Online Event
FI Caribbean Spring 2026 Graduation: Meet the New Portfolio Companies
Join us in celebrating the next generation of startup founders!
Date
Jul 29, 2026
Time
05:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Address
Online Event
Meet the newest startups joining the Founder Institute portfolio at the FI Caribbean Spring 2026 Graduation. In this live online event, you'll watch selected founders pitch their companies, hear an inspiring keynote, and learn what it really takes to build a fundable startup. More than a celebration, this is a showcase of real execution and a chance to connect with founders, mentors, and investors shaping the next generation of startups.
Keynote Address:
Shaun Gold – Chief Evangelist @ OpenVC
Special Remarks:
Charles Kirkconnell – Chief Executive Officer @ Cayman Enterprise City
Neil Sumaru – Founder @ Levuka Venture Lab
Dr. Nike Schmidt - Program Manager @ Founder Institute Caribbean
Welcome Remarks:
Rawle Annandsingh - Managing Director @ Founder Institute Caribbean
We Proudly Announce the Following Graduates:
Shaun Gold – Chief Evangelist @ OpenVC
Special Remarks:
Charles Kirkconnell – Chief Executive Officer @ Cayman Enterprise City
Neil Sumaru – Founder @ Levuka Venture Lab
Dr. Nike Schmidt - Program Manager @ Founder Institute Caribbean
Welcome Remarks:
Rawle Annandsingh - Managing Director @ Founder Institute Caribbean
We Proudly Announce the Following Graduates:
- Andre Perseval – GHG Pro
- Bryan Jimenez - Granhall Enterprises
- Goodman Powery - BRIKS Advisory
- Jean Rosario - Loadly
- Jiselle Singh-Baptiste - Sweet Sapodilla
- Kevin Raphael - The Student Companion
- Makesi Alexander - Parkaide Technologies
- Dr. Romario Thomas - Absolut Skin
What You’ll See:
- 3-minute debut pitches from selected Graduates
- Real-world lessons from completing the FI accelerator
- Insights into what investors look for at pre-seed
- Clear next steps if you want to build a fundable startup
Who Should Attend:
- Early-stage founders preparing to launch their startup
- Founders looking to raise pre-seed funding
- Entrepreneurs validating an idea and seeking real-world benchmarks
- Aspiring founders considering applying to the next Founder Institute cohort
Additional Resources:
Explore other Startup Events, learn more about Funding Benchmarks and Milestones, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.
About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the World's Largest AI-Native Company Builder, giving idea-stage, first-time founders, and employees making the leap to entrepreneurship the tools, global network, and proven methodology to build an AI-powered startup from zero to funding. Since 2009, our structured programs have helped over 9,000 founders across 100 countries raise more than $2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 6 continents, our mission is to empower talented and motivated people everywhere to build impactful, AI-powered companies.
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The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our AI-native company-building programs have helped over 9,000 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
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