Hawaii: Battle of the Food Geeks



"Mix with the Masters" is an all-star cast of chefs, food producers and celebrity techies for a delicious day of talks, demos and Hawai'i in A Bowl lunch.  A full day of stories, information, and food...  See Part III here.

Part of the Hawai'i Food and Wine Festival

Part IV of IV

Friday, September 7, 2012
The MODERN Honolulu


"BATTLE OF THE FOOD GEEKS"
Silicon Valley Startups vs Roy Yamaguchi, Todd English and More

Five foodtech entrepreneurs will demo their innovation startups in front of a food panel, the media, investors, and interested persons.  Not only will they receive constructive criticism, but they might also find potential investors interested in their venture.  

 Today's Panel
(L to R) Dave McClure, Lee Anne Wong, Susan Feniger,
Christine Quinlan, Sang Yoon, and Roy Yamaguchi

Dave McClure, Moderator
Founding Partner


It's possible to have a world class chef
cook for you and your friends
in your own home. 

Elyse Peterson

Specialty Tea Direct from Growers


Abby Sturges

Explore the World Through Food

William Doom and Kimberly Burnett

Colorful Meals for an Active Lifestyle

Aihui Ong
Love With Food

The Easiest Way to Discover What's Tasty


Being an entrepreneur in the food business is tough.  The key is a good idea and marketing plan.  If you build it, people will not come if they don't know what it is and who you are.  I admire these entrepreneurs who got in front of this panel and shared their vision for a viable business in the food business.  It's never easy to get constructive criticism, but it's what you do with it that will help you get to where you want to go.  Best of luck to all of these startups.


Mahalo!
Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Oahu Visitors Bureau
Hawai'i Food and Wine Festival
The MODERN Honolulu
Lindsay Chambers
Nathan Kam
Rebecca Pang




NOTE:  I was a guest of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau,
Oahu Visitors Bureau, and their partners.
I thank them for the invitation and hospitality.
All comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own 



Photos by Jay Terauchi
Jay Eats
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