AI for your small business
We make AI affordable and understandable for Hawaii’s small businesses.
AI for your small business
We make AI affordable and understandable for Hawaii’s small businesses.
Why AI?
Intelligent tools that let you focus on your customers instead of your to-do list.
Every small business owner knows the feeling: too much to do, not enough time, and no budget to hire help. You’re stuck doing tasks that feel like they should be easier by now—answering the same questions over and over, copying data between systems, digging through old emails to find one piece of information.
AI is good at exactly this kind of work. Not the creative stuff. Not the relationship stuff. The repetitive, time-consuming stuff that keeps you from the work that actually matters.
We build simple AI tools that handle these tasks for you. A chatbot that answers customer questions day and night. A system that pulls information from your documents so you don’t have to dig. Automations that take a 30-minute task and turn it into a 30-second one. Nothing fancy. Just practical tools that give you time back.
Success stories
Transforming client operations: How we built AI automation tools to give time back to our clients and reduce errors and inefficiencies.
Content Automation
5 mins
Average time to
auto-generate and upload a blog post.
8 hours
Estimated weekly
time savings.
Problem
When a large and well known Hawaii-based multi-brand digital enterprise approached us with their content scaling challenges, they were spending countless hours manually creating and publishing content across their various websites and product lines. They needed a solution that could automate their content operations while maintaining quality and brand consistency.
Solution
We developed a custom automation platform powered by OpenAI that transformed their content workflow. Our solution could automatically generate engaging, SEO-optimized content, intelligently assign tags and categories, and publish directly to multiple WordPress websites. The system was designed to create content of a certain length with hyperlinks opening in new windows and a boilerplate footer with a call-to-action.
Content Automation
5 mins
Average time to auto-generate and upload a blog post.
8 hours
Estimated weekly
time savings.
Problem
When a large and well known Hawaii-based multi-brand digital enterprise approached us with their content scaling challenges, they were spending countless hours manually creating and publishing content across their various websites and product lines. They needed a solution that could automate their content operations while maintaining quality and brand consistency.
Solution
We developed a custom automation platform powered by OpenAI that transformed their content workflow. Our solution could automatically generate engaging, SEO-optimized content, intelligently assign tags and categories, and publish directly to multiple WordPress websites. The system was designed to create content of a certain length with hyperlinks opening in new windows and a boilerplate footer with a call-to-action.
Computer Vision
60 seconds
Approximate time to process an image.
100+ hours
Estimate time savings using
AI versus manually transcribing text.
Problem
A local parts distributor faced a significant challenge in their warehouse operations. They needed to move facilities on short notice and manually cataloging product information from physical items was creating a bottleneck in their inventory management process. Their team was spending valuable time examining products and manually entering serial numbers, lot numbers, and descriptions into their system – a process that was both time-consuming and prone to human error.
Solution
We developed a image processing automation solution powered by Google Vision APIs that revolutionized their workflow. The system could process batches of product photos taken under various lighting conditions, automatically extracting critical information such as serial numbers, lot numbers, and product descriptions. This data was then automatically compiled into organized spreadsheets, creating a streamlined digital inventory record.
Computer Vision
60 secs
Approximate time to process an image.
100+ hours
Estimate time savings using
AI versus manually transcribing text.
Problem
A local parts distributor faced a significant challenge in their warehouse operations. They needed to move facilities on short notice and manually cataloging product information from physical items was creating a bottleneck in their inventory management process. Their team was spending valuable time examining products and manually entering serial numbers, lot numbers, and descriptions into their system – a process that was both time-consuming and prone to human error.
Solution
We developed a image processing automation solution powered by Google Vision APIs that revolutionized their workflow. The system could process batches of product photos taken under various lighting conditions, automatically extracting critical information such as serial numbers, lot numbers, and product descriptions. This data was then automatically compiled into organized spreadsheets, creating a streamlined digital inventory record.
Testimonials
Supporting island businesses since 2009. Local values, modern solutions.
For over 16 years, we’ve been proud to call Hawaii home while bringing cutting-edge technology solutions to our local businesses, organizations, and communities across the islands. As your neighbor and technology partner, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that Hawaii’s business landscape presents.
“Working with Tapiki for our Hawaii Food Industry Association and Made in Hawaii Festival websites hosting and maintenance has been an absolute game-changer. The ease with which we could get changes done to our site was remarkable. Tapiki made it incredibly simple to do site updates, ensuring our website always ran smoothly. They took care of all the plugin updates and security patches, which gave us peace of mind knowing our site was always secure.
Whenever we needed assistance with web-related issues, their team was prompt, professional, and extremely helpful. Tapiki’s services have truly made managing our website effortless. We couldn’t be happier with the results!”
Lauren Zirbel, President
Hawaii Food Industry Association
“Brian is the classical coder turned manager, and that’s the best kind of engineering manager you will find. Far too often we have these slick talking MBAs who can’t get anything done because they don’t have the respect of their engineers.
