cuban entrepreneurs

Merchise Secures Sponsorships for Second Startup Weekend Havana

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Merchise Secures Sponsorships for Second Startup Weekend Havana

The second Startup Weekend Havana, taking place in Havana Aug 5-7, has secured more sponsors. The current sponsors are: .CO @dotCO Dell @dell EngageCuba @Engage_Cuba HealthX Ventures @HealthXVentures Gener8tor @gener8tor CubaOutsource @CubaOutsource Merchise Startup Circle, the Havana-based group organizing the event, has secured a prime venue at the recently-re-branded Sheraton 5th Ave. The Sheraton announced … Read more

President Obama’s Plans for Educational Exchange with Cuba

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President Obama’s Plans for Educational Exchange with Cuba

One key theme in President Obama’s is to increase opportunity for Americans and improve the lives of the Cuban people, including opening the door to increased travel and commerce between the two countries. Educational exchange is a major part of this focus, and Obama has funded and organized partnerships to promote an academic and entrepreneurial … Read more

Miami Startup Event to Focus on Cuban Tech Scene

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Miami Startup Event to Focus on Cuban Tech Scene

The AngelSummit America‘s event in Miami on April 14-15, 2016 has roots in the local tech scene but its branches reach around the globe. Beginning with “Billion Dollar Companies Can Come From Anywhere”, the conference’s topics cover global themes as well as local opportunities – including the tech scene in Cuba, the most interesting place … Read more

Cuba’s Tech and Startup Scenes – On the Verge of Connection

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Cuba’s Tech and Startup Scenes – On the Verge of Connection

Cuba’s Tech and Startup Scenes – On the Verge of Connection It is an unmistakable sign of technical sophistication when developers are capable of discussing and debating code at a conceptual level — as opposed to simply executing on tasks. Mastering the underlying concepts allows coders to unlock the door to high-level problem solving, the … Read more

How Cuba Can Build A Startup Ecosystem

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How Cuba Can Build A Startup Ecosystem

Inscribed at his grave in London is one of Karl Marx’s most powerful statements, “The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however, is to change it.” Written in 1845, Marx’s revolutionary thinking set off a century defined by the struggle between communism and capitalism – culminating in Cuba’s emergence as … Read more