2021 Programme Schedule
2-days of amazing content
May 21st - 22nd, 2021
(Barbados)
This programme is subject to change
Day 1:
Registration: 8:00am (Ongoing)
Official Launch: 8:30am – 9:00am
Welcome: Selwyn Cambridge (Founder & Executive Director TEN Habitat and Caribbean Startup Summit)
Summit Brief: What to expect and how to maximise your time and learning
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Startup Nation Recipe - How Israel became Startup Nation: 9:00am – 9:45pm (Lior Noy)
Learn what it took and the steps we can take to develop a stronger startup ecosystem for producing more successful ventures
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COFFEE BREAK: 9:45am - 10:00am
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How Corporations can innovate from within: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Corporate executive teams learn strategies and steps to empower staff and drive innovation and company growth through entrepreneurial thinking [VIEW MORE]
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Open Forum: Startup Stories 10:00am – 10:30am
The power of perseverance and mindset. What we learned starting up in the Caribbean
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Setting your mind up for Success: 10:30am – 11:00am
(Tara-Nicholle Nelson)
Discover the ingredients and actions you need to develop the mindset for your global pursuits
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Human-Centred Design in practice: 11:00am - 12:45am
(Ovetta Samson)
Masterclass: The art of effective consumer-driven product design. What to look for and the steps to take to master it.
Mobile Strategy for expansion: 11:45am - 12:30am
(Sian Morson)
Masterclass: Understanding mobile strategy and how to develop your own for a global audience.
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Lunch/Networking: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Pitch Pit: 1:30pm -3:00pm
Entrepreneurs pitch their ideas before a panel of judges to gain critical feedback on their concepts and vie for a chance to receive free marketing, business support and possible funding
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What I learned as a Caribbean Startup that I now understand as a global Investor: 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Workshop: Discover critical tips and insights and mistakes to avoid to turn your startup into an investable venture
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Are you ready to go Global?: 3:45pm - 4:30pm
(Lisa Cummins)
A look into what it really takes as a Caribbean Startup to go global. Tips, opportunities and avenues to consider.
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Networking: 4:45pm - 5:30pm
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Day 2:
Registration: 8:00am (Ongoing)
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Startup Stories: 8:30am – 9:00am
Various entrepreneurs share their startups journeys, the experience, the lessons learnt and valuable insight for those now starting
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How Social Entrepreneurs are changing the way business is done: 9:00am – 10:00pm
(Majora Carter)
Explore the opportunities doing good creates for doing well as a business
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Startup Growth tips - Google tools and experiences from a Startup Growth Lab: 10:45am - 11:30am
We go behind the scenes to discover tools, tips and insights to growing your venture from real life experiences in a Google Startup Growth Lab.
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COFFEE BREAK: 10:30am - 11:00am
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Are you investable? - Lessons from an Investor: 10:00am - 10:45am
Exploring the ins and outs of taking on investment for growth
Building a global audience from where you are:
11:30am - 12:15pm (Quaison Carter)
Explore Strategies and tips for building a global audience from wherever you are.
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Lunch/Networking: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Pitch Pit Winners Announcement: 1:30pm
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Open Forum: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
The culture of us: exploring the needs and opportunities for a robust Caribbean Startup ecosystem
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Technologies to help your startup grow:
3:00pm - 3:45pm
Workshop: Explore technologies and approaches to help your startup grow and improve results.
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Grand Q&A: 3:45pm - 4:45pm
This is your chance to question many of the speakers you missed or loved during the two days. Many of them come together on the same stage to take questions from entrepreneurs
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Networking & Close 4:45pm - 5:00pm
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After Summit Gathering: Beach, Bonfire & Breadfruits - 7pm - 11pm
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This programme is subject to change
