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UpTick - Caribbean Innovators LiveUpTick Podcast - Caribbean Innovation Network - MEDLChike Farrell interviews Kiran Mohammed and Edward Inglefield, Co-Chief Executive Officers and Directors of MEDL. MEDL is the first online pharmacy in Trinidad and Tobago that was won numerous award and grants.2022-05-1934 minUpTick - Caribbean Innovators LiveUpTick Podcast - Caribbean Innovation Network - Douglas GordonChike Farrell hosts Chief Executive Officer, Douglas Gordon of Silo Wellness and Founder of CANEX2022-05-0955 minUpTick - Caribbean Innovators LiveUpTick Podcast - Caribbean Innovation Network - Lauri-Ann AinsworthChike Farrell interviews Lauri-Ann Ainsworth - CEO of the Branson Centre for Entrepreneurs2021-12-1656 minUpTick - Caribbean Innovators LiveUpTick Podcast - Caribbean Innovation Network - Jay WardeChike Farrell interviews Jay Warde - CEO of Onassis Transportation2021-12-1650 minUpTick - Caribbean Innovators LiveScofield Thomas - Managing Director 800-TECH and Southern Technology Ltd.What is that thing? That thing that causes innovators and entrepreneurs to keep going when the chips are down? When people doubt them? When they doubt themselves even? That core essence of drive and determination that causes people to want to build and grow and create impact? It's a really powerful thing, and its one of the things that are really fascinating about alot of the conversations that I have on this show. Today's guest in no different.Scofield Thomas is founder of 800-TECH, a business that's devoted to helping Caribbean Small to Medium sized Enterprises really...2021-05-2646 minUpTick - Caribbean Innovators LiveDr. Rochelle Haynes - CEO and Founder of Crowd Potential & Gig HR ExpertI’m always interested in understanding what leads to greatness. How people from all around the world and especially in the Caribbean build the belief that they can impact the world. What’s interesting is that things often don’t start off with such a grandiose idea. Often great ideas start with being curious about something you see in the world, and then following the trail of your curiosity to an insight. And then you do the work to validate that your insight has relevance to more people. In an earlier episode this season Ron Johnson of Bl...2021-05-1949 minUpTick - Caribbean Innovators LiveResa Gooding - Founder of Cacao MediaThere have been times where I visited somewhere for the first time, like the first time I ever went to Hawaii. As an island boy, the unique mix of island life and vibe as someone from the Caribbean islands, but also the feeling that you have some aspects of the US professional world all in the same place. They say that there are Caribbean people pop up everywhere doing all sorts of things, and one such example is today’s guest, who is a Caribbean entrepreneur born and raised in Trinidad & Tobago, who has ended up not in one...2021-05-0648 minUpTick - Caribbean Innovators LiveRon Johnson - Managing Director, Blueprint CreativeSome people have a gift of telling incredibly vivid stories that allow you to visualize in amazing detail the experiences they’re recounting. When you add to that, an ability to impart a lesson and you have a rare and unique gift. The Caribbean has been blessed with some amazing storytellers, but what I find incredibly interesting about today’s guest is he’s a businessperson with big ideas who also simultaneously has this gift and the commitment to Some ideas can have incredible impact, but the thing that differentiates the best innovators is an ability to pair powerf...2021-04-191h 01UpTick - Caribbean Innovators LiveAlex Siu Chong - CEO of Excellent StoresOn the one hand I bet many Caribbean entrepreneurs out there wish that they had an opportunity to inherit a great brand and business that a family member had built up, where they wouldn’t have the stress of figuring out every single thing from scratch. And that’s the opportunity that today’s guest had. But you know when you really think about it, it’s also incredibly hard to take on something that someone else has built and come into it, stamp your own ideas on to it and also take it further into new waters. ...2021-04-1247 minUpTick - Caribbean Innovators LiveDavid Mullings: The Entrepreneurial InvestorYou know, some people look at the Caribbean and they see our vibe and our vibrancy, some look at the Caribbean and they see our inefficiency and the things we don’t do or the things we could be doing. And some people look at the Caribbean and they see more than just an opportunity for themselves. They see a path to connecting the best of the Caribbean to the world. That’s the type of higher order purpose that I really connect to personally, and today’s guest does so as well. David Mullings of Blue Mahoe Capit...2021-04-091h 00UpTick - Caribbean Innovators LiveJane Wight: CEO of The Business Supply Group of TrinidadBarack Obama had a bestselling book called the Audacity of Hope. Somehow while not exactly the same thing, when I think of this episode’s guest, audacity is a word that comes to mind. On the podcast often we’ve explored the stories of Caribbean entrepreneurs, but this season we’ve widened the scope because innovation takes many forms and there are many Caribbean businesses that have been established for quite some time, yet they are also on a path of innovation and transformation. And within many of these businesses are leaders at multiple levels who are pushing a change and...2021-04-091h 