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XLR8HI is dedicated to bringing the latest in innovation and entrepreneurship to the greater Hawaii startup community.

05/02/2026

Last call, Hawaii. ⏰

Applications for preX Cohort 11 close TOMORROW - Sunday, May 3rd at 11:59pm HST.

If you’ve been thinking about it - this is your sign. Stop waiting. Start applying. It takes less than 10 minutes.

preX is more than a program. It’s a community of Hawaii entrepreneurs and business owners who show up for each other - across every island, every industry, every stage. Over 10 cohorts and 5 years, 150+ Hawaii businesses have gone through preX and walked away with not just the tools and strategies to grow, but a network of like-minded founders who get what it means to build something here in Hawaii.

preX alumni have generated $170M+ in revenue and raised $60M+ in funding - all while creating hundreds of jobs right here at home. That’s what happens when Hawaii entrepreneurs get the right support behind them.

This is 100% free. Built by Hawaii, for Hawaii. And it could be yours - but only until tomorrow night.

⏰ Deadline - Sunday, May 3rd at 11:59pm HST
📋 Less than 10 minutes to apply
👉 xlr8hi.com/prex-hawaii

Tag a Hawaii entrepreneur who needs to see this. 🤙

04/28/2026

⏰ 5 days left to apply to preX Cohort 11 - and these numbers say it all.

Hawaii entrepreneurs who have gone through preX have:
💰 Generated over $170M in revenue
🏦 Raised over $60M in funding
👷 Created over 500 jobs right here in Hawaii
🌺 80%+ led by underrepresented founders
🏝 1 in 3 companies from Maui, Kauai, or Hawaii Island

This isn’t a program that parachuted into Hawaii. preX was born here, built here, and designed specifically for Hawaii business owners like you.

Over 10 cohorts and 5 years, we’ve seen what happens when Hawaii entrepreneurs get the right tools, the right community, and the right support behind them. The results speak for themselves.

Now it’s your turn.

Cohort 11 is open to ALL Hawaii entrepreneurs and small business owners - every island, every industry, every stage. And it’s 100% free.

We’re already reviewing applications and moving candidates forward. The sooner you apply, the better your chances of securing one of the limited spots.

⏰ Deadline - Sunday, May 3rd at 11:59pm HST
📋 Round 1 takes less than 10 minutes
🔗 Learn more - xlr8hi.com/prex-hawaii
👉 Apply now - tinyurl.com/prexhawaii

04/27/2026

You asked and we heard. 🙌

We’re extending the preX Cohort 11 application deadline to Sunday, May 3rd at 11:59pm HST - and we don’t want you to miss your shot.

If you’ve been on the fence, thinking about it, or life just got in the way - this is your sign. The door is still open, but not for long.

Here’s what you need to know:
⏰ New Deadline - Sunday, May 3rd at 11:59pm HST
📋 Round 1 takes less than 10 minutes to complete
🌺 Open to all Hawaii entrepreneurs and small business owners
🔄 Rolling review - the earlier you apply, the better your chances of getting in

We’re already moving qualified applicants through the process, so don’t sit on this. Every day you wait puts you behind candidates who already moved.

preX is Hawaii’s free 4-week business accelerator that gives you the tools, mentorship, community, and now AI-powered strategies to launch, grow, and scale your business. Over 150 Hawaii businesses across every island and every industry have already made the leap.
Now it’s your turn. 🤙

👉 Apply now - tinyurl.com/prexhawaii
🔗 Learn more - xlr8hi.com/prex-hawaii

04/20/2026

Is your Hawaii business ready for its next chapter? 🤙

We’re hosting a FREE virtual info session this Wednesday, April 22 from 11:30am - 12:30pm HST - and we want you there.

Come learn how preX - Hawaii’s free 4-week business accelerator - can help you launch, grow, and scale your business. Cohort 11 introduces AI modules designed to help Hawaii entrepreneurs work smarter and move faster in today’s rapidly changing business landscape.

