The Hub is a local multipurpose space for coworking, in-person events, meetings, studying, idea smithing, creating space to build community and more. Nestled in the Kaka’ako and Waikīkī districts of Honolulu, the Hub provides hybrid and flexible spaces that support the work-from-anywhere model.
Vision
Be the best coworking spaces in Hawai‘i
Mission
To create spaces that empower people to do well and do good for Hawai’i
Purpose
Making it possible for current and future generations to thrive in Hawai‘i.
Motto
Do Well, Do Good
Our Team
Nam Vu, Co-Director, Co-founder
Nam has been in technology for 38 years starting with his first computer: a Commodore VIC-20 with an audio cassette data drive. Nam is the founder of ShakaNet, a guest Internet service provider for most of the major airports and many hotels in Hawaii. While traveling the world with his family for 15 months, he utilized many coworking spaces and recognized the need for such spaces, with amazing Internet, in Hawaii. He returned looking for a coworking space to get involved with and became the Hub’s first angel investor. An entrepreneur at heart, Nam is passionate about helping other impact makers succeed. Nam is also a real estate investor.
Meeta Vu, Co-Director, Co-founder
Meeta has been an entrepreneur for 20+ years. Out of the box thinking is her super power for her contribution to the various businesses she has helped build. From sales, space design and community relationships – she is a creative and sees light and opportunity in likely and unlikely places. For fun, she imagines that she is more athletic than she really is. Mediocre runner and swimmer and dreams of becoming a surfer. 3′ is her Eddie Aikau. Also aspires to be a cool mom to her son.
Kurumi Ward, Community Manager
Kurumi, a native of Tokyo, discovered her passion for high school English education. After leaving her teaching position, she embarked on a thrilling journey of full-time travel, becoming a digital nomad as a freelance social media manager. Prior to The Hub, her extensive travels eventually brought her to Hawai‘i, where she volunteered as a Host at the Hub. Outside of work, alongside her love for travel, Kurumi holds a deep passion for Ashtanga Yoga
Luke Thompson, Community Manager
Luke began his journey with the Hub as a marketing and special projects intern in helping aide small businesses and entrepreneurs bring their passion projects to life. Outside of focusing on community connection and engagement, you can find him playing basketball/golf, attending vintage clothing markets and spending time at the beach! Luke wants to continue to support local businesses and entrepreneurs thrive in navigating these exciting times of innovation and change!
