
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll hear about a dual-use conference called Partnerships in Dual-Use/Climate Technology. We'll find out how startup tech companies can position themselves for Department of Defense opportunities.
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Today we'll catch up with the new President and CEO of the Internet Society. We'll talk about the Internet Society's key priorities for 2025 and how it is a resource to enrich people's lives, and a force for good in society.
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As a new legislative session begins, we'll find out what's new with Transform Hawaii Gov. We'll talk to the Executive Director of THG and find out what initiatives are on the priority list for 2025.