You might not know the name John Scarpa, but he co-founded the American Cellular Network Corporation and Unitel Wireless Communication Systems, which is credited with bringing cellular service to rural areas in the U.S.
His foundation just donated $700,000 to Hawaiʻi Pacific University to launch an Entrepreneurial Pathway for students and faculty members. HPU College of Business Dean Amy Nguyen-Chyung spoke to HPR about this new initiative.
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This story aired on The Conversation on July 29, 2025. The Conversation airs weekdays at 11 a.m.
