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.
Month: June 2026
Episode 930: ManaUp Cohort 11 – June 19, 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.
Episode 929: Makaliʻi Metrics – June 12, 2026
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.
Episode 928: Stoa – June 5, 2026
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.



