Welcome Message
Our 5th Anniversary
In this issue of B:Inspired, we celebrate our
5-year anniversary at the Branson Centre
of Entrepreneurship - Caribbean (BCoEC),
highlighting some of our trailblazing efforts
and remarkable achievements.
As I step down from the role of CEO at the end
of December 2016, we also share my experience
at the helm of the BCoEC for the last 5 years
and introduce Lisandra Rickards, currently
our Entrepreneur Programme Director, as the
incoming CEO. Undoubtedly, Lisandra will take
the baton and lead BCoEC to even greater
heights.
BCoEC’s successes have been achieved
through the assistance, unity and strength
of its community. We salute our team
members, board members, partners, funders,
official entrepreneurs, volunteers and all who
have supported us along this journey. Your
contributions have made our growth possible.
As I say farewell, I also say THANK YOU to the
passionate, purpose-driven people I have had
the privilege of working with.
Cheers to the bright future of this beautiful
family!
Content
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Forging Ahead:
Q&A with Incoming CEO Lisandra Rickards
Success in Mentorship
Meet our 2016 MoMEC Winners!
18
5 Keys to Unlocking a
Purpose-Driven Business
20
Branson Entrepreneurs Selected
for the Young Leaders of the
Americas Initiative
22
Welcome to Our New Cohorts!
Lisa Lake
Chief Entrepreneurship Officer
www.bransoncentre.co
Celebrating Lisa Lake's
Leadership