Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2026
25 years of honoring outstanding local startups and innovation.
Author: Kiani Vidaurri
HB20: Richard Matsui, KWH Analytics
Nearly 20 years into a career spanning McKinsey, the Biden Administration, and multiple companies built and sold, Richard Matsui is just getting started at home.
HB20: Jamila Jarmon, Hawaiian Electric
From policy work to startup COO to EV strategy at Hawaiian Electric, Jamila Jarmon thrives in roles that didn't exist until she filled them.
