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Local, Asian and Mainland Entrepreneurs and Investors Connect at East Meets West

By Chavonnie Ramos, Hawaii Business Posted on December 17, 2019 Be prepared for much more than an exchange of business cards when entrepreneurs and investors from Asia and the Mainland meet with local businesspeople for the sixth annual East Meets West conference in Honolulu. “You’ll actually build relationships and have the time and space to be able to […]

Visions from Hawaii - Sector Strengths

By Tiffany Hill, Medium Posted on February 25, 2019 Each year, more than 9 million people visit Hawaii.1 The Islands have long garnered a reputation as a tourist destination for its white sand beaches, pleasant weather and rich culture. But Hawaii offers something just as enticing for entrepreneurs and business people looking to grow and start their […]

Entrepreneurs Boot Camp - Going Global

By Tiffany Hill, Medium Posted on February 25, 2019 Women and men streamed into a small conference room at the Sheraton Waikiki hotel. They were there for one reason: How to take their business global.   It was one of the sessions offered during the fifth annual East Meets West,1Hawaii’s premier startup event hosted by Blue Startups.2 The […]

Women Investing in Women — It’s About Time

By Tiffany Hill, Medium Posted on January 14, 2019  The past two years have been filled with change-making events for women, from the re-ignition of the Me Too movement, which launched the Time’s Up campaign in Hollywood, to the multi-million strong Women’s Marches across the country.   When it comes to meaningful progress in the workforce, […]

Where is Innovation Coming From: The West or the East?

By Tiffany Hill, Medium Posted on January 11, 2019   When you think of Silicon Valley, oftentimes technology and innovation are the first things that come to mind. In the U.S., the southern San Francisco Bay region has long been considered the hub of disruptive technology and development — along with New York City, Austin and Boston, to […]

Entrepreneurs & Investors Convene at Annual East Meets West Conference

By Tiffany Hill, Hawaii Business Posted on January 7, 2019   The fifth annual East Meets West event, organized by Blue Startups, is a two-day conference where entrepreneurs and investors convene – indoors and outdoors   Chenoa Farnsworth attends 10 to 15 business and tech conferences across the U.S. and Asia each year. She knows the […]

East Meets West Second Day Delivers Info Packed Panel Talks

By Jeff Hawe, Hawaii Business Posted on February 5, 2018   Day two of the East Meets West Conference was held appropriately at the East-West Center in Manoa, Friday, Feb. 2. Governor David Ige began by addressing the audience, emphasizing Hawaii’s commitment to nurturing startups and entrepreneurs. Approximately 25% of the audience were visitors from tech […]

The Aina Acknowledges East Meets West 2018 Summit Day

By Daniel Ikaika Ito, Hawaii Business Posted on February 2, 2018 Hawaiians believe that when it rains on an event day that is the aina (that which feeds us) acknowledging your presence, and the land made attendees of the East West Conference 2018 Summit feel recognized. Venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, techies and local business people were […]