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.
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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.
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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.
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Nicholas Kee is a young tech entrepreneur and youth advocate, who has a background in software engineering, but has worked on a variety of international projects. In recent years, he has stepped away from the NGO space to launch some exciting projects, such as Kee Farms along with other innovative ventures. As a young techie, Nicholas offers a unique perspective on how he sees the world, what could be his life’s work, and how he can contribute to the world over the long term.
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In the October 2021 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Kerrie-Ann Vassall-Richards and Steven Williams, the panel discusses: Has the shrinking of the global marketplace made digital transformation mandatory in the Caribbean; and have Caribbean businesses become overly dependent on social media for their business presence online?
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