Try out being a Sandbox coworking member on Tuesday, July 27th.

This free (normally) monthly event has a few COVID protocols these days:

1. Due to physical distancing guidelines, we are limiting the number of free coworking passes offered this month. Please register via Eventbrite to reserve your spot.

2. Please wear your mask while you're in the Sandbox. You may remove it while you're working at your desk, but we ask that you wear your mask while you're walking around the Sandbox.

3. Before entering the Sandbox, please complete a self check-in on the Lumisight Workplace app. Then, please complete a thermal screening once you enter Sandbox. Thermal screeners are located at the 2 double doors (Ilalo St. and makai entrances).

You can view our full COVID-19 protocol here.

REGISTER HERE

Registered participants may utilize our space during the entirety of public operating hours (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) on July 27th..

Please contact info@sandboxhawaii.org if you have any questions.

Parking and transportation

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is located at 643 Ilalo Street. There is paid parking onsite (in the portion of the lot immediate behind the Sandbox). Please purchase a parking pass once your arrive. We accept cash and card.

Rates: Half Day (4 hours): $3 | Full Day: $6

Alternatively, there is a Biki station located in front of the Sandbox on Ilalo Street.

The next WIT interview will feature Francine Beppu, Network Strategy Director at NMG Network.

About this Event

Brought to you by the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC), TRUE Initiative and Entrepreneurs Sandbox, the monthly Women in Tech series features female technologists who share their experiences working in the technology industry in technical and tech-adjacent roles. If you are looking to gain insights into different roles or thinking about transitioning into the technology sector, join us for this live, complimentary session over Zoom. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions.

In this WIT session, we will be speaking to Francine Beppu, Network Strategy Director at NMG Network. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Francine brings a unique perspective as a change agent in the world of media and entertainment. In her role as network strategy director at NMG Network, Francine develops innovative go-to-market strategies for delivering original content to travelers around the world, utilizing technology and collaboration to create cloud-based distribution channels that enhance the way entertainment is consumed. Over the past four years, Francine has curated over 25 branded channels under the NMG Network, reaching a global audience of 10 million and growing.

Francine brings over 16 years of combined experience developing new business and growth strategies for international corporations as well as start-ups in the entertainment, media, and technology industries. After pursuing a double major in marketing and international business at NYU Stern, Francine began her career in media and technology at Sony Electronics, where she contributed to the launch of the first full 1080p LCD displays, Blu-ray technology, and seven luxury consumer tech products under the Sony QUALIA line. Prior to joining NMG Network, she led digital campaign and acquisition strategies with KHON2, Hawaii’s FOX and CW affiliate stations, and Viacom’s MTV Networks. Francine’s early career accomplishments include the launch of the first LGBTQ cable network, Logo, which grew an audience of 30 million viewers during its first year.

In addition to her role at NMG, Francine is currently Chairman of the Board of directors for the Hawaii LGBTQ Legacy Foundation, where she leads strategic initiatives, fundraising and development programs for Honolulu Pride that support other local non-profit organizations in giving back to the community.

REGISTER HERE

by Tuesday, June 22nd at 5pm (HST). After registration closes, we will send a Zoom link to all registered participants. If you are unable to register, please contact Shane at info@sandboxhawaii.org to be added to the waitlist.

ABOUT

Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is a state agency under the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Our mission is to diversify Hawaii's economy by developing a flourishing technology industry that provides quality, high-paying jobs for Hawaii residents. www.htdc.org

The TRUE Initiative is an initiative of the Hawaii Executive Collaborative, supporting the CHANGE Framework and Movement. Driven by a partnership between the private, public sectors and the State of Hawaii, TRUE aims to tech-enable organizations through collaboration and sharing of tech solutions to common business challenges, in turn creating more resilient companies and a thriving Hawaii. www.hec.org/true

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is a co-working facility in Kaka'ako, owned by HTDC and managed by BoxJelly. As the "front door to innovation", our mission is to bring together change agents in Hawaii to enable transformation for a more dynamic Hawaii through technology and entrepreneurship. www.sandboxhawaii.org

Try out being a Sandbox coworking member on Thursday, June 17th.

This free (normally) monthly event has a few COVID protocols these days:

1. Due to physical distancing guidelines, we are limiting the number of free coworking passes offered this month. Please register via Eventbrite to reserve your spot.

2. Please wear your mask while you're in the Sandbox. You may remove it while you're working at your desk, but we ask that you wear your mask while you're walking around the Sandbox.

3. Before entering the Sandbox, please complete a self check-in on the Lumisight Workplace app. Then, please complete a thermal screening once you enter Sandbox. Thermal screeners are located at the 2 double doors (Ilalo St. and makai entrances).

You can view our full COVID-19 protocol here.

REGISTER HERE

Registered participants may utilize our space during the entirety of public operating hours (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) on June 17th.

Please contact info@sandboxhawaii.org if you have any questions.

Parking and transportation

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is located at 643 Ilalo Street. There is paid parking onsite (in the portion of the lot immediate behind the Sandbox). Please purchase a parking pass once your arrive. We accept cash and card.

Rates: Half Day (4 hours): $3 | Full Day: $6

Alternatively, there is a Biki station located in front of the Sandbox on Ilalo Street.

The next WIT interview will feature May Wang, an Associate at Fin Venture Capital!

About this Event

Brought to you by the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC), TRUE Initiative and Entrepreneurs Sandbox, the monthly Women in Tech series features female technologists who share their experiences working in the technology industry in technical and tech-adjacent roles. If you are looking to gain insights into different roles or thinking about transitioning into the technology sector, join us for this live, complimentary session over Zoom. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions.

In this WIT session, we will be speaking to May Wang, an Associate at Fin Venture Capital where she is responsible for sourcing investments, developing co-investment opportunities, maintaining board responsibilities, and adding operating value at portfolio companies. Prior to joining Fin, May was most recently an MBA associate at multiple VCs focused on Fintech and B2B investments. She also went to Poland to help a startup expand to Europe and launch the new office. May has worked in Goldman Sachs in Tokyo where she managed multi-billion-dollar liquidity assets for the company; and Capco, where she worked on global projects with major financial institutions clients as a consultant.​ May holds an MBA from Columbia Business School, and speaks fluent Mandarin, Japanese and basic Spanish.

REGISTER HERE by Tuesday, May 18th at 5pm (HST). After registration closes, we will send a Zoom link to all registered participants. If you are unable to register, please contact Shane at info@sandboxhawaii.org to be added to the waitlist.

ABOUT

Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is a state agency under the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Our mission is to diversify Hawaii's economy by developing a flourishing technology industry that provides quality, high-paying jobs for Hawaii residents. www.htdc.org

The TRUE Initiative is an initiative of the Hawaii Executive Collaborative, supporting the CHANGE Framework and Movement. Driven by a partnership between the private, public sectors and the State of Hawaii, TRUE aims to tech-enable organizations through collaboration and sharing of tech solutions to common business challenges, in turn creating more resilient companies and a thriving Hawaii. www.hec.org/true

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is a co-working facility in Kaka'ako, owned by HTDC and managed by BoxJelly. As the "front door to innovation", our mission is to bring together change agents in Hawaii to enable transformation for a more dynamic Hawaii through technology and entrepreneurship. www.sandboxhawaii.org

Try out being a Sandbox coworking member on Wednesday, May 19th.

