About us
Walking Innovators Hawaii is a hiking group for entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, local professionals and innovators with a unique format: combine walking/hiking activities with brainstorming, intellectually-stimulating conversations, etc.
Meet other innovators, get advice, bounce ideas, learn something new, make friends, find help and support from your peers - professionals in the same or similar industries - all while hiking and enjoying the nature.
You won't even notice, as you get more fit, improve your posture and get some good workout in the most natural way (just as our ancestors did), while doing their daily chores.
Human body requires a lot of movement to stay healthy (10,000 steps per day recommended by American Heart Association) and Hawaii offers some of the best trails/views and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. We can start with some simple yet effective walking and exercise techniques (courtesy of my chiropractor and gymnastic instructor in Europe) while discussing various topics of interest.
We hope that the fresh air, beautiful nature and interesting conversations in a scenic Hawaii setting will inspire us to come up with new ideas, find team/partners, create amazing projects, launch start-ups and maximize our potential in general.
Topics can be suggested for each meetup and we can form interest groups for every hike - anything from technology to management, education, etc.
We can also team up with other meetups and expand our horizons. Feel free to provide your suggestions, new ideas and comments - we look forward to exploring opportunities that this new format presents.
The Walking Innovators group was first started in SF Bay Area in August of 2011 and expanded to Hawaii (Oahu). We are now thrilled to restart the group for the new generation of entrepreneurs and innovators.
Upcoming events
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Skyfall Quest: Tahiti
O Belvédère, Pīra'e, PF### Let the Sky Fall
Thunderstorms. Mountains. Emotional Collapse. Rebirth.
Watch this FirstDo not come - unless you’ve already tried everything else.
### What
A guided ascent into the mountains of Tahiti designed to create contrast: comfort → effort → exposure → clarity.
This is not a hike and not a workshop.
It is a carefully structured physical and psychological journey using terrain, weather, and reflection to catalyze insight.
Watch Trail Overview***
### Who It’s For
This is for people at an edge:
- burnout
- transition
- reinvention
- quiet desperation
If your life feels comfortable and clear — stay home.
If you feel stuck, uncertain, or at an internal threshold — this may be for you.***
### Why
To interrupt momentum that no longer serves you.
To transform desperation into inspiration.
To step out of noise, comfort, and familiar narratives — and see clearly again.
And yes, to experience the raw beauty of the mountain peaks of the South Pacific.***
### Where
Mount Aorai, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Meeting point: O Belvédère Restaurant
Restaurant location and reviews***
### When
February 14, 2026
Start: 9:00 AM HST***
### Structure
The Quest follows a deliberate arc:
- Arrival & Grounding — orientation and mental preparation
- Ascent — sustained physical effort with guided reflective pauses
- Threshold Moment — a symbolic choice point designed to surface resistance, desire, and restraint
- Descent — integration through movement, silence, and observation
- Closing Reflection — communal grounding and forward intention
The experience is designed around contrast, controlled challenge, and integration — not peak-chasing or endurance for its own sake.
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### Optional Support
Participants may choose to use a private AI reflection companion during the ascent to prompt insight, emotional awareness, and post-experience integration.
This is entirely optional and shared only after RSVP.***
### Preparation
Participants will receive guidance after RSVP covering:
- Physical readiness and terrain expectations
- Mental framing and reflective practices
- Optional tools for anchoring and integrating insight after the Quest
This is a real mountain in real conditions. Preparation matters.
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### How
Arrive independently in Tahiti:
- SFO → PPT ~ $481
- LAX → PPT ~ $740
- NRT → PPT ~ $906
- HNL → PPT ~ $1007
(Flights and accommodations are your responsibility.)
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### Important Notes
- Moderate-to-challenging mountain terrain
- Weather is unpredictable (tropical rain, wind, clouds are likely)
- Participants are responsible for their own safety, judgment, and decisions
- Check visa requirements in advance
This is not guided tourism.
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### How Much
Free.
No fees. No upsells. No funnel.
Just a real mountain, real effort, and whatever clarity emerges when comfort falls away.***
### What’s the Catch?
There isn’t one.
This is not a retreat, workshop, coaching program, or brand activation.
It’s a shared physical and psychological challenge, intentionally designed and lightly held.***
### Who’s Behind It
Inspiration University
A community-driven nonprofit where people exchange ideas, skills, and encouragement to help one another pursue ambitious goals — without gurus, gimmicks, or dogma.
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Past events
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