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- ICTP 190: Blockchain technology in the Caribbean region, with Stefen Deleveaux, of the Caribbean Blockchain AllianceContinuing with our deep dive into the Caribbean region's financial technology (fintech) space, we discuss blockchain technology, which is key technology that is underpins many fintech products and services. In this episode, we chat with Stefen Deleveaux about:
- the Caribbean Blockchain Alliance, for which he is President;
- blockchain technology and how it is being applied in the Caribbean region; and
- what we could expect of blockchain technology in the region within the next 2—3 years.
The episode and show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Do subscribe and leave us a review!
Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez
58 min - ICTP 189: Living and working as a digital nomadDo you have what it takes to be a digital nomad?
We discuss the digital nomad experience with the following intrepid travellers:
- Juleen Gentles, who is from Jamaica, but spoke with us from Ghana;
- Marsiya Issah who is from Ghana, but has been living in Barbados; and
- Andres Phillips, who is from Barbados, but recently ended a 10-month stint in Colombia and Mexico.
During the episode, Andres, Juleen and Marsiya share their journey to becoming digital nomads and some of their experiences on the ground, especially with respect to internet access, and language. They also share some advice to those who might be thinking of becoming digital nomads.
The episode and show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Do subscribe and leave us a review!
Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
Podcast editing: Michele Marius
1 hr 4 min - ICTP 188: Exploring the state of fintech in the Caribbean, with Telly Valerie OnuOver the past two or so years, fintech, or financial technology, has been growing in the Caribbean. In the first of our new series on Fintech in the Caribbean, and with financial innovator, private banker and serial entrepreneur, Telly Valerie Onu, we discuss:
- the state of fintech in the Caribbean region;
- key challenges that might be affecting innovation and development (supply), and adoption and take-up (demand); and
- the areas or segments that hold the best opportunities in the Caribbean region.
Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez
59 min - ICTP 187: Artificial Intelligence, key emerging issues and opportunities, with Matthew Cowen
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is not as far removed from your life as you think. If you use Siri, Alexa, or any of the other virtual assistants, or if you have an Apple Watch, for example, you are engaging with AI. With Matthew Cowen, of dgtlfutures, we discuss the opportunities of AI, along with a number of issues that have begun to emerge, including:
- bias and discrimination;
- the impact of AI on the workforce and the future of work;
- privacy and surveillance;
- the ethics of AI;
- security; and
- AI for Social Good.
The episode and show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
Do subscribe and leave us a review!
Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez
1 hr 5 min - ICTP 186: Essential tools for Caribbean content creators, and fintech opportunities in the Caribbean region
In this our January 2022 Community Chat, and with two members of the Caribbean tech community, Mylène Colmar and Andrew Olton, the panel discusses: what are essential tools, formats, subjects, trends for Caribbean content (media) creators in 2022; and thereafter, opportunities in fintech within the Caribbean.
The episode and show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez
55 min - ICTP 185: Combating online abuse and harassment, with Ashell Forde of NOAH
The instances of online abuse and harassment are growing worldwide, but remain underreported and with very little support for victims, particularly in the Caribbean region.
Ashell Forde, the Founder and President of No! to Online Abuse and Harassment (NOAH):
- discusses the state of online abuse and harassment in the region; along with the successes that NOAH has been able to realise to date; and even
- provides advice to adults, and to parents of children who might be experiencing abuse or harassment online.
The episode and show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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Music credit: Red Peas and Rice, Ray Holman
Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez
49 min - ICTP 184: 2021 end of year Caribbean ICT/tech trends briefing
In this our final Community Chat and final episode for 2021, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Ingrid Riley and Telojo (Telly) Valerie Onu, the panel discussed the ICT/technology trends and developments that were evident across the Caribbean region in 2021, and what might be in store for 2022.
The episode and show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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Music credit: Red Peas and Rice, Ray Holman
Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez
1 hr 8 min - ICTP 183: Strengthening the internet in the Caribbean, and developing the local internet economy, with Shernon Osepa of ISOC
The internet is a channel through which considerable opportunities can be leveraged, but it can be argued that it is still underdeveloped in the Caribbean region.
In a long-awaited follow-up conversation with Shernon Osepa, of the Internet Society, he shares his thoughts on the state of the internet in the region, along with what he believes are the region's greatest internet-related challenges, and what should be the region's priorities moving forward.
The episode and show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
Do subscribe and leave us a review!
Music credit: Red Peas and Rice, Ray Holman
Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez
46 min - ICTP 182: Promoting art and the artists with technology, with Sade Barrow-Browne of FineArt.gy
The Caribbean region is awash with art and artists. Sadly, most them have little or no visibility beyond their home country, and struggle to make a living solely from their art.
Sade Barrow-Browne is the Founder of FineArt.gy, an online art gallery that is showcasing the work of Guyana's artists and creatives. In our conversation with Sade, she discusses, among other things:
- the impetus behind creating FineArt.gy;
- how the platform is leveraging technology;
- the challenges of building an online art platform; and
- whether FineArt.gy intends to get into the NFT space in the future.
The episode and show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
Do subscribe and leave us a review!
Music credit: Red Peas and Rice, Ray Holman
Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez
41 min - ICTP 181: Internet Exchange Points and the data scarcity challenge in the Caribbean region
In this our November 2021 Community Chat, and with two members of the Caribbean tech community, Claire Craig and Matthew Cowen, the panel discusses: making Caribbean Internet Exchange Points more visible and accountable; and the Caribbean region's data scarcity challenge.
The episode and show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
Do subscribe and leave us a review!
Music credit: Red Peas and Rice, Ray Holman
Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez
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About ICT Pulse Podcast
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A deep dive into topical Information and Communication Technology (ICT) issues from a Caribbean perspective, through interviews and group discussions with specialists, experts and people trying to make a difference in the tech space.
New episodes are released every Wednesday. Show notes are available at www.ict-pulse.com