Fellows mentioned in this story: Meli James

From Hawai‘i Business Magazine:

Mana Up co-founders, Meli James and Brittany Heyd started their accelerator in 2017 to help Hawai‘i’s consumer-product startups grow. Since then, 74 companies have graduated from the program, and Mana Up has launched a $6.3 million venture capital fund.

“It’s been a long journey and we’re excited to be continuing to support all these entrepreneurs and this industry that’s actually gaining traction,” says James, who is also president of the Hawaii Venture Capital Association.

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