This free (normally) monthly event has a few COVID protocols these days:

1. Due to physical distancing guidelines, we are limiting the number of free coworking passes offered this month. Please register via Eventbrite to reserve your spot.

2. Please wear your mask while you're in the Sandbox. You may remove it while you're working at your desk, but we ask that you wear your mask while you're walking around the Sandbox.

3. Before entering the Sandbox, please complete a self check-in on the Lumisight Workplace app. Then, please complete a thermal screening once you enter Sandbox. Thermal screeners are located at the 2 double doors (Ilalo St. and makai entrances).

You can view our full COVID-19 protocol here.

Register for this event here. Registered participants may utilize our space during the entirety of public operating hours (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) on May 19th.

Please contact info@sandboxhawaii.org if you have any questions.

Parking and transportation

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is located at 643 Ilalo Street. There is paid parking onsite (in the portion of the lot immediate behind the Sandbox). Please purchase a parking pass once your arrive. We accept cash and card.

Rates: Half Day (4 hours): $3 | Full Day: $6

Alternatively, there is a Biki station located in front of the Sandbox on Ilalo Street.

The next WIT interview will feature Takaho Iwasaki, Founder and CEO of Hawaii-based MajiConnection.

About this Event

Brought to you by the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC), TRUE Initiative and Entrepreneurs Sandbox, the monthly Women in Tech series features female technologists who share their experiences working in the technology industry in technical and tech-adjacent roles. If you are looking to gain insights into different roles or thinking about transitioning into the technology sector, join us for this live, complimentary session over Zoom. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions.

In this WIT session, we will be speaking to Takaho Iwasaki, Founder and CEO of Hawaii-based MajiConnection. A native of Japan, Takaho identified gaps that hindered cross-border business and technology exchange opportunities between Japan and the U.S., specifically Hawaii. So upon completion of her MBA at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, she started her own company, MajiConnection to help SMEs and startups in Japan and Hawaii connect to explore innovation-driven, tech-based projects. Before establishing her career in the U.S, she built her sales chops at Fuji Television in Tokyo and her family business in Kagoshima, Japan. Takaho is also the brains behind "Island Innovation Demo Day", the first of its kind in Hawaii which showcases Japanese and Hawaii startups bringing about innovative solutions to solve "island problems".

REGISTER HERE by Tuesday, April 20th at 5pm. After registration closes, we will send a Zoom link to all registered participants. If you are unable to register, please contact Shane at info@sandboxhawaii.org to be added to the waitlist.

ABOUT

Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is a state agency under the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Our mission is to diversify Hawaii's economy by developing a flourishing technology industry that provides quality, high-paying jobs for Hawaii residents. www.htdc.org

The TRUE Initiative is an initiative of the Hawaii Executive Collaborative, supporting the CHANGE Framework and Movement. Driven by a partnership between the private, public sectors and the State of Hawaii, TRUE aims to tech-enable organizations through collaboration and sharing of tech solutions to common business challenges, in turn creating more resilient companies and a thriving Hawaii. www.hec.org/true

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is a co-working facility in Kaka'ako, owned by HTDC and managed by BoxJelly. As the "front door to innovation", our mission is to bring together change agents in Hawaii to enable transformation for a more dynamic Hawaii through technology and entrepreneurship. www.sandboxhawaii.org

Try out being a Sandbox coworking member on Wednesday, April 21st.

This free (normally) monthly event has a few COVID protocols these days:

1. Due to physical distancing guidelines, we are limiting the number of free coworking passes offered this month. Please register via Eventbrite to reserve your spot.

2. Please wear your mask while you're in the Sandbox. You may remove it while you're working at your desk, but we ask that you wear your mask while you're walking around the Sandbox.

3. Before entering the Sandbox, please complete a self check-in on the Lumisight Workplace app. Then, please complete a thermal screening once you enter Sandbox. Thermal screeners are located at the 2 double doors (Ilalo St. and makai entrances).

You can view our full COVID-19 protocol here.

Register for this event here. Registered participants may utilize our space during the entirety of public operating hours (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) on April 21st.

Please contact info@sandboxhawaii.org if you have any questions.

Parking and transportation

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is located at 643 Ilalo Street. There is paid parking onsite (in the portion of the lot immediate behind the Sandbox). Please purchase a parking pass once your arrive. We accept cash and card.

Rates: Half Day (4 hours): $3 | Full Day: $6

Alternatively, there is a Biki station located in front of the Sandbox on Ilalo Street.

Try out being a Sandbox coworking member on Tuesday, March 23rd.

This free (normally) monthly event has a few COVID protocols these days:

1. Due to physical distancing guidelines, we are limiting the number of free coworking passes offered this month. Please register via Eventbrite to reserve your spot.

2. Please wear your mask while you're in the Sandbox. You may remove it while you're working at your desk, but we ask that you wear your mask while you're walking around the Sandbox.

3. Before entering the Sandbox, please complete a self check-in on the Lumisight Workplace app. Then, please complete a thermal screening once you enter Sandbox. Thermal screeners are located at the 2 double doors (Ilalo St. and makai entrances).

You can view our full COVID-19 protocol here.

Register for this event here. Registered participants may utilize our space during the entirety of operating hours (8:00 am - 4:30 pm) on January 19th.

Please contact info@sandboxhawaii.org if you have any questions.

Parking and transportation

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is located at 643 Ilalo Street. There is paid parking onsite (in the portion of the lot immediate behind the Sandbox). Please purchase a parking pass once your arrive. We accept cash and card.

Rates: Half Day (4 hours): $3 | Full Day: $6

Alternatively, there is a Biki station located in front of the Sandbox on Ilalo Street.

The the next Women in Tech will feature Kelly Qian, Project Manager at eWorld Enterprise Solutions. Please join us!

Brought to you by the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC), TRUE Initiative and Entrepreneurs Sandbox, the monthly Women in Tech series features female technologists who share their experiences working in the technology industry in technical and tech-adjacent roles. If you are looking to gain insights into different roles or thinking about transitioning into the technology sector, join us for this live, complimentary session over Zoom. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions.

For this session, we will be speaking to Summer Rankin, a lead associate data scientist in the Strategic Innovation Group at Booz Allen Hamilton. With a PhD in Complex Systems and Brain Sciences, she lends her expertise in deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), anomaly detection, and performance measurement to projects within one of the world's leading consulting firms. Join us as we talk about being a woman in data science, transitioning into the tech industry and "Project Shakespeare".

Please REGISTER HERE by Tuesday, March 16th at 5pm. After registration closes, we will send a Zoom link to all registered participants. If you are unable to register, please contact Shane at info@sandboxhawaii.org to be added to the waitlist.

