Bytemarks Café

By Hawaiʻi Public Radio

What's Bytemarks Café about?

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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Bytemarks Café episodes:

06.13.2024
Bytemarks Cafe: Community Television
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll find out what is happening in the evolving world of community television. We'll talk to Olelo Community Media about media literacy, content creation, and the role community television plays in elevating voices.
06.06.2024
Bytemarks Cafe: Digital Economy
Today we'll delve into a new study about Hawaii's digital economy. We'll find out what this study says about the impact of digital technologies and what Hawaii might do to expand its digital footprint.
05.30.2024
Bytemarks Cafe: A.I.
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll learn about new developments with ChatGPT4o. We’ll find out what this new version does and explore some of the exciting use cases with the Hawaii Center for A.I.
05.16.2024
Bytemarks Cafe: Hawaii Energy Conference
Today we'll find out what's on the agenda for the 11th Annual Hawaii Energy Conference. We'll explore some of the cutting edge solutions to improving resilience in the face of a rapidly changing climate.
05.09.2024
Bytemarks Cafe: Keep It Aloha Podcast
Today we'll catch up with Kamaka Diaz, social media influencer and host of the Keep It Aloha podcast. We'll learn some tips from a new generation of content creators as the demand for attention grows exponentially.
05.02.2024
Bytemarks Cafe: Pi'iku
Today we'll catch up with a new nonprofit which came together to mentor new user experience designers. We'll talk with the team at Pi'iku to find out how they plan to grow this pool of talent essential to the tech...
04.25.2024
Bytemarks Cafe: Online Shopping
Today we'll find out how the online shopping site called Hawaiiverse has evolved coming out of the pandemic. We'll talk with the founder of the local ecommerce site to find out what techniques drive traffic to the site.
04.18.2024
Bytemarks Cafe: Shaka Symbol
On tonight's show we'll be talking to Steve Sue about the Shaka Film and the bill to establish the Shaka as the official state gesture.
04.11.2024
Bytemarks Cafe: Korea Education
We talk with Ian Kitajima, President of PICHTR about education, ag tech and innovative system approaches in Korea.
04.04.2024
Bytemarks Cafe: Cybersecurity
Today we'll find out how the field of cybersecurity has grown to be of international concern. We'll talk to local nonprofit CyberHawaii to learn what they are doing to prepare our residents and businesses to be cyber safe.
03.28.2024
Bytemarks Cafe: Aquaculture and Agrifood
Today we'll learn about opportunities in agrifood and aquaculture. We'll talk about an agribusiness accelerator that can help take your ag-based startup to the next level.
03.21.2024
Bytemarks Cafe: Hawaii Center for A.I.
We'll learn about a brand new resource called the Hawaii Center for A.I. We'll talk to the Executive Director to find out what services they offer and how they can contribute to the development of Responsible A. I.
03.14.2024
Bytemarks Cafe: STEM
Today we'll learn about the annual Hawaii STEM Conference, going on it's 15th year. We'll talk about how this statewide conference brings resources and contacts to further Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in education.
03.07.2024
Bytemarks Cafe: Robotics
Today we'll catch up with the middle school VEX IQ Robotics program. We'll find out about one team's journey to win the local championship and the right to compete in the World VEX competition in Dallas, Texas.
02.29.2024
Bytemarks Cafe: Purple Maia
Today we'll catch up with local nonprofit, Purple Maia. We'll learn about a new round of funding they've assembled to support and advance indigenous knowledge.
02.22.2024
Bytemarks Cafe: Cybersecurity
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll learn about a project called Cyber Safe Seniors. We’ll find out how a group of students develop a video series to teach kupuna about the basics of safe computing.
02.08.2024
Bytemarks Cafe: Hawaii's Internet Future
Today we'll learn about a recent award by the US Treasury to help build a new interisland fiber network. We'll find out what this means for Hawaii's Internet service and how this positions Hawaii for the future.
02.01.2024
Bytemarks Cafe: Blue Startups--Cohort
Today we'll catch up with Blue Startups as they near their 10th anniversary. We'll find out about their latest cohort of companies, East Meets West, and what they have planned for 2024.
01.25.2024
Bytemarks Cafe: PICTR and J-StarX
Today we'll find out about a new project from the Pacific International Center for High Tech Research. The project is called J-StarX and we'll learn how 5 Japanese entrepreneurs are taking on the challenge to break into the US market.
01.18.2024
Bytemarks Cafe: HawaiiKidsCAN
Today we'll catch up with education non-profit HawaiiKidsCAN. We'll find out about their latest projects including Hawaii Tutoring and digital equity in education.
01.11.2024
Bytemarks Cafe: Pacific Telecommunications
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we’ll talk to the president of the Pacific Telecommunications Council. We’ll find out about their latest projects including the annual Pacific Telecommunications Conference and new technologies connecting us to the global internet.
12.21.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: Environmental Mitigation
Today we'll catch up with a couple of local companies to learn how they are helping climate and environmental mitigation. We'll hear from Maui Nui Venison and Hohonu and learn how they address climate resilience.
12.14.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: Annual Gadget Show
Next time on Bytemarks Cafe, it's that time once again to convene our annual roundtable to review some of the best tech available this holiday season. From 3D printers to the latest smart phones, we'll share our picks and ask...
12.07.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: Elemental Excelerator
Today we'll not only kick off the End of Year Membership Drive but we'll also talk about the latest happening with Elemental Excelerator. We'll find out about cohort 12 and Elemental's investments in climate change companies.
11.30.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: Thrive Hi
Next time on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll talk to Thrive Hi about their recent federal grant award. We’ll find out how the Build to Scale grant will bring focus and organization to Hawaii technology and startup ecosystem.
11.02.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: A.I.
Today we'll find out about a new hackathon called Build4Good. We'll find out how innovation in machine learning and A.I. can contribute to better social impact.
