ABOUT PACIFIC IMPACT ZONE

When the mission problem is complex, the solution is rarely off the shelf.

Pacific Impact Zone (PIZ) solves the complex, recurring problems impeding large organizations from adopting deep technology solutions.

From mission ambiguity to field-validated solution

 DoD leaders often understand the mission gap before they know the optimal technical solution.

PIZ thrives in that gap.

We bring problem decomposition, deep-tech solution architecture, multi-vendor integration, contract execution, and field validation in one mission-focused effort.

Decompose

We translate the mission challenge into defined needs, constraints, interfaces, risks, and measures of success.

Architect

We design an intentional solution around the complete mission problem—not around a predetermined product or vendor.

Integrate

We assemble the right technologies, vendors, specialists, and mission stakeholders, then turn their separate capabilities into one coherent solution.

Validate

Working with the DoD sponsor and requirements owner, we conduct controlled field experiments under mission-relevant conditions—generating evidence to inform transition and fielding decisions.

Our capabilities are not defined by geography, but our headquarters in Hawaii is intentional.

Hawaii sits at the operational and strategic center of the Indo-Pacific, where distance, contested logistics, coalition interoperability, infrastructure constraints, and emerging technologies converge into consequential mission problems.

A Team Built Around The Complete Problem

Our team brings together expertise in mission execution, solution architecture, engineering, acquisition, contract compliance, field experimentation.

One team. One integrated effort. Accountability from mission ambiguity through field validation.

Senior Leadership Team

Founder & CEO

1X exited deep tech founder

Defense Innovation OnRampHub
Hawaii Executive Director

Indo Pacific CEMA Chief, CENTCOM CEMA Lead

Vice President of Administration

8(a), CAS covered contract expertise

 


 

Principal leaders

Director of Business Development

Defense Innovation OnRampHub Managing Director

Director of Solutions

Director of Innovation

 


 

Executing team

Defense Innovation Ecosystem Engagement Lead

Ka’ilihiwa Kane

Project Manager

Brandy Renee

Recruiter

Accountant

Project Manager

Computer Systems Administrator & Software Developer

Events Manager

DevSecOps Engineer

Program Administrator

Admin & Events Specialist

Commercial Innovation Associate

Bring us a problem without an obvious answer.

If the mission is consequential and the optimal technical solution is not yet known, that is where the conversation with PIZ should begin.