
The (PACE) announced the winners of the 2016 at the Waiʻalae Country Club on April 26. Three teams competed for prize packages totaling more than $40,000 in cash and in-kind awards.
The UH Business Plan Competition is an intense, experiential program that provides mentorship, training and resources to University of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ students and faculty who seek to learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur and start a business venture.
As part of the title sponsorship, President and CEO Connie Lau presented the first place prize and System Operation Vice President Scott Seu served as a finals judge. Other sponsors include, , and.
First place
Canine Kitchen
Team members: Kyla Aki, Curtis Evans, Sean Kovacs and Sara Reo
Canine Kitchen provides fresh daily meals for dogs using simple, healthy and USDA approved ingredients.
Prize package includes $10,000 cash and more than $12,500 value in legal and marketing services.
Second place
Alice’s Fresh
Team members: Alice Caldwell, Isaac Floyd, Reyn Kaupiko, Thijs Peekstok and Alice Sharp
Alice’s Fresh utilizes precision agriculture for local organic produce.
Prize package includes $5,000 cash and $8,000 value in legal and marketing services.
Third place
My Eyes
Team members: Shiraz Dole and Kathy Oyadomari
My Eyes allows users to give their own directions by compiling pictures, short videos, voice memos, text notes and geotags into a chronological list.
Prize package includes $2,500 cash and $3,000 value in legal and marketing services.
—A Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship news release
