“How to ignite a boom in Caribbean Startups” will be an interactive panel-led discussion on How Jamaica, the Caribbean that truly spark a boom in startups that can drive innovation, jobs, be profitable and gain global attention. We have 3 guest panelists and a couple in audience guests to share their expertise and insight at the next Kingston BETA of 2011, Thursday March 31st, 2011 at the Jamaica Pegasus, 6:30pm.
The Panelists are:
Michele Marius -is an ICT/Telecoms Consultant. She has decade-plus experience in telecommunications ICT policy, regulation. contracting and consulting, which has been developed in the Caribbean, Southeast Asia and the South Pacific.
Alrick Robinson-has a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, a Master’s degree in management and Diplomas in marketing and business administration. He has considerable experience in sales, marketing, and management, including over twelve years in corporate employment and over thirteen years as an entrepreneur. He is the Managing Director of Integrated Chemical Services Limited, a distributor of specialized chemicals and lubricants; co-founder of Health Creations Industries Limited, a manufacturer of alkaline drinking water; and the founder of You Unlimited, a company focusing on the self-mastery and self-improvement.
Utech School of Entrepreneurship
Kingston BETA is the event, community and resource for Caribbean Tech Entrepreneurs that’s focused on educating, better connecting and celebrating the Jamaican and Caribbean tech community. Over the last 3 years old, we’ve hosted 25 events that 1000 people attended and have seen over 40 Jamaican and Caribbean tech startups pitch their new businesses. A better informed, recognized and connected tech community is emerging because of Kingston BETA.
It is an event produced by ConnectiMass as part of its role of helping to bridge the gap between the information haves and have nots, the opportunity haves and have nos, to help make the Caribbean a centre of innovation that can change the world.