ABOUT

Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is a state agency under the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Our mission is to diversify Hawaii's economy by developing a flourishing technology industry that provides quality, high-paying jobs for Hawaii residents. www.htdc.org

The TRUE Initiative is an initiative of the Hawaii Executive Collaborative, supporting the CHANGE Framework and Movement. Driven by a partnership between the private, public sectors and the State of Hawaii, TRUE aims to tech-enable organizations through collaboration and sharing of tech solutions to common business challenges, in turn creating more resilient companies and a thriving Hawaii. www.hec.org/true

The the next Women in Tech will feature Kelly Qian, Project Manager at eWorld Enterprise Solutions. Please join us!

Brought to you by the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC), TRUE Initiative and Entrepreneurs Sandbox, the monthly Women in Tech series features female technologists who share their experiences working in the technology industry in technical and tech-adjacent roles. If you are looking to gain insights into different roles or thinking about transitioning into the technology sector, join us for this live, complimentary session over Zoom. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions.

Join us for this upcoming webinar as we speak to Kelly Qian, Project Manager at eWorld Enterprise Solutions, a Hawaii-based IT consulting and services company. Kelly will share how she leveraged her background in education for a successful transition into her current role in IT, how she continues developing her skills to remain competitive in the tech industry and giving back to the community.

Please register by Tuesday, January 19th at 5pm. After registration closes, we will send a Zoom link to all registered participants. If you are unable to register, please contact Shane at info@sandboxhawaii.org to be added to the waitlist.

Please REGISTER HERE by Tuesday, February 16th at 5pm. After registration closes, we will send a Zoom link to all registered participants. If you are unable to register, please contact Shane at info@sandboxhawaii.org to be added to the waitlist.

ABOUT

Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is a state agency under the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Our mission is to diversify Hawaii's economy by developing a flourishing technology industry that provides quality, high-paying jobs for Hawaii residents. www.htdc.org

The TRUE Initiative is an initiative of the Hawaii Executive Collaborative, supporting the CHANGE Framework and Movement. Driven by a partnership between the private, public sectors and the State of Hawaii, TRUE aims to tech-enable organizations through collaboration and sharing of tech solutions to common business challenges, in turn creating more resilient companies and a thriving Hawaii. www.hec.org/true

Try out being a Sandbox coworking member on Tuesday, February 16th.

This free (normally) monthly event has a few COVID protocols these days:

1. Due to physical distancing guidelines, we are limiting the number of free coworking passes offered this month. Please register via Eventbrite to reserve your spot.

2. Please wear your mask while you're in the Sandbox. You may remove it while you're working at your desk, but we ask that you wear your mask while you're walking around the Sandbox.

3. Before entering the Sandbox, please complete a self check-in on the Lumisight Workplace app. Then, please complete a thermal screening once you enter Sandbox. Thermal screeners are located at the 2 double doors (Ilalo St. and makai entrances).

You can view our full COVID-19 protocol here.

Register for this event here. Registered participants may utilize our space during the entirety of operating hours (8:00 am - 4:30 pm) on January 19th.

Please contact info@sandboxhawaii.org if you have any questions.

Parking and transportation

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is located at 643 Ilalo Street. There is paid parking onsite (in the portion of the lot immediate behind the Sandbox). Please purchase a parking pass once your arrive. We accept cash and card.

Rates: Half Day (4 hours): $3 | Full Day: $6

Alternatively, there is a Biki station located in front of the Sandbox on Ilalo Street.

Join the Data Culture Club: Become a Data Driven Organization

The TRUE Insight series highlights how innovative leaders are digitally transforming their organizations . Hear different strategies by joining this live, complimentary session over Zoom. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. This series is brought to you by TRUE, Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) and Entrepreneurs Sandbox.

EVENT OVERVIEW

Research suggests that while most companies stress the importance of turning data into actionable insight, less than a quarter feel their company is successful at doing this. A large portion of our local businesses are not treating their own data as an asset. See where are you in your data maturity by answering these questions:

• Is your data accessible and structured for consumption/use?

• Do you use data/metrics in your decision making or in your day-to-day processes?

• Is data insight democratized across the business?

• Do you view your data as an asset to your organization?

• Do you have a consolidated, secure, and shared data analytics environment to be used across the business for all employees and stakeholders.

Join James Saulez, President of KOA Process, in a discussion with Anthony Nelson (President) and Timon Fuchser (Director of BI and Performance) as they detail the why's and HOW's of becoming a data driven business by sharing Premier Restoration's data journey.

Key topics include:

• Practical steps to evaluate your current level of data maturity and where opportunity exists to make better use of your data

• The key tasks involved in executing a project that will set you off on the right path to getting actionable insights out of your data

• A look under the hood of Microsoft PowerBI as a self-service business intelligence tool to get you started

• Premier Restoration's perspective into their ongoing journey to becoming a data driven business, with various uses cases stemming from this initiative.

AGENDA

• 2:00 PM - Welcome and Introductions

• 2:05 PM - Data Driven Organization

• 2:45 PM - Q&A

REGISTRATION

Please REGISTER HERE to secure your seat. This webinar is limited to 100 attendees. If you are unable to register, please email info@sandboxhawaii.org to be added to the waitlist.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

James Saulez, President of KOA Process, has over 25 years of experience in business transformation as a software developer, project manager, systems architect, data scientist, strategic consultant, CIO and COO. He has worked in the USA, South Africa and Europe within financial services, logistics, manufacturing, agriculture, distribution, and technology. In 2014, he made Hawaii his home where he brings a wealth of transformation knowledge, strategy, and leadership to the Koa Process team.

THANK YOU TO THE SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS

TRUE is an initiative of the Hawaii Executive Collaborative, supporting the CHANGE Framework and Movement. Driven by a partnership between the private, public sectors and the State of Hawaii, TRUE aims to create tech-enabled jobs by accelerating the adoption of technology. TRUE accomplishes this through collaboration and sharing of solutions to common business challenges, in turn creating more resilient companies and a thriving Hawaii. www.hec.org/true

Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is a state agency under the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Our mission is to diversify Hawaii's economy by developing a flourishing technology industry that provides quality, high-paying jobs for Hawaii residents. www.htdc.org

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is a co-working facility in Kaka'ako, owned by HTDC and managed by BoxJelly. As the "front door to innovation", our mission is to bring together change agents in Hawaii to enable transformation for a more dynamic Hawaii through technology and entrepreneurship. www.sandboxhawaii.org

Learn how Japanese startups deal with island problems including with COVID life and how we can apply them in Hawaii

MajiConnection, Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu, and engawa KYOTO (Dentsu Inc.) will host "Island Innovation Demo Day From Japan", which introduces Japanese startups that are solving "Island Problems" with their Innovation and creativity. This event focuses on "Island Innovation" ideas such as travel industry technology, energy, sustainability, and MaaS which can bring a strong impact and help the island community to solve its unique problems including a low adaption of technology, lack of human resource, high cost of energy and environmental problems.

