From Caribbean Youth Leadership to Entrepreneurial Champion: Dwayne Griffith's Journey
In this engaging conversation, Dwayne Griffith, an advocate for entrepreneurs and the vice president of programs at Watson Institute, shares his insights on the challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs, particularly in the context of VC funding. He discusses the importance of understanding cultural contexts in entrepreneurship, the role of accelerators and investors in supporting underrepresented founders, and his personal journey from youth leadership to becoming a leader in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Dwayne also highlights the significance of Islandpreneur, an initiative aimed at supporting Caribbean entrepreneurs, and emphasizes the need for economic resilience in the Caribbean.
