Ignite: Supporting Local Businesses & Jobs
32 businesses and charities recently started their journeys as part of Ignite Bermuda’d six-month programme with a two-day boot camp.
A spokesperson said, “The current economic challenges highlight the importance of developing the island’s entrepreneurs and community leaders. 32 businesses and charities recently started their journeys as part of Ignite Bermuda’s six-month programme with a two-day boot camp.
Ignite’s Cohort 6 entrepreneurs at Boot Camp
“The participants had the opportunity to engage not only in topics from Mindset and Behaviours, Customer Discovery, Lean Startup, Pitching, Value Proposition and Business Modelling, but also a chance for the cohort to network in person amongst themselves, the Ignite team, alumni, and volunteer experts.”
“Courtney Clay, founder of Courtney Clay Studio, said, “Boot camp was a great experience full of so much new information that I needed. Being able to have access to resources is one of the many benefits. Lastly, having a community is one of the elements Ignite offers that I appreciate most.”
Small group conversations
The spokesperson said, “Ignite’s Cohort 6 is joining the growing community of over 400 entrepreneurs and community leaders representing both for-profit and non-profit organizations, ranging from health and fitness to creative and tech companies.”
Rashun Robinson said, “Going through this process with this talented group has been inspiring and empowering. I can’t wait to see what the future will hold.”
Kimwana Eve sharing insight with her cohort
The spokesperson said, “The Fuel Your Ambition Series is a monthly information session and will start this week with over 40 businesses and organizations.
The spokesperson said, “The second day of boot camp concluded with a pitch competition, with the finalists being Tyka Edness, Janice Mullings-George, Akinyi Apopa and Shane Woodley, and a special mention to Jeff Burnett.
Pitch Competition finalists Tyka Edness, Janice Mullings-George, Akinyi Apopa and Shane Woodley
“Cohort 6 entrepreneurs include Adam Johnson – Marooned Media; Akinyi Apopa – Xplore; Anderica Gilbert – Bermuda Dental Studio; Brandon Willett – Benedict Associates Ltd; Briana Scott – Escape to Bermuda; Carole Reed – ITERNAL; Colleen English DeGrilla – P.A.L.S.; Courtney Clay – Courtney Clay Studio; Feven Binega-Northcott – Harmony Birth Services; Holly Paiva – Dreaming Bermudian; Janice Mullings-George – Reset to Reboot; Jeff Burnett – Beacon; Kaiya Richards – Choice Era; Kimwana Eve – Lookie Lookie; Lakiesha Wales – Child Style; Leeann Lee – Happy Cleaners; Marcus George – Versatile Body Fitness; Najee Musson – 24/7 Lush BDA; Nicholas Darceuil and Kimberley Darceuil – Dignity House Ltd.; Ramon Brangman and Pahn-ya Ratteray – Help Bda; Rashun Robinson – Tempest Studios; Rhiannon Nanette – Nom Noms; Rinelle White – UMAMI Bermuda Spice; Rolisa Camille – Frequency Cafe & Hub; Sandro Fubler – Evolution; Sarah Burrows – Bermuda Fudge Co.; Shane Woodley – H2Zero; Shapri Joell – S.P. Trichology; Sikudhani Robinson – The Black Excellence Club; Tyasha Mingh – Xpressions Bermuda; and Tyka Edness – Ate@8.
Entrepreneurs meeting their Mastermind groups to collaborate and solve problems
“More information about Ignite Bermuda’s Accelerator Programme can be found online via ignitebermuda.com.”
Entrepreneurs meeting their Mastermind groups to collaborate and solve problems
