Piʻikū Co.

🌟 New Speaker Series Alert! 🌟 Calling all aspiring local tech professionals! 🚀 At Piʻikū Co., we noticed a gap in the job search journey between internships and your first job in tech—so we created a FREE speaker series to give you the tools and guidance to succeed, right here in Hawai'i. 💡 What’s in it for you? Build a winning cover letter and resume with Emily Shi Lee, Senior UX Writer @ Codecademy Writing optimal case studies with Rachel Dlugos, Director of Design @ Pawlicy Advisor Live portfolio review with Chris Ota, Staff Product Lead @ Lyft Master networking with our expert panel, co-hosted by Olelo Community Media, covering freelance, contract, and corporate career paths with Akemi Hiatt, Ulu Mills, Christina Agena, Mele Hamasaki, May Sermonia 🌱 Navigating and negotiating contracts with Sara La Torre, GTM Leader Interview Prep with Anthony L. Holloway, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition Don’t miss this chance to learn from local technologists who’ve been in your shoes and navigated their way to success. 🔑 Ready to level up? Click the link to register for all sessions on Luma! 👇 https://lu.ma/piiku-co #PiikūCo #HawaiiTech #JobSearchSuccess #UXCareers #PortfolioPower #FreeCareerSeries #TechCommunity #NetworkingHawaii

In case you missed it... 👀 We recognize that there is still a missing component between our internship and our alumnis getting that first job, so we created a Speaker Series to provide tips and tricks through each step of their job search process. Olelo Community Media thought these rich conversations shouldn't only be for our alumnis, but for our greater community of local technologists who are trying to get into tech. Check out our core team members Carlo Liquido and Hana Nakano as they discuss the importance of networking, Piʻikū's vision for the future, and how we're building tech the "Hawai'i way". 🌱 Check out the podacast here! 👇 https://lnkd.in/gJJRiuqn

We're proud to be representing Native Hawaiian voices at the Natives in Tech Conference this Friday!! Check out this amazing line-up featuring a few familiar faces: 🌀 Amy McKee & Carlo Liquido on Kanaka-Centric Design 🌱 Kim Davidson, Kadi Lee and Keilana Calder on Empowering Tech in HI More info on the event below! 👇🏾 #IndigenousTech #Nativesintech #Nativeinnovation #hawaiiansintech #nativevoices

Don't forget to join us THIS Wed for the Kalo Grant Event whether in person or virtually, we appreciate any vote we can get! 😊 Get your free tix here! https://lnkd.in/gM_jsHjv

🎃 Is your portfolio a trick or a treat for hiring managers? 🕸️👻 Join us for a LIVE Portfolio Review with Chris Ota, Staff Product Lead at Lyft, as he gives real-time feedback on how a hiring manager scans and evaluates portfolios. 🚀 📂 In this session, you'll learn: 🔍 How a hiring manager evaluates portfolios under pressure 📝 What elements stand out—and what to avoid 📈 Actionable insights to polish your portfolio and land that next role Whether you’re building your first portfolio or refining it for new opportunities, this FREE event will give you a competitive edge! 🎯 Seats are limited! Click the link below to secure your spot on Luma for this and other Piʻikū Co. courses. ⬇️ https://lu.ma/5i5uonjn #UXDesign #PortfolioPerfection #ProductDesign #ChristOta #LyftDesign #PiʻikūCo #DesignCareers #PortfolioTips #TechCommunity

🎉 Come support Piʻikū at the Kalo Grants Live Pitch Competition! 🎉 Next week Wednesday, Nov 6, we're pitching at University of Hawaii at Manoa, and we need your support! 🌱 Whether in person or virtually, help us bring home the win! 📍 Event Details: 🗓️ Wednesday, Nov 6 ⏰ 5pm - 7pm 📌 Walter Dods, Jr. RISE Center, 2nd Floor 1810 University Ave, Honolulu HI 96822 🍽️ Food & Drinks provided! 👉 Register here https://lnkd.in/gM_jsHjv How it works: Each attendee receives $100 "Pace Bucks" to vote for their favorite pitch. After our 10-minute presentation, cast your vote—hopefully for Piʻikū!—and help us win the grant prize! 💸

The Power of Technology in Reconnecting Diaspora Hawaiians with Culture and Community If there’s one thing the pandemic showed us, it’s how technology can serve as a lifeline for connection—especially for those of us in the Hawaiian diaspora. When the world shifted to virtual spaces, Native Hawaiians, particularly those living away from the islands, found new ways to engage with and stay connected to Hawaiian cultural values and practices that ground us. Technology became more than just a convenience—it allowed us to strengthen our diaspora community and access to culture. Through virtual gatherings and cultural workshops like hula classes and Hawaiian language lessons, we could learn, maintain and even strengthen our ties to our heritage. For many, these digital spaces became sacred, helping us share, learn, and engage with our Hawaiian culture in meaningful and deeply rooted ways from the diaspora. At Hawaiian Diaspora, we're reflecting on how technology can open doors to community connection. It allows us to bridge the gap between our physical distance and our collective identity—making cultural resources more accessible than ever. How has technology helped you stay connected to your roots and community? We’d love to hear your stories and experiences. #HawaiianDiaspora #TechnologyAndCulture #CommunityBuilding #CulturalConnection

Want to continue making connections after the UXHI conference this weekend? Come walk and talk with For Pedestrians, UXHI, Piʻikū Co. around Ala Moana Beach Park on Sun Oct. 27th! Sign up here: https://lu.ma/te7zzuqs

"Why NOT Hawaii"? 🤔🏝️ Hear from our Executive Director, Carlo Liquido, talk about his experience working in tech, the birth of Piʻikū Co. and how we can create opportunities for our kamaʻāina and kānaka to thrive here in Hawai'i 💚