Exchange Avenue was created to unite neighbors with a shared goal of re-connecting the ancient supply lines that were once utilized by our ancestors, within systems like the Ahupuaâa system. The Ahupuaâa was an incredibly self-sustaining unit, and with proper direction, the needs of all could be met within its boundaries. Our mission is to...
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Press Release: Exchange Ave: A modern-day barter and trade system
Contact Information: Exchange Ave Planit Vision & Branding 808-728-2812 hello@planitvisionbranding.com Release Date: [1/20/2022] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Exchange Ave: A modern-day barter and trade system Honolulu, Hi Who we are: Exchange Ave is a closed-loop app inspired by the Ahupuaâa system, an ancient Hawaiian land division that connects people from mountain to ocean to share goods,...
Empathy Accelerator at COP26: Community Voices – Session 1
From Empathy Accelerator: Our collective vision is to convene the most paradigm-shifting speakers and wisdom keepers to offer new perspectives on a regenerative future for world leaders and the attendees of the COP26. Collaborators & Organizers: The Black & Indigenous Liberation Movement, YOUNGA, If not Is then Who, Innovation 4.4, Voices of Wisdom from around...
Podcast: Reclaiming & Unleashing Ahupua’a Economics via Technology with Exchange Ave
Exchange Ave Founder & CEO, John Kealoha Garcia joins the Regenerative Revolution Podcast to discuss Ahupuaâa economics, the inception of Exchange Ave and how much we’ve grown over the past year. Tune in and follow Jennings on her Maui journey. Episode Description In this episode we sit down with John Kealoha Garcia, Executive advisor to...
Ahupuaâa Economics: Hawaiâi as a Model for the World
The focus of this show will be to introduce the Hawaii not many visitors and oftentimesâ Local residents donât know, hear about or experience. We will feature guests that are âculturedâ in certain aspects of Hawaiian culture to share their knowledge and Manaâo on what makes up our Native Hawaiian culture. The history, language, arts, education, and people. Guests will be Community leaders, artists, Kumu Hula, Kahu and everyday Hawaiian people.
Honolulu Civil Beat: An Alternative Economy For Trying Times
COVID-19 has led a growing number of people to barter for food. Gardening and farm-to-doorstep delivery services are also having a moment.
Video: Purple Prize 2020 Demo Day Pitch
Watch the final Exchange Ave. pitch for Purple Prize 2020 by Founder and CEO, John Kealoha Garcia