Ingrid is a Caribbean Tech Ecosystem Pioneer, Expert Event Producer, Community Builder, and Entrepreneur. She is the Founder of SiliconCaribe – The Caribbean’s Leading Tech & Business News Blog and Community Builder. She is also the Founder of Gridnet Events, a premier events production and marketing company for trailblazing brands in Tech, Wellness, Pro-Women, Entertainment, and Travel.
What I Believe
“We’re in an era of unparalleled economic opportunity driven by technology. Anyone, anywhere, can use the Internet, creativity, and time to create something transformative. For the Caribbean and the Diaspora, this is a unique chance to innovate, disrupt industries, influence culture, and build lasting wealth.
Founder, SiliconCaribe
I drive Innovation, Investments, and Business across the Caribbean, NYC, Miami, and London by connecting entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, investors, nonprofits, and governments through Tech Events and Communities.
For over 15 years, I’ve produced 300+ tech and innovation events across 12 cities, connecting 100,000+ extraordinary people—fostering knowledge exchange, community building, and powerful opportunities. My expertise spans tech community meetups, startup pitch competitions, multi-country hackathons, 350-person conferences, virtual summits, investor dinners, supper clubs, bootcamps, and industry workshops.
SiliconCaribe is the Caribbean’s premier platform for Tech Startups, Digital Entrepreneurs, and Investors. We drive the Caribbean’s Digital Economy forward through events, content, and connections that spark innovation, investments, and business growth.
SiliconCaribe Events & Initiatives
- Kingston BETA – The Caribbean’s first and longest-running tech event series
- Caribbean BETA, Startup Weekend Jamaica, AgriHack, Fintech FWD, Fin4Ag, Digital Jam 2.0
- Black Tech Week, SXSW Accelerator, Caribbean Bloggers Week, Caribbean Women in Tech
- Future of Caribbean Money, Beyond the Beach, TeenTech Ja, Badasseree, INVEST:TECH
- Investor Dinners, Entrepreneur Supper Clubs, Impact Tours, Tech Happy Hours, Bootcamps, Workshops
We’ve helped hundreds of founders build teams, find co-founders, gain skills, enter accelerators, and raise capital. Our work has helped Caribbean startups secure over US$2 million in investment.
Founder, GridNet Events
Bold Ideas. Seamless Execution.
GridNet Events is a premier events and media company crafting extraordinary experiences, immersive events, and thriving communities for trailblazing brands in Tech, Wellness, Pro-Women, Entertainment, and Travel.
We operate at the intersection of innovation, culture, and connection, producing everything from 20-person investor dinners and curated startup meetups to multi-day conferences, wellness retreats, impact tours, and exclusive VIP experiences.
Sectors We Serve
- Tech Innovation: Startup summits, AI and emerging tech showcases, investor networking
- Health & Wellness: Luxury retreats, health tech expos, wellness product showcases
- Pro-Women Initiatives: Empowering women in entrepreneurship, investment, and innovation
- Entertainment: Celebrating the best in music, film, gaming, and digital media
- Travel: Curating high-end cultural and business travel experiences
What We Do
- End-to-End Event Production: Flawless execution from ideation to logistics
- Tech Integration: AI-driven personalization, hybrid/virtual events, AR/VR experiences
- Marketing & Influencer Strategy: Elevating brand presence and engagement
- Sponsorship Management: Securing high-value sponsors and ROI-driven activations
- VIP Experiences: Exclusive access and premium moments that leave lasting impressions
Whether you’re building a movement or creating a moment, GridNet delivers seamless, unforgettable experiences that connect, inspire, and deliver results.
Awards & Recognition
🏆 Queen of Caribbean Tech (2012, Caribbean Media)
🏆 Caribbean Future Proofer (2019, Pitch Magazine UK)
🏆 PSOJ Game Changer Award (2012)
🏆 Techlinks Caribbean Innovators Game Changer Award (2013)
Writing & Investing
📝 SiliconCaribe.com – A Dow Jones–syndicated blog covering the Caribbean’s Tech, Digital Entrepreneurship, and Investor Communities.
📩 Founders: Email your deck to ingrid@siliconcaribe.com
📩 Investors: Get access to my deal flow at ingrid@siliconcaribe.com
Beyond Work
I love trendspotting, beach days, exploring walkable cities, experiencing live music events and producing house music parties.
Let’s Connect
📩 Consulting & Speaking Inquiries – Email: ingrid@siliconcaribe.com
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