Kainoa Horcajo

The Mo‘olelo Group - Worthshop Co-MC

Part cultural wayfinder, part storytelling sorcerer, Kainoa Horcajo moves between ancient wisdom and modern innovation with the ease of someone who’s learned to breathe underwater. Through his firm, Mo‘olelo Group, he translates timeless Hawaiian knowledge into forward-looking business insights—imagine your corporate strategy delivered by a master storyteller fluent in both tradition and TikTok.

His career reads like a genre-bending blockbuster: championing Hawaiian sovereignty, working in legislative government, co-creating and hosting the Emmy Award-winning SEARCH Hawaii, serving as cultural advisor to global hospitality brands, and stewarding his family’s regenerative farm in ‘Īao Valley. A former employee and trusted consultant, he’s earned praise from Fortune 500 CEOs and cultural elders alike—proof of his rare ability to make ancestral wisdom relevant to today’s biggest challenges.

Whether guiding immersive cultural experiences, advising on sustainable tourism, or helping organizations find their authentic connection to place, Kainoa brings a distinct mix of deep cultural knowledge and contemporary wit to every effort. He’s living proof that the path between past and future isn’t a straight line—it’s a layered journey of respect, innovation, and the occasional perfectly timed pop culture reference that reveals the shared threads of our human story.

Kainoa’s return to Worthshop as co-MC brings a familiar presence and a fresh perspective. He’s been part of the Worthshop journey for years, helping to shape conversations that bridge culture, leadership, and place. At WS9, he brings that same grounding energy and curiosity to the forefront—guiding the experience, connecting ideas, and helping us navigate the space between past, present, and what’s possible.

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kainoahorcajo.com

moolelogroup.com