So you have an idea - Now What?

In this episode we're joined by Monitoring and Evaluation expert Allison Francis as we discuss the importance of validating your assumptions, the questions you need to ensure are asked, and how you should ask them. Resource Segment - FREE Intellectual Property Clinic for Food and Beverage Manufacturers on July 17th 2018 exportt.co.tt/2018/05/25/get-a-free-intellectual-property-check-up/ Caribbean Culture Box (CCB) - Prelude – the Cuban Guitar Prelude – The Cuban Guitar Sunday, July 1st with a repeat performance on Sunday, July 8, at the new Trinidad Theatre Workshop, 6 Newbold Street, St Clair, with the same 5 pm showtime. General Admission is $150, but for UTT Students, members of the T&T Music Festival Association and members of TTARP will be offered tickets at a discounted price of $125. To reserve tickets and for more information, call 297 3820, email [email protected] or go to www.facebook.com/CultureBoxCarib/

In this episode we sit down with Dr Deborah Thomas, Managing Director of the East Port of Spain Development Company Limited as she discusses how her and her team are using entrepreneurship to transform this diverse, complex metropolitan district to improve the quality of life of its residents. Main Office East Port of Spain Development Company Limited 76 Eastern Main Road Success Village, Laventille Trinidad WI Tel 868.623.6007 www.eposdctt.com/default.asp?id=1 Mr. Arthur Lewis, Communications Director [email protected]

In this episode listen to Dexter share his story about his hustle and grind from an early age selling marbles and pencils to real estate leases and app development. www.linkedin.com/in/dexterwilsonjr/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/dexterwilsonjr Instagram: www.facebook.com/dexterwilsonjr LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dexter-wilson-2ab654110/ Windies Pins: www.facebook.com/windiespins/ Life Seeds Agricultural Services: www.facebook.com/lifeseedsigrow/ Du-Wayne (Amazing Creative!) : www.facebook.com/duwaynemusic/ Resource Segment - Live Music District. The creation of this Live Music District is a key strategy being undertaken by MusicTT/ CreativeTT through the Ministry of Trade and Industry in order to not only address the challenges presented by the industry’s stakeholders but to also stimulate a new wave of economic growth through the creative industries. www.musictt.co.tt/

In this episode I'll share with you the best resource to any start up..... access to GRANT FUNDING!!!!!!!!! LINK-Caribbean provides investment facilitation grants to entrepreneurs, as well as non-funding activities to support the development of deal-flow for early-stage investment through the Regional Angel Investor Network (RAIN). link-caribbean.com/

In this episode I'll share with you my motivation for deciding to get into podcasting and what my expectations are...Let's grow and get better together! The Resource Segment - Caribbean Export Intelligence Portal - www.ceintelligence.com/

When it comes to success as an entrepreneur, a positive mindset is critical to achieving your goals and dreams. If you are worried about failing or you are focused about your inability to keep moving forward, it might be time to shift your mindset. Lets discuss and talk about with our expert guest Akosua Dardaine Edwards. The Intellectual Property Clinic - goo.gl/Gm9vMw Akosua Dardaine Edwards. www.akosuadardaineedwards.com/ instagram.com/akosuadedwards www.facebook.com/AkosuaDardaineEdwards/ What Did I Learn Today? Lessons on the Journey to Unconditional Self-Love - goo.gl/YVeQS6 Nyabo (Madam) - Why Are You Here?: The Truth about Living in Service, Love, and Personal Power - goo.gl/LzVCBd

When the light bulbs going off in your mind and you think you have IT.. that GREAT IDEA that is going to change the world, what are the FIRST THREE (3) things you should be focused on doing? Not sure? Lets talk about it CARIRI’s Idea Generation Programme “Young Innovators Mobile App Competition” ( YIMAC) - cariri.com/yimac/ Learn how to use the Business Model Canvas - strategyzer.com/canvas/business-model-canvas Business Model Canvas - canvanizer.com/new/business-model-canvas

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