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2020-10-08 18:00:00
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10/122020

Haiti Tech Summit 2020 Successfully Hosted Largest Virtual Conference in the Caribbean (Recap)

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Port- au Prince [October 12, 2020] Haiti Tech Summit successfully launched the 4th Edition of its 13 year initiative program virtually online powered by Global Startup Ecosystem and Sponsored by the US Embassy of Haiti and Sogebank and supported in partnership with Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, IBM Cloud, Access Haiti, Dagmar, and more. 

 

Originally scheduled to welcome 100 Speakers and 4000+ attendees, the free summit welcomed 18,140 live social media followers for the summit and by the end day reached 75,748 global viewers on Facebook and Linkedin. A record breaking number for Haiti as the most viewed tech and business virtual program in the country. 

 

To align with the current conversations surrounding the changing business landscape the theme for this edition was “The Great Reset- A Nation’s Roadmap to A Decade of Digitization” A World Economic Forum initiative. The summit highlighted speakers covering the summit’s three pillars of ecosystem development- Entrepreneurship, Employment and Education.

 

The 2020 sponsor list includes Platinum Sponsor- US Embassy of Haiti, Gold Sponsor Sogebank, and Silver Sponsor Barbancourt; ecosystem list includes AWS IBM Cloud Google Cloud Digital Ocean Sendgrid Hubspot Facebook Github Microsoft Grow with Google SAP Next Gen YMCA,  Access Haiti Internet Banj Cocread Dagmar Haiti, media partners include Essence Haitian Times Haitian Businesses Chokerella Junio 7 and Telemix. 

 

Top 50+ Speakers from the program include: 

  1. Ben Horowitz Billionaire investor in Facebook, Airbnb and more General Partner and CoFounder Andreessen Horowitz
  2. Nicole D. Theriot Deputy Chief of Mission Nicole D. Theriot at Embassy Port-au-Prince
  3. Raja Rajamannar Chief Marketing & Communications Officer and President, Healthcare Business, at Mastercard
  4. Dr. Lisa Coleman Chief Diversity Officer at (NYU) New York University
  5. Irene Arias Hofman CEO, IDB Lab- Inter-American Development Bank
  6. Cassandre Charles Vice President, Brand Marketing Essence Magazine
  7. Aisha Taylor Community Engagement & Partnerships at Grow with Google        
  8. Magalie Desroches Austin Senior Advisor to the Mayor and Director of Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprise at City of New York
  9. Tríona Byrne Snr Director – Strategic Relations, EMEA | Salesforce.org
  10. Sandra Moerch Chief Content Director, Purpose and Brand Experience at SAP | UN Women Board Member
  11. Christine Ntim Founder at Haiti Tech Summit/ CMO at Global Startup Ecosystem
  12. Kwena  Mabotja Sub-Sahara Africa Director at SAP Next-Gen
  13. Iynna Halilou Global Programs Manager at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator
  14. Afiya Addison Global Program Manager, The B2B Institute @ LinkedIn
  15. Tessa Jacques Director General at the Center for the Facilitation of Investments in Haiti
  16. Ty Heath Global Lead, B2B Institute @ LinkedIn
  17. Einstein Ntim CEO at Global Startup Ecosystem
  18. Claire A. Nelson Ph.D Futurist, Sustainability Engineer & Storyteller ..Listed Among Top 50 Female Futurists on Forbes.com
  19. Sydney Paul Business Marketing Manager at Virgin IslandsTech Park
  20. Chike Ukaegbu CEO@Startup52, UN MIPAD Hall of Fame, Chief Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Advocate, Ex-Presidential Candidate@Nigeria
  21. Alexander Daniels Public Affairs Counselor at U.S. Department of State
  22. Andrew J. Dilbert Cultural Affairs Officer   at U.S. Department of State
  23. Carel Pedre CEO at Chokarella
  24. Patrice Bayard Owner, Access Haiti
  25. Micheal Verch CIO/ Chief Information Officer at Sogebank
  26. Béatrice Kébreau Marketing Manager at Sogecarte
  27. Mica Pierre Bruno General Manager at Sogebel
  28. Winnie Hugot Gabriel Activist Lawyer, Journalist and Writer
  29. Christopher Reckord Chief Executive Officer at tTech
  30. Virna DiPalma Senior Director for Engagement, Strategy and Communications at Trace International
  31. Christelle Vaval First Vice President, AmCham Haiti
  32. Jhonson Napoleon     CEO at Azure College
  33. Jacquil Constant        Haiti International Film Festival
  34. Danielle Saint Lot      Smart Fanm
  35. Patrice                       Access Haiti
  36. Maritza T. Adonis       MTA Visions Global CSR & Gov‚Äôt Relations
  37. Rock Andre               President at Cedel Haiti
  38. Max Larson Henry     CEO TRANSVERSAL/ TRANSVERSAL LLC
  39. Clifford Reginald Nau- Director of the Economic Promotion Division at the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Economic Adviser of the Presidency of the Republic of Haiti
  40. Sandra Florvella          Founder Haitian Businesses / Co- Founder of Business Forum Haiti
  41. Ryan Foland               Author of Ditch The Act
  42. Rose Désauguste       Founder Huelixir
  43. Marc Alain                  Founder at Banj
  44. Christine Coupet Jacques    CEO DAGMAR HAITI
  45. Zammy Romuald
  46. Nathalie Marc Charles      Career Coach at UPLIFT Your Career
  47. Samuel Dameus         Founder of Faces of Haiti
  48. Vania Andre                Editor at Haitian Times
  49. Laurent Prosper        Former Chargé d’affaires,at The Embassy of Haiti in London
  50. Stephane Dubois      Founder at Ed Tech Summit
  51. Allen Bayard             Co-Founder at Access Haiti
  52. Delphine Gardere     Barbancourt
  53. Samuel M. Pierre     Chief Of Staff at New York City Council

