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Silicon Valley, and much of the startup community, has been enthralled with software for years, but the tides are turning and hardware startups are gaining momentum. Investors are taking hardware…
Failure: An Essential Part Of Invention And Success
Failure is inevitable, however it is how we handle this failure that shapes our future. “90% of startups fail,” yet many entrepreneurs who experience failure would rather bury their head…
When It Comes To Your Startup’s IP—Timing Is Everything
It is always best to set up rigorous intellectual property (IP) practices from Day One, but more often than not it gets pushed to the side for ‘later’. If you…
Business Accelerators, Incubators & Co-Working Spaces—Which is Best?
Launching a startup? Scaling your current business? There are tons of resources available to entrepreneurs out there. However, finding the exact resources to fit your precise needs can be slightly…
Startup Connector: Cohort #2 Application Available
If you missed the Startup Connector application for our first cohort, don’t fret! The application for our second cohort is available. We are currently in the process of evaluating applications…
The Single Most Important Piece Of Advice A Startup Needs To Hear
Starting a business is hard and each business comes with its own unique set of challenges; however, there are universal pieces of advice that span industry, geography, and demographics. We…
Startup Connector: Tickets Now Available for ‘Hackers Affinity’ Dinner
In December we were thrilled to announce that Startup Connector, Hawaii’s only Hardware Manufacturing accelerator, would be hosting the East Meets West ‘Hackers Affinity’ dinner on January 14th following the…
Turn Your Idea Into A Startup In 2016
A new year, means a new beginning. January is the time to recharge, set goals and leap into the year ahead with renewed determination. If in 2015 you had a…
Startup Connector: Hosting ‘East Meets West 2016’ Conference Event
“East Meets West 2016 is the startup event of the year in Hawaii (January 14 & 15) – bringing together investors and entrepreneurs
from Asia,
Hawaii and North America. EMW’16…
Startup Connector Application Now Available
Startup Connector, Hawaii’s new manufacturing business accelerator, is now accepting applications for 2016. What is Startup Connector? Startup Connector is a Manufacturing Accelerator (located in Honolulu, Hawaii) that supports hardware…