Helping 1 Entrepreneur at a time
GLOBAL HOST:
The Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN HQ)
NATIONAL HOST:
Local Director Tanzania Mathurin-Fedee
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:
The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
via the U.S. Embassy of Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean & the OECS
ECOSYSTEM PARTNERS:
St. Lucia Small Business Development Center
YLAI Network
GEN Caribbean
About
Startup Huddle Saint Lucia is a dynamic platform designed to connect, support, and inspire entrepreneurs within and beyond the local community. By fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing, Startup Huddle empowers entrepreneurs to navigate the challenges of building and growing their businesses.
Each month, on the 19th, we host a vibrant session where one or two local entrepreneurs present their business ideas to an expert panel and a diverse audience of mentors, advisors, peers, and community members. These sessions also feature insightful guest speakers who delve into themes or issues related to the presenters' Industries, sparking meaningful dialogue and actionable solutions.
In November 2019, Startup Huddle Saint Lucia expanded its reach to include the broader Eastern Caribbean region, welcoming participation from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, Dominica, and Barbados. This regional expansion is supported by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs, through the U.S. Embassy in Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS.
Join us in building a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem that fosters innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth across Saint Lucia and the Eastern Caribbean!
Welcome to Startup Huddle Saint Lucia –
Where ideas ignite, entrepreneurs connect, and communities thrive!
Criteria to Present
Presentation Criteria:
Startup Huddle is designed for early-stage entrepreneurs leading new ventures. Here’s what we look for in a presenter:
- Scalable Business Model
- The business demonstrates the potential and intent to grow.
- Examples: Using technology to scale, expanding geographically, or disrupting traditional models.
- Stage of the Company
- Ideally, the company is 3 years old or younger. Companies between 3-5 years may also apply if they still lack significant customer traction.
- If your application is not accepted, we encourage you to attend and learn from the Startup Huddle experience.
- Impact on the St. Lucian Market
- Businesses should contribute to the St. Lucian economy through job creation or other means of support.
- Open to Local and Global Participants
- While the program primarily supports local entrepreneurs, experienced presenters from other chapters may apply if traveling to Saint Lucia.
- Application Submission
- Complete the application form for consideration.
- The Review Team will respond to your application.
- Preparation
- If accepted, you’ll receive a presentation date. If the date doesn’t work, coordinate with the Review Team for an alternative.
- Prepare a concise, 6-minute presentation.
- Work with our Coach to refine your presentation beforehand.
- Practice extensively to ensure readiness.
- Event Day Expectations
- Arrive 30 minutes early.
- Presenters requiring travel should familiarize themselves with travel requirements.
- 15 mins: Open networking and refreshments
- 3 mins: Opening remarks
- 5 mins: Presentation #1
- 20 mins: Q&A Session #1
- 5 mins: Presentation #2
- 20 mins: Q&A Session #2
- 8 mins: Community announcements/surveys
- 2 mins: Closing remarks
- 10 mins: Closing networking
- Receive formal feedback through a survey from the organizers.
- Audience feedback will be shared privately within your company profile.
Experience the program firsthand by attending an event. Meet community organizers and ask questions to better understand Startup Huddle.
Step 3: Give Back
After presenting, contribute to the Startup Huddle community by:
- Participating: Attend future sessions held on the second Wednesday of every month.
- Mentoring: Guide future presenters through workshops or coaching sessions.
- Referring Startups: Recommend other startups to present.
- Inviting Guests: Share outreach materials with your network to encourage attendance.
- Providing Feedback: Share insights to improve the Startup Huddle experience.
- Hosting a Chapter: Help expand Startup Huddle to your home country if outside Saint Lucia.
- Supporting: Become a financial/in-kind sponsor of Startup Huddle St. Lucia.
Apply today and take the next step toward sharing your entrepreneurial journey with the Startup Huddle St. Lucia community!
