Bytemarks Cafe

First up, we talk to Joy Ibarra, Sr. Community Relations Manager from Hawaiian Telcom about their Digital Equity grant awardees. Then, we reprise a show we did with David Pickett, Chief Technology Officer from Purple Maia to talk the Build4Good hackaton. If you missed us live, you can always catch us on the HPR website, Google Podcasts, iTunes and Stitcher!

We reprise the show we did about about the Euclid Space Telescope and Hawaiʻi’s connection to the Euclid Mission. With me today I have, Mary Beth Laychak, Director of Communications and Community Engagement at Canada-France-Hawaiʻi Telescope, also representing the Subaru Telescope, and Dr. Ken Chambers, Director of the Pan-STARRS Observatories. If you missed us live, … Continue reading "Episode 794: Euclid Space Telescope Redux – Nov 15, 2023"

First up, we have Joy Ibarra, Sr. Community Relations Manager from Hawaiian Telcom to tell us about their Digital Equity grant awardees. Then, we are joined by David Pickett, Chief Technology Officer from Purple Maia to talk the Build4Good hackaton. If you missed us live, you can always catch us on the HPR website, Google Podcasts, iTunes and Stitcher!

First up, we have Leilani Farinas from the TRUE Initiative to tell us about the Cloud Innovation Summit. Then, we are joined by Lance Askildson, Provost at Chaminade University to talk about the growing interest in generative A.I. and ChatGPT. If you missed us live, you can always catch us on the HPR website, Google Podcasts, iTunes and Stitcher!

We’ve got a lot to talk about so let’s jump right into our conversation and find out about the Euclid Space Telescope and Hawaiʻi’s connection to the Euclid Mission. With me today I have, Mary Beth Laychak, Director of Communications and Community Engagement at Canada-France-Hawaiʻi Telescope, also representing the Subaru Telescope, and Dr. Ken Chambers, … Continue reading "Episode 777: Euclid Space Telescope – July 19, 2023"

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 The web3 Landscape Web2 vs. Web3 Then, we are joined by Pat Sullivan and Ian Kitajima from Oceanit, here to … Continue reading "Episode 701: Web3 + Oceanit Covid Test Kit – Feb 2, 2022"

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 about digital equity, Digital Readiness Hawaii and the upcoming Digital Inclusion Week. During our live broadcast, the phone lines are reserved for your show of … Continue reading "Episode 683: Digital Inclusion Week 2021 – Sept 29, 2021"

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, we are joined by Joanna Kobayashi and Eric Tong from Ê»Iolani High School, who are here to talk about their recent GovernorÊ»s Emergency Education … Continue reading "Episode 680: HVCA Beyond Tourism + Ê»Iolani School’s ʻĀina Informatics – Sept 8, 2021"

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 this factsheet and application process. We are then joined by Sky Kauweloa from UH eSports Task Force and Kyler Tandal from EMP Live … Continue reading "Episode 664: GEER & Overwatch League Tournament – May 19, 2021"

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 Kuauli Digital Opportunities and David Miyashiro, Executive Director at Hawaii Kids Can and they’re here to talk about digital equity, the Broadband Hui and eliminating the digital … Continue reading "Episode 647: Digital Equity – Jan 20, 2021"

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 Ventures and Pono Shim from Oahu Economic Development Board, to talk about the Aloha Connects Innovation and the lessons learned having … Continue reading "Episode 646: Hawaiiverse + Aloha Connects Innovation Revisited – Jan 13, 2021"

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, President of American Savings Bank and Ed Sniffen, Deputy Director of the Dept of Transportation, to talk about innovation and … Continue reading "Episode 645: Purple Maiʻa Spring Classes + Innovation in 2021"

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 (search the document for broadband) and the implications for Hawaii. With that, we welcome Sean Davis, Research and Policy Director at NDIA, the … Continue reading "Episode 644: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 – Dec 30, 2020"

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 Dec 26, 2020. Then, we are joined by Brandon Kurisu, President of AIO Digital and Josh Quint, Epidemiologist from the Dept … Continue reading "Episode 643: HVCA Entrepreneur & Deal of the Year + Aloha Safe App – Dec 23, 2020"

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 favorite tech gifts and stocking stuffers. Here are the items they shared:

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 Emergency Management and Molly Pierce from the Office of Economic Revitalization at the City & County of Honolulu. They join me to talk … Continue reading "Episode 641: Island Innovation Demo Day + One Oahu, COVID Surge Testing – Dec 9, 2020"

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 the aquaculture startup world and scaling an aquaculture business from Kona. The Hatch 2020 Demo Day take place on December 3, 2020. Stream MP3 | Subscribe … Continue reading "Episode 639: Hatch Accelerator and Sea Warden – Nov 25, 2020"

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, former Director of PCATT and Interim Director of the Office of Innovation and Commercialization at the Univ of Hawaii. They’re both here to to share their thoughts on Innovation … Continue reading "Episode 638: Innovation for the New Normal – Nov 18, 2020"

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 Harold K.L. Castle Foundation, Keala Peters, VP of Education and Workforce Development from the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii and Stephen … Continue reading "Episode 637: HTDC Virtual Tech Job Fair + Hawaii Career Pathways – Nov 11, 2020"

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 Christine Sakuda from Transform Hawaii Government and David Miyashiro from Hawaii Kids Can to talk about civic engagement, tech, computer science … Continue reading "Episode 636: TRUE Initiative + Transform Hawaii Government & Hawaii Kids Can – Nov 4, 2020"

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 Summit observatory. The new telescope will be used by students for training in modern astronomical observing techniques, developing skills in scientific research, as … Continue reading "Episode 633: Gigerati + Temporary Resident Concept – Oct 14, 2020"

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. Then we’re joined by Corey Shaffer from Verizon Wireless and Sean McLaughlin from Access Humbolt to talk about the recent FCC auction of the … Continue reading "Episode 632: PISCES WiSE + 3.5GHz Frequency Auction – Oct 7, 2020"

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 experts to discuss potential for hydrogen in the State. Then we’re joined by Rich Wacker, CEO of American Savings Bank and … Continue reading "Episode 631: Hydrogen Day + Aloha Connects Innovation – Sept 30, 2020"

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-founder of Box Farm Labs and Joshua Parker recently won the Kipuka Innovation Challenge with Hawaiian Hydropower, talk about native culture and … Continue reading "Episode 630: AFCEA STEM Grants + Purple Maia – Sept 23, 2020"

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 results and discuss smart charging’s role in grid modernization efforts, electric vehicle adoption in Hawaii, broader clean transportation initiatives for utilities, and COVID’s impact on … Continue reading "Episode 629: TRUE Initiative + Maestros Vibe – Sept 16, 2020"

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 Oceanit. Then we’re joined by Ifrah Khan from Usit and David Summers from Lead Roommate, both are part of … Continue reading "Episode 628: Altino Update + Blue Startups Cohort 12 – Sept 9, 2020"

First up the National Day of Civic Hacking is coming up on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Code for Hawaiʻi, Code for America, and the Brigade Network for the 2020 are teaming up to present NDoCH, which brings together civic leaders, public servants, designers, coders, and engaged citizens to partner with local government and community groups … Continue reading "Episode 627: PPE Innovation Grant Program + Digital Currency Innovation Lab – Sept 2, 2020"

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 differences between Hawaiian and Western knowledge systems, and the future of collaborative knowledge and sharing to benefit us all. It’s free and takes place on Thursday, … Continue reading "Episode 626: Purple Maia Salesforce + Next Century Cities Digital Equity – Aug 26, 2020"

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 and getting it into the hands of families in need. Stream MP3 | Subscribe in iTunes

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 Socia, President and CEO of the Enterprise Center to talk about connecting Hamilton County Schools (Chattanooga, TN), 5G and innovation. Stream MP3 | Subscribe … Continue reading "Episode 624: HTDC Women in Tech + The Enterprise Center – Aug 12, 2020"

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 joined by Dr. Jenna Wallace, Doctor of Veternarian Medicine from Telapets.com and Dr. Neel Chauhan an MD at WePrescirbe to talk about telemedicine … Continue reading "Episode 623: Hawaii is Hiring & Telapets + WePrescribe – Aug 5, 2020"

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 corporation. They’re here to help us understand the FCC, spectrum allocation and the 2.5GHz Tribal window. We also talk about the Digital Reservation Act, co-sponsored … Continue reading "Episode 622: 2.5GHz and the FCC Tribal Window – July 29, 2020"