Also, this event will help local entrepreneurs and businesses to think from a different perspective by introducing Japanese startups/entrepreneur’s ideas and exploring how these startups handle the COVID19/post COVID19 economy. This event will also help entrepreneurs and businesses to seek possible partnerships with Japanese entrepreneurs to benefit from their technology and knowledge to overcome our common challenges.

How you can participate in this event?

• Please REGISTER HERE and a zoom link will be sent to you to join the online event.

• We will have a Q and A session with the audience, so please ask questions to participating startups during the event .

• Help us to decide who is "Hawaii's favorite startup" by voting! So please be ready to choose your favorite startup!

Participating Startups

DOUZO : DOUZO is an OMIYAGE Platform which connects "Shoppers" and "Travelers" around the world. Shoppers can request any Japanese/Hawaiian items they want. And Travelers will deliver them to Shoppers on the way of their trip.

nearMe : NearMe is a startup aiming to contribute to regional revitalization by providing services that match various, in-the-moment needs through their instant matching platform. Currently, we operate a “taxi ride-sharing” service, which enables instant matching of people who want to go in the same direction by taxi. Also NearMe provides a door-to-door airport shuttle service with reasonable price and optimal routing by AI, starting from Japan and planning to global expansion.

Water Design : "Biofilm” is the slimy stuff near water is called and this could exist in the bathroom, drain, inside-pipe will cause clogged pipes and/or damages. It mostly has an impact on hospitals, factories, and buildings are facing clogging pipes and cleaning issues. We solve this problem with Ultra Fine Bubble technology which is nano-sized bubbles that have a cleaning effect. 5,000 customers in Japan have been trusting our technology, UFB DUAL. It has been used by a wide range of industries across Japan, including medical, housing, factories, public-bathrooms, and hot-springs in order to save costs and provide an effective and easy cleaning solution. It’s also beneficial to the environment.

AC Biode : AC Biode, a chemistry-based start-up, has commercialized 100% biodegradable plastic, not in competition with food.

Join the Data Culture Club: See Tableau Success Stories in Hawaii

The TRUE Innovation series features technology and innovation solutions to common business problems. See how innovative companies are solving their business challenges and leverage their efforts to accelerate your implementations by joining this live, complimentary session over Zoom. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. This series is brought to you by TRUE, Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) and Entrepreneurs Sandbox.

EVENT OVERVIEW

Insight from data has made an impactful difference in Hawaii’s response to COVID. Join Deena Tearney, CEO of Pacific Point, as she moderates a panel that shares how:

• Successful response requires everyone to come together and rapidly innovate in times of crisis

• Data, data visualizations, and data integration with other system increases decision making value

• You can create and foster a data culture at your organization

Joining Deena on the panel will be:

• Jeremy Blaney - Senior Manager, Customer Success at Tableau

• Erin Hughey, PhD - Director of Global Operations at Pacific Disaster Center

• Nick Redding, PhD - Executive Director at Hawaii Data Collaborative

AGENDA

• 10:00 AM - Welcome and Introductions

• 10:05 AM - Data Driven Organization

• 10:45 AM - Q&A

REGISTRATION

Please REGISTER HERE to secure your seat. This webinar is limited to 100 attendees. If you are unable to register, please email info@sandboxhawaii.org to be added to the waitlist.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Jeremy Blaney is a customer success leader at Tableau, helping people see and understand data and organizations become more data-driven. During his tenure at Tableau, he has partnered with many clients to create and implement data transformation strategies, including the United Nations, global financial services firms, U.S. government agencies, and Fortune 500 retail companies. Beyond his customer success role, Jeremy is dual-hatting as the Tableau Product Owner for the COVID-19 Data Platform, a free Salesforce, MuleSoft, and Tableau service that gathers, unifies and delivers trusted COVID-19 data to organizations around the world. In addition to his work at Tableau, Jeremy is a lecturer on data analytics at The Fletcher School at Tufts University and the University of Texas. Jeremy served in the U.S. Air Force for 10 years, largely as an intelligence analyst, completing assignments with NATO's Allied Air Command and deploying in support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. After separating from the military, he worked at Bank of America, leading people analytics projects in support of diversity and inclusion, organizational health, employee relations and other people-focused areas. Jeremy holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations from James Madison College at Michigan State University, a master of arts in diplomacy from Norwich University and a master of international business from The Fletcher School at Tufts University.

Nick Redding is the Executive Director of the Hawaii Data Collaborative, a nonprofit organization focused on making meaning from data for solving Hawaii’s pressing challenges. Prior to founding the Collaborative, he served as Director of Social Research and Strategy for the Ulupono Initiative, a Hawaii-focused organization working to promote locally produced food, renewable energy, clean transportation, and better management of water and waste. Nick holds a Ph.D. in Social-Organizational Psychology from Columbia University, where he conducted research on the dynamics of conflict, and complexity-aware leadership.

THANK YOU TO THE SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS

TRUE is an initiative of the Hawaii Executive Collaborative, supporting the CHANGE Framework and Movement. Driven by a partnership between the private, public sectors and the State of Hawaii, TRUE aims to create tech-enabled jobs by accelerating the adoption of technology. TRUE accomplishes this through collaboration and sharing of solutions to common business challenges, in turn creating more resilient companies and a thriving Hawaii. www.hec.org/true

Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is a state agency under the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Our mission is to diversify Hawaii's economy by developing a flourishing technology industry that provides quality, high-paying jobs for Hawaii residents. www.htdc.org

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is a co-working facility in Kaka'ako, owned by HTDC and managed by BoxJelly. As the "front door to innovation", our mission is to bring together change agents in Hawaii to enable transformation for a more dynamic Hawaii through technology and entrepreneurship. www.sandboxhawaii.org

The first Women in Tech interview of 2021 will feature Akemi Hiatt, Chief Marketing Officer and Owner of Hidden Gears. Please join us!

Brought to you by the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC), TRUE Initiative and Entrepreneurs Sandbox, the monthly Women in Tech series features female technologists who share their experiences working in the technology industry in technical and tech-adjacent roles. If you are looking to gain insights into different roles or thinking about transitioning into the technology sector, join us for this live, complimentary session over Zoom. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions.

Join us as we kick off the new year with Akemi Hiatt of Hidden Gears, a Hawaii-based e-commerce and digital marketing firm. As Co-Owner of the firm, Akemi is also the head of design and project management. Her background in the arts informs her approach to crafting thoughtful interfaces that balance beauty with technical performance and extensibility. She was a fellow of the Good Work Institute and is a contributor to the Shopify Partner’s Blog.

Please REGISTER HERE by Tuesday, January 19th at 5pm. After registration closes, we will send a Zoom link to all registered participants. If you are unable to register, please contact Sarah at info@sandboxhawaii.org to be added to the waitlist.

ABOUT

Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is a state agency under the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Our mission is to diversify Hawaii's economy by developing a flourishing technology industry that provides quality, high-paying jobs for Hawaii residents. www.htdc.org

The TRUE Initiative is an initiative of the Hawaii Executive Collaborative, supporting the CHANGE Framework and Movement. Driven by a partnership between the private, public sectors and the State of Hawaii, TRUE aims to tech-enable organizations through collaboration and sharing of tech solutions to common business challenges, in turn creating more resilient companies and a thriving Hawaii. www.hec.org/true

The first one of 2021!