WATCH LIVE
On November 19, 2024, during Global Entrepreneurship Week, Startup Huddle St. Lucia made an epic comeback! With our new Director, Tanzania Mathurin-Fedee, at the helm, we unveiled a bold vision for St. Lucia’s entrepreneurial future.
📽️ Watch the highlights of this impactful session filled with:✅ Inspiring presentations✅ Engaging discussions with local entrepreneurs and leaders✅ A fresh focus on fostering innovation and collaboration
This relaunch is just the beginning of a vibrant new chapter for startups in St. Lucia!
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REPLAY PAST EVENTS
On Wednesday, July 13th, we listened to a presentation by Kisss Creations led by Stephyan Leonce.
On Wednesday, June 8th, we listened to a presentation by Norbert's Educational Resource Development Enterprises out of St. Lucia, led by Jordann Norbert.
On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, we connected, shared, and learned from one (1) amazing business - check out her presentation: Entrepreneur - Mrs. Vernin VigierReynoso The Business - Sirens Hotel (formerly Fleur's de Lis Cottage) Website - https://abnb.me/Y9rliRhd0pb Product / Service - Hospitality Industry
On Wednesday, April 13th, we listened to presentations by ShevyQ and Webmasters Design Studio out of St. Lucia, led by Shevon Anatole and Tamie Frederick respectively. Our Expert was Darlisa Diltz, of North Texas Entrepreneur Education and Training Center and The Center NTX.
On Wednesday, March 9th, we listened to presentations by CakeTastic and Fany Coco out of St. Lucia, led by Angel Ernest and Clyelle Flavius respectively.
Two entrepreneurs. Two islands. Two Startup Communities. One ecosystem. On November 10th, 2021 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm, two Huddle organizers will merge their chapters to bring the very first cross-Caribbean Huddle, bringing networking, expansion of the entrepreneurial community, and increased connections. One presenter from St. Lucia and one presenter from St. Kitts & Nevis will present their business venture to a panel of experts and the viewing audience from both islands and beyond!
Caesaria Hutchinson-Parsade will present on her business at Startup Huddle St. Lucia.
Perlina Murray, Sanue Joseph, and Sandra Prospere will present on their businesses at Startup Huddle St. Lucia.
Vernasha Clovis, Nasha Louis, Camille Paul and Maricia Wilson will present on their businesses at Startup Huddle St. Lucia.
Cleopatra Jules-Baker, Melita Ashford, Vernancia Polius and Shirnele Gopal will present on their businesses at Startup Huddle St. Lucia.
Vegan Avenue provides natural & healthy foods and beverages such as a variety sea moss and smoothies for persons 2 years to senior citizens. Our expert panel will be Robin Darrell of St Lucia Network of Rural Women Producers and Rt. Hon. Priest Kailash Leonce of Mount Kailash Rejuvenation Centre.
Simple Innovations & Solutions (S.I.S) offers tracking and management systems for vehicles, warehouses, documents and much more. Our expert panel; Carla Williams-Johnson of Carli Communications and Gilland Avril of NGage. Our Guest Speaker presentation will be made by Carla Williams-Johnson on the topic: Media Marketing for Innovative Startups.
Blu Media Marketing provides social media marketing and consultancy services which includes social media page set-ups and management, SM audits, graphics designing, website set-ups and management, brand ambassador services, PR services, etc. Our expert panel; Carla Williams-Johnson of Carli Communications and Rankin Morgan of 123 Digital & Dazzle Magazine. Our guest speaker is Rankin Morgan presenting on the topic: Digital Marketing for your Business.
EcoCreationz is the only eco-textile company in St. Lucia which aims to reduce and even eliminate textile waste by transforming unwanted fabric/material into wearable fashion and products. Our expert panelists; Lyn Bristol, founder of LBM designs St Lucia and Joycie Mederick, President of the Fashion Council and National Director of Miss Universe Saint Lucia.
Contact
- Soufriere, Saint Lucia
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