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Bytemarks Café

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

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29:06

Bytemarks Cafe: Builders VC

Bytemarks Café ·

2025/05/01

Today we'll delve into the technology investor world. We'll talk with Builders VC to find out what stage of investment they focus on and what companies are on their radar.

29:02

Bytemarks Cafe: April 11 - Makalii Metrics

Bytemarks Café ·

2025/04/12

Today we will talk to Makalii Metrics and learn about empowering Aina with data. We'll find out how data-driven solutions and indigenous knowledge can help farmers in Hawaii.

19:56

Bytemarks Cafe: April 4 - ARCS Foundation...

Bytemarks Café ·

2025/04/05

Today we'll talk to recipients of the ARCS Foundation Scholarship grants that help to advance science in Hawaii. We'll find out how these grants support their field of study and efforts to succeed in their PhD program.

29:00

Bytemarks Cafe: March 14 - Hawaiʻi Angels

Bytemarks Café ·

2025/03/13

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.

Bytemarks Cafe: March 7 - VEX Robotics Program

Bytemarks Café ·

2025/03/06

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.

29:08

Bytemarks Cafe: February 14--annual Entrepreneurs...

Bytemarks Café ·

2025/02/16

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.

Bytemarks Cafe: January 17 - Uplifting Waianae

Bytemarks Café ·

2025/01/16

Today we'll hear about a new Environmental Protection Agency Community Change Grant to spark innovation on the West side. We'll find out how the EPA is helping to fund an ag tech initiative that benefits many communities in Waianae.

29:10

Bytemarks Cafe: January 10 - HUB coworking

Bytemarks Café ·

2025/01/11

Today we'll check in with HUB coworking to learn what's in store for 2025. We'll find out how coworking can be the barometer for the tech startup scene and what are the key indicators.

29:03

Bytemarks Cafe: January 3 - Senate Concurrent...

Bytemarks Café ·

2025/01/04

Today we'll look into Senate Concurrent Resolution 184 to learn what it means for remote work. We'll learn how UHERO identified possible locations throughout Hawaii suitable for working remotely.

29:12

Bytemarks Cafe: J-StarX project

Bytemarks Café ·

2024/12/14

Today we'll find out about a dual-use project from the Pacific International Center for High Tech Research. The project is called J-StarX and we'll learn how the Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is helping to accelerate startups with international exposure.

29:03

Bytemarks Cafe: November 8 - Computer Science In K-12...

Bytemarks Café ·

2024/11/09

Today we'll find out how a subject like computer science can take root in K-12 education. We'll learn how technology and policy can help to shape future generations through advocacy and perseverance.

Bytemarks Cafe: Poi Dog Pondering and Music Technology

Bytemarks Café ·

2024/10/25

Today we'll catch up with Frank Orrall from Poi Dog Pondering. We'll learn how technology has influenced his music, the time spent on the Continent and the journey chronicled in his book from Hawaii to CBGB.