 

Since 2017, Haiti Tech Summit launched an inspiring 13 year mission to change the future of the country via technology and innovation.Deemed the “Davos of the Caribbean”, Haiti Tech Summit has welcomed keynote speakers such as Jack Dorsey-founder of Twitter, President of Haiti- Jovenel Moise, Ben Horowitz- Investor in Facebook, Tom Davis- Chief Marketing Officer at Forbes Magazine, Vicky Jeudy- Actress at Netflix Orange is the New Black and 300+ speakers over the past 3 years.  

 

Each year the program generates 83 million to 150 million social media impressions with the partnership of media outlets such as Forbes, Inc Magazine, Black Enterprise, and more. Hundreds fly from all over the world to convene in Haiti to witness the largest tech conference in the Caribbean shape the tech ecosystem of the region. 

More Information via: www.haititechsummit.com or email the team at events@globalstartupecosystem.com.

 


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10/082020

Haiti Tech Summit 2020 Virtual Full Agenda Announced

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10/082020

Haiti Tech Summit Announces Silver Sponsor- Barbancourt At 4th Annual 2020 Edition

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Haiti Tech Summit Announces Silver Sponsor- Barbancourt At  4th Annual 2020 Edition 

[Port Au Prince, Haiti- [October 7, 2020] Haiti Tech Summit is pleased to announce a continued partnership with one of Haiti’s leading beverage companies- Barbancourt for the 4th annual summit. Barbancourt will become an integral part of making the Haiti Tech Summit experience unique one for on site networking and roundtables. 

Barbancourt is a rum produced and bottled in Haiti by Société du Rhum Barbancourt. The company is one of Haiti’s oldest, and its rum is one of the country’s most famous exports, widely regarded as among the finest rums in the world. 

 

We are pleased to welcome Barbancourt – an iconic brand representing the cultural experience of Haiti. 
About: Haiti Tech Summit’s mission is to turn Haiti into an international tech hub by 2030. Deemed the “Davos of the Caribbean,” Haiti Tech Summit brings together hundreds of entrepreneurs, investors, pioneers, and creatives under one roof to address humanity’s greatest challenges via technology. With previous headliners such as Jack Dorsey (Founder of Twitter), Ben Horowitz (Investor Twitter, Facebook), Tim Draper (Investor in Skype, Hotmail etc), the President of Haiti Jovenel Moïse, Vicky Jeudy from Netflix Orange is the New Black,  and VP+CEOs from Google, Facebook, Airbnb, Uber and more. The summit will be announcing 100 major speakers for the next edition on October 8-9, 2020.