Try out being a Sandbox coworking member on Tuesday, January 19th.

This free (normally) monthly event has returned with a few new protocols:

1. Due to physical distancing guidelines, we are limiting the number of free coworking passes offered this month. Please register via Eventbrite to reserve your spot.

2. Please wear your mask while you're in the Sandbox. You may remove it while you're working at your desk, but we ask that you wear your mask while you're walking around the Sandbox.

3. Before entering the Sandbox, please complete a self check-in on the Lumisight Workplace app. Then, please complete a thermal screening once you enter Sandbox. Thermal screeners are located at the 2 double doors (Ilalo St. and makai entrances).

You can view our full COVID-19 protocol here.

Register for this event here. Registered participants may utilize our space during the entirety of operating hours (8:00 am - 4:30 pm) on January 19th.

Please contact info@sandboxhawaii.org if you have any questions.

Parking and transportation

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is located at 643 Ilalo Street. There is paid parking onsite (in the portion of the lot immediate behind the Sandbox). Please purchase a parking pass once your arrive. We accept cash and card.

Rates: Half Day (4 hours): $3 | Full Day: $6

Alternatively, there is a Biki station located in front of the Sandbox on Ilalo Street.

Transforming an "Old School" Company to Digitize Operations and Embrace Cloud Solutions

The TRUE Insight series highlights how innovative leaders are digitally transforming their organizations . Hear different strategies by joining this live, complimentary session over Zoom. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. This series is brought to you by TRUE, Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) and Entrepreneurs Sandbox.

EVENT OVERVIEW

Forbes named Jeff Smith one of the most experienced chief information officers in the world. "He led the technology functions of Ingersoll Rand, Allied Signal, Telstra, and IBM. At Suncorp, he rose above the role, beginning his tenure there as CIO, rising to the role of Chief Executive Officer of Suncorp Business Services.” (Forbes)

He’s executed a significant transformation in his current role as Chief Operating Officer of World Fuel Services, a $40 billion company that provides ground transportation fuel products and services around the world.

Join TRUE as Jeff shares how he

• Transformed an old school energy management company to having all operations digital and cloud based in two years.

• Addressed the four “hills” in this journey: Cloud, Digital Ops, Talent/Leadership and Culture

• Kept operational expenses flat while improving resilience and productivity

• Self funded the transformation

AGENDA

• 8:00 AM - Welcoming Remarks - Paul Yonamine

• 8:05 AM - Digital Transformation - Jeff Smith

• 8:45 AM - Q&A

Some additional information on Jeff: Jeff Smith's Bio, Article

REGISTER

Please REGISTER HERE by Monday, January 11 at 8:00 PM (HST). After registration closes, we will send a Zoom link to all registered participants. Please note that this webinar is limited to 100 attendees. If you are unable to register, please email info@sandboxhawaii.org to be added to the waitlist.

ABOUT TRUE

TRUE is an initiative of the Hawaii Executive Collaborative, supporting the CHANGE Framework and Movement. Driven by a partnership between the private, public sectors and the State of Hawaii, TRUE aims to create tech-enabled jobs by accelerating the adoption of technology. TRUE accomplishes this through collaboration and sharing of solutions to common business challenges, in turn creating more resilient companies and a thriving Hawaii. www.hec.org/true

Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is a state agency under the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Our mission is to diversify Hawaii's economy by developing a flourishing technology industry that provides quality, high-paying jobs for Hawaii residents. www.htdc.org

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is a co-working facility in Kaka'ako, owned by HTDC and managed by BoxJelly. As the "front door to innovation", our mission is to bring together change agents in Hawaii to enable transformation for a more dynamic Hawaii through technology and entrepreneurship. www.sandboxhawaii.org

Brought to you by the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC), TRUE Initiative and Entrepreneurs Sandbox, the monthly Women in Tech series features female technologists who share their experiences working in the technology industry in technical and tech-adjacent roles. If you are looking to gain insights into different roles or thinking about transitioning into the technology sector, join us for this live, complimentary session over Zoom. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions.

In December, we will be joined by Ellen Ng, Economic Development Specialist at the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC). Prior to joining HTDC, Ellen served as a B2B Business Development Associate for LG Mobile. In that role, she worked in Silicon Valley alongside rising startups like Box, DocuSign, and Okta, and she witnessed their growth from infancy to the large entities they are today. Ellen also served as the Go-to-Market Lead for startups in the Singapore-based accelerator, The Co-Foundry (now known as TNB Ventures). Today, she helps small-medium tech companies grow beyond Hawaii. We'll ask Ellen share her career journey, the lessons she learned, and advice she has for women navigating tech roles.

Please REGISTER HERE by Tuesday, December 15th at 5pm. After registration closes, we will send a Zoom link to all registered participants. If you are unable to register, please contact Sarah at info@sandboxhawaii.org to be added to the waitlist.

ABOUT

Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is a state agency under the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Our mission is to diversify Hawaii's economy by developing a flourishing technology industry that provides quality, high-paying jobs for Hawaii residents. www.htdc.org

The TRUE Initiative is an initiative of the Hawaii Executive Collaborative, supporting the CHANGE Framework and Movement. Driven by a partnership between the private, public sectors and the State of Hawaii, TRUE aims to tech-enable organizations through collaboration and sharing of tech solutions to common business challenges, in turn creating more resilient companies and a thriving Hawaii. www.hec.org/true

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is a co-working facility in Kaka'ako, owned by HTDC and managed by BoxJelly. As the "front door to innovation", our mission is to bring together change agents in Hawaii to enable transformation for a more dynamic Hawaii through technology and entrepreneurship. www.sandboxhawaii.org

We are doing two in December!

Try out being a Sandbox coworking member on Tuesday, December 15th.

This free (normally) monthly event has returned with a few new protocols:

1. Due to physical distancing guidelines, we are limiting the number of free coworking passes offered this month. Please register via Eventbrite to reserve your spot.

2. Please wear your mask while you're in the Sandbox. You may remove it while you're working at your desk, but we ask that you wear your mask while you're walking around the Sandbox.

3. Before entering the Sandbox, please complete a self check-in on the Lumisight Workplace app. Then, please complete a thermal screening once you enter Sandbox. Thermal screeners are located at the 2 double doors (Ilalo St. and makai entrances).

You can view our full COVID-19 protocol here.

Register for this event here.

Please contact info@sandboxhawaii.org if you have any questions.

Parking and transportation

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is located at 643 Ilalo Street. There is paid parking onsite (in the portion of the lot immediate behind the Sandbox). Please purchase a parking pass once your arrive. We accept cash and card.

Rates: Half Day (4 hours): $3 | Full Day: $6

Alternatively, there is a Biki station located in front of the Sandbox on Ilalo Street.

