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Get ready for an exciting evening at Blue Startups Honolulu Demo Night! Come meet and mingle with the founders from Cohort 16, hear rapid-fire pitches, see the products they are building, and enjoy drinks and pupus at the Entrepreneurs Sandbox. ?? Doors open at 5PM, Thursday, September 26 ?? Entrepreneurs Sandbox ?? RSVP: https://buff.ly/3zl9Gjl

?? Founder Spotlight: Meet Melis Dural! ?? In a digital age where genuine connections are rare, Melis Dural, founder of EKOS.AI draws on her Turkish upbringing of warmth and non-transactional relationships to revolutionize how we build and nurture communities. Dive into her inspiring journey and discover how she’s reshaping the future of interaction. ???? ?? Check out the full story here:

?? Cohort 16 Spotlight: Mario Soave - Redefining Connectivity with CleverFi?? We're thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of our exceptional founders from Blue Startups, Mario Soave! His entrepreneurial journey began at just 10 years old, and he has since woven together experiences from international travels, hardware, software, and network infrastructure. Curious to learn more about Mario and his vision? ?? Rd more here:

Join us at Cohort 16 Demo Night! Don't miss the chance to see the future of tech and entrepreneurship in Honolulu!

Join us for Wahine Wednesday: Female Founders and Investors Panel on Wednesday, 9/18 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM during Honolulu Tech Week! Featuring our very own Chenoa Farnsworth, along with Alexia Akbay (Founder & CEO of Symbrosia ), and Tracy Lawrence (Executive Coach and post-exit Founder), this panel will dive into the real, unfiltered challenges of building a company. Don’t miss the chance to hear their inspiring stories and learn about the journey of building as a woman in Hawai’i. ?? Event Details: Date: Wednesday, September 18th Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Location: Hub Coworking at Queen Street Register here: https://buff.ly/47oPgTk

?? Exciting news from our #Cohort14 alumni! LiquiDonate has successfully raised $3.75 million in seed funding, led by Laconia and supported by Uncork Capital, Kapor Capital, Maccabee Ventures, Ganas Ventures, and others. LiquiDonate is pioneering a transformative approach to retail waste management. By partnering with retailers, they are redirecting landfill-bound inventory to nonprofits and charities through an innovative SaaS model. This not only helps reduce waste but also addresses a significant gap in the nonprofit sector. We are proud to support innovative companies like LiquiDonate that are not only creating economic value but also driving social impact. This is a perfect example of how technology can forge meaningful connections between businesses and communities, ultimately leading to a more sustainable world. Axios article announcing investment round: https://buff.ly/3Xm2goa

?? Excited to share this partnership between fellow Blue Startups travel tech alumni Quibble and Hostfully! ??

?? Founder Spotlight: Umi - Redefining Language Learning! ?? Today, we're excited to shine our founder spotlight on Jason Sharp from Umi . Umi is on a mission to transform the language learning experience, making it more engaging, effective, and enjoyable for everyone. Curious to learn more about Umi and Jason's story? Check out our full article here:

?? Founder Spotlight: Jacqueline Hall of Maiven Energy?? At Blue Startups, we believe in the power of stories and the impact that visionary founders can have on our world. Today, we are thrilled to highlight one of the remarkable female founders from Cohort 16, Jacqueline Hall, who is on a mission to combat climate change through her company, Maiven Energy. Check out her full story here:

Blue Alumni 3Rwater, Inc. founder Lauren C. Roth Venu discussing the importance of good mentors on The Water Entrepreneur Podcast