Bytemarks Café
Fridays at 6:30pm on HPR-1
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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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. -
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.
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Today we'll talk to recipients of the ARCS Foundation Scholarship grants that help to advance science in Hawaii. We'll find out how these grants support their field of study and efforts to succeed in their PhD program. -
We'll find out what's happening at Kuleana Work on Kauai. We'll talk with the coworking founder, learn about the tech scene in Lihue and what services they offer the community. -
Today we'll find out what is planned for the upcoming East Meets West Conference. We'll talk with the organizers of the conference to learn what it truly means to have east meets west, culturally and philosophically. -
Today we'll catch up with the Managing Director of the Hawaiʻi Angels. We'll find out what this Angel network does and what the startup investor ecosystem looks like. -
Today we'll catch up with the VEX Robotics Program. We'll find out how the VEX challenges have evolved and what it takes to advance to the national competition. -
Today we'll head out to the northeast side of Oahu and talk to Hui o Hauula. We'll find out how this small rural community stays resilient in the face of natural disasters, single road access and rising tides. -
Today we'll catch up with the Department of Education and learn about their Digital Design initiative. We'll find out how digital design seeks to integrate media, information, and technology literacy tools to support student engagement and achievement. -
Today we'll catch up with the Hawaii Venture Capital Association and learn about their annual Entrepreneurs Awards. We'll hear from these rising entrepreneurs and learn more about their startup success stories throughout 2024.