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10/062020

Startup Lab 2020 Semifinalist Announced- Pitch Demo Day

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10/052020

100 Selected for Startup Lab Bootcamp Accelerator Sponsored by US Embassy

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The United States Embassy in Haiti announced its sponsorship of the 2020 Haiti Tech Summit. As part of the Embassy’s on-going efforts to promote entrepreneurship and economic growth, the Embassy is welcoming representation from creators and innovators across Haiti to participate.

Participants engage virtually with more than one hundred speakers from Google, Airbnb, LinkedIn, Uber, and many others.  Haiti Tech Summit, a 13-year initiative of the Global startup Ecosystem, brings together hundreds of entrepreneurs, investors, digital marketers, and creatives in Haiti to accelerate tech, innovation, and economic development within the country. 

For 2020, the embassy will continue its commitment to Haitian entrepreneurs to empower and lead during a time of crisis with resilient entrepreneurship and technology.   Selected delegates will get free access to the summit, mentorship and a pitch competition opportunity to present to summit sponsors and partners. 

Since 2018, the U.S. The Embassy in Port-au-Prince has supported Haitian entrepreneurs from across Haiti to attend, pitch and receive mentorship from tech influencers in Silicon Valley.

The selected cohort below will have exclusive access to speakers and trainers from Linkedin, SAP, Google and more.

Congratulations to the cohort participants!

 

