The Lifetime Achievement award honors an entrepreneur's indelible impact on startup paradise. The award recognizes the entrepreneur's achievements, innovations, and dedication, symbolizing the epitome of entrepreneurial excellence. The recipient has not only shaped their industry, but has also inspired future generations of entrepreneurs. Our 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award honoree is Dennis Teranishi. Dennis Teranishi is a distinguished leader whose career uniquely blends expertise in business management, international relations, agriculture and high technology innovation, with a proven track record of fostering cross-sector collaboration and driving transformative growth.