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Bytemarks Café

Hawaii PR

Bytemarks Cafe is a half-hour radio magazine that showcases the innovation and creativity in Hawaii's tech community. Hosted by Burt Lum, the program's purpose is to raise awareness of the tech economy and to engage the listener in the discussion. Bytemarks Cafe 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 Hawaii.

Location:

Honolulu, HI

Networks:

Hawaii PR

Description:

Bytemarks Cafe is a half-hour radio magazine that showcases the innovation and creativity in Hawaii's tech community. Hosted by Burt Lum, the program's purpose is to raise awareness of the tech economy and to engage the listener in the discussion. Bytemarks Cafe 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 Hawaii.

Twitter:

@Bytemarks

Language:

English

Contact:

738 Kaheka St. Honolulu Hi, 96814 (808) 941-3689


Episodes

Bytemarks Café: Student Coding at HPU

5/26/2021
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we’ll learn about the International Collegiate Programming Contest for students interested in honing their coding skills. We’ll find out how students from Hawaii Pacific University fared in this competition that tested their creativity, innovation, and the ability to perform under pressure.

Duration:00:28:52

Bytemarks Café: eSports and the Overwatch Tournament

5/19/2021
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, weʻll turn our sights on eSports and the 2021 Overwatch Tournament. We’ll find out how organizers picked Hawaii as the location for the international competition and what the players thought of the playing remotely.

Duration:00:28:54

Bytemarks Café: The Emergency Broadband Benefit

5/12/2021
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, weʻll find out about a new FCC program launched today called the Emergency Broadband Benefit. We’ll learn what the program entails, who can benefit from it and how someone can apply to get a discount on their monthly Internet service bill.

Duration:00:28:54

Bytemarks Café: Livestreaming

5/5/2021
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, with the popularity of zoom and online webinars, we’ll delve into enhancements to livestreaming. We’ll talk to a couple of professionals to find out what it takes to livestream your interviews to Youtube and Facebook live.

Duration:00:28:57

Bytemarks Café: Nalukai Academy Bootcamp

4/28/2021
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we’ll catch up with Big Island Startup Bootcamp, an immersive experience for students called Nalukai Academy. We’ll talk to organizers about how the program has adapted to the new reality and how they see inspiring the next generation of tech entrepreneurs.

Duration:00:28:53

Bytemarks Café: Elemental Excelerator Update

4/21/2021
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll get an update from Elemental Excelerator and learn what is in store for their next 5 year strategic plan. With more that 117 companies under their belt we find out what frames their mission to eliminate the global climate crisis.

Duration:00:28:57

Bytemarks Café: HUB Coworking

4/14/2021
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, During this special fund drive edition, we have representatives from Hub Coworking join us to talk about the Social Impact Incubator Program and the growing demand for co-working during this pandemic.

Duration:00:19:34

Bytemarks Café: Pandemic Education Lessons

4/7/2021
During this special fund drive edition, we have Brook Conner CIO at the Dept of Education, here to tell us about blend learning, tech in education and lessons learned during the pandemic.

Duration:00:19:12

Bytemarks Café: PISCES and Communication Drones

3/31/2021
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll hear from PISCES , the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems and the High Altitude, Long Exposure drones. Weʻll find out how this project could not only enable advanced wireless communications in rural areas but also usher in a aerospace industry on Hawaii Island.

Duration:00:28:55

Bytemarks Café: The Post Pandemic Legislative Process

3/24/2021
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll learn how to get policy passed and catch up with the post pandemic legislative process. This time we’ll talk to the folks at the Public Access Room and see how they continue to support the public to ensure their voices are heard.

Duration:00:28:58

Bytemarks Café: Innovating Methane Reduction

3/18/2021
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll talk to an innovative company called Symbrosia getting started in Kona at Natural Energy Labatory of Hawaii as a part of the HATCH accelerator. Weʻll learn how the company has found a new way to reduce the amount of methane by adjusting the contents of cattle feed.

Duration:00:28:50

Bytemarks Café: Digital Literacy on Molokaʻi

3/10/2021
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll talk to the team on Molokai that connects students with kupuna to teach digital literacy. Weʻll learn how the Health Occupations Student Association also gets students to learn about telehealth and potential careers in health care.

Duration:00:28:51

Bytemarks Café: A Look at Legislative Online Testimony

3/3/2021
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll talk to a couple of our legislative leaders to learn how they use technology. Weʻll learn how they re-thought the legislative process and took public testimony online to make it easy to testify during this pandemic.

Duration:00:28:52

Bytemarks Café: UH’s Calvin Shindo Student Venture Fund

2/24/2021
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll get the inside story on the University of Hawaii’s Calvin Shindo Student Venture Fund . Weʻll learn this venture fund will give students hands-on opportunity to learn the venture capital process and startup finance. Previously called the Hoku Scientific Microloan Fund, the program is made possible by a gift from Dustin Shindo, the co-founder of Hoku Scientific. The microloan program was revamped into an equity investment fund and named in honor of Calvin...

Duration:00:28:53

Bytemarks Café: Hawaii Venture Capital Association Entrepreneurs Awards

2/17/2021
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll talk to some of the finalists of the annual Hawaii Venture Capital Association Entrepreneurs Awards. Weʻll learn how these companies have succeeded in taking their business to the next level in spite of the pandemic and slowing economy.

Duration:00:28:54

Bytemarks Café: CompuGirls!

2/10/2021
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll find out about a national program called CompuGirls and how it is getting started in Hawaii. Weʻll learn how the program gets high school girls interested in information technology, computer science and cyber security.

Duration:00:28:59

Bytemarks Café: The Kilo Project

2/3/2021
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll find out about unique collaboration between Department of Transportation, education and the private sector called Kilo. Weʻll learn how real world problems are solved with innovation, rapid prototyping, and the willingness to try something new.

Duration:00:28:58

Bytemarks Café: Navy Tech Bridges

1/27/2021
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll find out about a Navy program called Tech Bridges. Weʻll learn how Tech Bridges aims to get local companies to help build technology solutions to support the dept of defense as well as the commercial sector.

Duration:00:28:57

Bytemarks Café: Closing the Digital Divide

1/20/2021
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, weʻll talk about digital equity and what it means to close the digital divide. Weʻll discuss how digital equity and literacy is foundational for Hawaii to thrive in the 21st century digital economy.

Duration:00:28:57

Bytemarks Café: Job Opportunities with Aloha Connects Innovation

1/13/2021
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, weʻll catch up with the creator and organizer of the Aloha Connects Innovation program. Weʻll find out how this program enabled unemployed workers to experience new job opportunities and help set a course for more resilient Hawaii.

Duration:00:28:53