Piʻikū means “transpiration”–
It also means to climb or ascend.
Our History
How we do it the Pi’ikū way
The Internship
We match emerging tech talent with experienced mentors to work on projects for exciting local companies.
Part-time, paid work
Cross-functional teams
High-touch, experienced mentors
Real-world, high-impact projects
Networking with fellow up-and-coming talent and industry leaders
Community Building
We take pride in creating a warm community to support our participants through every step of their career journey.
We host ongoing in-person and online events for our community of mentors, alumni, participants, and supporters, so we all continue to learn and grow together.
Speaker sessions
Partnerships with local events
Community building events
Career Support
We know once the internship ends, the job search begins. Our number one goal is getting local folks into tech careers and that means supporting every step of the job search.
Weekly post-program series for job search & career prep
Connecting employers with the right alumni to fit their needs.
We’re committed to getting our people jobs that utilize their talents and keep them home.
Our legacy
32
Alumni
11
mentors
21
companies
11+
thought partners
And Co. isn’t short for “company.”
Our values
Embody Aloha
We strive to create generous spaces where everyone is welcome.
Embrace Curiosity
Remember the wonder of the world and possibilities in design.
Be Brave
We strive to have courage to engage in productive discomfort during areas of disagreement or uncertainty.
The people behind the scenes
The core team

Carlo Liquido
Executive Director

Kim Davidson
Chief Operating Officer

May Sermonia
Program Director

Hana Nakano
Marketing & Community Director

Board President
Marissa Rowell
Director of Marketing @ ʻŌlelo Programming


Treasurer
Sara La Torre
GTM Leader | Engineer | Advisor | Investor

Board Member
Ipo Wright
Digital Employee Experience Specialist @ Alaska Airlines

Judd Antin
Consultant

Rana Kaanan
Chief Product Officer | Advisor | Founder

blain Kahoonei
Native Hawaiian Entrepreneur | Investor | Philanthropist

Allen Murabayashi
Entrepreneur