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JAM | Dec 8, 2022

RevUP concludes another successful business incubator retreat

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Tried and tested insights provided by group of experienced panelists

From left: Gary Briggs, former chief marketing officer at Facebook; Dwayne Samuels, CEO and co-founder of Samelogic; Kalilah Reynolds, financial journalist and founder of Kalilah Reynolds Media; Danielle Terrelonge, marketing professional and founder of DRT Communications and Ramiero Raballos; senior partner at McKinsey and Company.

After a rigorous five-month programme, RevUP Caribbean’s founders and CEOs flocked the picturesque shorelines of the luxurious Villa Marra in Mammee Bay, St Ann for the virtual business incubator’s Cohort Two retreat.

Held from December 2-4, the retreat featured presentations from global and local business heavyweights such as former chief marketing officer of Facebook, Gary Briggs; senior partner at McKinsey and Company, Ramiero Raballos; Danielle Terrelonge; Kalilah Reynolds; and Kadeen Mairs.

RevUP Caribbean’s cohort 2 participants and speakers were in high spirits at the end of the two-day retreat.

Small business owners and founders were equipped with invaluable insights to unlock their full potential.

Speaking on strategy, talent, sales, execution as well as scale-up and professionalisation, attendees benefitted from tried and tested insights from a group of experienced panelists. Such networking opportunities provided by RevUP’s entrepreneurial ecosystem created a forum to meet like-minded entrepreneurs, potential investors, as well as suppliers and partners.

From left: Joni-Gaye Crawley, CEO of HR consultants Joni-Gaye Cawley & Associates, caught with Sandra Glasgow, managing irector of RevUP, and Ramiero Raballos.
Dr David Cameron (left), CEO of Facelift Carpentry, caught up with Gloria Jassie, CEO of Mama Ja Edifies, in between sessions.
Kadeen Mairs, CEO and founder of Dolla Financial, gave a practical and relatable presentation on scale-up and professionalisation.

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