Dennis Teranishi, CEO of a Hawaii-based nonprofit called the Pacific International Center for High Technology Research, recently explained in three aphorisms his motivation for spinning off a portion of the nonprofit. Read more
A new startup launched by Honolulu-based social entrepreneur Steve Sue is focused on providing students with the kinds of “soft skills” they need to succeed in the 21st century. Read more
In the startup community we talk about “the ecosystem” because it’s what attracts entrepreneurs. Accelerators, investment funds and co-working spaces are all critical pieces that help entrepreneurs hit the ground running. Read more
Whether it’s a new system or an upgrade, hardware, software or both, even the simplest information technology acquisition can be fraught with problems. Read more
A recent survey by Fluent identified YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook as the most popular networks used by adults age 18 to 24. Read more
A new cadre of innovative food startups and entrepreneurs hope to write a new chapter for Maui’s agricultural story. Read more
This year is the 10th anniversary of Apple’s iPhone, the first smartphone for ordinary people. Next year will be the 10th anniversary of the Android phone, now the most common smartphone. Read more
We’ve all been there. You’re having a problem with your computer, so you call for support. The responding technician offers to fix the problem by remotely accessing your system. Read more
Whether you prepare your own filings or use a professional tax preparer, there are cybersecurity actions that you should consider. Read more
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Hawaii gets dinged in national surveys as a tough place to do business. So it was nice to see local entrepreneurs who are swimming against that tide take time away from their ventures to rally at the state Legislature. Read more
Food security” and “food sustainability” have become the twin refrains in Hawaii over the last few years. Read more
With the ubiquity of cloud computing, many businesses and government agencies have contracted out critical services. Whether it’s internet access, email, collaboration or even phone services, some folks feel helpless when such a service goes down. Read more
Recent political news has highlighted how unauthorized leaks of sensitive information can cause economic harm to a company, embarrass an individual to the point of requiring a resignation, and threaten national security. Read more
In past columns I profiled several kamaaina who used startups as a way to come home from the mainland. I showed how even entrepreneurs without roots in Hawaii see compelling reasons to build their companies here. Read more
One of this column’s best friends in Silicon Valley is Creative Strategies’ founder, Tim Bajarin, who is one of the nation’s leading tech industry gurus. Read more
In recent weeks a nasty form of virus has been recirculating in the business community colloquially known as “ransomware.” Read more
Software development is currently unregulated, which has upsides and downsides. But there are indications that this may be about to change. Read more
Silicon Valley isn’t the only place people are building startups. From Charlotte, N.C., to Boise, Idaho, cities across the country — including Honolulu — are investing in their startup communities to attract entrepreneurs and retain local talent. Read more
For this new year, I suggest we get back to basics. That means making certain you’re both safe and productive. Here are some recommendations to consider. Read more
Thinking of changing your email provider? For users of Yahoo’s email service, the old adage of “fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me” is extremely relevant. Read more
There was a lot of bad news relating to cybersecurity this year. We had the largest breach ever, involving more than a billion Yahoo user accounts, and the largest distributed denial of service attack, which disrupted business operations nationwide Read more
