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ICTP 183: Strengthening the internet in the Caribbean, and developing the local internet economy, with Shernon Osepa of ISOC

Posted by Michele Marius | 1 Dec 2021 | Podcast Episodes

The internet is a channel through which considerable opportunities can be leveraged, but it can be argued that it is still underdeveloped in the Caribbean region. In a long-awaited follow-up conversation with Shernon Osepa, of the Internet Society, he shares his thoughts on the state of the internet in the region, along with what he believes are the region’s greatest internet-related challenges, and what should be the region’s priorities moving forward.

ICTP 182: Promoting art and the artists with technology, with Sade Barrow-Browne of FineArt.gy

Posted by Michele Marius | 24 Nov 2021 | Podcast Episodes

The Caribbean region is awash with art and artists. Sadly, most them have little or no visibility beyond their home country, and struggle to make a living solely from their art. Sade Barrow-Browne is the Founder of FineArt.gy, an online art gallery that is showcasing the work of Guyana’s artists and creatives. In our conversation with Sade, she discusses, among other things: the impetus behind creating FineArt.gy; how the platform is leveraging technology; the challenges of building an online art platform; and whether FineArt.gy intends to get into the NFT space in the future.

ICTP 181: Internet Exchange Points and the data scarcity challenge in the Caribbean region

Posted by Michele Marius | 17 Nov 2021 | Podcast Episodes

In this our November 2021 Community Chat, and with two members of the Caribbean tech community, Claire Craig and Matthew Cowen, the panel discusses: making Caribbean Internet Exchange Points more visible and accountable; and the Caribbean region’s data scarcity challenge.

ICTP 180: Leveraging online equity crowdfunding for business growth and expansion through ArawakX Pan Caribbean Securities Exchange

Posted by Michele Marius | 10 Nov 2021 | Podcast Episodes

In this podcast episode, we talk with Bria Deveaux, the Equities Coordinator, and D’Arcy Rahming Jr, the Chief Technology Officer, of ArawakX Pan Caribbean Securities Exchange, an online platform in the Bahamas that facilitates equity crowdfunding for businesses. During our conversation, we discuss, among other things: the services ArawakX offers, and how it leverages technology; the types of businesses that can seek funding, and how to become an investor; and whether ArawakX intends to extend its services to Caribbean businesses and Caribbean investors.

ICTP 179: Understanding NFTs and the opportunity for wealth creation, with Trevor Forrest

Posted by Michele Marius | 3 Nov 2021 | Podcast Episodes

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is one of the fastest growing areas leveraging blockchain technology, and has begun to open a broad range of opportunities, especially as it relates to the trade of digital assets. Blockchain Architect and CEO of 876 Solutions, Trevor Forrest, explains what NFTs are, why they are such an important development; and what might be the opportunity for the Caribbean region.

Category: Podcast Episodes

ICTP 183: Strengthening the internet in the Caribbean, and developing the local internet economy, with Shernon Osepa of ISOC

ICTP 181: Internet Exchange Points and the data scarcity challenge in the Caribbean region

ICTP 180: Leveraging online equity crowdfunding for business growth and expansion through ArawakX Pan Caribbean Securities Exchange

ICTP 179: Understanding NFTs and the opportunity for wealth creation, with Trevor Forrest

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