  1. Auguste Jacquet Haiti Curata
  2. Fenton SAINT-GEORGES L&S Confection Co.
  3. Sarah Zephyr Spotlight
  4. Alamy Jean-Pierre LEKOL KONEKTE
  5. Luckens yadley Eustache kwenpam
  6. ROOD-JERRY BEAUSEJOUR Huelixir
  7. Milca Pierre Haiti Farme’s Network
  8. jimmy jules moncash
  9. Shelove FILS-AIMÉ S.A.J production ( with S–>Shelove ; A–>Abigaël ; J–>Josette)
  10. Rood Myard Medgine Celange New Perception of Production
  11. Myrlange Sinvil Mimiekreyolfashion
  12. Lisa Jude Georges Regal
  13. SAMEDI Mackenson Ruhm cacao
  14. Evens Metellus Meducloud, Inc
  15. Jimmy Regis Lakay Market Mobile
  16. Nelson Jeantilus Alter Palmes-Magazine
  17. Rudy Ravelin Mike’s Safe Taxi
  18. Shonly Bonel LAGUERRE Bustek Media
  19. Leblanc Angelika Ketia Sahadia Influencer link
  20. Yves Jean Nasser II Kernisant Jenny’s Restaurant
  21. Frantz Oneal Nelson Ht Pi Fasil
  22. Richard John Seide Health and Wellness of Haiti (HWH)
  23. Diogene claude Celestin Rhalucof
  24. Ingrid Herminal Project 3413
  25. Marc-Donald Vincent LE SCIENTIFIQUE
  26. Felix Berthin CODEREF
  27. Max John Wesley Joseph Hello Institute Ecole Technique & Professionnelle
  28. Amos François Arboretum Multi-Services
  29. Rodors Robinson .S Romelus Organisation of Integration and Sustainable Development
  30. Alexander Brice KapVoom
  31. Achemine Pierre Coffy Sylveus La Cuisine d’Hmine
  32. loriston heinz Smart Agri
  33. Jensen de Cassany ADONIA Reph-biochar
  34. Phara Mathieu Phare Kloset
  35. Yvon Dorsainval Visionary Academy School of Haiti (VASH)
  36. Pierre Charles Mingot NOVTECH SA
  37. Rémy Telfils Telfils café lux
  38. Lineda Carrié Lineka
  39. Charlene Ceus Tanounoucosmétiques
  40. Miselene LAFLEUR Organisation pour les Interventions et les Soins d’Urgence en Haiti (OISUH)
  41. Edouard Guinscia Lolo creationsmultiservices and decor
  42. Melissa Sanon MeliT Organic Teas & Spices Instagram:@spicemelit; Facebook: MeliT Organic Teas & Spices
  43. Alnique EDOUARD CEDEFPEME
  44. Natacha Julcéus Fabien Polyclinique Magloire Ambroise
  45. Pierre Moise Louis Jeremie Breadfruit Flour and Nursery (JBFN)
  46. Marc Martin https://web.facebook.com/Lawouzefarming/about/?ref=page_internal
  47. Alix HIBART Le Vieux-Chardo
  48. Richenarh Elodie Drouillard Eldy Design
  49. Carmelle Marie Edeline Sanchez Martinez Saint Germain Pwodij Création
  50. Clartie Maeva Salomon Sistè’M / instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sistem_haiti?r=nametag
  51. Tout-Puissant Glassita Marie Solange GlassieMode
  52. Léveille Jean raynold Saint yves quicaillerie
  53. Frantz Paraison Brico rapid
  54. Dolce Dapheney Chocokreyol
  55. Fenby Valbrun Capital Growth Services
  56. Elvie PIERRE-LAUNIS Rootskeeper Organics
  57. Renée Vancie Manigat WE WOMEN ORG
  58. Weslet Vildort Planting Life Haiti Foundation
  59. Mirline Desir Miyou509HT
  60. Roselanda St Louis HERO – Haiti Emergency Relief and Development Organization
  61. Christian Francois Bird Intelligence Agency
  62. Marthe Garly Remy HermèsT
  63. lydie Marcelin Choute Le P’tit Four
  64. Piterson CHARLES Les Ateliers Bricolage aux Doigts Magiques
  65. Naichka LEONARD Agriculture Moderne pour un developpement économique sociale solidaire ( AGRIMODESS)
  66. Chantale Morency Masha Collection
  67. Shneeder Lincifort ProductOr
  68. Yadley St Jean Yad Boutique
  69. Salina Louis Bon ze peyi.
  70. Kern Placide VictoireMultiservices
  71. Fabiola Nicolas Surprise Decor. IG: surprisedecorhaiti/ Fb: surprisedecorhaiti
  72. Widens François SPLASH
  73. Djimi Audate Mon Gout
  74. Ossé Manuel RECULE OmanuDigital
  75. Cedrick Bayard Darbay-tech
  76. CHERLY BERGER EPICES
  77. Nathalie Duverger PMOS
  78. MYRDELINE LIMAGE ROOMY SERVICES
  79. Maranatha Emmanuel Mara beauty supply and Fashion
  80. Antonine Izidore Izimakeup
  81. Rodson Jean louis Bojolie
  82. Ron Steve Filias Sik’èm
  83. Fanel LEME Aigle School
  84. Ned Brutus Grab Ayiti
  85. Marie Ducrépin Blue Nest Solutions
  86. Grégory Henderson Lefruit Choko Lakay
  87. Josette Meleard Mel Eco
  88. Vanessa Pierre Louis Vanou Creationo
  89. Apollonnius Alex Desir GigPam
  90. Osno FILS-AIME RENHA
  91. Hovard Guerrier Haiti Compost Business
  92. Steeve thomas Edouard Jodaphi
  93. Stephane Prophete COPO
  94. Ovald Bourguillon Utrack
  95. Rachelle Boursiquot Rachelle Création
  96. Debora Emmanuela Toussaint Fem2Tech
  97. Yves-Jenny VALCIN Diony’s liquor
  98. Marie Theodat New Generation Leaders Foundation (NGLF)
  99. Vanessa Charles Lev’elles Up
  100. Olsen Barthelemy EasyNet POS

 

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09/182020

U.S. Embassy in Haiti Call for Entrepreneurs from across Haiti (4th Annual Startup Lab Competition Sponsored by U.S. Embassy in Haiti)

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: U.S. Embassy in Haiti Call for Entrepreneurs from across Haiti (4th Annual Startup Lab Competition Sponsored by U.S. Embassy in Haiti)

[Port Au Prince, Haiti- September 17, 2020]  The United States Embassy in Haiti announced its sponsorship of the 2020 Haiti Tech Summit, October 9, 2020. Entrepreneurs interested in learning how to incorporate technology into their business model and marketing strategies are encouraged to apply now through September 30, 2020 here. 

