Pace

The Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship (PACEHawaii) at the University of Hawaii operates the Calvin Shindo Student Venture Fund, a student-run venture capital fund. Founded to support early-stage companies affiliated with the University of Hawaii system, its core mission is to foster entrepreneurship and innovation among students and alumni. The fund offers pre-seed investments and aims to create a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem within the university community.

Notable figures associated with PACEHawaii include Calvin Shindo, after whom the fund is named, and various university faculty who mentor and guide the student managers. The fund has successfully supported numerous startups, providing crucial early-stage capital that has enabled these ventures to grow and thrive. Through its efforts, PACEHawaii has significantly impacted the local entrepreneurial landscape, promoting economic development and innovation in Hawaii.