At the info session you’ll:
✅ Get a full walkthrough of the program and how to apply
✅ Meet the team behind preX
✅ Hear directly from preX alumni about how the program changed their business
✅ Learn how to leverage AI as a Hawaii entrepreneur
✅ Decide if preX is the right fit for you right now
Over 150 Hawaii businesses across every island and every industry have already made the leap. Cohort 11 spots are limited and applications close April 25th at 11:59pm HST.

🗓 Wednesday, April 22
⏰ 11:30am - 12:30pm HST
💻 Virtual - Free to attend

Register now - link in bio or head to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/xlr8his-prex-cohort-11-info-session-tickets-1987008992385

Already ready to apply? Go to tinyurl.com/prexhawaii - Round 1 takes less than 10 minutes. Rolling admissions mean the earlier you apply, the better your chances of getting in.

04/05/2026

It’s time.

preX Cohort 11 is NOW OPEN and this cohort is bringing something new to the table: AI curriculum.

We’re integrating practical AI tools and frameworks into the program so you can learn how to use AI to build, operate, and grow your business. Not hype. Real, founder-focused content.

preX is Hawaii’s free, 4-week investment readiness and business scaling program. 150+ companies strong. Any stage. Any sector. All islands.

Rolling admissions = earlier apps get priority. Don’t sleep on it.

🔗 Apply in under 10 min → https://tinyurl.com/prexhawaii

Round 1 Deadline: Saturday, April 25 at 11:59pm HST

Learn more: xlr8hi.com/prex-hawaii

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01/18/2025

🚨 TikTok TikTok… Oops, we mean tick tock.🚨

It's the LAST DAY to apply for preX Cohort 9! And, let’s be real—what else are you gonna do now that TikTok might be banned?

Instead of doom-scrolling, why not take this moment to invest in YOU and your business? Join Hawaiʻi’s premier Investment Readiness and Business Scaling Accelerator Program and learn how to grow, scale, and thrive—even in a TikTok-less world.

⏳ Deadline: Sunday, January 19th at 11:59 PM

🔗 Apply now: xlr8hi.com/prex-hawaii

While trends come and go, building a business that lasts never goes out of style. 😎

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Photos from XLR8HI's post 01/13/2025

Whether you’re on Oʻahu, Maui, Big Island, or Kauaʻi, this is your chance to meet the XLR8HI team, connect with preX alumni, and learn how we can help you scale your business in 2025. 🚀

Let’s make this your year! 🌟

01/13/2025

🚨 The countdown is on! 🚨

Only 7 DAYS LEFT to apply for preX Cohort 9!

Don’t miss your chance to join Hawaiʻi’s premier Investment Readiness and Business Scaling Program. Whether you’re at the idea stage or scaling big, we’re here to help you reach your goal.

Apply now and start 2025 strong. Click the link below to learn more and apply:

https://xlr8hi.com/prex-hawaii/

01/12/2025

Register for an XLR8HI preX Info Session this week on Oahu, Maui, Big Island, and Kauai!

Meet the XLR8HI team, connect with preX alumni, and learn how Cohort 9 can help you scale your business in 2025.

📅 When: This week – check the image for dates and locations!
📍 Where: Oahu, Maui, Big Island, and Kauai

🔗 Click the link below to register by island and save your spot:

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/xlr8hi-hawaiis-entrepreneurship-center-13086876335

Don’t miss out on the chance to kick-start your 2025 with us! Let’s grow together. 💪✨

02/16/2024

📣Today's the last day to apply for Cohort 8 of XLR8HI's preX accelerator program! preX is a virtual, 100% FREE program open to ALL HAWAII ISLANDS that arms you with the tools to work ON your business, not just in it. If you want to build, grow, and scale your company, connect with a community of Business Owners, Investors and Experts, then apply now! 🤙 Take 10 minutes to change the next 10 years of your business. 📈

👉️ Link in bio or head to xlr8hi.com/prex-hawaii to apply 👈️

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