https://youtu.be/3QzFoBBedtI?si=RyxJ_ppstrzeSICj Entrepreneurship is usually discussed in terms of ideas, customers, funding and growth. Less attention is given to the person behind the business, carrying the decisions, uncertainty and responsibility that come with building something. To mark World Mental Health Day, YBTT hosted a conversation with Board Chair...
Devon Samlalsingh | Founder, Green Bartender Some businesses create products. Others create experiences.For Devon Samlalsingh, every drink tells a story.As the founder of Green Bartender, Devon has built a business that blends agriculture, hospitality, and storytelling into a single experience. Working with locally grown fruits, herbs,...
https://youtu.be/XZlQL-9UFXQ SPARKING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT AT A YOUNG AGE Youth Business Trinidad and Tobago (YBTT) and Atlantic LNG have joined forces to launch the Atlantic Youth Entrepreneurship Programme. The initiative aims to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit in 250 secondary school students in the Point Fortin and Environs...
Written by: Adriana Sandrine Isaac Rattan The Beginning Towards the end of 2019, Walter Francis was inspired to start his own business. “I’ve always had a great connection with people and also excellent at using soft skills to influence – so I decided to create a space...
Written by: Adriana Sandrine Isaac Rattan The Creative and Passionate Side “I believe entrepreneurship can spark at any age” was the beginning of my conversation with YBTT’s Mentor – Stephanie Khan. Stephanie is extremely passionate about growing and nurturing young entrepreneurs; she believes that every individual on the...
Written by: Adriana Sandrine Isaac Rattan Getting Started Dareem’s entrepreneurial journey began initially when he needed support in fleshing out an idea..”I needed support and also wanted to tap into the right connections to help in the evolution of my business idea which was a car wash.”...
Written by: Adriana Sandrine Isaac Rattan The Power of Unlocking! Donna-Luisa possesses a creative spirit and moves with faith!! According to Donna-Luisa “everything is done in faith and I believe that everyone has an innate capacity for greatness; that’s embedded in our DNA and only YOU the...
Written by: Adriana Sandrine Isaac Rattan The Beginning Jonathan Barran’s story is filled with motivation and optimism for both existing and young and upcoming entrepreneurs. “I was a personal banker from 2014 to 2016 with a focus on loans, banking accounts and investments; whilst doing that I...
Written by: Adriana Sandrine Isaac Rattan The Beginning: Shenelle’s trek up the entrepreneurial ladder started early in life “it all started whilst pursuing my Bachelors Degree in Literature in English, Linguistics and Communication at the University of the West Indies. I needed to find ways to help...
Written by: Adriana Sandrine Isaac Rattan The Beginning Husband and wife team Anton Roberts and Petal Joseph are destined to make a difference in not only demonstrating the importance of the environment but also the benefits of eating and living healthy! Trading as AP Fresh Cuts...