Island Innovation Demo Day is a one-day online event bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate partners from both Japan and Hawaii. Our demo day is focused on “Island problem solution” technology, such as sustainability, tourism, agriculture etc. Island Innovation Demo Day Online is a spin-off event of Island Innovation Demo Day.

Schedule

• 15:00 Opening

• 15:10 Pitch Starts (5-minute presentation + 5-minutes of Q&A)

• 16:10 Judges Time

• 16:20 Award Ceremony and Closing

• 16:30 End

Startups

EcoponicX : Inspired by Hawai’i’s unique place in the world, EcoponicX believes in technology that preserves and sustains nature in a truly harmonious relationship. Thier vision is to challenge the paradigm of farming as input intensive, real estate extensive, destructive, and overly centralized. They look to a future where the distance between the source of nutrition and your home is as close as your neighborhood park or your fridge.

Polū Energy : Polū means “blue” in Hawaiian! “Blue Energy,” also known as salinity gradient power, is the electrical energy derived from the difference in salt concentration when freshwater mixes with ocean salt water. This natural process occurs every moment that rivers meet the ocean. A natural phenomenon when rivers empty into the ocean like in loko iʻa (Hawaiian fishponds).

Shaka Guide : Shaka Guide provides location-based audio tours offer an immersive experience with authentic storytelling and music by local artists. We’re proud to have the highest-rated Hawaii travel apps in the App Store and Google Play store. A tremendous amount of care goes into each tour we create. Every site we visit, word we say, and song we select has been hand picked and crafted for quality.

Additional startups will be announced soon. Please check the event page for updates.

Judges

• Hiroki Maeda, Executive Project Director, DENTSU Inc.

• Nobu Morita, Director of Innovation, NEC X

• Yasushi Omori, Vice President, Business Creation Strategy, Japan Airline

• Yuka Tanimoto, Managing Editor, Web Editorial Team, Forbes JAPAN

Register

REGISTER HERE to secure your spot.

Experience what it's like to be a Sandbox coworking member on Thursday, December 3rd.

This free monthly event is returning with a few new protocols:

1. Due to physical distancing guidelines, we are limiting the number of free coworking passes offered this month. Please register via Eventbrite to reserve your spot.

2. Please wear your mask while you're in the Sandbox. You may remove it while you're working at your desk, but we ask that you wear your mask while you're walking around the Sandbox.

3. Before entering the Sandbox, please complete a self check-in on the Lumisight Workplace app. Then, please complete a thermal screening once you enter Sandbox. Thermal screeners are located at the 2 double doors (Ilalo St. and makai entrances).

You can view our full COVID-19 protocol here.

Register for this event here.

Please contact info@sandboxhawaii.org if you have any questions.

Parking and transportation

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is located at 643 Ilalo Street. There is paid parking onsite (in the portion of the lot immediate behind the Sandbox). Please purchase a parking pass once your arrive. We accept cash and card.

Rates: Half Day (4 hours): $3 | Full Day: $6

Alternatively, there is a Biki station located in front of the Sandbox on Ilalo Street.

Please join us for Free Coworking Day at the Entrepreneurs Sandbox!

Experience what it's like to be a Sandbox coworking member on Tuesday, November 17th.

This free monthly event is returning with a few new protocols:

1. Due to physical distancing guidelines, we are limiting the number of free coworking passes offered this month. Please register via Eventbrite to reserve your spot.

2. Please wear your mask while you're in the Sandbox. You may remove it while you're working at your desk, but we ask that you wear your mask while you're walking around the Sandbox.

3. Before entering the Sandbox, please complete a self check-in on the Lumisight Workplace app. Then, please complete a thermal screening once you enter Sandbox. Thermal screeners are located at the 2 double doors (Ilalo St. and makai entrances).

You can view our full COVID-19 protocol here.

Please contact info@sandboxhawaii.org if you have any questions.

Parking and transportation

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is located at 643 Ilalo Street. There is paid parking onsite (in the portion of the lot immediate behind the Sandbox). Please purchase a parking pass once your arrive. We accept cash and card.

Rates: Half Day (4 hours): $3 | Full Day: $6

Alternative, there is a Biki station located in front of the Sandbox on Ilalo Street.

Join us at the Mini Virtual Technology Job Fair, brought to you by HTDC, TRUE and the Entrepreneurs Sandbox. You will hear directly from organizations that are actively hiring, learn about tech and tech-adjacent job opportunities, and get to ask questions, in this intimate online event. At each monthly job fair, we will also feature a guest speaker who will share advice and tips to assist you with your job search.

At this month's job fair, we will be joined by American Savings Bank, Hawaiian Telcom, Servco, and Paxca. Employers will showcase their company and share how you can put your best foot forward in the application process. Each presentation will be followed by a Q&A, and after which, you have the option to join a separate break out session with the employer, to ask additional questions.

REGISTER

Please REGISTER HERE by November 16 at 5pm. After registration closes, we will send a Zoom link to all registered participants. Please note that this job fair is limited to 100 attendees. If you are unable to register, please contact Sarah at info@sandboxhawaii.org to be added to the waitlist.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY

Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is a state agency under the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Our mission is to diversify Hawaii's economy by developing a flourishing technology industry that provides quality, high-paying jobs for Hawaii residents. www.htdc.org

The TRUE Initiative is an initiative of the Hawaii Executive Collaborative, supporting the CHANGE Framework and Movement. Driven by a partnership between the private, public sectors and the State of Hawaii, TRUE aims to tech-enable organizations through collaboration and sharing of tech solutions to common business challenges, in turn creating more resilient companies and a thriving Hawaii. www.hec.org/true

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is a co-working facility in Kaka'ako, owned by HTDC and managed by BoxJelly. As the "front door to innovation", our mission is to bring together change agents in Hawaii to enable transformation for a more dynamic Hawaii through technology and entrepreneurship. www.sandboxhawaii.org

Learn about emerging infrastructure strategies and how you can leverage them.

The TRUE Innovation series features technology and innovation solutions to common business problems. See how innovative companies are solving their business challenges and leverage their efforts to accelerate your implementations by joining this live, complimentary session over Zoom. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. This series is brought to you by TRUE, Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) and Entrepreneurs Sandbox.

EVENT OVERVIEW

When it comes to developing a pragmatic infrastructure and cloud strategy, there are key areas to address:

• How do you shift from legacy systems to embrace future needs?

• How do you design for uncertainty?

• What cloud strategies and options should you consider?

Join Gartner Analyst, David J. Cappuccio, Chief of Research for Infrastructure , responsible for research in enterprise data center strategies and trends, data center cloud and hybrid strategies and data center consolidation and migration strategies, answer these key questions and share emerging infrastructure trends and strategies.

AGENDA

• 10:00 AM - Welcome and Introductions

• 10:05 AM - A Pragmatic Infrastructure and Cloud Strategy with David Cappuccio

• 10:45 AM - Q&A

Please REGISTER HERE by Wednesday, November 11 at 5:00 PM (HST). After registration closes, we will send a Zoom link to all registered participants.

