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Bytemarks Cafe is a half-hour radio magazine that showcases the innovation and creativity in Hawaii's tech community. Hosted by Burt Lum, the program's purpose is to raise awareness of the tech economy and to engage the listener in the discussion. Bytemar

Hawaii Public Radio


    • Apr 24, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 553 EPISODES


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    Bytemarks Cafe: April 25 - Shangri La Museum

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 29:04


    Today we'll learn how technology influences art. We'll talk with the team at Shangri La Museum to find out how technology is revolutionizing the way we create, experience, and share art.

    Bytemarks Cafe: PISCES

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 29:07


    Today we'll catch up with the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Sciences, also called PISCES, and find out the latest news and their STEM program called PISCES STARS.

    Bytemarks Cafe: April 11 - Makalii Metrics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 29:02


    Today we will talk to Makalii Metrics and learn about empowering Aina with data. We'll find out how data-driven solutions and indigenous knowledge can help farmers in Hawaii.

    Bytemarks Cafe: April 4 - ARCS Foundation Scholarship Grants

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 19:56


    Today we'll talk to recipients of the ARCS Foundation Scholarship grants that help to advance science in Hawaii. We'll find out how these grants support their field of study and efforts to succeed in their PhD program.

    Bytemarks Cafe: Kuleana Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 29:03


    We'll find out what's happening at Kuleana Work on Kauai. We'll talk with the coworking founder, learn about the tech scene in Lihue and what services they offer the community.

    Bytemarks Cafe: East Meets West Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 29:01


    Today we'll find out what is planned for the upcoming East Meets West Conference. We'll talk with the organizers of the conference to learn what it truly means to have east meets west, culturally and philosophically.

    Bytemarks Cafe: March 14 - Hawaiʻi Angels

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 29:00


    Today we'll catch up with the Managing Director of the Hawaiʻi Angels. We'll find out what this Angel network does and what the startup investor ecosystem looks like.

    Bytemarks Cafe: March 7 - VEX Robotics Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 29:03


    Today we'll catch up with the VEX Robotics Program. We'll find out how the VEX challenges have evolved and what it takes to advance to the national competition.

    Bytemarks Cafe: February 28 - Hui o Hauula

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 29:12


    Today we'll head out to the northeast side of Oahu and talk to Hui o Hauula. We'll find out how this small rural community stays resilient in the face of natural disasters, single road access and rising tides.

    Bytemarks Cafe: February 21 - Department of Education Digital Design Initiative

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 28:58


    Today we'll catch up with the Department of Education and learn about their Digital Design initiative. We'll find out how digital design seeks to integrate media, information, and technology literacy tools to support student engagement and achievement.

    Bytemarks Cafe: February 14--annual Entrepreneurs Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 29:08


    Today we'll catch up with the Hawaii Venture Capital Association and learn about their annual Entrepreneurs Awards. We'll hear from these rising entrepreneurs and learn more about their startup success stories throughout 2024.

    Bytemarks Cafe: February 7 - Partnerships in Dual Use/Climate Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 29:00


    Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll hear about a dual-use conference called Partnerships in Dual-Use/Climate Technology. We'll find out how startup tech companies can position themselves for Department of Defense opportunities.

    Bytemarks Cafe: January 31 - Internet Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 29:06


    Today we'll catch up with the new President and CEO of the Internet Society. We'll talk about the Internet Society's key priorities for 2025 and how it is a resource to enrich people's lives, and a force for good in society.

    Bytemarks Cafe: January 24 - Transform Hawaii Gov

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 29:12


    As a new legislative session begins, we'll find out what's new with Transform Hawaii Gov. We'll talk to the Executive Director of THG and find out what initiatives are on the priority list for 2025.

    Bytemarks Cafe: January 17 - Uplifting Waianae

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 29:00


    Today we'll hear about a new Environmental Protection Agency Community Change Grant to spark innovation on the West side. We'll find out how the EPA is helping to fund an ag tech initiative that benefits many communities in Waianae.

    Bytemarks Cafe: January 10 - HUB coworking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 29:10


    Today we'll check in with HUB coworking to learn what's in store for 2025. We'll find out how coworking can be the barometer for the tech startup scene and what are the key indicators.

