Coffee Talks Presented by ProService Hawaii: Unlocking the Power of AI

​Registration includes coffee and complimentary pastries provided by 1132 Cafe + Rare Books Honolulu. 

Featured Speaker:

Nicole Cacal
Executive Director
TRUE Initiative

Nicole Cacal is an internationally recognized leader in entrepreneurship, business strategy, and innovation. As the Executive Director of the TRUE Initiative, she helps organizations in Hawaii adopt technology to create more tech jobs across the state. Previously, she was the Founder and CEO of Forbes Ignite, a consultancy advising global companies like American Express, Salesforce, and Colgate on innovating at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and social impact. Committed to making innovation strategies accessible to all, Nicole serves as a strategic advisor to small businesses in Hawaii. 

An accomplished educator and speaker, Nicole is a lecturer at the Parsons School of Design and a visiting professor at the Pratt Institute, where she teaches courses on social innovation and strategic technology. She also serves as a Virtual Professional-in-Residence at the University of Hawaii’s Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship (PACE). As a keynote and TEDx speaker, she addresses topics like “AI for Small Business” and “The 8 Hawaii Innovation Mindsets”. Nicole holds a BBA in Finance and International Business from the University of Hawaii, an MSc in Strategic Design and Management from the Parsons School of Design, and an MSc in Technology Management from Columbia University.



Jamie Champagne
Business Analysis Keynote Speaker
Champagne Collaborations, LLC

Jamie Champagne, a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), empowers executive leaders to bridge the gap between strategy and execution through the power of business analysis. With a deep career rooted in technical business analysis, project management, process improvement, and change management, Jamie helps executives unlock the untapped value of their teams and technology investments, driving long-term organizational success.
 
As the acclaimed author of Seven Steps to Mastering Business Analysis, 2nd Edition, Jamie is recognized globally for her ability to distill complex systems into actionable insights that resonate with senior leaders. Her extensive experience managing technology-driven transformations allows her to connect with leaders who face the challenges of poor execution, misaligned initiatives, and unrealized ROI. 
 
Known for her engaging, collaborative style, Jamie transforms speaking engagements into dynamic experiences where audiences feel energized and equipped to take action. She fosters meaningful interactions that inspire leaders to embrace innovation and create cultures of continuous improvement. Jamie’s ability to make complex ideas approachable and relevant ensures that every session delivers practical strategies leaders can implement immediately.
 
A top thought leader in Agile and Project Management and a certified virtual presenter, Jamie brings energy, fun, and depth to every stage. Her sessions emphasize collaboration and interaction, helping executives and their teams build stronger connections and align their efforts for greater impact.

Her company, Champagne Collaborations, has been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in Hawaii, delivering premium training and coaching tailored to high-level audiences. When she's not sharing her expertise on global and virtual stages, Jamie enjoys surfing Hawaii’s waves, embodying the adaptability and passion she brings to her work

Sterling Higa
Founder & CEO
Polcom

Sterling Higa is an entrepreneur and systems change advocate. He is the founder and CEO of Polcom, a consulting firm that uses artificial intelligence to help leaders navigate complex policies and drive meaningful change. Before Polcom, Sterling co-founded and served as executive director for Housing Hawaii’s Future, a nonprofit that played a key role in passing historic statewide zoning reforms to address Hawaii’s housing crisis.

Sterling also taught public speaking and argumentation at Hawaii Pacific University and contributed as a columnist for Honolulu Civil Beat and Hawaii Business Magazine. At Polcom, he focuses on empowering leaders with AI-driven tools and publishes a newsletter on leadership and decision-making in the AI era. Through his work, Sterling continues to advance systems change by combining education, technology, and strategic advisory.