maui tech ‘ohana

SAVE THE DATE | November 19

Stay tuned for details for the next Maui Tech ‘Ohana. Join us for guest speaker and networking.

TechOhana Agenda

5:00 – 5:30 PM | Check-in and Networking (light refreshments served)
5:30 – 6:15 PM | Guest speaker with Q & A (livestream begins)
6:15 PM | Final Q&A, networking
6:30 PM | Meeting ends

Limited in-person seats. Livestream tickets are available for virtual participation. Presentations are not recorded for distribution

MEDB’s Malcolm Center
1305 N. Holopono Street, Suite 5, Kihei

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Maui Tech ‘Ohana meetings, organized by the Maui Economic Development Board, Inc., and supported by the County of Maui, provide an informal networking opportunity open to anyone interested in Maui County’s technology sector. Events include a short presentation on a relevant topic in business or technology, followed by the opportunity to talk with others with similar professional interests.

“It’s a great meeting with a lot of excited and like-minded people.”

“Very friendly, informative and inspiring!”

“Valuable takeaways from hearing personal experiences with challenges and successes.”

“Amazing community gathering for networking.”

past maui tech ‘ohana

Enhancing the Personal Touch with AI

Maui-based tech entrepreneurs inspired a group of small business owners, entrepreneurs and even retirees, at Maui Economic Development Board's Maui Tech 'Ohana on July 8. Guest speakers, Dana and Josh Ellis talked story about their high-growth AI startup, Abra - the...

Putting the human touch back in the AI era at Maui Tech ‘Ohana

Playful interaction put the focus on ‘ohana’ at the March 11 Maui Tech ‘Ohana, presented by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB). The evening’s guest speaker, Doug Nelson, used structured games and playful activities to help participants connect and share in ways...

Mary Anderson of Lāhainā Brewing Co. to Talk-Story at Maui TechOhana

Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) is hosted its fourth Maui Techohana of the year on November 19 with Mary Anderson, President and Owner of Lāhainā Brewing Co. featuring as guest speaker. Mary shared her experiences with the 49 attendees, which include rebuilding...

Future-Ready: MEDB’s Workshop on Marketing, Innovation & AI

Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) welcomed marketing strategist Jennifer Apy for two very engaging and insightful presentations on brand growth, innovation, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in business. Wednesday July 9 was the popular Maui...

Get your Business Found on Google at Maui TechOhana

Updated May 9 with a post-event summary43 small business owners attended the May 8 Maui Techohana with guest speaker, Nick Ponte, talking about how to get your business found on Google. A further 27 joined the presentation via the livestream. Presented by Maui...

Finding Opportunities for Success at Maui TechOhana

41 entrepreneurs and small business owners attended the February 13 Maui TechOhana organized by the Maui Economic Development Board and supported by the County of Maui. A further six joined via the livestream to listen to Google Software Architect Stefan Kuhne talk...

Pa‘ia Sugar Mill “Making a Village” presentation at Maui TechOhana

Plans for the Pa‘ia Sugar Mill were the topic of discussion at the November 20 Maui TechOhana, presented by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB). 67 attended to hear about the plans for an advanced manufacturing village. The Pa‘ia Village Company, established in...

Maui Food Innovation Center talks story and technology at Maui TechOhana

24 local entrepreneurs and small business owners attended the May 9 Maui TechOhana and were wowed by the inspiring work and technology of the Maui Food Innovation Center (MFIC). Ian Stewart, Entrepreneurship & Business Development Specialist, Pā‘oihana Program, and Douglas Paul, Chef Instructor gave an engaging presentation of the Center’s work including a video tour of the facility and samples of their success stories.

TechOhana features Maui’s Pacific Disaster Center

Maui TechOhana in February featured Dr. Erin Hughey and the extraordinary work of the Pacific Disaster Center. 29 entrepreneurs and small business owners joined us February 22 for networking, light refreshments and our guest speaker.Pacific Disaster Center (PDC...

Aerospace on Maui the talk of TechOhana

From L. to R. Bogdan Udrea, VisSidus Technologies; Dr. Shadi Naderi, AFRL, Lisa Thompson, KBR, Dr. C. Channing Chow, Cloudstone Innovations 31 guests joined us November 16 to hear about Aerospace on Maui from a panel of space industry leaders based in LĪPOA, formerly...

Web3, AI and Humanity at Maui TechOhana

35 entrepreneurs attended the May 11 Maui TechOhana at MEDB's Malcolm Center to hear about Web3, AI, and Humanity. Organized by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) and supported by the County of Maui, the event provided an informal networking opportunity open...

Entrepreneurs Intrigued by the Future of Work

45 entrepreneurs attended Maui TechOhana on Thursday February 2 to hear about the “Future of Work.” Gathering in-person for the first time in three years, the event featured Maui-based guest speaker, Jen Chiu, who has worked on a Design Led innovation team at Google....

Innovation leader inspires Maui TechOhana

30 entrepreneurs joined Maui TechOhana on July 27 to listen to, and be inspired by, Omar Sultan of Sultan Ventures. You can watch the replay now Watch the replay https://youtu.be/-vRCOV633TQ

Kuleana Director Talks Story with Maui TechOhana

Brian Kohne, the writer and director of the movies “Kuleana – Maui” and “Get a Job” shared his captivating story and pathway with Maui TechOhana on April 13. The virtual meeting, presented by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB), with support of the County of Maui...

Ready to Launch – Maui-based Entrepreneur Shares His Vision and Values about Business Startups

Over 35 entrepreneurs, mostly Maui-based, joined the latest Maui TechOhana to hear Alex Fielding, CEO and Chairman of Privateer Space, “talk story” about his journey in the tech...

From applied tech to big tech – Maui TechOhana speaker shares his journey to Google

KIHEI, Maui, Hawaii – May 3, 2021 – The Chief of Staff to Google’s speech team, Luke Leonhard, led an engaging presentation at the April Maui TechOhana, presented by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB.) Over 25 tech-minded entrepreneurs logged in to the online...

Maui TechOhana explores Starting Up Again

More than 80 Maui tech entrepreneurs logged on to join the first virtual Maui TechOhana on December 9 to network and listen to the guest speaker. Doug Nelson, Founder, President & CEO of Kinection, spoke on the topic “We’re All Startups Again.” Presented by...

Hawaii Tech Entrepreneur Shares his Path to Microchip Success

More than 30 Maui tech entrepreneurs braved the rain last week to come listen to, and ask questions, of the guest speaker at the latest Maui TechOhana. Dr Isar Mostafanezhad, the founder of Oahu company Nalu Scientific, came to Maui to share his business model...

Maui Entrepreneurs open up their mind to the potential of the Internet of Things

“One year ago the question was 'Will it be connected?’ now people are asking ‘What will be connected and when?’” Robert Schmid, Chief IoT Technologist with Deloitte Consulting was discussing ‘Internet of Things’ with forty Maui small business owners and entrepreneurs...

Another full-house at Maui TechOhana

"Fun and inspirational" "Inspiring, validating, interesting""Informative" "The vibe was positive and innovative" -- these were some of the comments from those who attended the August 28 Maui TechOhana meeting, presented by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB). 90...

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