Last year, I was OUTSIDE and ONLINE big time.My gym life was spotty.My dating life? On ice. But I was moving – searching, researching, showing up at events, exploring new spaces, having some of the most electric conversations of my life. I was deep in observation mode. I surrendered to…
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This Art and Business of Gathering People .
Maybe it started with me being an extroverted latch-key kid who just wanted some company. 😂 Who knew that hunger would become one of the things I love doing most in this world- to gather and connect people. Over the years, through wins and hard lessons, I’ve learned that there’s…
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New Chapter. Same Fire.
This photo is from one of my first international keynotes-Black Tech Week in Miami-where I shared the early sparks of Jamaica and the Caribbean’s tech startup scene. 300+ tech events for entrepreneurs and investors, one iconic tech community brand ( Kingston BETA) later, I’m still about producing great events and…
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Year in Review 2023: Events, Partnerships, Early Results
When you’ve been slowed down a bit by a sprained ankle and a bruised shoulder bone (I’m good, healing fast and well) – you have the time to do what you’ve been previously bad at – taking the time to reflect and take stock of some of what you did….
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Co-Founding The Caribbean Seed Fund
Founder of SiliconCaribe Ingrid Riley led the launch of the Caribbean Seed Fund over the weekend at a “by-invitation-only” event: Beyond the Beach. The event, held April 28-29 in Kingston, was organised by US-based non-profit Entrepreneurs Across Borders (EAB) and brought together investors, entrepreneurs and executives to foster growth and innovation…