How a Law Student is Breaking into Venture Capital
Madonna Castro Perez, who grew up on Guam, is rising fast in a male-dominated world.
Entrepreneurship
Here’s How Generational Differences Play a Role in Family Business Succession
A new survey found that the retiring and upcoming leadership differ in terms of perspective, approach and attitude toward the succession process and commitment to that process.
How Nine Women Broke Through Tech’s Glass Ceiling
These female tech leaders in Hawai‘i describe how they navigated through what has been a male-dominated industry and how other women can take advantage of the greater opportunities today.
Four Programs That Inspire and Teach Kidpreneurs
Local programs use various hands-on approaches so children in grades K-12 better understand business – and life.
My Job: Why Olive Oil? “It’s Liquid Gold”
After Angèl Foster and her husband, Brian, opened Island Olive Oil Co. in 2012, they discovered their company was a lot like an onion, with far more layers than they could have ever imagined.
“Solopreneurs” Hit Hard But Bouncing Back
For many months, the pandemic closed the craft fairs that sustain a lot of small local businesses. But entrepreneurs at those businesses innovated, increased online sales, and are now feeling more confident as fairs reopen, customers return and sales rebound.
Latest Mana Up Cohort Includes a Dozen Hawai‘i-based Companies
Read about all 12 companies, which are based on four different islands
Utara Organics Provides Skin-Care Products from Kaua‘i
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort
Banán Turns Island Ingredients into Tasty Treats
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort
Sea Salts of Hawai‘i Flavors Your Favorite Dishes
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort
Aloha de Mele Seeks to Inspire the Aloha Spirit
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort
Kākou Collective Aims to Bring Hawaiʻi’s Backyard to the Forefront
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort
Island Harvest Offers Organic Macadamias from Hawai‘i
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort
‘Ohana Nui’s Macadamia Nut Cookies Are “Both Chewy and Crunchy”
Part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort of Hawai‘i companies
Kahuku Farms Offers Handcrafted Products, Tours and a Farm-to-Table Café
Part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort of Hawai‘i companies
Pono Potions Sells All-Natural Syrups For Coffee, Cocktails and Cooking
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort
HI Spice’s Hot Sauces Feature Local Produce Such as Liliko‘i, Guava and Mango
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort
Keiki Kaukau’s Toys and Games Include Local Food Play Sets
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort
Pawniolo Pets Offers Raw Pet Food from Hawai‘i Island
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort
The Best of Startup Paradise 2021
Profiles of the winners and finalists of the annual Hawaii Venture Capital Association awards.
Parting Shot: Midcentury Rejuvenator
John Reyno re-weaves the seat using Danish paper cord on a 40-year-old Niels Møller dining chair, one of eight belonging to a client.
Black Girls Surf
Several groups organize camps to introduce more young women of color to surfing. The long-term goal: more diversity in women’s pro surfing.
Food Trucks a Lifeline for Some Hawai‘i Chefs During Pandemic
A surge in food trucks began in 2008 during the Great Recession and the current economic crisis seems to have spurred further interest among entrepreneurs and chefs.
"Talent Roadmap" Declares: Now is the Time to Reinvent Hawaiʻi's Economy
The coronavirus has put tens of thousands of local people out of work. Enhancing workforce development is the starting point, according to a report from the Hawaiʻi Executive Collaborative, which is based on input from almost 200 people. The economic impact…