The Impact Innovation Summit Starts in
This Summit serves as a catalyst for collaboration, enabling participants to co-create actionable solutions to pressing development challenges. By bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders, the Summit aims to position Jamaica as a central hub for impact-driven entrepreneurship, fostering economic growth and technological advancement.
Through the Summit, we will generate a business model design that will be market testing and monitored for impact in the following year. Our growth strategy is to test the model in the Jamaican environment before scaling to a global marketplace.
We won't just discuss ideas; we'll co-create innovative ideas to be actioned through collaborative efforts.
Impact Innovation and Co-Creator Summit
Choose Your Seating
Seating Chart
A = Super VIP, B = VIP, D-M = General Seating
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Agenda
Join industry leaders and innovators for a day of inspiring talks followed by a hands-on co-creator forum to ideate solutions for the defined challenges.
Morning Session:
Impact Innovation Forum
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Talks:
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Billion Dollar Startup Journey (Building a Business to scale)
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The Unicorn Blueprint
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Innovation for Impact – Designing Market Creating Innovations
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Financing for Innovation (FinTech)
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Impact Investment (Equity) Panel
Afternoon Session:
Innovation Challenge Lab
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Present the Development Challenge to be solved: FINTECH for inclusion
Business Model Design & Pitch Deck Preparation
Pitch event for investors, development partners, potential co-founders, stakeholders, policy makers, and ecosystem enablers.
Innovation Expo
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
This will run concurrent with the Impact Innovation Forum.
Featuring: emerging technology solutions as a force for good, financial inclusion technology trends, AI technology trends shaping our world and its potential as a force for good, local innovations.
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What makes this course different?This course is action-oriented and focuses on practical application. You'll have the opportunity to: Apply learnings to your own business idea: Develop your business plan and receive valuable feedback from instructors and peers. Gain insights from experts: Learn from seasoned entrepreneurs and industry professionals through interactive workshops and case studies. Build your entrepreneurial confidence: Develop the skills and knowledge needed to launch and manage your own successful business. Grow your business: Get the practical support you need from our partners, such as access to investors, grants, mentorship and other support you may need to grow a sustainable business.
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Who is this course for?This course is designed for anyone with a brilliant business idea, regardless of experience level. Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to launch a side hustle or a recent graduate with an innovative concept, this program equips you with the skills and knowledge to navigate the exciting world of entrepreneurship.
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Is there any additional support available?Yes, there will be opportunities for additional support, such as online forums, instructor Q&A sessions, or access to a private community of fellow entrepreneurs, and direct feedback from seasoned entrepreneurs.
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There are so many "get rich quick" schemes out there. Is this course legitimate?Our focus is on building a sustainable and successful business. We provide proven frameworks and strategies used by real entrepreneurs.
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I don't have a lot of time. Can I still take this course?Yes! This course is 100% online and self-paced with flexible weekly sessions with your mentor. You can choose a schedule that fits your busy life.
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I'm not a business expert. Will this course be too advanced?Absolutely not! This course is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs at all stages. We break down complex business concepts into clear, actionable steps, ensuring everyone can benefit.
What people are saying about AltCatalyst
Dr. DUANE CHAMBERS
FOUNDER/CEO AT CARIBBEAN FRONT DESK
"It was a pretty good programme. The instructors were knowledgeable and are still accessible for consultations. Overall it provided good exposure and content."
MATTHEW LEE
FOUNDER/CEO AT SEA FARMER
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CORDELL PANTON
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Bode Abifarin
Founder/CEO, Strata
Lagos, Nigeria
Former COO at Flutterwave, Africa’s most valuable fintech startup valued at over $3 billion, she played a pivotal role in the company's rise to unicorn status. Bode’s passion for empowering future entrepreneurs will inspire attendees, especially women, to think boldly and innovatively.
Nadayar Enegesi
Co-Founder/CEO, Eden Life
Lagos, Nigeria
Co-founder of Andela, a platform connecting global technology talent with leading companies. His journey in revolutionizing home management and fostering tech talent will inspire attendees to think boldly about scaling impactful ventures.
Ugochukwu Ikemba
CEO at Mscale LLC (VC & PE)
Kingston, Jamaica
Ugo is a two-time winner of the Development Bank of Jamaica’s global competitions, successfully raising $15 million towards a $50 million Caribbean-wide fund. As a CEO with deep local experience, his insights into fostering entrepreneurship, venture capital, and securing investment will be invaluable to our discussions on navigating the financial landscape for innovative ventures.
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Audrey Richards
Financial Consultant at Development Bank of Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica
Audrey has been instrumental in developing Jamaica's private equity and venture capital ecosystem. With over thirty years in leadership roles within the Jamaican capital markets, her extensive experience and passion for financial market policy development and implementation will provide crucial insights into creating sustainable capital market solutions and fostering entrepreneurial growth.
The Speakers
The Hosts
Tishauna Mullings is a dynamic Social Development Practitioner and the founder of NexxStepp Lifelong Educational Services, with over 13 years of experience driving personal and organizational growth across Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean. Recognized as a community hero and award-winning leader by bodies such as USAID & Jamaica Yello Pages, she is passionate about fostering transformative social change and empowering diverse communities through innovative education and impactful initiatives.
Tickets
General Audience
$5,000
JMD
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Talks
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Expo
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Hackathon audience
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General Seating
For professionals, aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners.
VIP
$10,000
JMD
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Launch (Networking) Cocktails
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VIP lounge
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Talks
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Expo
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Hackathon audience
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Pitch Event audience
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Reserved seating near the front of the stage.
For corporate executives and entrepreneurs.
About the Founder
Wayne Beecher
Founder/CEO at AltCatalyst
Wayne has more than twenty years of senior management experience spanning the public and private sector where he has developed expertise in strategy, innovation, project management and technology application.
He has undertaken several impact-oriented assignments; with global and regional development partners, to unlock the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem in Jamaica and the Caribbean.
He is a certified project management professional, with a degree in Management Studies and Accounting, as well as an MBA.
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Bode Abifarin
Founder/CEO, Strata
Lagos, Nigeria
Former COO at Flutterwave, Africa’s most valuable fintech startup valued at over $3 billion, she played a pivotal role in the company's rise to unicorn status. Bode’s passion for empowering future entrepreneurs will inspire attendees, especially women, to think boldly and innovatively.
Nadayar Enegesi
Co-Founder/CEO, Eden Life
Lagos, Nigeria
Co-founder of Andela, a platform connecting global technology talent with leading companies. His journey in revolutionizing home management and fostering tech talent will inspire attendees to think boldly about scaling impactful ventures.
Ugochukwu Ikemba
CEO at Mscale LLC (VC & PE)
Kingston, Jamaica
Ugo is a two-time winner of the Development Bank of Jamaica’s global competitions, successfully raising $15 million towards a $50 million Caribbean-wide fund. As a CEO with deep local experience, his insights into fostering entrepreneurship, venture capital, and securing investment will be invaluable to our discussions on navigating the financial landscape for innovative ventures.
The Speakers
Who Should Attend
Business Owners
Professionals
Investors
