Ryan Kawailani Ozawa
@hawaii.bsky.social
Geek dad in paradise.
"Official recognition is valuable because the shaka is so culturally resonant, so much a part of this place. The gesture is a source of origin stories, family stories, and a way to talk about life in Hawaii." #shaka #hawaii
Neal Milner: Making The Shaka An Official Hawaii Gesture Is Not As Dumb As It Sounds
The shaka is a source of origin stories, family stories, and a way to talk about life in Hawaii.
www.civilbeat.org
March 21, 2024 at 5:06 PM
TFW your best-performing photo is a a suburban strip mall storefront. (It is a good restaurant, though.) #google #googlemaps
March 12, 2024 at 4:19 PM
TFW your best-performing photo is a a suburban strip mall storefront. (It is a good restaurant, though.) #google #googlemaps
The 28th annual Honolulu Festival is underway! Here are some photos from the program at the Hawaii Convention Center yesterday—continuing today, plus a parade and fireworks show in Waikīkī. Full album here: www.flickr.com/photos/hawai... #hawaii #honolulu #honolulufestival #japan #japaneseculture
March 10, 2024 at 9:23 PM
The 28th annual Honolulu Festival is underway! Here are some photos from the program at the Hawaii Convention Center yesterday—continuing today, plus a parade and fireworks show in Waikīkī. Full album here: www.flickr.com/photos/hawai... #hawaii #honolulu #honolulufestival #japan #japaneseculture
‘Lost’: Josh Holloway, Daniel Dae Kim & More Reunite for 20th Anniversary Documentary—In celebration of the show’s legacy, filmmaker Taylor Morden, who helmed The Last Blockbuster, has been putting together a new documentary, Getting Lost. www.tvinsider.com/1121575/lost... #lost #abclost #television
February 8, 2024 at 4:36 PM
‘Lost’: Josh Holloway, Daniel Dae Kim & More Reunite for 20th Anniversary Documentary—In celebration of the show’s legacy, filmmaker Taylor Morden, who helmed The Last Blockbuster, has been putting together a new documentary, Getting Lost. www.tvinsider.com/1121575/lost... #lost #abclost #television
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January 30, 2024 at 3:27 AM
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All thanks go to you!
We'd like to thank Ryan Ozawa for joining "Getting LOST"! @hawaii.bsky.social linktr.ee/gettinglostdoc
January 20, 2024 at 6:22 PM
All thanks go to you!
When I can't sleep, I launch projects. (I've not been sleeping much lately, obviously!) I've been mulling the land acknowledgement practice for a while, and feel it should be more common in Hawaii. It's a niche cause, for sure, but at least there's a website now!
Hawaiian Land Acknowledgements
Land or territorial acknowledgements, also known as "welcome to country," are formalized rituals to recognize indigenous places and cultures in events and programs.
landacknowledgement.com
December 30, 2023 at 5:34 PM
When I can't sleep, I launch projects. (I've not been sleeping much lately, obviously!) I've been mulling the land acknowledgement practice for a while, and feel it should be more common in Hawaii. It's a niche cause, for sure, but at least there's a website now!
Thank you. With three days left to fundraise our little hearts out, you have proven yourselves to be awesome. Let's make Representative Alex Ozawa happen! Click here to donate—on a mobile phone, it takes mere seconds: bit.ly/votealexo
December 29, 2023 at 10:26 PM
Thank you. With three days left to fundraise our little hearts out, you have proven yourselves to be awesome. Let's make Representative Alex Ozawa happen! Click here to donate—on a mobile phone, it takes mere seconds: bit.ly/votealexo
"Instead of scrambling to draft another policy or rulebook, or trying to keep the next generation in the dark, forward-looking schools and organizations are putting students and AI together to see what good things can be created." www.staradvertiser.com/2023/12/13/h...
Tech View: AI hackathon melds emerging tech and Hawaiian values
It’s tempting to dismiss artificial intelligence as merely the latest fad, the flavor of the year, the revolution that’s merely evolution. After all, VR is still fringe, the so-called metaverse ha...
www.staradvertiser.com
December 13, 2023 at 11:46 AM
"Instead of scrambling to draft another policy or rulebook, or trying to keep the next generation in the dark, forward-looking schools and organizations are putting students and AI together to see what good things can be created." www.staradvertiser.com/2023/12/13/h...
My LiveJournal account is older than most of my kids.
December 13, 2023 at 8:21 AM
My LiveJournal account is older than most of my kids.
