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Judges, coaches and mentors for this year’s Startup Weekend Maui event from May 15 to 17 will include nonprofit leaders, small-business owners, attorneys and entrepreneurs.
Hosted by the Maui Economic Development Board, the event teaches entrepreneurs how to launch a company in 54 hours. Those who register before Wednesday will be able to purchase discounted tickets at $75 for the three-day event. Tickets purchased after Wednesday will cost $99. Students with a valid ID will receive a 50 percent discount.
Judges for the event include:
* Don M. Kosak, founder and managing partner of nonprofit Nalukai Foundation.
* Garrett Marrero, founder and chief executive officer of Maui Brewing Co.
* Saedene Ota, owner and creative director of Sae Design.
* Keith Powers, managing partner at Engaged Partners LLC.
* Tarik Sultan, managing partner at Sultan Ventures.
Mentors include:
* Andrea Barrica, entrepreneur in residence at 500 Startups in San Francisco.
* Erik Blair, owner of The Accidental Consultant, a Maui-based consulting firm.
* Rebecca Filipovic, an attorney at McKeon Shelding Mehling.
* Peter Liu of Maui tech firm Mbloom Ventures LLC.
* Keri Mehling, a partner at McKeon Shelding Mehling.
* Sara Smith, founder and CEO of Wrappily, a Maui-based gift wrap company.
* Craig Swift, director of business development at Maui Economic Opportunity.
* Kevin Yoshida, Neighbor Island regional manager for Central Pacific Bank.
“We are very fortunate to have such an experienced and accomplished group of judges, coaches and mentors participating in this year’s Startup Weekend Maui,” MEDB Director of Business Development Gerry Smith said in a news release. “These individuals have generously volunteered their time to support our aspiring entrepreneurs. Those who participate in Startup Weekend will greatly benefit from their insight and advice.”
For more information or to register, go to www.j.mp/startupmaui or call MEDB’s Smith at 270-6803.