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Burt Lum
Bytemarks Café
Fridays at 6:30pm on HPR-1
Hosted by Burt Lum

Bytemarks Café is a half-hour radio magazine that showcases the innovation and creativity in Hawaiʻi's tech community. Hosted by Burt Lum, the program's purpose is to raise awareness of the tech economy and engage the listener in the discussion. 

Bytemarks Café will leverage the internet and social media technologies to extend the conversation well beyond the 30-minute time slot with the intent of building and nurturing this vibrant and vital community in Hawaiʻi.

*Audio will be posted after the show.

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Latest Episodes
  • Bytemarks Cafe: June 13 - Mana Up Cohort 10
    Today we'll find out what is in store for Mana Up as they gear up for their 10th cohort. We'll also hear from a couple of their portfolio companies and find out about the value proposition and their aspiration for the program.
  • Bytemarks Cafe: J-Starx Companies
    Today we'll catch up with the J-Starx companies and see what progress they've made. We'll find out how the Pacific International Center for High Tech Research matched these Japanese companies with US partners to advance cutting edge projects.
  • Bytemarks Cafe: May 30 - Hawaii Women in Tech
    Today we'll learn about a tech support network called Hawaii Women In Tech. We'll find out how the organizers seek to close the gender divide and empower more women to succeed in Hawaii's tech ecosystem.
  • Bytemarks Cafe: Build4Aina
    Today we'll learn about an Aina based hackathon called Build4Aina. We'll talk with the organizers to find out what prototypes were built and if there are plans to implement the applications.
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    Bytemarks Cafe: May 16 - Hawaiʻi Energy Conference
    Today we'll find out what the Hawaiʻi Energy Conference is about this year. We'll talk with the organizers and learn how 2025 has presented new energy challenges in achieving Hawaiʻi's energy self-reliance.
  • Bytemarks Cafe: Thirty Meter Telescope
    Today we'll find out what's the latest on the Thirty Meter Telescope. We'll talk with representatives of the TMT to learn what progress has been made and how public sentiment has evolved.
  • Bytemarks Cafe: Builders VC
    Today we'll delve into the technology investor world. We'll talk with Builders VC to find out what stage of investment they focus on and what companies are on their radar.
  • Bytemarks Cafe: April 25 - Shangri La Museum
    Today we'll learn how technology influences art. We'll talk with the team at Shangri La Museum to find out how technology is revolutionizing the way we create, experience, and share art.
  • Bytemarks Cafe: April 18 - PISCES
    Today we'll catch up with the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Sciences, also called PISCES, and find out the latest news and their STEM program called PISCES STARS.
  • Bytemarks Cafe: April 11 - Makalii Metrics
    Today we will talk to Makalii Metrics and learn about empowering Aina with data. We'll find out how data-driven solutions and indigenous knowledge can help farmers in Hawaii.