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Meet our Speakers

We've gathered some of the top experts in the field to discuss this topic. With years of experience between them, they're well-equipped to offer invaluable insights and perspectives.

Alexis Akiona

Alexis Akiona

Founder, Lexbreezy Hawaii

Austin Anderson

Austin Anderson

Finance Associate, Mana Up

Dr. Dana Arakawa

Dr. Dana Arakawa

Organizational Development Consultant, thrive808

Naomi Bluesummers

Naomi Bluesummers

Operations Coordinator, Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Cente

Talia Bongolan-Schwartz

Talia Bongolan-Schwartz

Owner, Tali's Bagels

Paige Brattin

Paige Brattin

Founder, See Worthy

Lama Chang

Lama Chang

Loan Officer and Business Development Specialist, Feed The Hunger Fund

Cassidy Crowley

Cassidy Crowley

Owner and Inventor, The Baby Toon

Yasmin Dar

Yasmin Dar

President & COO, RKT Media

Joe DiCondina

Joe DiCondina

Founder, Hana Kitchens

Mary Fastenau

Mary Fastenau

Senior Partner, Anthology FINN Partners

April Hail

April Hail

Founder, Keiki Kaukau

Karen Hanada

Karen Hanada

Director of Extended Learning and Workforce Development, UH Maui College - Maui Food Innovation Center

Brittany Heyd

Brittany Heyd

Co-Founder, Mana Up

David Holt

David Holt

Program Manager, Blue Startups

Jan Hori

Jan Hori

Co-Founder & Owner, Hawaiian Pie Company

Meli James

Meli James

Co-Founder, Mana Up

Paulette Jencks

Paulette Jencks

Founder, Fractional Consultant, Future of Parent LLC

Chenise Kanemoto

Chenise Kanemoto

Principal Attorney & Owner, Ziva Law

Keoni Lee

Keoni Lee

CEO, Hawaii Investment Ready

Jennifer Luck

Jennifer Luck

CEO, Common Ground

Kolby Moser

Kolby Moser

Founder & Director, Aria Studios

Semira Nikou

Semira Nikou

Co-Founder & CEO, Better Sour

Mahina Paishon-Duarte

Mahina Paishon-Duarte

Co-founder & CEO, Waiwai Collective

Louie Rios III

Louie Rios III

Executive Director, Lei Hoʻolaha

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Talks

Sources of Capital & How to Draw on Them

May 18, 2024, 12:45 AM

Piinaio Ballroom

Lama Chang Paulette Jencks Heather Warner Brittany Heyd Keoni Lee Noah Williams Louie Rios III Susan Utsugi

Mastering the Pitch: Lessons from ABC’s Shark Tank

May 18, 2024, 12:45 AM

Palolo Room

Cassidy Crowley Kolby Moser Paige Brattin

Balancing Act: Insights from Mompreneurs

May 18, 2024, 12:45 AM

Makiki Room

Chenise Kanemoto Yasmin Dar April Hail Dr. Dana Arakawa Semira Nikou

Empowering the Makers: How to Grow Your Food & Beverage Business

May 18, 2024, 02:00 AM

Palolo Room

Meli James Karen Hanada Joe DiCondina Talia Bongolan-Schwartz Naomi Bluesummers Jennifer Luck

Grit: The Essential Ingredient to Entrepreneurial Success

May 18, 2024, 02:00 AM

Makiki Room

Alexis Akiona Mahina Paishon-Duarte Jan Hori Rose Wong Mary Fastenau

Sources of Capital Part Two: Deep Dives via Roundtable Discussions

May 18, 2024, 02:00 AM

Piinaio Ballroom

Brittany Heyd Louie Rios III Keoni Lee Paulette Jencks Noah Williams Austin Anderson David Holt Susan Utsugi Sherrie Totoki Lama Chang