UpTick - Caribbean Innovators Live
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UpTick brings you conversations with the Caribbean entrepreneurs & innovators who are building the brands and businesses that have the potential to not only impact the Caribbean but also represent the Caribbean on the global business stage. Their stories will move you, inspire you, push you to take action, or maybe inspire your next big idea.
UpTick - Caribbean Innovators Live
1y ago
Say hello to Monty Pemberton, founder of De Novo Energy.
In this episode, you'll learn what's possible when you combine an entrepreneurial itch with a determination to innovate by continually challenging the status quo.
You'll discover how leaders can encourage a culture of innovation and problem solving in their own organisations plus some of the core traits you need to be successful as an entrepreneur and innovator.
You'd also hear from him about why it's so important to not just set goals for your business success but also for your mental health as you tackle the entrepreneurial journey ..read more
UpTick - Caribbean Innovators Live
1y ago
Some people have a gift of telling incredibly vivid stories that allow you to visualize in amazing detail the experiences they’re recounting. When you add to that, an ability to impart a lesson and you have a rare and unique gift.
The Caribbean has been blessed with some amazing storytellers, but what I find incredibly interesting about today’s guest is he’s a businessperson with big ideas who also simultaneously has this gift and the commitment to
Some ideas can have incredible impact, but the thing that diff ..read more
UpTick - Caribbean Innovators Live
1y ago
Alpha has one of the biggest most expansive visions of any entrepreneur that we've interviewed: Namely, how to create a generation of food feeders who will feed the 9 billion people who will be alive globally by 2050. Learn how he grows his brand through edu-tainment, how he attracts people to his mission, and some of his tips and tricks for any entrepreneur. He'll sing, he'll rhyme, and he'll inspire.
Chapter 1: 00:00 - 22:40 - Passion & Mission Drive everything | Food Security is critical | Adapting to COVID / Coronavirus
Chapter 2: 22:42 - 29:45: WHYFARM's BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal ..read more
UpTick - Caribbean Innovators Live
1y ago
Ria Ramoutar is the founder of Lola's Food Company. She is an entrepreneur who jumped from a career in the environmental field to go full force into the world of entrepreneurship in the food and restaurant business.
In this episode, you'll discover how she's been building a business that's founded up authenticity, uniqueness and ensuring customers feel like family ..read more
UpTick - Caribbean Innovators Live
1y ago
What is that thing? That thing that causes innovators and entrepreneurs to keep going when the chips are down? When people doubt them? When they doubt themselves even? That core essence of drive and determination that causes people to want to build and grow and create impact? It's a really powerful thing, and its one of the things that are really fascinating about alot of the conversations that I have on this show. Today's guest in no different.
Scofield Thomas is founder of 800-TECH, a business that's devoted to helping Caribbean Small to Medium sized Enterprises really harness the power of I ..read more
UpTick - Caribbean Innovators Live
1y ago
You know, some people look at the Caribbean and they see our vibe and our vibrancy, some look at the Caribbean and they see our inefficiency and the things we don’t do or the things we could be doing. And some people look at the Caribbean and they see more than just an opportunity for themselves. They see a path to connecting the best of the Caribbean to the world. That’s the type of higher order purpose that I really connect to personally, and today’s guest does so as well.
David Mullings of Blue Mahoe Capital is a Jamaican entrepreneur who is blazing a uniq ..read more
UpTick - Caribbean Innovators Live
1y ago
Chike Farrell interviews Lauri-Ann Ainsworth - CEO of the Branson Centre for Entrepreneurs ..read more
UpTick - Caribbean Innovators Live
1y ago
Aldwyn Wayne is the Founder and CEO of WiPay; one of the fastest growing FinTech companies in the region and a T&T-based digital payment solutions company. His innovation has made it easier and more accessible for businesses and individuals in the Caribbean and beyond to give or receive payments on their terms.
His story is one that exemplifies what one can truly do when they relentlessly pursue their passions and interests.
You'll learn about:
How he became a serial entrepreneur
How he's been working to solve one of our region's greatest challenges through WiPay
His unique concept of mon ..read more
UpTick - Caribbean Innovators Live
1y ago
I’m always interested in understanding what leads to greatness. How people from all around the world and especially in the Caribbean build the belief that they can impact the world.
What’s interesting is that things often don’t start off with such a grandiose idea. Often great ideas start with being curious about something you see in the world, and then following the trail of your curiosity to an insight. And then you do the work to validate that your insight has relevance to more people.
In an earlier episode this season Ron Johnson of Blue Print ..read more
UpTick - Caribbean Innovators Live
1y ago
In this episode of UpTick, you'll learn how a desire to create a lifestyle fashion brand grounded in customer love and a commitment to community and ethics drives Chandra Maharaj, founder of Chandra Maharaj Designs.
You'll learn:
How Chandra, a citizen of the world approaches reinvention, brand extension and why she isn't afraid to follow her gut and commit even when others say she should do otherwise.
Why being authentic and customer-focused in all she does, can lead to sustainable business success ..read more