You may wish to edify yourself as to the details of GE's recent relo  from Connecticut to Boston in order to grow and prosper in welcoming and amenable environment.   
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That being said a start-up consists of a small core of like minded individuals who locate in or relocate to an amenable environment with the appropriate resources and support structure. San Jose, Boston, Austin, and even Kansas City are some examples.
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Hawaii offers zero appeal to entrepreneurs given its lack of a first rate educational system, paucity of venture capital and insular business community.  The conduct of local elites during the NextEra/HECO fiasco has confirmed the fact the there is no aloha for mainland business ventures in Paradise.