
IWI: Indigenous Women’s Incubator
Cultivating Economic Abundance for Indigenous Female Entrepreneurs
Our Indigenous Women’s Incubator (IWI) is designed to empower our entrepreneurs to build and promote sustainable growth of existing and early-stage small businesses. Our approach integrates Indigenous cultural community values within their business models.

Cohort 3: Now Accepting Applications!
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2023 @ 11:59PM HST
Are you ready to take your business or idea to the next level? Get the foundational supports your business needs and develop your business leadership skills to thrive as an Indigenous entrepreneur.
The Program
Through our three-year business development program, businesses have the opportunity to evaluate their business model against current market opportunities. IWI provides entrepreneurs with the education, resources, and mentorship needed to build and promote growth.
Gain access to a safe, collaborative workspace
Curate a network of local business leaders, consultants, and organizations
Develop executive leadership skills through an Indigenous lens
Access capital and funding opportunities
Meet Cohort II
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B.ALIA
Brandy Alia Serikaku | Hilo, Hawai’i | Native Hawaiian
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FOUNDRY SALON
Mahina Ho | Kailua, O’ahu | Native Hawaiian
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GENUINE GUAVA
Kawehi Hopkins | Kaimuki, O’ahu | Native Hawaiian
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HUAKA'I HONEY
Teleise Scanlan | Hilo, Hawai’i | Native Hawaiian and Samoan
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NĀ'OHU / UNION PASIFIKA
Marissa Kihoi | Waimea, Hawai’i | Native Hawaiian
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NŌHIE
Sweetheart Eleneki | Wailuku, Maui | Native Hawaiian
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O'AHU WITH LIA
Malia Malufau | Pearl City, O’ahu | Native Hawaiian, Samoan, and Niuean
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PACHAMAMA
Mariana Monasi | Honolulu, O’ahu | Aymara and Quechua
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SLK CONSULTING
Summer Kapanui | Kaimuki, O’ahu | Native Hawaiian
Meet Cohort I
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HOOKED UP HAWAI'I
Kehaunani Reis | Kane’ohe, O’ahu | Native Hawaiian
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KAHIKOLU
Brytni Kalei K-Aloha | Punalu’u, O’ahu | Native Hawaiian
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KA MOANA BOUTIQUE
Moana Noa | Nanakuli, O’ahu | Native Hawaiian
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KAMAILEAULI'IL'I
Kim Scott | Kailua, O’ahu | Native Hawaiian
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SIMPLY HEALTHY WITH ESTEE
Estee Shizuru | Kuli’ou’ou, O’ahu | Maori
Meet the Mentors
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Kanakolu Noa
Founder, Kūkolu
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Crissy Gayagas
Colonel (US Army, Ret.) and Business Consultant
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Debbi Eleneki
Honolulu Fire Department Battalion Chief (Ret.)
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Janeen Olds
Attorney
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Kelly Dukelow
Assistant Head of School, Kamehameha Schools Maui
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Kimberly Lord
Senior Managing Director, CB Richard Ellis Hawai’i (Ret.)
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Lisa Kracher
Vice President, Array Corp. and President, Staffing Solutions of Hawai’i and Kahu Malama Nurses
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Nalani Simpson
Business Consultant