Funding & Raising Capital for Caribbean Startups & Growing Businesses: An #FACLive Show

Join us on November 5th, 2024, as we’ll be going live on the FAC Live Show to discuss Funding & Raising Capital for Caribbean Startups & Growing Businesses. We'll be joined by Cherie Williams, CPA, MBA & David Walcott.

Meet Our Guests

Cherie is a visionary entrepreneur with a passion for turning challenges into opportunities. Drawing from her Jamaican roots, she has founded ventures that reflect her dedication to innovation and problem-solving. Currently focused on developing Veekle?, a peer-to-peer car renting platform, Cherie is driven by the goal of making a meaningful impact in the Caribbean.

While Veekle is still in its early stages, Cherie’s unwavering commitment to her vision and her entrepreneurial spirit continue to guide her as she navigates the path to success. Balancing her business ambitions with her roles as a mother and mentor, Cherie remains dedicated to inspiring others to pursue their own entrepreneurial journeys.

David (MD. Ph.D. MSc.) is committed to bringing world-class healthcare to emerging markets as Founder of Novamed, a healthcare investment firm focused on healthcare services, medical education & health innovation with portfolio companies in Latin America & the Caribbean, MENA & Africa.

He is Founding Partner of The Visionaries’ Summit, an opportunity exchange platform convening a community controlling US$140 billion in equity that has seeded over US$300 million in investments in the Caribbean. He has been recognized by Forbes, World Economic Forum, the United Nations and the IMF and is currently a member of the WEF Global Future Council & Young Global Leader communities. His academic profile includes the Rhodes Scholarship, Oxford, INSEAD, Harvard & Wharton.

What will be discussed?

Our expert panel who will also be joined by Co-Hosts, Chris Burns & Pauline Joseph and they will tackle questions such as:

• What are the most common challenges faced by Caribbean startups when seeking funding??
• What are the key factors that investors look for when considering a Caribbean startup? And much more.

Click here to register.