OpenClaw: OpenSourceHawaii Mixer

# ☕ OpenHours – The PaperChaseWebb Network

OpenHours is a relaxed builder meetup hosted by The PaperChaseWebb Network in collaboration with Hiking Hawaii Cafe 🌺 and OpenSourceHawaii 💻.

This gathering brings together entrepreneurs, developers, creators, and curious minds who want to connect, collaborate, and work on meaningful ideas.

Think of it as a community coworking session for people building things — startups 🚀, software 💻, AI tools 🤖, creative projects 🎨, and new business ideas.

Whether you’re working on a company, exploring artificial intelligence, contributing to open-source projects, or simply looking to meet interesting people in Hawaii’s growing tech ecosystem, OpenHours is a welcoming space to connect with others who are building and learning.

These sessions are intentionally casual and designed to encourage organic conversation, collaboration, and problem-solving.

# 🌟 What to Expect

During OpenHours you can:

• 🤝 Meet entrepreneurs, developers, and builders
• 💻 Work on your own projects in a collaborative environment
• 🤖 Discuss startups, AI, automation, and emerging technologies
• 🌐 Connect with members of the OpenSourceHawaii community
• 💡 Share ideas and get feedback from other builders
• 🚀 Explore opportunities for collaboration

Some attendees come to work quietly on their laptops, while others come primarily to network and exchange ideas. Both are welcome.

# 🛠 Community Programs

OpenHours is part of a broader community ecosystem that includes:

🦀 OpenClaw
Open-source builder meetups focused on AI, startups, and software development.

🤖 Claude Code / Codex 101 Workshops
Hands-on sessions where participants learn to build and deploy real applications using modern AI coding tools.

🦾 ClawCon (future event)
A larger gathering focused on builders, founders, open-source collaboration, and emerging technology.

# ⏰ Typical Flow of the Meetup

This is a flexible community session rather than a rigid agenda.

11:00 AM — Arrival / Coffee / Introductions ☕

Members arrive, grab coffee, and meet others attending the session.

11:30 AM — Builder Conversations 💬

Informal discussions around:

• 🚀 startups and entrepreneurship
• 🤖 AI tools and automation
• 💻 open-source development
• 📈 business ideas and strategy
• 💡 personal projects

12:00 PM — Project Time 🧑‍💻

Attendees work on projects while exchanging ideas and feedback.

1:00 PM+ — Open Networking 🤝

People continue collaborating, working, or meeting new attendees.

You’re welcome to stay for the full session or drop in for part of it.

# 🎒 What to Bring

• 💻 A laptop if you want to work on projects
• 🤝 Curiosity and openness to meeting new people
• 💡 Optional: a project or idea you’re working on

# 👥 Who Should Attend

This meetup is great for:

• 🚀 founders and entrepreneurs
• 👨‍💻 developers and engineers
• 🤖 AI enthusiasts
• 🌐 open-source contributors
• 🎨 creatives and builders
• 🌴 digital nomads visiting Hawaii

You don’t need to be an expert — just someone interested in building, learning, and connecting with others.

# 📍 Location

Hiking Hawaii Cafe 🌺
Waikiki, Honolulu

The cafe provides a welcoming environment for coffee ☕, conversation 💬, and collaboration 🤝.

# 🌐 About the Community

The PaperChaseWebb Network is a founder-led community focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and emerging technology.

Together with OpenSourceHawaii 💻 and Hiking Hawaii Cafe 🌺, our goal is to create a space where ambitious people can share knowledge, build relationships, and create meaningful projects together.

If you’re interested in technology 💻, startups 🚀, AI 🤖, or meeting other builders in Hawaii 🌴, OpenHours is a great place to start.

Come say hello. 👋