From May 1–3, some of the Region’s most ambitious founders, investors, and ecosystem builders will gather in Kingston for Beyond the Beach: The Impact Investment Summit -three days of trends, insights, real connections, and deal flow.
One of the must-attend sessions?
💸 Done Deal: Where Are They Now?
Startup Success Stories from the Kingston BETA Community
In this panel, you’ll hear how seven Kingston BETA entrepreneurs raised over US$1 Million in capital and convertible notes over the past 12 months — proof that global capital, local talent, and strong networks are fueling a new wave of Caribbean startup success.
🔥 Curious about how far they’ve come, what their companies are now worth, and what’s next?
Join us on Friday, May 2nd at 10:30 AM at the AC Hotel, Kingston.
Expect real talk on:
✔️ Raising early-stage capital
✔️ Scaling businesses beyond the Caribbean
✔️ How Techstars and Entrepreneurs Across Borders are connecting local founders to global opportunities
Panelists:
Monique Powell (QuickCart), Raquel Seville (Dataflluent), Khary Sharpe (HeadOffice), Jermain Morgan (GroceryList), Monique Powell (Pocmi), and Dylan Brennan (Cyphr).
Moderator: Ingrid Riley, Founder of SiliconCaribe.
“These success stories prove the power of what’s possible when Caribbean entrepreneurs are plugged into the right global networks,” said Ingrid Riley. “Entrepreneurs are raising real money, scaling companies, and growing their valuations.”
Why Attend: Because Jamaica is a place where bold entrepreneurship, groundbreaking innovation, and world-class excellence thrive, far beyond the sun, sand, and sea. Beyond the Beach Summit spotlights the people, ideas, and deals shaping the future of tech and business from right here in the Region.
What to Expect: Beyond the Beach Summit is a three-day, unconference-style impact investment experience designed for meaningful conversations, actionable insights, and real deal-making. Expect trend-driven discussions, curated networking, unexpected collaborations, and the chance to explore some of Kingston’s most iconic entrepreneurship, arts, and culture spaces.
Who You’ll Meet: This is where seasoned tech entrepreneurs, impact investors, global tech businesses, ecosystem builders, industry experts, policymakers, and corporate innovators converge to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and spark change.
It will be staged across Kingston locations — Devon House, AC Hotel, JAMPRO, and other spaces.
🗓️ Save the Date: May 1–3, 2025
🎟️ Get Your Early bird tickets now: beyondthebeachconf.com
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