10.26.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: Mana Up
Today we'll find out what is in store for Mana Up as they gear up for their Annual Showcase. We'll also hear from a couple of their portfolio companies and find out about the pitch competition and Bloomingdale's marketplace.
10.19.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: 8th Annual State Hackathon
Today we'll find out what Governor Green has in store for the Hawaii Annual Code Challenge. We'll find out how the program transitions from one administration to the next, and what we can expect in the 8th Annual State Hackathon.
10.12.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: AMOS telescope
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll talk about the telescope on Maui collectively known as the Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies.We'll also learn how AMOS and Space Force have created new economic opportunities on Maui as a result of...
09.28.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: Digital Equity
Today we'll find out what went into the development of the state's digital equity plan. We'll also hear about how the pubic can weigh in and provide feedback to make the plan even better.
09.21.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: Patents2Products
Tonight we discuss the University of Hawaii's Patents2Products program with guests Dr. Tyler Ray and Dr. Rebecca Chung.
09.07.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: Satellite communications on Maui
Today we'll find out how low earth orbit satellites play a key communications role on Maui. We'll hear how teams on the ground on Maui quickly mobilized Starlink ground stations to connect to the Internet.
08.31.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: Internet Speed
Today we'll find out how you can improve the internet by going to speedtest.net. We'll hear from the team at Ookla how the speed test has become such an important, widely used application.
08.24.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: Scaling Your Innovation
We'll find out what it takes to scale your innovation. We'll hear from a couple of local companies who seized an opportunity to grow their business to $100M valuations.
08.17.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: Internet Service on Maui
Tonight we'll look at updates on Internet Service on Maui with Brad Kaleo Bennet of Auamo Collaborative.
08.03.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: Hawaii Sea Grant - Indigenous Science
Today we'll find out how indigenous science can inform new perspectives on problem solving. We'll also learn how Sea Grant is accelerating this process with an Indigenous Science Competition.
07.27.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: Future of A.I.
Today, we'll continue our conversation on artificial intelligence and ChatGPT. We'll find out if ChatGPT will in fact disrupt humanity to the point of extinction or is just another tool for everyday use?
07.20.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: Euclid Space Telescope
Today we'll learn about the Euclid Space Telescope and its mission to map the universe. We'll hear how land based telescopes in Hawaii are helping the project by mapping data to convert black and white 2D images from Euclid into...
07.13.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: Tech for Inclusion for the Disabled
Today we'll find out how digital technology is used for equity and inclusion. We'll hear from content accessibility advocates to find out how assistive technology can enhance the user experience.
07.06.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: Cloud Innovation Summit
Today we'll catch up with the TRUE initiative and Transform Hawaii Government. We'll also hear about their partnership to organize the second annual cloud innovation summit.
06.29.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: Libraries, Art, and Tech
Today we'll explore the intersection of art, technology and libraries. We'll hear from Soloman Enos, resident artist at the State Art Museum and Stacey Adrich, Hawaii's State Librarian about their collaboration.
06.15.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: Residence For Innovative Student Entrepreneurs
Today we'll catch up with the Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship and RISE. We'll hear how RISE or Residence for Innovative Student Entrepreneurs is ready to launch and how this community can spark new startups.
06.08.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: NOAA's Hurricane Prediction
Today we'll catch up with the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management to unpack NOAA's Hurricane Prediction. We'll also hear from the City's Office of Climate Change to better understand the shift from La Nina to El Nino.
06.01.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: Mana Up - Cohort 8
Today we'll catch up with the latest from Mana Up and learn about their cohort 8. We'll also hear from a couple of their portfolio companies and learn how they scale their local brand to the rest of the world.
05.25.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: Hurricane Preparedness
Today we'll talk to David Lopez, Executive Officer for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, about Hurricane Preparedness.
05.11.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: Hawaii Agriculture
Today we'll get an inside look at the future of farming jobs. We'll talk to the organizers of an agtech project that puts smart agriculture systems into the hands of students.
05.04.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: Marine Debris Removal
Today we'll learn about a NOAA Sea Grant project to remove marine debris. We'll talk about the $5.7 million investment and the specific projects it will fund over the next 3 years.
04.27.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: EDGE Technology Showcase
Today we'll hear about the EDGE Technology Showcase. We'll find out about the work Oceanit is doing to decarbonize hydrogen and their partnership with Hawaii Gas.
04.20.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: HATCH Aquaculture
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we’ll get an update from HATCH, the aquaculture accelerator on Hawaii Island. We’ll talk about the launch of their aquaculture incubator and find out what companies are best suited for this program.
04.13.2023
Bytemarks Cafe: Artificial Intelligence
Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we learn about a partnership between PICHTR, NEC, the Dept of Transportation and Waipahu High School to learn about artificial Intelligence. We’ll talk about what data the AI system gathers and how students are learning to...

