Founder

Ingrid Riley is one of the Caribbean’s original disruptors, an award-winning ecosystem pioneer, events producer and host, super-connector, and the visionary behind SiliconCaribe.

Silicon Caribe® is the home of global Caribbean tech and innovation – the people, businesses, and trends driving Digital Caribbean and shaping the future of business from the Diaspora. 

We sit at the intersection of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Culture – informing, amplifying, and connecting the people, businesses, and places building what’s next.

Every day, entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators are building brands and businesses that are changing the Caribbean and the world. Silicon Caribe® tells their stories, produces the events and experiences that connect them, and gathers the business intelligence that informs where people build, invest, hire, and partner.

Silicon Caribe® is the living map of the global Caribbean innovation economy: the platform where the world discovers, connects with, and invests in Caribbean tech and innovation.

We’ve hosted over 300 events across 15 countries- from Jamaica and the Bahamas to Trinidad and Tobago, New York, Miami, and Nairobi- and written over 3000 Caribbean innovation stories about it all. 

From Kingston BETA to Caribbean BETA conference, Startup Weekend Jamaica, AgriHack Caribbean, Caribbean Bloggers Week, Fintech FWD, Future of Caribbean Money Conference, Beyond the Beach Summit, and Invite-only Private Dinners. Coworking Popups, Impact Tours. Tech Happy Hours. Workshops. Bootcamps, SiliconCaribe has consistently built spaces where knowledge is shared, talent is discovered, deals are made, and innovation thrives.

We’ve helped entrepreneurs meet up with their peers, find co-founders, upskill, hire talent, connect to investors, get ecosystem player support, be accepted into global accelerators, and get millions of dollars in investment deals.

Impact at a Glance:

• Kingston BETA — the first and longest-running Caribbean tech event series and community.
• 300+ events in 10 Caribbean countries plus Miami, New York, Kenya, and London.
• 100,000+ people directly impacted.
• 3,000+ stories told about Caribbean tech, startups, and innovation on the SiliconCaribe blog
• 4 micro-communities for entrepreneurs, women in tech, tech talent, and investors.
• US $1M in deals for 6 entrepreneurs in the last 18 months through partnerships with Entrepreneurs Across Borders and Techstars — with startups now valued between US $3M and US $8M.
• A vibrant network where entrepreneurs, talent, and industry leaders actively collaborate and do business together.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• Queen of Caribbean Tech – Caribbean Media (2012)
• Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica Game Changer Award (2012)
• Techlinks Caribbean Innovators Game Changer Award (2013)
• Caribbean Future Proofer – Pitch Magazine UK (2019)
• Best Technology Blog – Jamaica Blog Awards (2010, 2011)
• Blog of the Year – Jamaica Blog Awards (2010)

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Event IP Creation & Production
Creator of 300+ conferences, meetups, hackathons, and summits- transforming ideas into repeatable, brandable event IPs.

Community Building & Network Orchestration
Built and connected thousands across industries, founding the Caribbean’s first and longest-running tech community.

Trendspotting & Thought Leadership
Published thousands of articles, identified emerging digital and tech trends early, and advised ecosystems and leaders regionally and globally.

Storytelling & Media Creation
Crafted powerful narratives through articles, interviews, keynotes, and media platforms that shape conversations around innovation and culture.

Ecosystem Development & Influence
Established credibility and trust, earning awards and global recognition for redefining how Caribbean tech and entrepreneurship are perceived.

WHAT I BELIEVE

I like the kind of level playing field it presents to us here in the Caribbean and the Diaspora. It’s a fantastic opportunity for stunning innovations we can create when paired with what we do best in the world. It can create significant and lasting success in individual Caribbean countries and our Region and position us better in the Global Digital Economy.“ 

– Ingrid Riley, Founder – SiliconCaribe