As part of the Embassy’s on-going efforts to promote entrepreneurship and economic growth, the Embassy is welcoming representation from creators and innovators across Haiti to participate.

Participants engage virtually with more than one hundred speakers from Google, Airbnb, LinkedIn, Uber, and many others.  Haiti Tech Summit, a 13-year initiative of the Global startup Ecosystem, brings together hundreds of entrepreneurs, investors, digital marketers, and creatives in Haiti to accelerate tech, innovation, and economic development within the country. The U.S. Embassy in Haiti and Haiti Tech Summit have just opened applications for the event’s fourth annual Startup Lab – a 1:1 mentorship opportunity with global experts. 

For 2020, the embassy will continue its commitment to Haitian entrepreneurs to empower and lead during a time of crisis with resilient entrepreneurship and technology.   Selected delegates will get free access to the summit, mentorship and a pitch competition opportunity to present to summit sponsors and partners.  Eligible candidates based in Haiti can apply via www.haititechsummit.com/startuplab . Deadline September 30, 2020. 

Since 2018, the U.S. The Embassy in Port-au-Prince has supported Haitian entrepreneurs from across Haiti to attend, pitch and receive mentorship from tech influencers in Silicon Valley. 

 

Contact:

 

Haiti Tech Summit, 

(E) info@haititechsummit.com 

(W) www.haititechsummit.com

About Haiti Tech Summit: Haiti Tech Summit brings together thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, digital marketers and creatives under one roof together to address humanity’s greatest challenges via entrepreneurship. It is a part of a 13-year initiative of GSE, which aims to centralize top local and global influencers in Haiti on an annual basis to accelerate industry development and ecosystem scaling in Haiti.

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09/172020

Haiti Tech Summit Announces Continued Partnership with U.S. Embassy of 4th Annual 2020 Summit

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Haiti Tech Summit Announces Continued Partnership with U.S. Embassy of 4th Annual 2020 Summit

[Port Au Prince, Haiti- September 17, 2020 Haiti Tech Summit is pleased to announce its renewed partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Haiti for the 4th annual summit. The embassy has become an integral part of making the Haiti Tech Summit experience accessible to entrepreneurs in Haiti and across the Caribbean. Building on the success of previous summits, the 2020 edition will increase the skills and networks of tech entrepreneurs from across Haiti through a major online summit. 

Haiti Tech Summit since its inception has become the largest tech conference in the Caribbean and welcomed entrepreneurs from around the world. The U.S. Embassy’s sponsorship for the past three years has made this iconic platform accessible to the next generation of tech and business innovators and investors from Haiti and throughout the region.  

Contact:

Haiti Tech Summit, 

(E) info@haititechsummit.com 

(W) www.haititechsummit.com

About: Haiti Tech Summit’s mission is to turn Haiti into an international tech hub by 2030. Deemed the “Davos of the Caribbean,” Haiti Tech Summit brings together hundreds of entrepreneurs, investors, pioneers, and creatives under one roof to address humanity’s greatest challenges via technology. With previous headliners such as Jack Dorsey (Founder of Twitter), Ben Horowitz (Investor Twitter, Facebook), Tim Draper (Investor in Skype, Hotmail etc), the President of Haiti Jovenel Moïse, Vicky Jeudy from Netflix Orange is the New Black,  and VP+CEOs from Google, Facebook, Airbnb, Uber and more. The summit will be announcing 100 major speakers for the next edition on October 8-9, 2020.

