Cohort 17 Demo Day and Mixer in Silicon Valley

Cohort 17 Demo Day and Mixer in Silicon Valley

Aloha from Blue Startups!

Blue Startups Cohort 17 took the stage in Palo Alto for Demo Day, the culminating event of our accelerator program, and it was a great success. Our founders showcased ideas across AI, gaming, health, sustainability, and more, representing the next wave of innovation from Hawaiʻi to the world.

We continued the celebration at our San Francisco Mixer, bringing together founders, mentors, investors, and friends of the Blue Startups ʻohana. These events marked the culmination of our 12-week program from Honolulu to the Bay Area, and we could not be more proud of our founders and companies.

Mahalo to our Bay Area mentors, investors, and partners who showed up in force to support our founders. Your presence, energy, and insights helped make these gatherings very special. We also extend a special thank you to Wilson Sonsini for opening your doors in both Palo Alto and San Francisco. 

East Meets West at SF Tech Week

We are excited to bring together our East Meets West Ohana in the Bay Area as a prelude to our Hawaii event in Honolulu on April 9, 2026. Join us in San Francisco for a satellite East Meets West event featuring an engaging discussion on the future of venture investing and the technologies bridging East and West. This conversation will explore how innovation, capital, and culture flow across the Pacific, shaping opportunities for both founders and investors.

SAVE THE DATE! East Meets West returns to Honolulu on April 8-9, 2026. Go to emwhawaii.com for more info.