Fellows mentioned in this story: Meli James, Cohort VII

From Hawai‘i Business Magazine:

One theme of this year’s Hawai‘i Entrepreneur Awards is “Re-imagining Hawai‘i’s Economy,” with an emphasis on sustainability, innovation and diversification.

Meli James, president of the Hawai‘i Venture Capital Association, which sponsors the annual awards, hopes that everyone in Hawai‘i learns about all that’s going on within Startup Paradise, the nickname given to the local innovation community.

“It’s amazing to see the level of innovation from our Islands’ newest generation of entrepreneurs. This year’s winners are a testament to that innovation as they show us how they bridge Hawai‘i to broader global markets and sustainability,” says James, who is also co-founder of Mana Up, an accelerator and venture fund supporting local companies that make consumer packaged goods.

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