Be A Part of History Join a select group of impact individuals and leaders at an exclusive, by-invitation-only event aimed at exploring new ways to drive faster growth in Caribbean Emerging Tech. Beyond The Beach (BTB), is an intimate weekend gathering in Kingston, Jamaica’s Capital City that brings together a highly curated peer group of entrepreneurs, executives, and investors for a unique, interactive experience aimed at fostering cross-border and cross-community collaboration and investment opportunities. Expect engaging conversations and interactive sessions on topics such as expanding access to emerging tech entrepreneurs, preparing startups for growth and funding, and the launch of a member-managed Caribbean Seed Fund. The Beyond The Beach (BTB) weekend kicks off with a Friday evening reception and continues on Saturday with a full day of keynotes, fireside chats, panels, plus a 5 startups pitch competition. This will be followed by an immersive and exciting post event cultural experience. Leave knowing more about what’s next in Caribbean Emerging Tech, make powerful connections and become part of a community of like-minded professionals seeking to accelerate startup growth and success. Why "Beyond the Beach?" We teamed up with Ingrid Riley at the very beginning of preparing for this event. Ingrid actually suggested Beyond the Beach as a name for the event. Here's what she had to say about it: “Beyond The Beach is both an event as well as an intention. Request an invite now. |
Featured Speakers:
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Melissa Pegus |
Greg Moran |
Martin Babinec |
Nasir Ali |
Kevin Cadette |
Ingrid Riley |
Featured guests include:
Kadeen Mairs - Dolla Financial Services/Dequity Capital Management Jacqueline Sharp - Co-Founder Quantas Financial Group + Fmr CEO Scotiabank Jason Sharp - Coffee Traders, Ltd. Chris Reckord - tTech Limited Keith Collister - Sandals Resorts Audrey Richards - Development Bank of Jamaica Ltd. Sharon Roper- SIAN Associates, Angel Investor Natalie D'Oyen - Development Bank of Jamaica Ltd. Michael Thomas - CEO and founder, Chrysalyst Carl Grant - Co-Founder and CEO of Capital Raise and Business Development Expert Mrs. Marlene Street-Forrest - Managing Director, Jamaica Stock Exchange Giovanni Maddix - Development Bank of Jamaica Jack Greco - Exited entrepreneur, VC doing early stage investing in under-developed markets. Andrew Pairman - CEO, Anbell Group, Serial Entrepreneur Grace Lindo - Jamaican Commercial, Intellectual Property and Technology Attorney-at-Law Susan James-Casserly - Food For the Poor Kavin Hewitt - Serial Entrepreneur Stephen Price - Vice-President & General Manager - Jamaica/ Chairman - FLOW Foundation Lissant Mitchell - Independent Financial Advisor Patrick Reid - CEO, Veranda Connect Leighton McKnight - UWI Monda School of Business Michele Marius - Entrepreneur, Director, ICT Pulse Aldain Reid - CEO, First Alert Nedra Daughtry - Entrepreneurs Across Borders Chris Cochran - Entrepreneurs Across Borders More added as confirmed Beyond the Beach Programme Schedule Friday, April 28, 2023 7:00PM - 10:00PM / Welcome Reception - AC Garden, 2nd Floor Saturday, April 29, 2023 8:00AM - 9:30AM / Continental Breakfast 9:30AM - 10:00AM / Introductions 10:00AM - 10:30AM / Jamaica Snapshot "Where next?" 10:30AM - 11:00AM / Fireside Chat with Greg Moran - Founder Evergreen Mountain Equity Partners, Exited Entrepreneur / Moderator: Chris Cochran 11:00AM - 11:15AM / Break 11:15AM - 11:45AM / Melissa Pegus "The Economics of Community" How community driven ecosystems can build a regional economy - Managing Director, Tech Stars Atlanta / Moderator: Ingrid Riley 11:45AM - 12:15PM / Kevin Cadette "Corporate Funding and Connections" - Founder Black Angels Miami / Moderator: Richard Glaser 12:15PM - 1:15PM / Catered Lunch - Rock Steady 2 1:15PM - 1:30PM / EABConnect "A new platform" to identify, curate, and connect entrepreneurs to the resources they need. A partnership with Food For the Poor 1:30PM - 2:15PM / Nasir Ali "Funding the Future" - Managing Partner, StartFast Ventures, Started 6 Member Managed Seed Funds 2:15PM - 2:30PM / Ingrid Riley "10 Years Is Not a Long Time" - Co-Founder Caribbean Seed Fund, Founder Kingston Beta 2:30PM - 3:15PM / Martin Babinec "Give First" - Founder TriNet [NYSE: TNET] - Founder Entrepreneurs Across Borders / Moderator: Sharon Roper 3:15PM - 3:30PM / Break 3:30PM - 4:40PM / Pitch Platform
4:40PM - 5:00PM / Closing Remarks 5:00PM - 6:00PM / Break to Bar 6:00PM / Bus Leaves to *Optional Dinner - See Below for Details 6:30PM - 10:30PM / *Beyond The Beach Mansion Dinner *Beyond the Beach Mansion Dinner
Experience an evening of culinary delights at the stunning Devon House Mansion in Kingston, the historic home of Jamaica's first black millionaire. Join us for the Beyond The Beach Mansion Dinner, an exclusive five-course dining event featuring modern Jamaican cuisine and specially crafted rum cocktails and wine pairings. Renowned tech entrepreneur turned visionary chef, Andre Sewell, has turned traditional Jamaican food on its head and promises a truly unforgettable dining experience that challenges your taste buds in ways you never thought possible. Alongside Chef Sewell's creations, our sommelier and spirits expert, Debra Taylor, has carefully selected wines and spirits to perfectly complement each dish. We're taking your palate on a journey that will leave you with with one of those you should have been there kind of stories. Seating is limited, so book now to secure your spot and prepare for a night of indulgence, great connections and conversations. Optional Sunday Excursion to Jamaica’s North CoastPost event, visitors looking to extend their stay in Jamaica are welcome to join a group of attendees departing Kingston on Sunday morning April 30 for a bus ride through the Jamaican countryside, stopping for lunch and a cultural attraction before arriving at an exclusive beach resort for an overnight stay in Montego Bay. This event is by invitation only! By completing the invite request below you’ll be on path for program updates and registration information. If we’ve not yet spoken with you, we will reach out for a discussion before advancing to a registration invitation. Mark your calendar now. Space is limited and filing up fast! This
by-invitation-only event is designed to be an intimate gathering,
perfect for building new, high-impact relationships. Don’t miss out on
the opportunity to be a part of history. |
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