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08/312020

Haiti Tech Summit Announces Gold Sponsor- Sogebank At 4th Annual 2020 Edition

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Haiti Tech Summit Announces Gold Sponsor- Sogebank At  4th Annual 2020 Edition 

[Port Au Prince, Haiti- September 3, 2020 Haiti Tech Summit is pleased to announce a historic partnership with one of Haiti’s leading financial institutions- Sogebank for the 4th annual summit. Sogebank will become an integral part of making the Haiti Tech Summit experience accessible to influencers in the finance sector from Haiti and across the Diaspora. They will be launching an iconic three part virtual series title the “Future of Banking”. 

About the Series: In a rapidly changing landscape, it is imperative that individuals and organizations alike prepare for a new renaissance in how we as a society connect with the banking sector. With recent recessions, our banking sector has undergone huge scrutiny while simultaneously undergoing major transformational changes in how it leverages technology to move forward. This three part series sponsored by one of Haiti’s leading financial institutions- Sogebank- will feature a series of experts and influencers in the banking industry who will discuss the future of banking in ways you didn’t see coming. Join us Tuesdays during the month of September to discuss the true “Future of Banking”. 

 

Contact:

Haiti Tech Summit, 

(E) info@haititechsummit.com 

(W) www.haititechsummit.com

About Haiti Tech Summit: Haiti Tech Summit’s mission is to turn Haiti into an international tech hub by 2030. Deemed the “Davos of the Caribbean” Haiti Tech Summit brings together hundreds of entrepreneurs, investors, pioneers, and creatives under one roof to address humanity’s greatest challenges via technology. With previous headliners such as Jack Dorsey (Founder of Twitter), Ben Horowitz (Investor Twitter, Facebook), Tim Draper (Investor in Skype, Hotmail etc), the President of Haiti Jovenel Moise, Vicky Jeudy from Netflix Orange is the New Black,  and VP+CEOs from Google, Facebook, Airbnb, Uber and more- the summit will be announcing 100 major speakers for the next edition on October 8-9, 2020.

About Sogebank: Created in 1986 Sogebank Group is today the second largest financial group in Haiti. As such, we work tirelessly to provide our customers with a broad range of financial products and services such as retail banking, credit card services, money transfer services, micro financing, consumer and business loans and insurance services.  Through our Foundation, we actively participate in the growth and progress of our communities supporting health and educational initiatives amongst others. As a Group, we are currently focused on developing technologically savvy solutions to deliver user friendly financial tools to meet the needs of our growing clientele.  We are delighted to be part of Haiti Tech Summit, a progressive platform that enables access to financial information.

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06/042020

Haiti Tech Summit Press Conference June 5, 2020

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The world is changing. 2020 has not been an easy year for many. From a global health pandemic, to an economic recession, to global civil unrest- this will be a year that we will speak of for generations.

 

Yet despite the circumstances we have seen people show compassion, businesses adapt, and individuals re-define their values in a whole new way.

 

We hope this email finds you in good spirits as we re-engage you regarding developments within the Haiti Tech community.

 

About Haiti Tech Summit 2020

The 4th edition of Haiti Tech Summit is scheduled for October 2020. Yet originally we were to host it on June 5th. As a stakeholder of the Haiti Tech network we are pleased to invite you to the June 5th Haiti Tech Virtual Press Conference and Annual Stakeholder Meeting to announce our largest initiative to date in Haiti. Register to access the invite only stakeholder meeting here.  Please note that over the next couple of hours, individual invitation emails will be sent to investors, sponsors, selected speakers and influencers for the annual stakeholder meeting that will occur right before the public press conference.

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05/262020

Haiti National Career Accelerator Launches

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[May 26, 2020] Port au Prince, Haiti. In response to the COVID19 global pandemic, Haiti Tech is kicking off a national and global response plan by launching a 3 part initiative tackling the country’s challenges around rising unemployment. Haiti Tech will bring together all previous sponsors, partners, speakers and stakeholders to  accelerate employment opportunities within the country and revitalize the local economy via the country’s first nation wide digital accelerator for career development. 

