Awards & Recognition

Over the years, SiliconCaribe and its founder, Ingrid Riley, have been in the news and have won awards and recognition locally, regionally, and internationally.

Caribbean Future Proofer –Pitch Magazine UK (2019)
Recognised for shaping the region’s digital future through innovation and ecosystem building.

Queen of Caribbean Tech – Caribbean Media (2012)
Honoured for pioneering and leading the Caribbean’s tech entrepreneurship movement.

Game Changer Award – Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (2012)
Celebrated for transformative contributions to Jamaica’s tech and startup ecosystem.

Caribbean Innovators Game Changer Award — TechLinks Caribbean (2013)
Acknowledged for driving innovation and empowering the next generation of digital leaders.

Media Interviews

The Legacy of Kingston Beta Tech Movement and Community

Kingston BETA and the Importance of Meetups for Tech Community

How to Future Proof the Caribbean Through Tech Entrepreneurship and Investment

The New Economy: What’s Next

Fintech, BOJ Sandbox, Covid-19 Opportunities

Evolution of the Taxi Industry : Who Will Win The Ride Sharing Wars

How to experiment, use failure & become more self-aware

How Women Impact Digital Technology Adoption in the Caribbean

Creating a safe space for tech entrepreneurship in Jamaica – ICT-pulse.com

Failure is sexy – lean into it and own your brilliance. – This Woman Can

Opportunities in the midst of a crisis and the potential impact of digital nomads on Caribbean Tourism –ICT Pulse

INGRID RILEY- Caribbean Tech Queen – RJR Radio

Blazing the Tech Trail in the Caribbean – The Entrepreneurial You

TedX Talk Video ( 1.7million views)

Stop making excuses. Create your own reality: Gary Whitehill at TedxBayArea

BLOGS & NEWSPAPERS

“We kickstarted a community…” – A Conversation with Ingrid Riley on the Kingston BETA Finale. – Jamaicans.com

A Conversation With Ingrid Riley, Jamaican Tech Guru – Jamaica Gleaner

Ingrid Riley Recognised at Regional Technology Innovation Awards – Jamaica Observer

The Caribbean’s 25 Most Interesting People of 2013 – CaribJournal.com