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    Our Mission

    Bridging Tradition & Technology

    To empower Hawaiʻi's underserved communities through digital education, equitable access to technology, and advancing knowledge in emerging fields like cryptocurrency, Web3, and AI — ensuring all locals can participate in the digital economy of tomorrow.

    Rooted in the Hawaiian value of pūpūkahi — unity of purpose — we bring communities together to learn, grow, and lead in the rapidly evolving world of technology.

    Our Programs

    Education for Tomorrow

    Bridging the digital divide through education, access, and innovation

    AI Learning Program

    Hands-on courses in artificial intelligence fundamentals and real-world applications for a smarter future.

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    Web3 & Crypto Education

    Workshops introducing cryptocurrency concepts, blockchain technology, and digital assets to Hawaiʻi's communities.

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    Digital Literacy Classes

    Free courses for all ages covering basic computer skills to advanced applications, meeting our communities where they are.

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    Blockchain Integration

    Helping local businesses modernize and innovate by integrating blockchain technology into their operations.

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    Our Impact

    Making a Difference

    Your support helps us teach more students, donate more computers, and serve more communities across Hawaiʻi.

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    25+

    Communities Served

    100+

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    Why your donation matters

    • › Funds free workshops
    • › Provides refurbished computers
    • › Supports local instructors

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    Free and low-cost sessions across Hawaiʻi. Seats are limited — RSVP early.

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    Tech Education for Hawaiʻi Locals

    Pūpūkahi Tech Foundation helps Hawaiʻi locals learn AI and Bitcoin/blockchain technology through practical workshops and events — from Honolulu to the neighbor islands.

    Read how your support turns workshops into real impact.

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    Vibecoding with Lovable: AI App Building for Hawaiʻi — Pūpūkahi Tech Foundation event in Honolulu, Oʻahu
    AI · Hawaiʻi

    Vibecoding with Lovable: AI App Building for Hawaiʻi

    April 17, 2026 Honolulu, Oʻahu Pūpūkahi Tech Team

    A hands-on vibecoding class where small business owners and students used Lovable to design and ship real apps with AI — no prior coding experience required.

    Key takeaways

    • ›How to turn an idea into a working app using natural language
    • ›Vibecoding workflows with Lovable for small business tools
    • ›Shipping a live website or prototype before leaving the room
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    Bitcoin & Blockchain 101 — Hawaiʻi Edition — Pūpūkahi Tech Foundation event in Kakaʻako, Honolulu
    Bitcoin · Hawaiʻi

    Bitcoin & Blockchain 101 — Hawaiʻi Edition

    February 15, 2025 Kakaʻako, Honolulu Noa H., Mahina P.

    A beginner-friendly evening covering what Bitcoin is, how blockchains work, and why financial sovereignty matters for island communities.

    Key takeaways

    • ›Setting up your first self-custody wallet safely
    • ›Spotting common crypto scams targeting Hawaiʻi residents
    • ›How local businesses are starting to accept Bitcoin
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    Community Stories

    Full Stories From Our Events

    Go deeper on the workshops and gatherings shaping tech education across Hawaiʻi.

    Money That Thinks for Itself: A Hawaiʻi Tech Week Masterclass on Programmable Money
    Blockchain·4 min read

    Money That Thinks for Itself: A Hawaiʻi Tech Week Masterclass on Programmable Money

    On September 2, forty-four people spent two hours at Hawaiʻi Creator Space with a question most of us have never been asked: what happens when money can move on its own?

    September 2, 2026 Honolulu, Oʻahu
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    Pūpūkahi Tech Completes XLR8HI's preX Accelerator, Cohort 11
    Community·4 min read

    Pūpūkahi Tech Completes XLR8HI's preX Accelerator, Cohort 11

    Five weeks in XLR8HI's investment-readiness program — closing with a pitch of Pono Proof, our Hawaiʻi product-origin verification project.

    July 19, 2026 Hawaiʻi (virtual cohort)
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    Everyday AI Comes to Waimānalo
    AI·4 min read

    Everyday AI Comes to Waimānalo

    On July 30, Pūpūkahi Tech brought Everyday AI to Waimānalo, hosted by Hawaiian Island Cafe — practical AI for daily life, not the hype.

    July 30, 2026 Waimānalo, Oʻahu
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    Vibecoding with Lovable: Small Business Owners & Students Ship Their First AI Apps
    AI·6 min read

    Vibecoding with Lovable: Small Business Owners & Students Ship Their First AI Apps

    On April 17, 2026, a room of Honolulu small business owners and students built real, working apps with AI — most for the very first time.

    April 17, 2026 Honolulu, Oʻahu
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    Farm to Cup, On-Chain: Mentoring a UH Mānoa Capstone Team into Blockchain Developers
    Blockchain·6 min read

    Farm to Cup, On-Chain: Mentoring a UH Mānoa Capstone Team into Blockchain Developers

    Four UH Mānoa Computer Science students arrived with zero blockchain experience. Four months later, they shipped a smart contract and a working app that traces Hawaiʻi coffee from farm to table.

    May 7, 2026 University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
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    Bitcoin & Blockchain 101: Financial Sovereignty for Island Communities
    Bitcoin·5 min read

    Bitcoin & Blockchain 101: Financial Sovereignty for Island Communities

    An evening in Kakaʻako where 60 kamaʻāina took their first steps toward self-custody, scam awareness, and economic independence.

    February 15, 2025 Kakaʻako, Honolulu
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    Locking the Digital Front Door: Cybersecurity for Hawaiʻi Families
    Cybersecurity·4 min read

    Locking the Digital Front Door: Cybersecurity for Hawaiʻi Families

    In Kāneʻohe, families and small-business owners spent an afternoon hardening the accounts that hold their lives — together.

    January 18, 2025 Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu
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