An inspirational talk by Pono Shim about stories as medicine and helping to answer the existential question: Who are we? Thanks to XLR8HI for hosting this treasure resource. #StartupParadise

We’re excited to announce another two companies joining Cohort 2 of our preX virtual #investment readiness program: Pop Culture Artisan Pops and ʻAishare 🎉 🙌 Give a shout out & encourage these teams with a like, follow, & 🤙 on their page! #SupportLocal #XLR8All #preX #Hawaii

Piko Provisions is coming to our Kailua Farmers Market (every 3rd Thursday). 100% #HawaiiGrown and #Hawaiimade baby food! No additives or artificial ingredients. Stop by tomorrow to check them out! Kailua Farmers Market - open Thursdays 4-7pm at the Kailua Town Center parking lot

Check out Island News at 6 tonight to check out XLR8HI talk with Maleko McDonnell showcasing Hawaii-based #preX companies! You can also stream at kitv.com! #SupportLocal #Hawaii #LuckyWeLiveHawaii

Check out Pacific Business News Inno Madness #bracket where you get to vote on #hawaii based #smallbusiness advancing our community. Click the link below to vote and #SupportLocal companies like @xlr8hi preX #Ohana Piko Provisions and Ai.Fish. bizjournals.com/pacific/pulse/…

Take your #Hawaii-based business to the next level by applying to #preX! Join the community of over 50 local companies who are looking to start, grow, & scale their venture. Applications close in 2 weeks for this 100% free & virtual program 👉xlr8hi.com/preX-hawaii to apply👈

Some of the fantastic founder faces of the preX Alumni #Ohana (alliteration FTW). #preX is a 1-month 100% FREE & VIRTUAL business scaling & investment readiness program for #Hawaii. Apps close in < 2wks; earlier you apply better your chances. Head to l8r.it/8oOj

.XLR8HI is currently accepting applications for #preX Cohort 4! Round 1 applications due by Wed,4/6. Apps reviewed on a rolling basis which means the sooner you apply, the better your chances of acceptance! Check out our feature on Island News to lean more! tinyurl.com/yc8hwcyj

Kate USUALLY leads our design efforts for #preX, but she's currently on maternity leave so this is the best we got 😋. Join the community of >100 #Hawaii #entrepreneurs. Only 10 days left to apply. Apply at l8r.it/yguL Kate we miss you. Please come back soon <3.

This ain't no April Fools, deadline for #Cohort 4 is now Wed 4/20! Less than 10 min to apply. If you have a #Hawaii #business that you're trying to grow, looking to start a #company, or hoping to raise #funding for your scaling #venture, apply to #preX! l8r.it/WlJG

Want to learn more about the #preX program created for #Hawaii companies? Sign up for our Info Session on Fri 4/8 from 12-1pm! Connect with the preX team to ask questions & hear from alumni about their experience. Click the link below to register ⏩ l8r.it/4742

Our friends XLR8HI are offering a free 4-week virtual investment readiness & business scaling program for Hawaii founders! Sign up for their upcoming info session and apply for their Spring Cohort at xlr8hi.com/prex-hawaii.

Apps are due soon for Cohort 4 of #preX. This program was created specifically for #Hawaii #entrepreneurs, #founders, and small business owners Have questions? Join us for our lunchtime #InfoSession this Fri, 4/8 12-1pm. 🤙 Head to l8r.it/R4Ws to sign up. 🤙

A Hawaii man who to many, lived Aloha every day, is being remembered by friends and students. kitv.com/news/local/pon…

It is with a heavy heart that we share that our beloved ‘Anakala Pono Shim peacefully passed Friday morning. A Go Fund Me campaign has been set up to help his family for those who can & wish to support financially. gofund.me/e648f9aa

.XLR8HI had a blast on Hawaii Public Radio's @bytemarks chatting about our upcoming #preX program (deadline 4/20) with #preXOhana SOL VAE. Mahalo as always for hosting and all you do to support #innovation & #entrepreneurship in #Hawaii Burt. Listen here 👉 l8r.it/2HNT

Over a quarter of the companies that have gone through XLR8HI’s preX program are led by Native Hawaiian founders, two-thirds by female founders, and 84% of the companies are spearheaded by people from underserved and underrepresented communities. bit.ly/3r9qBS5

Interested in funding for your #Hawaii business, connecting with like-minded biz owners, & networking with investors & executives? Apply to XLR8HI's Cohort 8 preX program! Our 1-month virtual accelerator helps you scale your business. Visit xlr8hi.com/prex-hawaii to apply.

Register for an XLR8HI preX Info Session this week on #Oahu, #Maui, #BigIsland, & #Kauai! 🔗 Click the link to register by island and save your spot: eventbrite.com/o/xlr8hi-hawai… #HawaiiStartups #LuckyWeLiveHawaii #LuckyWeWorkHawaii #StartupParadise #SmallBizHawaii #808State

🚨 The countdown is on! 🚨 Only 7 DAYS LEFT to apply for #preX Cohort 9! Don’t miss your chance to join #Hawaii’s premier #Investment Readiness & Business Scaling Program. Whether at the idea stage or scaling big, we’re here to help you. Apply now. xlr8hi.com/prex-hawaii/