    Bytemarks Cafe: January 3 - Senate Concurrent Resolution 184

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 29:03


    Today we'll look into Senate Concurrent Resolution 184 to learn what it means for remote work. We'll learn how UHERO identified possible locations throughout Hawaii suitable for working remotely.

    Bytemarks Cafe: December 27 - Holoholo App

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 29:00


    Today we'll catch up with the developers of the Holoholo app. We'll learn how Holoholo combines photos, journal entries, places, and footpaths into daily memories.

    Bytemarks Cafe: Pacific Telecom Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 29:05


    Today we'll get an insider's view of Hawaii's signature telecommunication conference. We'll hear from the chief executive of the Pacific Telecom Conference 2025 and learn what new technologies are driving connectivity.

    Bytemarks Cafe: J-StarX project

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 29:12


    Today we'll find out about a dual-use project from the Pacific International Center for High Tech Research. The project is called J-StarX and we'll learn how the Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is helping to accelerate startups with international exposure.

    Bytemarks Cafe: Hawaii Annual Code Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 29:01


    Today we'll find out what took place at the 9th Hawaii Annual Code Challenge. We'll also hear from a couple of teams that built prototypes and find out what's in store, now that the HACC is over.

    Bytemarks Cafe: November 29 - Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 29:01


    Today we'll learn about a major accomplishment at Papahānaumokuākea. We'll hear from the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project about how one million pounds of debris was removed from the marine sanctuary.

    Bytemarks Cafe: November 22 - Digital Literacy Classes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 29:00


    Today we'll find out about a program to implement digital literacy classes in the libraries and adult schools. We'll hear from the organizers to track its progress through the federal government, all the way to the community.

    Bytemarks Cafe: November 15 - Elemental Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 29:03


    Today we'll find out what's in the rebranding of Elemental Excellerator to Elemental Impact. We'll also hear about the largest ever $100 million fund from the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.

    Bytemarks Cafe: November 8 - Computer Science In K-12 Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 29:03


    Today we'll find out how a subject like computer science can take root in K-12 education. We'll learn how technology and policy can help to shape future generations through advocacy and perseverance.

    Bytemarks Cafe: November 1 - Mana Up Cohort 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 29:02


    Today we'll find out what the Mana Up Showcase is all about. We'll also hear from a couple of companies that just completed the cohort 9 program and learn what's next for their businesses.

    Bytemarks Cafe: Poi Dog Pondering and Music Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 28:59


    Today we'll catch up with Frank Orrall from Poi Dog Pondering. We'll learn how technology has influenced his music, the time spent on the Continent and the journey chronicled in his book from Hawaii to CBGB.

    Bytemarks Cafe: Pacific Tech 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 29:05


    Today we'll find out about a bi-annual technology conference called Pacific Tech 2024. We'll learn how innovative tech companies have and opportunity to connect with potential customers, learn about America's Seed Fund program, and chart a path to commercialization.

    Bytemarks Cafe: UXHI Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 29:02


    Today we'll find out what exactly UX and UI developers really do. We'll learn about the upcoming UXHI Conference and hear how the user interface and experience can make or break an application.

    Bytemarks Cafe: Lanai Watershed Conversation Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 29:07


    Today we'll find out about the Lanai Watershed Conversation Program. We'll learn how this island wide project worked with the U.S. Geological Survey to use machine learning technologies to map the islands native and non-native species.

    Bytemarks Cafe: 2024 Hawaii Annual Code Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 29:01


    Today we'll find out about the 2024 Hawaii Annual Code Challenge, in it's ninth year! We'll learn how this statewide hackathon brings together civic technologists along with government and nonprofits to solve pressing problems.

    Bytemarks Cafe: Pau Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 19:28


    Today we'll catch up with Pau Box who found a niche in the HIPAA compliant world. We'll also find out about their Kahikina Scholarship that supports Native Hawaiians with their college pursuits.