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 Teams, Christine Guo from Wells Fargo and Richard Matsui from kWh analytics to talk about remote work ing from Hawaii. Check out … Continue reading "Episode 621: Hacking 4 Recovery + Remote Work – July 22, 2020"

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 Paul Zina to talk about the Kauaʻi Education Technology Pilot. Stream MP3 | Subscribe in iTunes

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, 2020. Then we’re joined by Fred Rodi, President and co-founder of DR Fortress to talk about the role … Continue reading "Episode 619: NASA Mars 2020 + DR Fortress – July 8, 2020"

First up we have Naʻalehu Anthony, here to tell us about ʻĀina Aloha Economic Futures and the upcoming online plenary session on July 8th. Then we’re joined by Pat Sullivan, CEO and Founder of Oceanit to talk about COVID-19 testing and a novel approach to scaling the testing process. Stream MP3 | Subscribe in iTunes

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 joined by Brandon Kurisu from Upspring Media and Michael Kamida from Nuix to talk about using Aloha Trace, Safe Path and contact tracing. … Continue reading "Episode 617: AHEF Scholarships + Aloha Trace & Safe Path – June 24, 2020"

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 what has changed in the current fundraising environment. What can entrepreneurs expect from venture capitalists today given the shifting social and economic landscape? This takes place … Continue reading "Episode 616: #BlueStartups & Fiber to East Maui – June 17, 2020"

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 what has changed in the current fundraising environment. What can entrepreneurs expect from venture capitalists today given the shifting social and economic landscape? This takes place … Continue reading "Episode 616: #BlueStartups & Fiber to East Maui – June 17, 2020"

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, hawaiipublicradio.org, or give via our HPR mobile app. During these challenging times, weʻre here for you. On today’s show we … Continue reading "Episode 615: June Pledge Drive & #XLR8HI preX – June 10, 2020"

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, hawaiipublicradio.org, or give via our HPR mobile app. During these challenging times, weʻre here for you. On today’s show we … Continue reading "Episode 615: June Pledge Drive & #XLR8HI preX – June 10, 2020"

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 their business on O‘ahu. This class will address all of the important topics you must consider before investing money or time, and so it is … Continue reading "Episode 614: SBDC + Mana Up Cohort 5 – June 3, 2020"

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 their business on O‘ahu. This class will address all of the important topics you must consider before investing money or time, and so it is … Continue reading "Episode 614: SBDC + Mana Up Cohort 5 – June 3, 2020"

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 County of Honolulu for COVID-19 testing. Then we’re joined by Ian Kitajima from Oceanit, Sarah Nanbu from the Box Jelly and Trung … Continue reading "Episode 613: COVID-19 Testing + Aloha A.I. People Counter – May 27, 2020"

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 County of Honolulu for COVID-19 testing. Then we’re joined by Ian Kitajima from Oceanit, Sarah Nanbu from the Box Jelly and Trung … Continue reading "Episode 613: COVID-19 Testing + Aloha A.I. People Counter – May 27, 2020"

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, makers, builders, artists, and technologists to participate in a virtual hackathon. During a period of 48 hours, participants from around the world will create virtual teams and use … Continue reading "Episode 612: ManaUp + Wifi on Wheels – May 20, 2020"

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, makers, builders, artists, and technologists to participate in a virtual hackathon. During a period of 48 hours, participants from around the world will create virtual teams and use … Continue reading "Episode 612: ManaUp + Wifi on Wheels – May 20, 2020"

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! Classes are limited to thirty seats but there’s always room. Learn more and get Alino trained. Then we welcome Peter Rowan … Continue reading "Episode 611: UH Innovation Accelerators – May 13, 2020"

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! Classes are limited to thirty seats but there’s always room. Learn more and get Alino trained. Then we welcome Peter Rowan … Continue reading "Episode 611: UH Innovation Accelerators – May 13, 2020"

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 show. Pat is the Founder and CEO of Oceanit, one of Hawaii’s successful tech companies. Check out Pat’s new book: Intellectual Anarchy. … Continue reading "Episode 610: Nalukai Academy & Resilient Companies – May 6, 2020"

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 show. Pat is the Founder and CEO of Oceanit, one of Hawaii’s successful tech companies. Check out Pat’s new book: Intellectual Anarchy. … Continue reading "Episode 610: Nalukai Academy & Resilient Companies – May 6, 2020"