SPONSORS
Platinum Sponsors
Kamehameha Schools
Kamehameha Schools was founded by the will of Bernice Pauahi Bishop, a descendant of Hawaiian royalty, and the great-granddaughter of Kamehameha the Great.
Kamehameha Schools is the largest private landowner in the state of Hawai‘i. Income generated from its residential, commercial and resort leases, as well as diverse investments, fund the schools’ maintenance and operations. The Schools' endowment has experienced dramatic growth over the past few years, resulting in a total portfolio value of $7.66 billion as of June 30, 2006.
Kamehameha’s Endowment Group also manages several education collaborations which focus on utilizing Kamehameha Schools’ sizable land holdings for educational purposes. The ‘Āina Ulu program is designed to use Kamehameha lands as classrooms for project-based learning. Statewide, more than 15,000 participants were served in 2005-06. The Mālama ‘Āina program incorporates land and resource stewardship management plans which help ensure availability of resources to meet future needs.
Gold Sponsors
HiBEAM
HiBEAM's mission is to help launch and build promising early stage Hawaii technology, biotechnology and life sciences companies by providing expert professional advice and access to funding sources.
Our vision is to help develop in Hawaii an entrepreneurial culture that encourages risk-taking, enables local technology companies to compete successfully in global markets, attracts capital, strengthens and diversifies the economy, and creates well-paying job
Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation
Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation is a State agency created in 1990 to promote the well being of the people of Hawaii by providing investment capital to businesses, in partnership with private capital, in order to stimulate economic growth, employment, and economic diversification.
Mission Statement:
HSDC's mission is to promote technology based economic development and economic diversification in Hawaii through a return driven investment program in partnership with private capital.
Silver Sponsors
Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel
Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel, established in 1878, has grown with Hawaii businesses to become Hawaii's largest law firm. Attuned to the needs of our clients, businesses and government, we can help you manage your legal needs effectively, efficiently and professionally.
McCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon
McCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon’s professionals carry on State-wide and Pacific Rim practices from their offices in Honolulu. The Firm is comprised of lawyers whose practices and reputations are well-established and highly regarded in Hawaii and other areas of the Pacific Rim. The Firm, the fourth largest in Honolulu, represents clients in major business transactions and in litigation throughout the State.
Sponsors
Hawaii Angels
Hawaii Angels was founded as UH Angels by Robert Robinson Ph.D., in February 2002. The group has attracted high net worth individuals from a variety of professions including chief executives, attorneys, physicians, and scientists, who shared an enthusiasm for entrepreneurship. In June 2008, it was incorporated as a non-profit and changed its name to Hawaii Angels. The number of members has grown to nearly 80. Maui and Big Island chapters were founded in 2006.
Individual members have invested more than $30 million in various companies and have played a significant role in Hawaii's start-up community. Members often mentor entrepreneurs and provide new companies with valuable business advice and important contacts.
Hawaii Venture Capital Association
The Hawaii Venture Capital Association (HVCA) seeks to foster entrepreneurial development through networking, education, and access to venture capital. On the fourth Thursday of every month they have a networking luncheon at the Plaza Club where members and guests hear from a keynote speaker and have the chance to network. HVCA also hosts the Venture Capital Deal of The Year award ceremony in January, where entrepreneurs are honored for raising capital for their companies. HVCA also provides mentors, coaches and judges for various entrepreneurial events such as the Hawaii High School Business Competition and the University of Hawaii Shidler Business School Business Plan Competition.
HVCA is also closely aligned with other key organizations that support Hawaii entrepreneurs such as Hawaii Angels, a statewide network of angel investors. Their meetings are open to the public and anyone can participate with us. To receive notices of meetings and events please join us or become an HVCA friend.
Startup Capital Ventures
Startup Capital Ventures's approach is to build a supportive partnership around an outstanding entrepreneurial team, with a clear market vision for its product or service. We focus on investing in strong management teams, not just technologies. They strive to help build companies based on proven principals of integrity, patience and flexibility.
Hawaii Science & Technology Council
Hawaii Science & Technology Council's mission is the acceleration of Hawaii's science and technology economy through the provision of services to industry including advocacy, enterprise support, the enhancement of research collaboration, group purchasing and sector research. Members include those engaged in or supportive of research, development, commercialization and application of science and technology in Hawaii.
In addition, HISciTech will continually seek ways to provide value and results for its members with programs such as the member discount programs, group purchasing, and numerous member events
In-kind Sponsors
BAE Systems
BAE Systems is a global defence, security and aerospace company with approximately 107,000 employees worldwide. The Company delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services.