    Bytemarks Cafe: Blockchain Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 29:00


    Today we'll find out about what might be the first Blockchain Summit in Hawaii. We'll learn how this Summit aims to bring together Web3 founders, investors, and builders to discuss the opportunity for crypto in Hawaii.

    Bytemarks Cafe: Honolulu Tech Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 29:05


    Today we'll learn about a novel approach to feature tech events. We'll find out how Honolulu Tech Week brings together business leaders, startups, entrepreneurs, investors, educators and more to spend a week sharing projects.

    Bytemarks Cafe: Descartes Initiative

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 29:10


    Today we'll learn about a machine learning initiative at UH called Descartes. We'll find out how Descartes brings together engineering, computer science, social science, business and medicine to harness the power of data science.

    Bytemarks Cafe: Blue Start Ups - Cohort 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 29:09


    Today, we'll catch up with Blue Startups as they mentor the next cohort of companies. We'll get to know some of the companies in cohort 16 and find out how they plan to scale their businesses to be investment ready.

    Bytemarks Cafe: eSports

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 29:07


    Today we'll find out what it takes to break into the eSports business. We'll talk to Sky Kauweloa about the course curriculum that takes you from eSports fundamentals to working in the industry

    Bytemarks Cafe: Hawaii AI and Cloud Innovation Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 28:52


    Today we'll catch up with the True Initiative and learn about the Hawaii AI and Cloud Innovation Summit. We'll gain a deeper understanding of how AI and cloud technologies are shaping business, career, and society.

    Bytemarks Cafe: AI in Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 28:47


    Today we'll demystify AI terminology like GPTs, microservices and Kubernetes containers. We'll hear from Second Wave Technologies based in Manoa to find out how they help businesses leverage AI.

    Bytemarks Cafe: Mana Up Cohort 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 28:59


    Today we'll find out what is in store for Mana Up as they gear up for their 9th cohort. We'll also hear from a couple of their portfolio companies and find out about the pitch competition and their aspiration for the program.

    Bytemarks Cafe: FestPAC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 29:03


    Today we'll talk about art, technology and culture at FestPAC. We'll talk to Solomon Enos and get a local artist's perspective on FestPAC and how it informs the work he does.

    Bytemarks Cafe: Internet Access

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 29:06


    Today we'll talk about Internet Access and the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Challenge Process. We'll talk to the City and County of Honolulu to find out how they are helping community members ensure broadband delivery.

    Bytemarks Cafe: HiTop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 29:00


    Today we'll talk about the HiTop education program.

    Bytemarks Cafe: PISCES education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 29:12


    guest: Christian Anderson

    Bytemarks Cafe: Community Television

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 29:04


    Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll find out what is happening in the evolving world of community television. We'll talk to Olelo Community Media about media literacy, content creation, and the role community television plays in elevating voices.

    Bytemarks Cafe: Digital Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 29:09


    Today we'll delve into a new study about Hawaii's digital economy. We'll find out what this study says about the impact of digital technologies and what Hawaii might do to expand its digital footprint.

    Bytemarks Cafe: A.I.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 29:02


    Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll learn about new developments with ChatGPT4o. We'll find out what this new version does and explore some of the exciting use cases with the Hawaii Center for A.I.

    Bytemarks Cafe: Hawaii Energy Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 28:50


    Today we'll find out what's on the agenda for the 11th Annual Hawaii Energy Conference. We'll explore some of the cutting edge solutions to improving resilience in the face of a rapidly changing climate.

    Bytemarks Cafe: Keep It Aloha Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 29:02


    Today we'll catch up with Kamaka Diaz, social media influencer and host of the Keep It Aloha podcast. We'll learn some tips from a new generation of content creators as the demand for attention grows exponentially.

    Bytemarks Cafe: Pi'iku

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 29:07


    Today we'll catch up with a new nonprofit which came together to mentor new user experience designers. We'll talk with the team at Pi'iku to find out how they plan to grow this pool of talent essential to the tech sector.

    Bytemarks Cafe: Online Shopping

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 28:59


    Today we'll find out how the online shopping site called Hawaiiverse has evolved coming out of the pandemic. We'll talk with the founder of the local ecommerce site to find out what techniques drive traffic to the site.

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