04UpTick - Caribbean Innovators LiveMonty Pemberton: DeNovo Energy | Trinidad & TobagoSay hello to Monty Pemberton, founder of De Novo Energy. In this episode, you'll learn what's possible when you combine an entrepreneurial itch with a determination to innovate by continually challenging the status quo. You'll discover how leaders can encourage a culture of innovation and problem solving in their own organisations plus some of the core traits you need to be successful as an entrepreneur and innovator. You'd also hear from him about why it's so important to not just set goals for your business success but also for your mental health as...2020-06-101h 10UpTick - Caribbean Innovators LiveChandra Maharaj: Chandra Maharaj Designs | Trinidad and TobagoIn this episode of UpTick, you'll learn how a desire to create a lifestyle fashion brand grounded in customer love and a commitment to community and ethics drives Chandra Maharaj, founder of Chandra Maharaj Designs. You'll learn: How Chandra, a citizen of the world approaches reinvention, brand extension and why she isn't afraid to follow her gut and commit even when others say she should do otherwise. Why being authentic and customer-focused in all she does, can lead to sustainable business success2020-05-281h 10UpTick - Caribbean Innovators LiveKathryn Nurse: Immortelle Beauty | Trinidad & TobagoKathryn Nurse is the founder of Immortelle Beauty. She is a cosmetic chemist that has created a luxury brand and product that customers love! In this episode, you'll find out... How her fervent belief that Caribbean people can create, market and distribute luxury product has fuelled herHow she blends her personal brand with content and storytelling to build an ongoing customer relationshipWhy she believes that brands must create consistent experiences across all touch pointsHow she's adapting to the new challenges thrown at her by the Covid-19 pandemicHow she finds balance as she juggles multiple roles that comes with...2020-05-1451 minUpTick - Caribbean Innovators LiveRia Ramoutar: Lola's Food Company | Trinidad & TobagoRia Ramoutar is the founder of Lola's Food Company. She is an entrepreneur who jumped from a career in the environmental field to go full force into the world of entrepreneurship in the food and restaurant business. In this episode, you'll discover how she's been building a business that's founded up authenticity, uniqueness and ensuring customers feel like family.2020-05-0747 minUpTick - Caribbean Innovators LiveAldwyn Wayne: WiPAY | Trinidad & TobagoAldwyn Wayne is the Founder and CEO of WiPay; one of the fastest growing FinTech companies in the region and a T&T-based digital payment solutions company. His innovation has made it easier and more accessible for businesses and individuals in the Caribbean and beyond to give or receive payments on their terms. His story is one that exemplifies what one can truly do when they relentlessly pursue their passions and interests. You'll learn about: How he became a serial entrepreneurHow he's been working to solve one of our region's greatest challenges through WiPayHis...2020-04-3035 minUpTick - Caribbean Innovators LiveAlpha Sennon of WHYFARM | Trinidad & TobagoAlpha has one of the biggest most expansive visions of any entrepreneur that we've interviewed: Namely, how to create a generation of food feeders who will feed the 9 billion people who will be alive globally by 2050. Learn how he grows his brand through edu-tainment, how he attracts people to his mission, and some of his tips and tricks for any entrepreneur. He'll sing, he'll rhyme, and he'll inspire. Chapter 1: 00:00 - 22:40 - Passion & Mission Drive everything | Food Security is critical | Adapting to COVID / CoronavirusChapter 2: 22:42 - 29:45: WHYFARM's BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) and why Caribbean people...2020-04-221h 08UpTick - Caribbean Innovators LiveRamon Gregorio: Lucent Research | Trinidad & TobagoRamon Gregorio is Founder of Lucent Research, one of the Caribbean region's leading market research firms. Over his 13 year journey he's learnt alot about helping teams reach their full potential, how to build a region-wide business footprint and much more. In this episode you'll learn:Why it's his mission to change the way marketers and leaders think about research and make research coolHow he built Lucent Research, and how he's learnt over time to find more balance through coaching and delegationAbout important influences that he credits for his successHow he sharpens the saw and stays on t...2020-04-2144 minUpTick - Caribbean Innovators LiveSophia Stone: Caribbean Cure | Trinidad & TobagoSophia Stone is an adopted Trini, who is originally from Canada with Afghan roots. She'll share her inspiring journey building Caribbean Cure, a brand of teas that is now consumed across the region and the world.She'll share how a smart pivot from an idea that wasn't initially working out led to creating her brand of teas, and how she uses every challenge or failure along the way as a learning opportunity.Sophia will also share how she approached finding a complementary co-founder, and why it's immensely important to have a great team or coalition...2020-04-211h 03UpTick - Caribbean Innovators LiveIntroducing Uptick, Hosted by Chike FarrellUptick is a brand new show that explores the stories of Caribbean entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders who are creating a new generation of brands and businesses.2020-04-2100 min