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On todayʻs show we have Dawn Lippert, Founder and CEO of Elemental Impact, here to talk about the Data Center Innovation Initiative. The application deadline is July 15, 2026. Register here, for an virtual information briefing on July 8, 2026.
First up, let’s welcome back The Catalyst by Leimomi Bong. This week she talks about a $1.25M NSF grant that accelerates Hawaiʻi’s growing network of locally-designed environmental sensors.
Then on todayʻs show we have Meli James from Mana Up and sheʻs brought a couple of cohort 11 companies. Chasity Enoka, co-owner of Maebo Noodle Factory Inc and Charade Law, owner ad GM of Island Essence.
On todayʻs show we have Daniel Rihardson, Founder and CEO and Kūhaʻo Zane, Co-Founder of Makaliʻi Metrics, here to talk about data gathering, cultural knowledge, and establishing Hawaiiʻs first soil testing lab.
First up is The Catalyst by Leimomi Bong. This week itʻs about drones mapping shorelines and rail systems for industry.
Then we have Jaeke Barkin, Founder & Lead Engineer at HOWDI and creator of Stoa, talk about civic engagement and transparency.
Now on todayʻs show we have Nick Winfrey, Executive Director and Gary Albitz, Managing Director of Imua Onipaʻa and we’re here to talk about innovations in workforce development.
On todayʻs show we have Micah Mizumoto, Instructional Technology Specialist and Mimi Wong, Instructional Technology Manager, from Kamehameha School here to talk about the KS Ed Tech conference coming up on June 2, 2026.
First off, I want to welcome the 1st installment of The Catalyst by Leimomi Bong, about the recent EaHou Fest.
Then we have Wendy Dakroub, Chief Executive Officer of Ohia Technology and Kekanaloa Kailihiwa, Teen Mentor of Tech Savvy Teens and theyʻre here to talk about getting teens involved with tech support for kupuna.
On todayʻs show we have Amy Zhao, Policy and Partnerships Strategist at the Imua Alliance here to talk about, SB3001, her Civil Beat article on digital safety, and a call to action.
Before talk about with our featured guests, I want to share a brand new segment we will add to Bytemarks Cafe, called the Catalyst, highlighting stories that center Hawaiʻi not as a proxy, but as a metric and catalyst for solutions to Oceania’s toughest problems. Leimoni Bong joins me with the bi-weekly segment.
On our featured topic for todayʻs show we have Jennifer Potter from the Hawaiʻi Natural Energy Institute and Jacqui Hoover, Chair of the Conference Program Committee to tell us about the upcoming Hawaii Energy Conference.
On todayʻs show we have Christina Comfort who is the Water Quality Program Manager at Wastewater Alternatives and Innovation, who is pursuing her PhD at Uh Manoa in the Oceanography department.