Marcus Yano
President @Pacific Impact Zone
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WORK HISTORY
President @Pacific Impact Zone
Honolulu, HI, US
As President of Pacific Impact Zone, I provide strategic leadership to advance defense innovation and strengthen Hawai‘i’s role as a hub for national security technology. My focus is on charting the path forward for PIZ, building on the foundation established by our founder, and ensuring the organization scales its impact across government, industry, and community.Key Focus Areas: • Setting organizational vision and strategy to accelerate adoption of transformative defense technologies. • Expanding PIZ’s role as a catalyst for innovation in Hawai‘i, aligning national security priorities with local opportunity. • Building organizational capacity and culture to sustain long-term growth and mission success. • Creating pathways for Hawai‘i’s next generation to pursue competitive, meaningful careers in technology without leaving the islands.Legacy Goal:To ensure PIZ not only advances defense innovation but also strengthens Hawai‘i’s economy and community, establishing a lasting foundation where future generations can thrive.
EDUCATION
Hawaii Pacific University
MBA, Information Systems
Hawaii Pacific University
AS, Computer Science
Hawaii Pacific University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer and Information Systems
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ABOUT MARCUS YANO
As President of Pacific Impact Zone, I provide strategic leadership to advance defense innovation and strengthen Hawai‘i’s role as a hub for national security technology. I focus on charting the path forward for PIZ, building on the foundation set by our founder while scaling impact for both the defense community and the people of Hawai‘i.My background spans technology leadership, business development, and national security, with experience in IT strategy, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and leadership development. I’ve had the privilege of speaking at leadership conferences and industry summits alongside experts from IBM, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Presidio. Earlier in my career, I served in uniform, an experience that continues to guide my approach to mission-driven leadership.At PIZ, my vision is not only to accelerate defense innovation but to create lasting opportunities for Hawai‘i’s next generation, so our children can pursue meaningful, competitive tech careers while staying rooted in the islands.
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