I went with organizational IT in this week's column, though I still couldn't resist adding a tiny bit of snark about Microsoft. Subscription required, screenshot below. www.staradvertiser.com/2023/11/14/h...
My kids constantly argue about which generation they’re in: millennials or Generation Z. The cutoffs are fuzzy, and it usually comes down to their vibe.
Nominations are being sought for the 24th Annual Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards! These awards, hosted by the Hawaii Venture Capital Association, celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, and startups here in the Aloha State. Visit hvca.orgbit.ly/hvca2023
Awesome. Tom Merritt dedicated an episode of his "Know More" podcast to ALOHAnet, one of the many ways Hawaii played a role in building the internet we all enjoy (?) today. shows.acast.com/know-a-littl...
DTNS host Tom Merritt dives deep into tech topics to help you understand what you need to know about them.
Hey, did you know I write a Substack newsletter? I do! New issue coming out Monday, exclusive Hawaii tech news. Subscribe here! hawaiibulletin.com
Island innovation in focus. Hawaii-based science, technology, startups and entrepreneurs, featuring local leaders, creators, educators, and more. Click to read Hawaii Bulletin, by Ryan Kawailani Ozawa...
If you live or are visiting Los Angeles in two weeks (Nov. 18), and carry the aloha spirit with you, don't miss a special preview screening of "Shaka: A Story of Aloha"! It's a feature-length documentary on a hand gesture that transcends generations and geography. www.eventbrite.com/e/shaka-film...
Join us for a free test screening of the Shaka Film where you can be among the first to watch and give feedback!
Did you miss the Hawaii Grant Summit? We've put the full recording online, with transcript, as well as the slide deck. It's not as good as being there—the bentos and wine were divine—but we want everyone to have this valuable information. www.hawaiigrants.org/2023/10/31/h...
I walked by there today! Also, you're in Waikīkī now?
In one week, I'm helping to organize an event focused on finding grant funding for community projects. Designed for people new to the topic, and a great chance to see examples and ask questions. Plus: bento and drinks provided! www.eventbrite.com/e/hawaii-gra...
Come learn about funding opportunities to strengthen your organization and community at the Hawaii Grant Summit on October 26th.
"News organizations and government agencies must quit cold turkey. Using Twitter is a tacit endorsement of what it has become, and only reaches an increasingly fringe community of users." My latest for the Honolulu Star-Advertiser (subscription required). www.staradvertiser.com/2023/10/17/h...
I'm usually not a petitions kind of guy. But I think this is important. If you agree, please sign, and more importantly, please share: End government use of Twitter/X for official news and announcements! #EndTwitterwww.change.org/p/end-govern...
In its heyday, Twitter was heralded as the "digital town square," the "dialtone of the internet," the most direct and efficient way to reach a global audience. Founded in 2006, government agencies emb...