For historical context, Haiti Tech Summit was launched in 2017 with a 13 year  mission to transform Haiti into a global hub via technology. With the world having to operate remotely and virtual due to the coronavirus pandemic – more stakeholders now fully understand why tech is not only a tool to accelerate Haiti but of vital importance to sustain Haiti during this crisis. Within the past 3 years- Haiti’s tech ecosystem not only stands as the #1 ecosystem in the Caribbean but has also welcomed the launch of initiatives by Airbnb, Google, Facebook and many more due to their work with the Haiti Tech Summit. 

For 2020, Haiti Tech is going beyond startup/SME ecosystem development and providing practical funding and support to tackle the growing unemployment crisis that will soon further cripple the Haitian economy. Haiti Tech is launching the country’s first Haiti Accelerator (Career Edition) to not only train Haiti’s workforce for the digital economy of the future but to also increase the employment capacity of the country. More jobs, whether remote or local means more income which leads to a stronger local Haitian economy. According to World Bank public data records, Haiti’s official unemployment is at 13.7%. Unfortunately this will increase dramatically due to the coronavirus pandemic as more layoffs occur across the country. Our young professionals are going to be some of the hardest hit groups; facing a challenging time entering the labor market. 

The initiative will kick off on June 5th (the original scheduled date of the 4th edition of Haiti Tech Summit) with a press conference and stakeholder meeting with the country’s leading influencers. This annual kick off meeting will be followed by a 30 day fundraising campaign, where the funds will be used to support local citizens who can not afford accessing the free virtual training and career program. The digital accelerator program dates are July 6-30, 2020. All funders and investors will be invited to meet with the program cohort during the program and will be featured at the digital closing ceremony scheduled for July 31st. 

Applications for the program are now open. Who should apply? Deadline June 30th. 

  1. Unemployed citizens, recent graduates, limited work experience individuals who are currently looking for new opportunities. (First Round apply now)
  2. Currently employed citizens who want to improve their career path with up-skilling training and exposure. (Second Round TBA. Submit your application; a second accelerator program will take place for experienced hires). 
  3. Citizens and global diaspora of Haiti- Join the first national service program where you will have the opportunity to give your time and services to a local business, university, government institution, or corporate entity in Haiti. (Third Round TBA. Submit your application; a third program will take place for national service fellows)

 

About the Program: 

The Haiti Accelerator (Career Edition) is Haiti’s first and only national digital accelerator program created to train and develop Haitians for the digital economy of the future. Selected participants undergo a multi week digital training program, career development coaching and remote internship experience that will equip them to work with top local companies in Haiti or remotely with international companies. Internship placements will be at any of our 100+ partner network of local haitian businesses, diaspora businesses or global corporate partners such as (Google, AWS, etc). This initiative will be funded by the community under the Haiti Tech Fund. This is a $10k fundraising campaign to provide wifi, and funding support to local citizens who can not afford to work remotely due to lack of access to internet, office tools, and private space. 

 

This is part of our  long term commitment to Haiti. This 3 part initiative will span the entire year of 2020 and beyond as we commute to revitalize the local economy via our ecosystem summit, local partner programs and now career development training.
If you are interested in partnering or supporting this initiative, email the team via hello@globalstartupecosystem.com.

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  • Haiti Tech Summit 2020 Successfully Hosted Largest Virtual Conference in the Caribbean (Recap) October 12, 2020
  • Haiti Tech Summit 2020 Virtual Full Agenda Announced October 8, 2020
  • Haiti Tech Summit Announces Silver Sponsor- Barbancourt At 4th Annual 2020 Edition October 8, 2020
  • Startup Lab 2020 Semifinalist Announced- Pitch Demo Day October 6, 2020
  • 100 Selected for Startup Lab Bootcamp Accelerator Sponsored by US Embassy October 5, 2020
  • U.S. Embassy in Haiti Call for Entrepreneurs from across Haiti (4th Annual Startup Lab Competition Sponsored by U.S. Embassy in Haiti) September 18, 2020
  • Haiti Tech Summit Announces Continued Partnership with U.S. Embassy of 4th Annual 2020 Summit September 17, 2020
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