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Bytemarks Café episodes:

Bytemarks Cafe: Community Television

Bytemarks Cafe: Digital Economy

Bytemarks Cafe: A.I.

Bytemarks Cafe: Hawaii Energy Conference

Bytemarks Cafe: Keep It Aloha Podcast

Bytemarks Cafe: Pi'iku

Bytemarks Cafe: Online Shopping

Bytemarks Cafe: Shaka Symbol

Bytemarks Cafe: Korea Education

Bytemarks Cafe: Cybersecurity

Bytemarks Cafe: Aquaculture and Agrifood

Bytemarks Cafe: Hawaii Center for A.I.

Bytemarks Cafe: STEM

Bytemarks Cafe: Robotics

Bytemarks Cafe: Purple Maia

Bytemarks Cafe: Cybersecurity

Bytemarks Cafe: Hawaii's Internet Future

Bytemarks Cafe: Blue Startups--Cohort

Bytemarks Cafe: PICTR and J-StarX

Bytemarks Cafe: HawaiiKidsCAN

Bytemarks Cafe: Pacific Telecommunications

Bytemarks Cafe: Environmental Mitigation

Bytemarks Cafe: Annual Gadget Show

Bytemarks Cafe: Elemental Excelerator

Bytemarks Cafe: Thrive Hi

Bytemarks Cafe: A.I.

Bytemarks Cafe: Mana Up

Bytemarks Cafe: 8th Annual State Hackathon

Bytemarks Cafe: AMOS telescope

Bytemarks Cafe: Digital Equity

Bytemarks Cafe: Patents2Products

Bytemarks Cafe: Satellite communications on Maui

Bytemarks Cafe: Internet Speed

Bytemarks Cafe: Scaling Your Innovation

Bytemarks Cafe: Internet Service on Maui

Bytemarks Cafe: Hawaii Sea Grant - Indigenous Science

Bytemarks Cafe: Future of A.I.

Bytemarks Cafe: Euclid Space Telescope

Bytemarks Cafe: Tech for Inclusion for the Disabled

Bytemarks Cafe: Cloud Innovation Summit

Bytemarks Cafe: Libraries, Art, and Tech

Bytemarks Cafe: Residence For Innovative Student Entrepreneurs

Bytemarks Cafe: NOAA's Hurricane Prediction

Bytemarks Cafe: Mana Up - Cohort 8

Bytemarks Cafe: Hurricane Preparedness

Bytemarks Cafe: Hawaii Agriculture

Bytemarks Cafe: Marine Debris Removal

Bytemarks Cafe: EDGE Technology Showcase

Bytemarks Cafe: HATCH Aquaculture

Bytemarks Cafe: Artificial Intelligence