ABOUT

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) is the world’s leading research and advisory company and a member of the S&P 500. We equip business and IT leaders with indispensable insights, advice and tools to achieve their mission-critical priorities today and build the successful organizations of tomorrow.

Our unmatched combination of expert-led, practitioner-sourced and data-driven research steers clients toward the right decisions on the issues that matter most. We are a trusted advisor and an objective resource for more than 15,000 organizations in more than 100 countries — across all major functions, in every industry and enterprise size.

To learn more about how we help decision makers fuel the future of business, visit gartner.com.

TRUE is an initiative of the Hawaii Executive Collaborative, supporting the CHANGE Framework and Movement. Driven by a partnership between the private, public sectors and the State of Hawaii, TRUE aims to create tech-enabled jobs by accelerating the adoption of technology. TRUE accomplishes this through collaboration and sharing of solutions to common business challenges, in turn creating more resilient companies and a thriving Hawaii. www.hec.org/true

Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is a state agency under the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Our mission is to diversify Hawaii's economy by developing a flourishing technology industry that provides quality, high-paying jobs for Hawaii residents. www.htdc.org

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is a co-working facility in Kaka'ako, owned by HTDC and managed by BoxJelly. As the "front door to innovation", our mission is to bring together change agents in Hawaii to enable transformation for a more dynamic Hawaii through technology and entrepreneurship. www.sandboxhawaii.org

Join this session to learn how the Japanese landscape has changed and how you can adapt to meet the changing needs. Consider how a digital marketing strategy can be changed to reach your intended target.

SEEDATA will provide information that will drive digital marketing strategy in the near term:

• Changes in Japanese consumer behavior given changing demographics, and how it will impact Hawaii's tourism industry

• Changes in consumer behavior in Japan during the pandemic from stay-at-home, health care and online recreation/education contents perspectives

• Digital business trends including D2C brands, LINE marketing and other data-driven innovative practices

AGENDA

• Panel discussion with Paul Yonamine (Chairman, Central Pacific Bank) and Eric Takahata (Managing Director, Hawaii Tourism Japan)

• SEEDATA Presentation

• Q&A with SEEDATA team

REGISTER

Register HERE to secure your spot.

NOTE

This is a pre-requisite for an interactive Workshop that will be held on November 9th. SEEDATA is a leading digital marketing company in Japan, with many international clients. They will be providing a hands-on session to support selected Hawaii companies in developing their Japan marketing strategy. There will be a fee associated with the workshop, distributed amongst participants at cost. Space is limited, if you are interested, please email michellec@hawaiiexecutivecollaborative.org with Subject "SEEDATA Workshop Request".

ABOUT TRUE

TRUE is an initiative of the Hawaii Executive Collaborative, supporting the CHANGE Framework and Movement. Driven by a partnership between the private, public sectors and the State of Hawaii, TRUE aims to create tech-enabled jobs by accelerating the adoption of technology. TRUE accomplishes this through collaboration and sharing of solutions to common business challenges, in turn creating more resilient companies and a thriving Hawaii. www.hec.org/true

Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is a state agency under the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Our mission is to diversify Hawaii's economy by developing a flourishing technology industry that provides quality, high-paying jobs for Hawaii residents. www.htdc.org

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is a co-working facility in Kaka'ako, owned by HTDC and managed by BoxJelly. As the "front door to innovation", our mission is to bring together change agents in Hawaii to enable transformation for a more dynamic Hawaii through technology and entrepreneurship. www.sandboxhawaii.org

ABOUT SEEDATA

SEEDATA is an innovation consulting firm. We help companies to develop new products and build innovative services with our unique vision of consumer behavior.

We are founded in 2015 as a subsidiary company of Hakuhodo, one of the oldest and most successful advertising agencies in Japan. Since then, we’ve conducted more than 100 successful projects with global clients from various industries. Our strengths come from our unprecedented approach to discover consumer insights.

Our analysts and business designers, using our proprietary Tribe Database, provide one-stop support for your company's innovation activities, from concept to reality.

ABOUT MAJICONNECTION

MajiConnection was founded after years of working in both Japanese and American business culture. Our goal is to help entrepreneurs turn their own ideas and visions into successful companies with networking guidance to help connect companies and investors to access those new ideas. MajiConnectionn is also the founder of Island Innovation Demo Day, which helps Hawaii startups to connect with Japanese investors and corporations.

Brought to you by the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC), TRUE Initiative and Entrepreneurs Sandbox, the Hawaii Women in Tech series features female technologists who share their experiences working in the technology industry in technical and tech-adjacent roles. If you are looking to gain insights into different roles or thinking about transitioning into the technology sector, join us for this live, complimentary session over Zoom. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions.

In this webinar, we will be speaking with Julie Yamamoto, General Operations Manager at Hui Car Share, Servco Pacific's car share program, and one of Hawaii Business Magazine's 20 for the Next 20. We'll learn how this Hawaii Baptist Academy and UH Mānoa grad started her career in the male-dominated industry of motorcycle sales with Cycle City, eventually rising to become the General Sales Manager. Julie will share how she took the plunge in 2017 to join Hui, which was then a startup, and spearheaded its growth to become Hawaii's largest car share company through a partnership between Servco Pacific and Toyota. Her efforts also made Hawaii the first location for the car-sharing service in Toyota's global deployment plan.

Please register by Tuesday, October 20th at 5pm. After registration closes, we will send a Zoom link to all rPlease REGISTER HERE by Tuesday, October 20th at 5pm. After registration closes, we will send a Zoom link to all registered participants. Please note that this webinar is limited to 100 attendees. If you are unable to register, please contact Sarah at info@sandboxhawaii.org to be added to the waitlist.

ABOUT

Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is a state agency under the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Our mission is to diversify Hawaii's economy by developing a flourishing technology industry that provides quality, high-paying jobs for Hawaii residents. www.htdc.org

The TRUE Initiative is an initiative of the Hawaii Executive Collaborative, supporting the CHANGE Framework and Movement. Driven by a partnership between the private, public sectors and the State of Hawaii, TRUE aims to tech-enable organizations through collaboration and sharing of tech solutions to common business challenges, in turn creating more resilient companies and a thriving Hawaii. www.hec.org/true

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is a co-working facility in Kaka'ako, owned by HTDC and managed by BoxJelly. As the "front door to innovation", our mission is to bring together change agents in Hawaii to enable transformation for a more dynamic Hawaii through technology and entrepreneurship. www.sandboxhawaii.org

ABOUT

Join Kathleen Lee, Founder of Kathleen Lee Consulting, in this complimentary webinar to take a deep-dive into resume writing. Learn what makes an outstanding resume and how to leverage it to represent yourself and your achievements. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions during the session.

