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Ingrid Riley

Entrepreneur. Speaker

Gridnet Consulting

GridNet Consulting is The Connections & Clarity Company-helping entrepreneurs, investors, governments, and nonprofits unlock opportunities across Tech, Travel, Wellness, Culture, and Entertainment. With over 15 years of experience producing 300+ events and connecting 100,000+ people across 12 cities, we specialize in turning networks into growth engines.

Our work spans business development and deal-making, industry research and insights, entrepreneur education through ClarityHQ, and ecosystem development programs. We connect people, ideas, and capital to build stronger businesses, smarter investments, and thriving innovation ecosystems shaping the new economy.

What We Do

1. Business Development & Deal-Making

  • Matchmaking entrepreneurs with investors, partners, and markets.
  • Structuring and negotiating new deals across Tech, Travel, Wellness, Culture, and Entertainment.
  • Providing negotiation support to unlock funding, partnerships, and expansion.

2. Industry Research & Insights

  • Trendspotting across the five industries driving the new economy.
  • Customised reports to guide business and investment decisions.
  • Actionable data and sector studies to shape policy, investment, and programming.

3. ClarityHQ Entrepreneur Education

  • Fast-track workshops for concept clarity, MVP thinking, and tech adoption.
  • Practical tools to help startups and SMEs validate ideas and scale.
  • Tailored training programs (ClarityHQ) that move entrepreneurs from idea to investable.

4. Ecosystem Development & Connections

  • Advisory and program design for governments, development agencies, and nonprofits.
  • Building sustainable startup and innovation communities.
  • Curated events, workshops, and networks that connect entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to opportunities.

Why GridNet

  • Proven Track Record: 15+ years producing 300+ industry events across 12 cities.
  • Powerful Networks: Connected 100,000+ entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders.
  • Multi-Industry Expertise: Deep focus on Tech, Travel Wellness, Culture, and Entertainment industries where growth, culture, and innovation collide.

Who We Serve

✅ Entrepreneurs & digital-first SMEs – Gain clarity, validate ideas, sharpen your pitch, and scale sustainably.
✅ Investors & Industry Leaders – Access vetted entrepreneurs, sector insights, and unique deal flow.
✅ Governments & Nonprofits – Build stronger ecosystems with better strategies, data, and programmes.

Categories

  • Entrepreneur Wellness (71)
  • Growing Your Business (1)
  • Riley's Review (4)
  • Tech & Business (67)
  • Travel & Remote Work (17)
  • Trend Spotting (11)

Recent Posts

  • How and Why I Pivoted My Life and Business from Tech to Include Wellness, Culture & Entertainment
  • This Art and Business of Gathering People .
  • New Chapter. Same Fire.
  • Year in Review 2023: Events, Partnerships, Early Results
  • Co-Founding The Caribbean Seed Fund

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