From Pitch to Policy
a Workshop on the Three-Step Process
8:30 a.m. – Step One: Policy Formation
Keanu Young, Asst. Public Access Coordinator, Legislative Reference Bureau
Learn the key elements required in a bill and how to incorporate stakeholder feedback and overcome obstacles.
9:15 a.m. - Step Two: Pitch Perfect
Omar Sultan, Managing Partner, Sultan Ventures
Learn how to transition a great idea into a clearly articulated and succinct “Pitch” to gain support and secure a “sponsor” to adopt and introduce the bill.
9:45 a.m. – Policy Pitches
Keone Kealoha from Kanu Hawaii to Pitch “Community Resilience”
Michael Markrich from RENEW REBUILD HAWAII to Pitch the “Koban Project”
Participant questions, comments, and feedback on Pitches.
Lessons learned and pitfalls to avoid.
10:30 a.m. – Step Three: Navigating the Legislative Process
Representative Calvin Say, Emeritus Speaker, Hawaii State Legislature