BE an Accelerator. Meli James is the co-founder of Mana Up, a Hawai'i-based initiative building the next generation of CEOs. After years of experience in Silicon Valley, she returned home to help local entrepreneurs tell their authentic stories to grow sustainable livelihoods. Meli and her business partner, Brittany Heyd, look to broaden what innovation and entrepreneurship look like for their state. 50 Women, 50 States: Hawai'i. Get show notes and downloads at beautifullyequipped.com/podcasts