Our Entrepreneurs - The Branson Centre Caribbean Lookbook | Page 5

Message from the CEO
When we launched the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship – Caribbean
(BCoEC) in 2011, we knew from our research that Caribbean entrepreneurs
needed a mix of support services. To generate revenue and create jobs,
entrepreneurs need access to new markets, networks, finance and ideas
that can help them to expand their operations and introduce new products
and services. We prepare them to lead and manage this growth through
our practical business training ‘launch pad,’ and only accept those into our
programme who exhibit high standards of business dedication and delivery.
After launch, we quickly learned that almost more than anything,
entrepreneurs need a community. The support and business linkages that
they gain through their peer interactions and engagement with our mentors
and other partners have immeasurable value. Our events, coaching sessions,
webinars and social media pages help to strengthen the entrepreneurial
community and overall ecosystem. We are excited to introduce ‘Our
Entrepreneurs’ lookbook as a valuable tool in facilitating this linkage.
‘Our Entrepreneurs’ lookbook is designed to help drive success in community
building, networking and access to market by providing an important axis
of connectivity. Whether you are a buyer looking for an innovative product
or service, an entrepreneur interested in strategic partnerships or an angel
ready to invest in the next big thing, the lookbook brings you BCoEC’s ‘best
of the best.’ It’s a tool for partners and potential partners to get to know
more about the BCoEC entrepreneurs and access what they have to offer.
It is with great pride that we introduce our specially selected entrepreneurs
to the world as we help them to scale their businesses and use ‘business as
a force for good.’
Onward,
Lisa Lake
Chief Entrepreneurship Officer

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