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Our Story
Caribbean Dragons was formed in 2023 with the recognition that the growth of the Caribbean Innovation Ecosystem was stymied. We knew that our people have immense Creative potential, and that our Region can become a globally competitive Innovation Hub.
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However, the ecosystem was nascent and fragmented, under-supported and underfunded. Our people lacked access to the knowledge, connections and systems necessary to enable development and scaling.
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We embarked on the audacious goal of nurturing a vibrant and rigorous innovation ecosystem which enables Founders by fostering connections, knowledge and access to underpin the Region's sustainable development and growth.
Our work to shift the Region’s trajectory would be underpinned by five key tenets:
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To craft an integrated, trustworthy community
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To inspire, mentor and coach aspiring innovators
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To lower barriers for potential investors
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To embed Innovation Management methodology
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To connect and partner with thriving ecosystems globally
Our journey has been rewarding and fruitful so far, and we march forward with the mission to create sustained prosperity for our Caribbean people.
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We are the Caribbean’s Innovation Keystone, fostering connections, sharing knowledge, and removing roadblocks to empower our people’s creative and innovation potential.
Through our work, we will help the Caribbean become a globally competitive Innovation Ecosystem.
Our Vision
Meet the Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Our team is a passionate collective of leaders, visionaries, and innovators dedicated to shaping a thriving Caribbean Innovation Ecosystem. From nurturing regional talent to building connections that empower change, each team member brings a unique set of skills and expertise to drive our mission forward.
Marc G Persaud
Director
Head, Partnerships
Andrew Seepersad
Director
Head, Strategy & Operations
Aryan Abdoli
Project Manager
Natalie Tam
Logistics Coordinator
Rida Khan
Marketing Coordinator
Our Advisory Group
Sabaa Quao
President
PlusCo Venture Studio
Mmantlha Sankoloba
President
Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States Business Forum
Angelique Parisot-Potter
Attorney-at Law
Marcus Dantus
Founder & Chairman
Startup Mexico
Our Approach
To achieve our objective of empowering our people's creative and innovative potential, our operating model is anchored on three pillars: Connect, Learn, Build.
Connect
Fostering trust and creating stable bridges to connect and cross-pollinate across the Region.
Learn
Developing business acumen focused
on Innovation Management methodology.
Build
​Supporting Founders and Investors to develop and flourish.
Our calendar of events which include social meetups, webinars, and IGNITE Innovation Summit. To keep updated on these, you can join our LinkedIn community, follow us on Instagram or email us.
We also offer Advisory Services for a subsidized fee. We work with you to refine your problems into a defined, actionable outcome and then apply an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to help you to achieve these outcomes. We offer a free 20m consult to assess mutual interest and fit. Feel free to email us if you would like to explore further.