I am about $1,028,000 short of the net worth needed to be an accredited investor, but the Hawaii Angels group was kind enough to invite me to sit in on the last meeting of 2023. First of all, it was great to be in a room full of some of the most interesting people in Hawaii.
December 9, 2023 at 2:45 AM
I am about $1,028,000 short of the net worth needed to be an accredited investor, but the Hawaii Angels group was kind enough to invite me to sit in on the last meeting of 2023. First of all, it was great to be in a room full of some of the most interesting people in Hawaii.
Please allow me to introduce my son, Alex, first-time candidate for public office! www.kitv.com/news/alexand... #hawaii #mililani #mililanitown #mililanimauka
Alexander Ozawa, 19, announces run for Mililani’s State House District 38
The teenager is in his second term on the Mililani Neighborhood Board and says he's ready to broaden his political horizons.
www.kitv.com
December 3, 2023 at 1:52 AM
Please allow me to introduce my son, Alex, first-time candidate for public office! www.kitv.com/news/alexand... #hawaii #mililani #mililanitown #mililanimauka
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, I can start listening to Sia's Christmas album again. It's like a holiday clip art collection set to music, fun and weird, and I'm here for it. open.spotify.com/album/2vcGYJ...
November 24, 2023 at 9:01 PM
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, I can start listening to Sia's Christmas album again. It's like a holiday clip art collection set to music, fun and weird, and I'm here for it. open.spotify.com/album/2vcGYJ...
“Hawaii needs to be a spokesperson for remote work, and recognize that remote work is equitable work,” Romero said. “States like Hawaii cannot have fully fledged economies without a remote work economy." My latest newsletter! hawaiibulletin.com/p/thrivehi-a...
ThriveHI Awarded $300,000 Grant to Foster Hawaii Tech Ecosystem
After a year focused on community building, the federal funds will go toward a baseline study and hiring a full-time executive director.
hawaiibulletin.com
November 20, 2023 at 2:49 PM
“Hawaii needs to be a spokesperson for remote work, and recognize that remote work is equitable work,” Romero said. “States like Hawaii cannot have fully fledged economies without a remote work economy." My latest newsletter! hawaiibulletin.com/p/thrivehi-a...
I went with organizational IT in this week's column, though I still couldn't resist adding a tiny bit of snark about Microsoft. Subscription required, screenshot below. www.staradvertiser.com/2023/11/14/h...
Tech View: Today’s organizations call for third-generation IT
My kids constantly argue about which generation they’re in: millennials or Generation Z. The cutoffs are fuzzy, and it usually comes down to their vibe.
www.staradvertiser.com
November 16, 2023 at 3:00 PM
I went with organizational IT in this week's column, though I still couldn't resist adding a tiny bit of snark about Microsoft. Subscription required, screenshot below. www.staradvertiser.com/2023/11/14/h...
Nominations are being sought for the 24th Annual Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards! These awards, hosted by the Hawaii Venture Capital Association, celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, and startups here in the Aloha State. Visit hvca.org or use this link: bit.ly/hvca2023
November 15, 2023 at 7:54 AM
Nominations are being sought for the 24th Annual Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards! These awards, hosted by the Hawaii Venture Capital Association, celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, and startups here in the Aloha State. Visit hvca.org or use this link: bit.ly/hvca2023
Awesome. Tom Merritt dedicated an episode of his "Know More" podcast to ALOHAnet, one of the many ways Hawaii played a role in building the internet we all enjoy (?) today. shows.acast.com/know-a-littl...
About ALOHANet | Know a Little More
DTNS host Tom Merritt dives deep into tech topics to help you understand what you need to know about them.
shows.acast.com
November 12, 2023 at 12:31 AM
Awesome. Tom Merritt dedicated an episode of his "Know More" podcast to ALOHAnet, one of the many ways Hawaii played a role in building the internet we all enjoy (?) today. shows.acast.com/know-a-littl...
Hey, did you know I write a Substack newsletter? I do! New issue coming out Monday, exclusive Hawaii tech news. Subscribe here! hawaiibulletin.com
Hawaii Bulletin | Ryan Kawailani Ozawa | Substack
Island innovation in focus. Hawaii-based science, technology, startups and entrepreneurs, featuring local leaders, creators, educators, and more. Click to read Hawaii Bulletin, by Ryan Kawailani Ozawa...
hawaiibulletin.com
November 6, 2023 at 7:21 AM
Hey, did you know I write a Substack newsletter? I do! New issue coming out Monday, exclusive Hawaii tech news. Subscribe here! hawaiibulletin.com
If you live or are visiting Los Angeles in two weeks (Nov. 18), and carry the aloha spirit with you, don't miss a special preview screening of "Shaka: A Story of Aloha"! It's a feature-length documentary on a hand gesture that transcends generations and geography. www.eventbrite.com/e/shaka-film...
