer Science Career Fair. Last but not least, Christine Sakuda from Transform Hawaii Government, joins us to talk about several bills including the IT Strategic Plan and the Chief … Continue reading "Episode 549: Entrepreneurs Sandbox, LCC ICS Career Fair and Transform Hawaii Gov – March 6, 2019"
Episode 548: Elemental Excelerator and the Aloha A.I. Toolkit
February 28, 2019 06:27First up, Aki Marceau from Elemental Excelerator joins us with an update on the next cohort application window. Then, Mark Kimura from Oceanit and Terry Crews from Gabriel Cares, join us to talk about a novel application of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Download MP3 | Subscribe in iTunes
Episode 547: @XLR8HI and ManaUp Cohort 3
February 21, 2019 07:33First up, Omar Sultan tell us about the next XLR8HI Pau Hana Talk Story with Startup Capital Ventures. Then, Jalene Kanani from Noho Home and Zak Noyle from Hayn both part of Mana Up‘s 3rd Cohort are here to fill us in on their entrepreneurial adventure. Download MP3 | Subscribe in iTunes
Episode 546: HVCA Awards Banquet and Automatic Voter Registration – Feb 13, 2019
February 14, 2019 06:35First up, Meli James joins us with to update on the annual Hawaii Venture Capital Association Gala awards banquet. Then, Corie Tanida, independent consultant and Melia Marguleas, senior from Punahou, join us to tell us about Hawaii’s Automatic Voter Registration initiative. Legislative bills to follow: HB1217 and SB412. Download MP3 | Subscribe in iTunes
Episode 545: KĀKOU app and XLR8UH Cohort 6
February 07, 2019 06:36First up, Melanie Kim, Marketing Manager at PRP joins us with the announcement of the civic engagement app KĀKOU available on both Apple and Android. Then, Omar Sultan brought a couple of the companies currently going thought the XLR8UH cohort 6 program. We talk to Alberto González Martínez, founder of Rendezview and Tom Knapp-Ramos, founder … Continue reading "Episode 545: KĀKOU app and XLR8UH Cohort 6"
Episode 544: @XLR8HI and The SuMo Lab
January 31, 2019 06:56First, we hear from Omar Sultan from Sultan Ventures who joins us to tell us about the XLR8HI Open House. Then, we hear from Ben Trevino and Stephanie Chang about a user-centric, community collaboration project called the HART Sustainability Mobility Lab or SuMo Lab. Download MP3 | Subscribe in iTunes
Episode 543: The PurplePrize and Drone Day at the Capitol
January 24, 2019 06:55First, we hear from Alec Wagner about the upcoming Purple Prize Kickoff Day on February 2nd. Then, we hear from Nathan Trail from Consumer Technology Association and Diana Cooper from Precision Hawk and Droners.io, here to tell us about UAVs in Hawaii and Drone Day at the Capitol. Download MP3 | Subscribe in iTunes
Episode 542: New Horizons and Ultima Thule – Jan 16, 2019
January 17, 2019 08:12First, we hear from Isar Mostafanezhad about the upcoming IEEE Communications Futures conference. (Get a discount on the conference by using promo code: KAMAAINA50) Then we have Mary “Garvey” Candella who is the Twitch, Director of Strategic Partnerships talk about a student program at UH. Then, we hear from Mary Beth Laychak about the New … Continue reading "Episode 542: New Horizons and Ultima Thule – Jan 16, 2019"
Episode 541: Preview of PTC – Jan 9, 2019
January 10, 2019 07:38This week was a rebroadcast of the show we did on Dec. 26, 2018. First, we hear from Ruby Menon and BJ Fogg, about the upcoming Behavior Design Lab office hours on January 11, 2019. Then, we hear from Jenifer Sunrise Winter about the evolving field of broadband communications and the upcoming Pacific Telecommunication Council … Continue reading "Episode 541: Preview of PTC – Jan 9, 2019"
Episode 540: Purple Prize and East Meets West #EMW19 – Jan 2, 2019
January 03, 2019 07:22First, we hear from Alec Wagner about the upcoming Purple Prize deadline and the Connection Phase process. Then, we hear from Chenoa Farnsworth, Managing Partner at Blue Startups about the East Meets West Conference and Hawaii strategic importance connecting both sides of the Pacific. Download MP3 | Subscribe in iTunes
Episode 539: Trends in ICT – Dec 26, 2018
December 27, 2018 08:11First, we hear from Ruby Menon and BJ Fogg, about the upcoming Behavior Design Lab office hours on January 11, 2019. Then, we hear from Jenifer Sunrise Winter about the evolving field of broadband communications and the upcoming Pacific Telecommunication Council Annual Conference. Download MP3 | Subscribe in iTunes
Episode 538: 2018 Gadget Roundup – Dec 19, 2018
December 20, 2018 08:25First, we hear from Cindy Matsuki from HTDC, about the upcoming Technology and Manufacturing Job Fair on Friday December 28th. Then, we hear from Ricky Li and Ian Kitajima, a couple of gadget geeks who will share what they spend all their money on this holiday season. List of Gadgets: DJI Osmo Pocket Amazon Echo Norton … Continue reading "Episode 538: 2018 Gadget Roundup – Dec 19, 2018"
Episode 537: @CodeforAmerica, SuMo Lab and Math Alive – Dec 12, 2018
December 13, 2018 07:45First, we hear from Hashim Mteuzi from Code for America, about the CfA Fellowship program and the SUMO Lab. Then, we from Shauna Tonkins, Director of Education at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum and Cara Chaudron, a math teacher at SEEQS, about math proficiency the Math Alive Exhibit. Download MP3 | Subscribe in iTunes
Episode 536: Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit, CSforAll Night and RobotX Competition – Dec 5, 2018
December 06, 2018 07:48We’ve got a full schedule today. First, we talk about the ManaUp Hawaii cohort 3 application deadline. Then, we hear from Pete Lancia, Vice President of Marketing at Qualcomm phones in about the SnapDragon Tech Summit on Maui. Next up, Code.org evangelist Shane Asselstine is here to talk about the CSforAll Night at Pearl City High … Continue reading "Episode 536: Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit, CSforAll Night and RobotX Competition – Dec 5, 2018"
Episode 535: Sree on Social Media and Aloha ʻĀina Cities – Nov 28, 2018
November 29, 2018 07:56First, we hear from Sree Sreenivasan, digital media expert in residence at Shangri-La to talk about social impacts of social media both good and bad. Sreeʻs workshop: Social and Digital Media for Creatives is Thursday, Nov 29th. You can also join Sreeʻs Advanced Social Media Group on Facebook here. Then, we hear from Kamu Enos … Continue reading "Episode 535: Sree on Social Media and Aloha ʻĀina Cities – Nov 28, 2018"
Episode 534: @XLR8UH and Blockchain for Agriculture – Nov 21, 2018
November 22, 2018 06:43Happy Thanksgiving! First, we hear from Omar Sultan, partner at Sultan Ventures to talk about the next XLR8UH cohort 6 open application. The deadline for submitting your application is extended to Monday, November 26. Then, Omar joins Axel Hollanda from Smart Yields to discuss the opportunity leverage blockchain in agriculture. We also talk about the upcoming … Continue reading "Episode 534: @XLR8UH and Blockchain for Agriculture – Nov 21, 2018"