Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023: Startup Paradise Champions
Someone who consistently contributes to the success of Hawai‘i’s innovation community.
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20 for the Next 20: Marisa Castuera Hayase, Weinberg Foundation
The managing director of Hawai‘i programs and communications is “a new breed of philanthropic leader” who deploys resources where they’re needed most.
Decrease in Home Prices Varies by Area on O‘ahu
Kailua-Waimānalo’s median price fell only 3% in January, but Pearl City-ʻAiea’s was down 24%.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023: Corporate Intrapreneur of the year
Honors someone who works in a large organization but advocates for innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.
Fact-Based News Media Are Not Your Enemy
Ethical journalists “reflect the messy world as best they can” by reporting important facts and evidence.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023: Island Innovator of the Year
Celebrating innovations that help Hawaiʻi solve a major problem in the community, the ocean or the ʻāina.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023: Deal of the Year
Recognizes the local company that received the largest financial deal in the past year
20 for the Next 20: Pedro Haro, American Lung Association in Hawaii
As executive director, he launched programs for asthma management and youth vaping prevention, and advocated for lung cancer screening.
Crypto in Hawai‘i Is Still a “Lab” Experiment
Eleven companies participate in the Digital Currency Innovation Lab while the state explores regulations and advocates push for open markets.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023: Investor of the Year
Individual or entity that has invested substantially in the Hawai‘i startup ecosystem.
20 for the Next 20: Josh Hargrove, Prince Waikiki & Hawaii Prince Golf Club
The general manager of the luxury resort focuses on making it “an amazing place to work,” winning major hotel awards in the process.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023: CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) Entrepreneur of the Year
Presented to the entrepreneur whose CPG company has consistently seen month-over-month growth in revenue and customers.