2017 news

Omar Sultan and Jacob Butters of Sultan Ventures and XLR8UH shared the benefits of the Lean Startup methodology, a principled approach to new product development during MEDB’s Business Model Canvas & Lean Startup Overview workshop on February 15th at the MEDB Malcolm Center in Kihei. Photo by: Linn Nishikawa The old adage, “if you build it they will come” flew out the door during Maui Economic Development Board’s “Business Model Canvas & Lean Startup Overview” workshop held on February 15th. In its

XLR8UH presents as part of the ecosystem tour at East Meets West 2017. I take my coffee on the beach. It’s the serenest morning I can remember. I sit on a lounge chair in front of a manmade lagoon and watch pairs of people slide across the water in paddleboats. Beyond, past sand that sparkles in the sun that’s just the right amount of warm, stretches the ocean to the horizon. The sky can’t get any clearer. Every once in a

Maui Economic Development Board workshops focus on helping entrepreneurs build foundations for business success. Here, Gerry Smith speaks to workshop attendees. PHOTO BY MEDB. January 26, 2017 Lahaina News KIHEI – Next month, Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) will offer two power-packed workshops as part of its 2017 Startup Weekend Maui Series. Entrepreneurs interested in jumpstarting their new business or fine-tuning their existing business are encouraged to attend either or both of these sessions. Workshops will be held at MEDB’s

Gerry Smith The Maui Economic Development Board will offer two workshops in February as part of its 2017 Startup Weekend Maui Series. Entrepreneurs interested in jump-starting their new business or fine-tuning their existing business are encouraged to attend either or both of these sessions. Workshops will be held at MEDB’s Malcolm Center, located at 1305 N. Holopono St., Suite 5, in Kihei. During MEDB’s workshop “Pinching Your Pennies: Finance for Small Businesses” from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 9, attendees will

Tarik Sultan The venture capitalist talks about his prescription for success Jan 20, 2017, 5:00am HST Anna Hrushka | ReporterPacific Business News Tarik Sultan said at first his firm focused on filling operational roles in management and gaps in management, but has since moved to more “true venture activities, like investing in startups and raising funding for startups.” View the original article here