REGISTER

Please REGISTER HERE by Monday, October 19th at 5pm. After registration closes, we will send a Zoom link to all registered participants. Please note that this webinar is limited to 100 attendees. If you are unable to register, please contact Sarah at info@sandboxhawaii.org to be added to the waitlist.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY

Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is a state agency under the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Our mission is to diversify Hawaii's economy by developing a flourishing technology industry that provides quality, high-paying jobs for Hawaii residents. www.htdc.org

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is a co-working facility in Kaka'ako, owned by HTDC and managed by BoxJelly. As the "front door to innovation", our mission is to bring together change agents in Hawaii to enable transformation for a more dynamic Hawaii through technology and entrepreneurship. www.sandboxhawaii.org

The TRUE Innovation series features technology and innovation solutions to common business problems. See how innovative companies are solving their business challenges and leverage their efforts to accelerate your implementations by joining this live, complimentary session over Zoom. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. This series is brought to you by TRUE, Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) and Entrepreneurs Sandbox.

EVENT OVERVIEW

Please join us for a casual fireside chat, moderated by Deena Tearney, Pacific Point CEO. You’ll hear the inspiring stories of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands as they share how they are implementing Salesforce and transforming their Departments including:

• case management for customer service

• cloud based customer service call center

• web portal for customer self-service

• legacy system migration

• application intake and processing

• system integration

• credit card payment processing integration, including card present (Point of Sale)

Walk away with fresh ideas and validation that there is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ Salesforce journey.

AGENDA

• 2:00 PM - Welcome!

• 2:05 PM - Fireside chat with Paula Aila (Department of Hawaiian Home Lands), Dean Hazama (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs) moderated by Deena Tearney (Pacific Point)

• 2:45 PM - Q&A

Please REGISTER HERE by Wednesday, October 14 at 8:00 PM (HST). After registration closes, we will send a Zoom link to all registered participants. Please note that this webinar is limited to 100 attendees. If you are unable to register, please email info@sandboxhawaii.org to be added to the waitlist.

ABOUT

TRUE is an initiative of the Hawaii Executive Collaborative, supporting the CHANGE Framework and Movement. Driven by a partnership between the private, public sectors and the State of Hawaii, TRUE aims to create tech-enabled jobs by accelerating the adoption of technology. TRUE accomplishes this through collaboration and sharing of solutions to common business challenges, in turn creating more resilient companies and a thriving Hawaii. www.hec.org/true

Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is a state agency under the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Our mission is to diversify Hawaii's economy by developing a flourishing technology industry that provides quality, high-paying jobs for Hawaii residents. www.htdc.org

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is a co-working facility in Kaka'ako, owned by HTDC and managed by BoxJelly. As the "front door to innovation", our mission is to bring together change agents in Hawaii to enable transformation for a more dynamic Hawaii through technology and entrepreneurship. www.sandboxhawaii.org

Join us for the first Mini Virtual Tech Job Fair, brought to you by the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC), the TRUE Initiative, and the Entrepreneurs Sandbox. You will hear directly from organizations that are actively hiring, learn about tech and tech-adjacent job opportunities, and get to ask questions, in this intimate online event. At each monthly job fair, we will also feature a guest speaker who will share advice and tips to assist you with your job search.

Organizations will showcase their company and share how you can put your best foot forward in the application process. Each presentation will be followed by a Q&A. If you'd still like to learn more, you will have the option to join a breakout session with the presenter to ask additional questions.

October Mini Virtual Tech Job Fair Schedule:

Welcome: 8:15-8:30am

Session 1: 8:30-9am

Booz Allen (Edward Barnabas, Principal)

Session 2: 9am-9:30am

Top 3 Tips for Resume-Writing (Kathleen Lee Consulting)

OR

Breakout Session with Booz Allen

Session 3: 9:30-10am

Oceanit

Session 4: 10-10:30am

FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigation (Jimmy Chen, Recruiter)

OR

Breakout Session with Oceanit

Session 5: 10:30am-11am

Breakout Session with FBI

Please REGISTER HERE by Monday, October 12 at 5pm. After registration closes, we will send a Zoom link to all registered participants. Please note that this job fair is limited to 100 attendees. If you are unable to register, please contact Sarah at info@sandboxhawaii.org to be added to the waitlist.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY

Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is a state agency under the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Our mission is to diversify Hawaii's economy by developing a flourishing technology industry that provides quality, high-paying jobs for Hawaii residents. www.htdc.org

The TRUE Initiative is an initiative of the Hawaii Executive Collaborative, supporting the CHANGE Framework and Movement. Driven by a partnership between the private, public sectors and the State of Hawaii, TRUE aims to tech-enable organizations through collaboration and sharing of tech solutions to common business challenges, in turn creating more resilient companies and a thriving Hawaii. www.hec.org/true

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is a co-working facility in Kaka'ako, owned by HTDC and managed by BoxJelly. As the "front door to innovation", our mission is to bring together change agents in Hawaii to enable transformation for a more dynamic Hawaii through technology and entrepreneurship. www.sandboxhawaii.org

Now that working remotely is the “norm”, leverage online tools to ensure your business is operating efficiently and effectively.

The TRUE Innovation series features technology and innovation solutions to common business problems. See how innovative companies are solving their business challenges and leverage their efforts to accelerate your implementations by joining this live, complimentary session over Zoom. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. This series is brought to you by TRUE, Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) and Entrepreneurs Sandbox.

EVENT OVERVIEW

As Hawaii responds to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we’re all working to do our part by ensuring the safety of our employees, striving to protect the health and well-being of the communities in which we operate, and providing technology, assistance and resources to organizations to help them continue to operate remotely.

Join Jeff Fabry, CIO of Island Holdings and Kelly Ueoka, President and CEO of Pacxa as they share how Island Holdings' family of companies is digitally transforming their organization to :

• Improve collaboration

• Leverage cloud computing

• Ensure secure operation

Kelly will share solutions provided by Microsoft Azure, highlighting tools many organizations haven’t taken advantage of, even though they are on Office 365.

AGENDA

• 10:00 AM - Welcome and Overview

• 10:05 AM - Talk Story, Kelly Ueoka & Jeff Fabry (CIO, Island Holdings)

• 10:45 AM - Q & A

Please REGISTER HERE by Tuesday, October 6 at 8:00 PM (HST). After registration closes, we will send a Zoom link to all registered participants. Please note that this webinar is limited to 100 attendees. If you are unable to register, please email info@sandboxhawaii.org to be added to the waitlist.

ABOUT 

TRUE is an initiative of the Hawaii Executive Collaborative, supporting the CHANGE Framework and Movement. Driven by a partnership between the private, public sectors and the State of Hawaii, TRUE aims to create tech-enabled jobs by accelerating the adoption of technology. TRUE accomplishes this through collaboration and sharing of solutions to common business challenges, in turn creating more resilient companies and a thriving Hawaii. 

Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is a state agency under the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Our mission is to diversify Hawaii's economy by developing a flourishing technology industry that provides quality, high-paying jobs for Hawaii residents.

The Entrepreneurs Sandbox is a co-working facility in Kaka'ako, owned by HTDC and managed by BoxJelly. As the "front door to innovation", our mission is to bring together change agents in Hawaii to enable transformation for a more dynamic Hawaii through technology and entrepreneurship.