State of Hawai'i joins GEW Aloha State for the second time with this event, including a gubernatorial proclamation.
About this event
INNOVATION FRAMEWORK: IDEAS TO IMPACT!
A model for fostering creativity and innovation within organizations and communities.
Looking for inspiration to be more innovative about retooling your business and your products/services, especially due to changes the economic environment due to COVID? Join us for an interactive session to learn proven methods for bringing “ideas to impact”!! The session will define the components of innovation, share an approach and method to facilitate the innovation process, and suggest tools and enablers. You will also hear how organizations have used the framework to develop new products and solutions. Participants will gain inspiration, ideas, tools and tips to foster creative thinking and innovation within your organization or community. You will also meet like-minded individuals that can be allies in your journey. The session will be led by DataHouse, one of Hawaii's largest IT services companies in support of TRUE (Technology Readiness User Enablement), a Hawaii-based non-profit with a mission to support local organizations in accelerating their adoption of technology. Together with HTDC, these organizations help Hawaii organizations to thrive.
Guest presenters (bio below): Clyde Shiigi, Eddie Ontai
Guest moderator (bio below): Michelle Cheung
ABOUT THE GUEST PRESENTERS
Clyde Shiigi, Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer, DataHouse. Clyde's entire career has been in information technology, starting as a college intern in 1980. Throughout his 41 year career at DataHouse, Clyde worked in all aspects of the information technology including software development, project management, management consulting, and executive leadership positions as Chief Technology Officer and President/CEO. Clyde has worked with numerous government agencies and commercial businesses in Hawai'i, the U.S. Mainland, and Japan and helped to expand DataHouse's business in healthcare, government, education, and banking. In his current role as Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer, Clyde works with DataHouse consultants, customers, and partners to plan and deliver value to stakeholders through innovative approaches and solutions.
Eddie Ontai is the Co-president of DataHouse, whose mission is "delivering world-class solutions to our customers, while providing high-value opportunities for the people in our local and global communities." Eddie is responsible for all aspects of the business and strategic direction at DataHouse. He previously served in dual roles as the Vice President of Administration and Executive Director for Catholic Charities Hawai'i, where he lead financial and administrative functions as well as the agency's real estate and housing development subsidiary. Prior to Catholic Charities Hawai'i, Eddie also led teams at St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawai'i, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, and Deloitte & Touche.
ABOUT THE GUEST MODERATOR
Michelle Cheung is the Executive Director of TRUE (Technology Readiness User Evaluation), a joint effort driven by the private and public sectors to create a thriving Hawai'i through knowledge-sharing and adoption of technology. Michelle has demonstrated leadership, effective execution and strategic planning in companies large and small with a keen focus on change management, process improvement/ modernization and data intelligence. Over the past decade, Michelle served as an executive with a top Hawaii real estate company, leading the organization's technology, marketing and research efforts. Prior to relocating to Hawaii, Michelle led cross-functional and international initiatives for Citigroup and Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi in New York. Michelle has an MBA from NYU's Stern School and an undergraduate degree in Finance and MIS from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
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SPONSORS , SUPPORTERS
State of Hawai'i - Office of the Governor David Y. Ige
County of Hawai'i - Office of the Mayor Mitchell D. Roth
City and County of Honolulu - Office of the Mayor Rick Blangiardi
County of Kaua'i - Office of the Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami
County of Maui - Office of the Mayor Michael P. Victorino
HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union (HawaiiUSA FCU)
Entrepreneurs SANDBOX
Pacific Gateway Center
RJK LLC (Richard Kehoe, MBA, CPA)
Hāna Community Association
Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO)
Pacific Business News (PBN)
Hawai'i Technology Development Corporation (HTDC)
Office of Economic Revitalization (OER) of the City and County of Honolulu
Kūpa'a Kaua'i
Maui County Business Resource Center (MCBRC)
Hawai'i Small Business Development Center (HI SBDC)
Maui Business Brainstormers (MBB)
Global Entrepreneurship Week (G.E.W)
Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN)
Grants Central Station (GCS)
Kauaʻi Community College
Rice Street Business Association
Lady Entrepreneurs and Innovators L.E.I.
Kauaʻi Filipino Chamber of Commerce
Kauaʻi Chamber of Commerce
Kauaʻi Economic Development Board (KEDB)
Technology Readiness User Evaluation (TRUE)