Ask HN: Displaced in Maui, working on a 'crazy idea'. Any words of wisdom?

by rblion on 9/14/2023, 11:07:21 PM with 1 comments
Maui is way too reliant on tourism. I believe we could support a startup ecosystem here that spans agriculture, finance, tourism, real estate, and wellness.

Why couldn't it? Does anyone have any better ideas?

  • by smoldesu on 9/14/2023, 11:24:23 PM

    Just seems like more trouble than it's worth. You're disconnected from the contiguous 48 states logistically and physically, located in a unique timezone and isolated from massive talent pools. I don't think the advantages of being on an island will necessarily sweeten the deal, but then again I've never been to Maui.