Brian was one of the best client-side lead engineers I knew, before he moved into management where he built the best UI engineering team in the history of .Mac. Together with my team on the server side, we delivered one of the best web based email service back in Oct. 2005 and won many rave reviews. It was one of the high points of my career and I would work with Brian again on any project in a heartbeat.”
Helen Ma, Senior Engineering Manager,
Crunchyroll • Apple Inc.
“Working with Tapiki for our Hawaii Food Industry Association and Made in Hawaii Festival websites hosting and maintenance has been an absolute game-changer. The ease with which we could get changes done to our site was remarkable. Tapiki made it incredibly simple to do site updates, ensuring our website always ran smoothly. They took care of all the plugin updates and security patches, which gave us peace of mind knowing our site was always secure.
Whenever we needed assistance with web-related issues, their team was prompt, professional, and extremely helpful. Tapiki’s services have truly made managing our website effortless. We couldn’t be happier with the results!”
Lauren Zirbel, President
Hawaii Food Industry Association
“Brian is the classical coder turned manager, and that’s the best kind of engineering manager you will find. Far too often we have these slick talking MBAs who can’t get anything done because they don’t have the respect of their engineers.
Brian was one of the best client-side lead engineers I knew, before he moved into management where he built the best UI engineering team in the history of .Mac. Together with my team on the server side, we delivered one of the best web based email service back in Oct. 2005 and won many rave reviews. It was one of the high points of my career and I would work with Brian again on any project in a heartbeat.”
Helen Ma, Senior Engineering Manager,
Crunchyroll • Apple Inc.
“As a strategy consultant working on cutting-edge NFT projects for clients, I rely on the technical expertise of developers familiar with blockchain technology to determine the feasibility of the idea.
Working with Tapiki for the Vanishing Murals dynamic NFT project which required the NFT artworks to change based on the Hawaii ocean water temperatures, Brian’s knowledge of blockchain architecture gave me the confidence to continue pursuing the concept and successfully launch the collection for the client!”
Ellen Ng, Founder
INOA, your trusted partner on all things e-commerce and NFTs
“Since 2013, we’ve partnered with Brian Dote and Tapiki, who truly understand our mission. For the Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi event, Tapiki has expertly managed our website year-round and adapted during the pandemic by creating an app with a beloved “float a virtual lantern” feature, keeping our community connected.
Brian is amazing to work with, incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and always available to provide technical guidance and advice. We are lucky to work with him and hope to continue our relationship with Tapiki for many years to come.”
Charlene Flanter, Co-Executive Director
Nā Lei Aloha Foundation, Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii
“As a strategy consultant working on cutting-edge NFT projects for clients, I rely on the technical expertise of developers familiar with blockchain technology to determine the feasibility of the idea.
Working with Tapiki for the Vanishing Murals dynamic NFT project which required the NFT artworks to change based on the Hawaii ocean water temperatures, Brian’s knowledge of blockchain architecture gave me the confidence to continue pursuing the concept and successfully launch the collection for the client!”
Ellen Ng, Founder
INOA, your trusted partner on all things e-commerce and NFTs
“Since 2013, we’ve partnered with Brian Dote and Tapiki, who truly understand our mission. For the Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi event, Tapiki has expertly managed our website year-round and adapted during the pandemic by creating an app with a beloved “float a virtual lantern” feature, keeping our community connected.
Brian is amazing to work with, incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and always available to provide technical guidance and advice. We are lucky to work with him and hope to continue our relationship with Tapiki for many years to come.”
Charlene Flanter, Co-Executive Director
Nā Lei Aloha Foundation, Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii
Case Studies
We don’t just build solutions, we build lasting relationships, helping businesses thrive through creativity, technology, and community-driven innovation.
Mission Management Company
Needed to update their website to shift the focus from consulting to products. Implemented the new brand identity designed by Design Made.
G70
G70 underwent a rebranding and needed a new website developed. We built their website based on the new brand, designed by the Sae Design Group.
Case Studies
We don’t just build solutions, we build lasting relationships, helping businesses thrive through creativity, technology, and community-driven innovation.
Mission Management Company
Needed to update their website to shift the focus from consulting to products. Implemented the new brand identity designed by Design Made.
G70
G70 underwent a rebranding and needed a new website developed. We built their website based on the new brand, designed by the Sae Design Group.
Bring your vision to life
with Tapiki
Ready to chat? We’d love to hear from you!
Lanai Air
Lanai Air needed an app that would integrate with their online booking engine, allowing their customers to conveniently book flights in a easy-to-use, native mobile app.
LA Metro
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority needed an interactive station guide that could run in a web browser via a touchscreen enabled vertical free-standing station kiosk. The interactive guide featured station details, an art guide, and other information for a given station.
