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…
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HOT TAKE: Bet on micro VC funds, entrepreneur-led accelerators, angel syndicates, and communities to shape the future of Caribbean Business and Beyond.
“The market for unicorn businesses is now an asset class unto itself, a $3.37T powder keg: larger than the combined value of the US Defense budget, North American professional sports, and the national GDPs of Switzerland, Singapore, South Africa, Israel, and Chile. It’s enough value to take the U.S. stimulus…