THE CARIBBEAN:--- CaribbeanStartups.com launched the region’s first digital accelerator earlier this year and released the final list of companies selected for the summer session. Of the 105 companies were selected, Darren Butcher and Onicia Muller were the only two entrepreneurs representing Sint Maarten. Darren Butcher is a Full Stack Software Developer. Onicia Muller is a Writer and Comedian.
The inaugural program runs from July 11-July 13. Divided into two parts, it opens with a 2-day startup development program, followed by a virtual demo day for ten selected companies. Demo judges include angel investors, global accelerator leaders, and press. Upon completion, teams will have scheduled mentor meetings and pitch practice sessions throughout the summer.
If selected to pitch, Butcher hopes to secure funding for Cator, his education-focused communication. “In schools, today, many limitations and gaps in communication exist among faculty that hinders the effective flow of communication,” says Butcher. Cator (http://cator.co) aims to improve faculty communication and collaboration with a messaging tool that provides analytical insights based on collaboration.
“As an entrepreneur and developer groomed in the Canadian startup community, participating in the Caribbean Startups Accelerator program is a great way for me to connect further to my roots. Through this program, I am hoping to learn more about the challenges and opportunities that exist in the Caribbean startup ecosystem. I really believe that technological learning and networking is the key for young entrepreneurs to innovate and shape the Caribbean in the age of digital disruption.” says Butcher
Muller is seeking funding to help her independently produce her work in the Caribbean and Chicago. Presently, Muller’s writes about the challenges facing women in comedy and short-format scripts. She also hopes to take her stand-up on the road. Her comedic style is described as sassy, observational, and blunt. Find samples of her work at www.oniciamuller.com.
“The accelerator program is a great initiative. I’m excited to support any project that helps advance Caribbean talents and stories,” says Muller.