Bring your vision to life
with Tapiki
Ready to chat? We’d love to hear from you
Lanai Air
Lanai Air needed an app that would integrate with their online booking engine, allowing their customers to conveniently book flights in a easy-to-use, native mobile app.
LA Metro
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority needed an interactive station guide that could run in a web browser via a touchscreen enabled vertical free-standing station kiosk. The interactive guide featured station details, an art guide, and other information for a given station.
Who we are
Our founder, Brian Dote
Tapiki was founded by Brian Dote, an experienced, patent-holding mobile application developer and former user interface engineering team manager at Apple, where he developed core iOS patents and technologies.
Formerly Brian was the Senior Vice President and Director of Mobile and Digital Commerce at Bank of Hawaii and the first Chief Innovation Officer at Mid-Pacific Institute.
Brian worked at Apple, Inc. where he led the MobileMe User Interface Engineering team and worked on the iPhone, MobileMe/iCloud, iTunes Music Store, iPhoto, iMovie, iWeb, Motion, and OS X.
Brian was nominated as a Webby Honoree for web development work on the Springfield Town Center website in 2009.
In 2017, Brian was an honoree in Hawaii Business Magazine’s 20 for the next 20, a list of 20 individuals in Hawaii whose talents, accomplishments, and potential set them apart as emerging leaders in Hawaii.
Who we are
Our founder, Brian Dote
Tapiki was founded by Brian Dote, an experienced, patent-holding mobile application developer and former user interface engineering team manager at Apple, where he developed core iOS patents and technologies.
Formerly Brian was the Senior Vice President and Director of Mobile and Digital Commerce at Bank of Hawaii and the first Chief Innovation Officer at Mid-Pacific Institute.
Brian worked at Apple, Inc. where he led the MobileMe User Interface Engineering team and worked on the iPhone, MobileMe/iCloud, iTunes Music Store, iPhoto, iMovie, iWeb, Motion, and OS X.
Brian was nominated as a Webby Honoree for web development work on the Springfield Town Center website in 2009.
In 2017, Brian was an honoree in Hawaii Business Magazine’s 20 for the next 20, a list of 20 individuals in Hawaii whose talents, accomplishments, and potential set them apart as emerging leaders in Hawaii.
Our Clients ❤️
Our clients, our partners
An alphabetical list of clients and partners weʻve had the privilege of collaborating with:
Alexander & Baldwin
Aloha Tofu
Aqua-Aston Hospitality
Atlantis Adventures
Avalon Group
Central Pacific Bank
Charles Schwab
Conscious Business Leadership, LLC
Crowʻs Nest Half Moon Bay
Curriculum Research Development Group
Department of Land and Natural Resources
Dipped by Dee
Ecobot
Education Incubator
Estate Planning Partners
Estria Foundation
EV Ohana
Friends of Kidʻs First
Formation Church
Fur-Angel Foundation
Group 70 (G70)
Goodamn Man Co
Grand Wailea Maui
Great Aloha Run
Halekulani
Hapalua
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Hawaiʻi Pacific Health
Hawaiʻi Baptist Foundation
Hawaiʻi Food Bank
Hawaiʻi Online Portal for Education
Hawaiʻi Stars
Hawaiʻi United Okinawa Association
Hawaiʻi Food Industry Association
Hawaiʻi Institue for Public Affairs
Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company
Hawaiian Telcom
Hello Again
HiFusion Ed
iFirst Medical Technologies
Inkinen & Associates LLC
Island Insurance
iQ360
Kāko’o ‘Ōiwi
Kamehameha Schools
Komohale Services
Kualono Upcountry Living
LA Metro
Lāna’i Air
Lanakila Pacific
Leonard’s Bakery
Live Aloha
Made in Hawaiʻi Festival
Mental Health America of Hawaii
Mid-Pacific Institute
Minority Business Development Agency
Mission Management Company
Na Koa Foundation
Na Lei Aloha
Nabeya Maido
Nake’u Awai
Nimubs Unlimited
Ocean Safety Ohana
Oceanit
Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Parc Waikiki
Parents And Children Together
Partners in Development Foundation
Pacific Coffee Research
ProService Hawaii
Pulama Lāna’i
Rainbow Drive-In
Resource Suites
Reveal Mobile Hair & Makeup
Ruth Health
Scientific Business Solutions
Shakalele
Shimazu Shave Ice
Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii
Slice by HB Baking
Slingbox
SocioFabrica
Stanford Carr Development
State of Hawaii
Sugar Musuem Maui
Swell by CPB
Tai Shan Farms
TastyBite
TATCHA
TechRiver LLC
The Cutlery
The Gift Foundation
The HOME Project
Think Training
Think Thin
Tinker & Do
Tyler Technologies
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawaii
Wailuku Town
Waipahu High School Academy of IET
WePrescribe
What School Could Be
Young Scale Co., LLC