Mālia Kaʻaihue
Founder & President, DTL Hawaiʻi
About this speaker
Mālia Kaʻaihue is a visionary entrepreneur and award-winning author leading a movement that fuses Hawaiian culture with world-class business practices. As the founder of DTL Collective, she oversees eight Native Hawaiian-led companies that drive significant revenue and impact across diverse industries. The Collective is committed to integrating Hawaiian values into its innovative solutions, shaping a legacy of cultural and community-focused growth.
Mālia empowers the CEOs within the Collective, most of whom are women, to lead with purpose and vision. Her work has garnered recognition from Pacific Business News, Hawaii Business Magazine, and prestigious fellowships. Living in Mākaha with her husband, eight children, and two grandchildren, Mālia remains deeply rooted in the values that guide her mission to build a better future for Hawaiʻi.