Hawaiian Ola

Ola manufactures Organic, Hawaiian Agricultural goods into food/beverages that have mass market appeal.

  • Stage Full Product Ready
  • Industry Food and Beverage
  • Location Captain Cook, HI, US
  • Currency USD
  • Founded September 2012
  • Employees 6
  • Website hawaiianola.com

Company Summary

Hawaiian Ola's focus is manufacturing functional beverages that are co branded with Hawaii and utilize organically grown Hawaiian ingredients. Our flagship products Noni Energy and Noni Immunity are tapping into the fastest growing category within the beverage industry. Shot sales in 2012 were $1.2 B, analysis show that this category will be up to $2B by 2016. We plan to be part of this growth by offering Organic options in the category.

Team

  • Brett R. Jacobson
    CEO

    As an off grid farmer in Hawaii and a first hand witness to the harmful effects of GMO farming, Brett’s mission is to work towards creating positive change in Hawaiian Agriculture. His drive—to create a fair place for island farmers to sell their goods and thrive.

  • Chris T. Whidden
    Brand Manager

    Chris is an entrepreneur with hands on experience in managing an array of technology and media rich ventures. DragoNoni relies on Chris to ensure Ola’s identity and voice is consistent and reflects the brands values and company DNA in an authentic brand experience.

  • Yvette E. Miller
    CFO

    Managing bookkeeping, taxes, and matters related to keeping the organization in regulatory alignment, Yvette leverages her background in accounting and as an experienced controller to provide DragoNoni with a solid financial foundation.

  • Kris R. Jacobson
    COO

    An experienced account executive, sales manager, and agricultural entrepreneur, DragoNoni relies on Kris to manage sales and human relations within the organization and throughout our constituency. Kris sees opportunity in using his skills to help people be truly healthy.

  • Derek R. Pittman
    Sales Manager

    Derek’s personal affinity for Hawaii comes from time spent on his family farm in Kona. Over the past 4 years Derek has earned his place as a top sales rep for Cintas in the North Bay, where he resigned to pursue his career with DragoNoni Inc. and sell something he truly believes in.

Advisors

  • David A. Ryder
    Lawyer
    Unconfirmed
    Yvette Miller
    Accountant
    Unconfirmed

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