Category: Podcasts

Episode 294: Innovation in Education – Apr 16, 2014

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First we’ll look at the latest tech news and happenings in Hawaii and beyond. Then joining us today is Jay Fidell from ThinkTech to tell us about a panel discussion on New Tech in Hawaii Agriculture. Finally, we’ll find out how 3 independent schools, Mid Pacific Institute, Iolani and Punahou, are tackling innovation in education.

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Episode 291: Mini Maker Faire Honolulu – Mar 26, 2014

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First we’ll look at the latest tech news and happenings in Hawaii and beyond. Then joining us today is Mike King from Ikayzo to tell us about the Intro to Git class for Pacific New Media. Finally, we’ll talk to organizers, Alan Solidum and Ross Mukai and go behind the scenes at the Honolulu Mini Maker Faire.

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Episode 290: HTDC, the Next Chapter – Mar 19, 2014

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First we’ll look at the latest tech news and happenings in Hawaii and beyond. Then we’ll get an update on the upcoming Hawaii Robofest. Finally, we’ll talk with Robbie Melton, the new CEO and Executive Director about new developments at the High Tech Development Corporation.

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Episode 289: Hawaii’s IT Transformation – March 12, 2014

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First we’ll look at the latest tech news and happenings in Hawaii and beyond. Then joining us today is Brian Dote to tell us about his new Chief Innovation Officer position at Mid Pacific Institute. Finally, we’ll talk to Sonny Bhagowalia and Keone Kali about changes in the State’s Office of Information Management and Technology.

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Episode 288: Agora in Kakaako – Mar 5, 2014

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First we’ll look at the latest tech news and happenings in Hawaii and beyond. Then joining us today is Alan Solidum to tell us about the upcoming Mini Maker Faire. Finally, we’ll talk with Wei Fong, Erin Kinney and Stephen Hon about neighborhood wifi and a new creative space in Kakaako that blends art, tech and design called Agora. You can support the Agora Kickstater project here.

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Episode 287: Startup Weekend HNL 2014 – Feb 26, 2014

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First we’ll look at the latest tech news and happenings in Hawaii and beyond. Then joining us today is Robbie Melton and Len Higashi from HTDC to tell us about the upcoming Entrepreneurs Day at the Capitol. Finally, we get a chance to talk to three new startups, NameHub (Brendan Mulligan), Karat (McKay Davis) and Green Apple (Chad Kahunahana), all launched at Startup Weekend Honolulu.

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Episode 286: Digital Libraries – Feb 19, 2014

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First we’ll look at a few tech stories of note here in the islands. Then we’ll be bringing you two news guests to tell you about a couple of great events coming up: Kathleen Cabral will tell us about Geek Day at Leeward Community College, and Franklin Allaire will update us on the 10th annual Hawaii State Science Olympiad. Finally, we’ll talk to Naomi Chow and Martha Chantiny to find out how libraries can transform themselves to serve as information hubs in the digital age.

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Episode 285: Voice of the Sea – Feb 12, 2014

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First we’ll look at the latest tech news and happenings in Hawaii and beyond. Then joining us today is Matt Heim from Electric Pencil to tell us about the upcoming Pacific Bridge Conference for entrepreneurs. Finally, we talk to Kanesa Duncan Seraphin about some of her discoveries from exploring science and culture across the Pacific in her program Voice of the Sea.

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Episode 284: Undersea Power Cable – Feb 5, 2014

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First we’ll look at the latest tech news and happenings in Hawaii and beyond. Then joining us today is Nicole Velasco to tell us about the upcoming Neighborhood Commission Tweetup. Finally, we get an update on Hawaii’s undersea power cable from Mark Glick at DBEDT and Dean Nishina from the Dept of Consumer Advocacy.

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Episode 283: Drones in Hawaii – Jan 29, 2014

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First we’ll look at the latest tech news and happenings in Hawaii and beyond. Then joining us today is Zulma Aguiar to tell us about the upcoming Rails Bridge Event called Hear me RoR. Finally, we talk to UAV experts, Ted Ralston, Todd Stellanova and Jim Crisafulli, to talk about Hawaii drones and how unmanned aerial vehicles pay a role in Hawaii’s future.

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