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The Foundpreneur Podcast
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The Foundpreneur Podcast is a weekly conversation series hosted by Caribbean journalist and media founder Stephen Stanberry. Every episode goes deep with founders from across the Caribbean and its diaspora, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Trinidad, Barbados, Cayman Islands, and beyond unpacking the real story behind the build.
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In this episode, David Mullings shares his journey from a disciplined childhood in Jamaica to becoming a pioneering investor in Caribbean markets. He discusses the importance of failure, strategic investment in emerging markets, and the vision behind Blue Mahoe Capital to transform Caribbean investment opportunities. In this episode, David Mullings shares insights on Caribbean entrepreneurship, investment strategies, and the vision for Jamaica’s future, emphasizing the importance of unity, innovation, and strategic thinking.
David Mullings’ 15-year life plan in Jamaica
Lessons learned from entrepreneurial failures
The creation and impact of Blue Mahoe Capital
SEC qualification to raise capital for Caribbean investments
The importance of storytelling and transparency in business
Building a regulated, transparent investment vehicle for the Caribbean
The role of culture and diaspora in Caribbean investment
Overcoming regulatory challenges in financial markets
The vision of making the Caribbean the Singapore of the Western Hemisphere
Lessons for Caribbean founders building first-of-its-kind ventures Caribbean infrastructure gap and investment opportunities
Raising capital as a Caribbean founder
Cultural industries as economic drivers
The Singapore-Jamaica comparison and lessons learned
Unity and collaboration in the Caribbean
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