Bytemarks Café
by Hawaii Public Radio
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Bytemarks Cafe - October 30: Processing Food Waste
Bytemarks Cafe - October 30: Processing Food Waste
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
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- Bytemarks Cafe - October 30: Processing Food Waste · 29 minToday we'll learn about innovations in processing food waste. We'll hear from Kokua Hawaii Foundation to find out what it takes to convert food waste to compost.
- Bytemarks Cafe - October 23: Hawaii Annual Innovation Challenge · 29 minToday we'll learn about the newly branded Hawaii Annual Innovation Challenge. We'll hear from HAIC coordinators about how they plan to incorporate AI into their design challenges.
- Bytemarks Cafe - October 16: Oahu Resilience Hub Learning Community · 29 minToday we'll find out what it takes to be a resilience hub. We'll hear from the Oahu Resilience Hub Learning Community on how to be prepared for the next disaster.
- Bytemarks Cafe October 9, 2026 · 29 minNext time on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll csatch up with Piiku's 5th cohort. We'll find out how this cohort tacklesd the task of creating a new and improved Mai'kai Card experience at…
- Bytemarks Cafe - October 2: Hawaii Data Collaborative · 29 minBytemarks Cafe - October 2: Hawaii Data Collaborative
- Bytemarks Cafe - September 25: Portable Network Kit · 29 minToday we'll learn how to build a Portable Network Kit. We'll talk to Community Tech New York about the purpose of the PNK and how it helps to build digital resilience.
- Bytemarks Cafe - September 18: Kahoolawe restoration · 29 minToday we'll find out how restoration efforts are making a difference on Kahoolawe. We'll talk to Paul Higashino, natural resource specialist with the Kahoolawe island Reserve…
- Bytemarks Cafe - September 11: Internet Governance Forum · 29 minToday we'll learn about the Internet Governance Forum and how they engage communities. We'll talk to Ron da Silva about the IGF-USA and how this National IGF acts as a convener…
- Bytemarks Cafe - September 4: Digital Equity Ecosystems · 29 minToday we'll talk with Colin Rhinesmith who literally wrote the book on Digital Equity Ecosystems. We'll learn how geographically diverse communities formed coalitions to help…
- The Role of HAM Radio in an Internet World · 29 minWith the predominant role of the Internet what is the role for HAM Radio. Especially during the upcoming hurricane season, we will examine the role of amateur radio.
- Bytemarks Cafe - August 21: Pacific Telecom Conference 2027 · 29 minToday we'll get a mid-year report of Hawaii's signature telecommunication conference. We'll hear from Brian Moon, chief executive of the Pacific Telecom Conference 2027 and learn…
- Bytemarks Cafe - August 14: Tech Week · 29 minToday we'll learn about the 2026 Week of tech events. We'll find out how the new and improved Hawaii Tech week brings together startups, entrepreneurs, investors and educators to…
- Bytemarks Cafe - August 7: Meta Layer · 29 minToday we'll hear about a new development on the web called Meta Layer. We'll learn from the architects of the Meta Layer how this technology benefits us as participants and when…
- Bytemarks Cafe - July 31: Innovations in Music · 29 minToday we'll hear about innovations in music. We'll learn first hand about crafting the message behind hip-hop from Illnomadic.
- Bytemarks Cafe - July 24: Climate Change Mitigation · 29 minToday we'll catch up with local company Hohonu, to learn how they are helping climate and environmental mitigation. We'll hear how Hohonu is leveraging predictive AI and…
- Bytemarks Cafe - July 17: Brook Conner · 29 minToday we'll hear from former Department of Education CIO Brook Conner, about life in academia. We'll find out what inspired him to seek his PhD and what field of study is most…
- Bytemarks Cafe - July 10: Cybersecurity - Gordon Bruce · 29 minToday we'll hear from former Honolulu City CIO Gordon Bruce about his new book. We'll find out what inspired him to write Dragons at the Gate, a true story about cyber security…
- Bytemarks Cafe - July 3: Hawaii Wave Initiative · 29 minToday we'll learn about year 2 of the dual use initiative called Hawaii Wave. We'll find out how this new dual-use incubation program is designed to help Hawaii companies pivot…
- Bytemarks Cafe - June 26: Data Center Innovation Initiative · 29 minToday we'll learn about the Data Center Innovation Initiative. We'll hear from Elemental Impact on how the program works and how sustainable data center design can create clean…
- Bytemarks Cafe - June 19 - Mana Up Cohort 11 · 29 minToday we'll find out what is in store for Mana Up as they gear up for their 11th cohort. We'll also hear from a couple of their portfolio companies and find out about their…







