I co-hosted the Legacy of 1804 Blog talk online show last month, and David Pierre-Louis was my guest. He talked about his Port-au-Prince Startup Week initiative. The topic was supposed to cover the ideas and planning that led to what many considered an innovative event for Haiti. In my quest to support the event, I reached out to Alice Backer, founder of Legacy of … [Read more...]
Haiti’s Smart Tech Moves, Fintech and 8 Year-Old Star, Julian Bartoli
The groundwork for Haiti’s digital adaptation is really happening. Last month, Kesner Pharel, owner and general director of the Group Croissance consulting firm, staged its sixth annual international finance summit. He made a smart move by adding technology to the conference. Thanks to Jean-Junior Joseph for bringing the story of Julian Bartoli to my attention from … [Read more...]
Why Haiti Needs to Focus on Building a Startup Ecosystem
Haiti’s economy is sinking fast and foreign aid will not be the answer. Here’s why. Can you name one non-profit that has transformed an economy without the for-profit business umbrella? The answer is probably no, or at least not one that easily comes to mind. Now, can you name a for-profit business or individual that became so financially successful that later on … [Read more...]
How the Caribbean Diaspora Can Win in the Connection Economy
How are your relationships going? Do you consider building relationships an investment or a fruitless deed? We’re living in a dynamic new economy where we need to understand how relationships can yield a competitive advantage for success in the connection economy. And history dictates that those who win the economic game do so by having a competitive … [Read more...]