The recent spike in unemployment rate during the pandemic underscores Hawaii’s need to diversify away from tourism and incentivize local innovation. Volta Charging (NYSE: VLTA), an EV charging company founded on Hawaii soil, went public on the New York Stock Exchange last month, a testament to the star quality Hawaii possesses. Chenoa Farnsworth (Managing Director, Blue Startups / Hawaii Angels) and business accelerator directors discuss the tools needed to develop this space and keep money in Hawaii.
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