Writer: Desi Dijkhuizen What started two years ago as an innovative idea developed into a creative and ambitious platform, consisting of Curaçao professionals from all over the world. Especially during quarantine, Innovation Ç created inspiring online sessions and motivating presentations, which led to an increasing number of members. The presentations of upcoming entrepreneurs, digital conferences […]
When asked to write about the Curaçao Gaming Industry, honestly, we had to think twice. On one hand, it is an outstanding opportunity to address an important topic, while on the other hand, it could be risky, given the negative association many people have with the industry. Should that risk be a reason to pass? […]
Introduction The Curaçao Manufacturers Association (CMA), the successor of the Association of Industrialists of the Netherlands Antilles (ASINA), is founded to represent the interest of the manufacturing companies who form part of this industry in Curaçao. In 2018, the CMA drafted an industry agenda with the Curaçao government to support, transform, improve, and promote innovation […]
Writer: Úna Jansen “I’m a tourist and a local at the same time”, Tennis Pro Jean-Julien Rojer on spending lockdown on Curaçao Curaçao-born Jean-Julien Rojer left the island at the tender age of 13 to train in Miami. 25 years later, he plays for the Dutch national team, has won three Grand Slam finals, and […]
Writer: Shruti Tekwani, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Coach, Choice Theory & Reality Therapy Trainer In a world recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, where does mental health fit in? Author Harry J. Johnson once said, “Your body is an amazing creation, capable of performing great wonders, but you can destroy that miraculous machine’s potential with […]
Writer: Andy Kirchner, Mindful Mindset Coach at The Recycled Pirate, Ecosystem Developer & Entrepreneurial Facilitator at Innovation ç Let’s start with a truth bomb. Ever notice that when you really want to land that one client, that one assignment, you can’t seem to make the connection and seal the deal. There is nothing wrong with […]
As we all know, end of March 2020, employers in Curaçao were confronted, just like many other employers worldwide, with the fact that they needed to close their business temporarily due to the government imposed measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, employers knew they would not be generating income, while the (vast majority of […]
Cryptocurrency and blockchain have quickly become a global phenomenon and hot topic in the business world and investing community. Known by most people, but understood by few. Cryptocurrency, an abbreviation of cryptographic currency, is a type of digital asset that uses blockchain technology. Benefits of blockchain include improves efficiency; reduces the cost of maintaining and […]
Building a resilient business with data: choose to innovate or risk becoming obsolete Why should you care? Human error is inevitable, but is it avoidable? In today’s ever-changing analogue world, full of conceptually complex problems, fuelled by massive information streams and clouded by intangible personal interests, the only constant factor here is the infinite number […]
Global Entrepreneurship Network The world needs entrepreneurs – the doers and makers of things. This belief is the driver of the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), a year-round platform of projects and initiatives in 170 countries around the globe. GEN’s mission is to make it easier for anyone, anywhere to start and scale a business. Aimed […]