Shaka Film Screening (Free!)
Join us for a free test screening of the Shaka Film where you can be among the first to watch and give feedback!
www.eventbrite.com
November 4, 2023 at 7:51 PM
If you live or are visiting Los Angeles in two weeks (Nov. 18), and carry the aloha spirit with you, don't miss a special preview screening of "Shaka: A Story of Aloha"! It's a feature-length documentary on a hand gesture that transcends generations and geography. www.eventbrite.com/e/shaka-film...
Did you miss the Hawaii Grant Summit? We've put the full recording online, with transcript, as well as the slide deck. It's not as good as being there—the bentos and wine were divine—but we want everyone to have this valuable information. www.hawaiigrants.org/2023/10/31/h...
First Hawaii Grant Summit a Success! – Hawaii Grants
www.hawaiigrants.org
November 1, 2023 at 3:32 AM
Did you miss the Hawaii Grant Summit? We've put the full recording online, with transcript, as well as the slide deck. It's not as good as being there—the bentos and wine were divine—but we want everyone to have this valuable information. www.hawaiigrants.org/2023/10/31/h...
In one week, I'm helping to organize an event focused on finding grant funding for community projects. Designed for people new to the topic, and a great chance to see examples and ask questions. Plus: bento and drinks provided! www.eventbrite.com/e/hawaii-gra...
Hawai'i Grant Summit
Come learn about funding opportunities to strengthen your organization and community at the Hawaii Grant Summit on October 26th.
www.eventbrite.com
October 19, 2023 at 5:41 PM
In one week, I'm helping to organize an event focused on finding grant funding for community projects. Designed for people new to the topic, and a great chance to see examples and ask questions. Plus: bento and drinks provided! www.eventbrite.com/e/hawaii-gra...
"News organizations and government agencies must quit cold turkey. Using Twitter is a tacit endorsement of what it has become, and only reaches an increasingly fringe community of users." My latest for the Honolulu Star-Advertiser (subscription required). www.staradvertiser.com/2023/10/17/h...
October 17, 2023 at 1:14 PM
"News organizations and government agencies must quit cold turkey. Using Twitter is a tacit endorsement of what it has become, and only reaches an increasingly fringe community of users." My latest for the Honolulu Star-Advertiser (subscription required). www.staradvertiser.com/2023/10/17/h...
I'm usually not a petitions kind of guy. But I think this is important. If you agree, please sign, and more importantly, please share: End government use of Twitter/X for official news and announcements! #EndTwitter www.change.org/p/end-govern...
Sign the Petition
In its heyday, Twitter was heralded as the "digital town square," the "dialtone of the internet," the most direct and efficient way to reach a global audience. Founded in 2006, government agencies emb...
www.change.org
October 13, 2023 at 1:36 AM
I'm usually not a petitions kind of guy. But I think this is important. If you agree, please sign, and more importantly, please share: End government use of Twitter/X for official news and announcements! #EndTwitter www.change.org/p/end-govern...
“It was his passion project and centered in the place that inspired him the most: Hawaii." deadline.com/2023/10/mich... #michaelcrichton #jamespatterson #fiction #novel #hawaiivolcano #volcanonovel #hawaii
Michael Crichton-James Patterson Hawaii Volcano Novel Gets Title & Pub Date As Screen Auction Nears
James Patterson and the late Michael Crichton are teaming on a novel, and now it has a title and pub date. Little, Brown will release 'Eruption' on June 3.
deadline.com
October 10, 2023 at 12:54 AM
“It was his passion project and centered in the place that inspired him the most: Hawaii." deadline.com/2023/10/mich... #michaelcrichton #jamespatterson #fiction #novel #hawaiivolcano #volcanonovel #hawaii
Six months ago, breakfast for me would be some kind of fast food sandwich (Sourdough Breakfast Jack or Croissanwich!) and a medium Coke. Now I'm getting fresh fruits and veggies from FarmLink (a local CSA company), starting my day with fresh, vibrant colors and tastes. #newlyvegan #csabox #hawaii
October 9, 2023 at 7:07 AM
Six months ago, breakfast for me would be some kind of fast food sandwich (Sourdough Breakfast Jack or Croissanwich!) and a medium Coke. Now I'm getting fresh fruits and veggies from FarmLink (a local CSA company), starting my day with fresh, vibrant colors and tastes. #newlyvegan #csabox #hawaii