Could Hawaii, Maui in particular, support a thriving tech sector?

Surf's up. Time to hit the beach. I'll work on my tech stuff after lunch. Now I am too tired. Take a nap. Back to the bar on the beach to eat, drink, watch the tourists in tiny swim suits. What glorious weather!

I doubt it would be the best choice.

Being so far from population centers can be a downside, especially when the real estate and cost of living is expensive. Things like local talent pool, latency due to geographic location, and business travel being more expensive can be an issue.

With the pandemic causing more companies to allow permanent remote work, I think existing tech facilities would be a cheaper option.

There were some game studios but they have closed. Konami and Square Enix. It would be very bad for employees. You would have 1 or two employers, then if you needed to leave you have to move to the mainland which is probably very expensive. Very easy to become homeless too if you are not rich as well because it is very expensive.

Hawaii is remote. 2000 miles away. You need a full day to travel to the mainland one way. If all you need is good weather and beaches then there is San Diego and Florida which are much easier.

No. Land is too expensive and too rare. Maui can't support a thriving anything. Thriving as in growing. Sure, people there can be happy and productive, but there's no potential for a expansive infrastructure or population.

I don't know but I'll be the first on the plane either way! I was in Oahu for two weeks at the end of January, just before the Pandemic hit the mainland. It was amazing.

What's it like living there?