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Leo Naut

@leonaut

Economic development pro by day; Adventure Seeker on my time off! Currently Deputy Executive Director at @CaribXport *thoughts are my own

 New York City/Santo Domingo
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Joined September 2008
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Excited to be part of this conversation hosted by @SIDSGBN Caribbean Export’s Deputy Executive Director @leonaut will share regional experience on reforms that accelerate MSME growth, strengthen business support organisations, and build digital-ready economies across SIDS. Join us on 12 March | 10:00–11:30 AM EST #SIDS #MSMEs #DigitalTransformation
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📣 Don't forget to register to join us for this exciting webinar on enabling the Business Environment in Small Island Developing States #SIDS ❗️ ➡️Register here : events.teams.microsoft.com/e… ➡️ Learn more about the #SIDSGBN: un.org/ohrlls/sids-gbn
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... affirming that Jamaica’s success in drawing high-impact investments positions the country as a fitting host for the event. #LeadStory #CVMNews #CVMTV 2/2
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... That's according to Deputy Executive Director of Caribbean Export Development Agency Leo Naut who says the upcoming Caribbean Investment Forum 2025 is a results-driven platform, not just for mega projects but for businesses big and small. #LeadStory #CVMNews #CVMTV 2/2
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⭐A Story of #EULACpartnership⭐ 🚀TechBalance (Brazil) & Habicuidados (Portugal) have kicked off their journey with @EU_LAC_Accelera to transform #healthcare & #elderlycare via tech! Milestones: ✅Certification in Portugal ✅Pilot projects ✅EU expansion ✅Investor access Find out more & stay tuned for #OpenCall 3 in Jan 2025: eulacdigitalaccelerator.com/…
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🚀 Our Deputy Executive Director, @leonaut welcomed the corporates representatives from DR on day 2 of the @eu_lac_acceler workshop, we thank our local partners @unioneuropeard @mic_rd @mepyd .💬 Stay tuned for more updates and highlights!
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¡La colaboración fue clave y los resultados muestran un gran potencial para fortalecer la transformación digital en la región! Gracias a todos los asistentes por hacer de estos encuentros un verdadero impulso para la innovación y la competitividad en el ecosistema digital de República Dominicana 🌎✨ ❤️ Y gracias a nuestro equipo que lo hizo posible Maika Gorostidi, Paco Prieto, Miguel Rodríguez Villarroel, Renzo Salas Garcia, Josemaria Siota, @leonaut #GlobalGateway #TeamEurope #CaribbeanInnovation @CaribXport @tecnalia @mineconomiard @MIC_RD @wayrahispam
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Our Deputy Executive Director @leonaut, will be a featured speaker at the International Business Conference - Guyana / Suriname IBC from October 15-17, 2024. Register now to secure your spot: bit.ly/3B1rsbW
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Replying to @EU_LAC_Accelera @leonaut @UECentroamerica @josemariasiota @iesebschool
🤝Nuestra #MatchingPlatform es una herramienta única para facilitar colaboraciones entre corporaciones y startups. 📈Actualmente, contamos con 94 retos de corporaciones: 🔵35% de Europa 🔵62% de América Latina 🔵3% del Caribe ''Esto se traduce en oportunidades directas para startups de conectar con corporaciones en otras regiones y establecer nuevos negocios'', explica Maika. Los #Partnerships que se generan pueden solicitar servicios de aceleración de hasta 40.000 € en el caso de el Caribe, a través de la #OpenCall que está actualmente abierta: eulacdigitalaccelerator.com/…
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Replying to @EU_LAC_Accelera @leonaut @UECentroamerica
💡 ¿Qué es realmente el #corporateventuring? Comienza su inspiradora presentación nuestro compañero @josemariasiota, Director Ejecutivo en el Centro de Emprendimiento e Innovación de @iesebschool y experto en #innovaciónabierta y #corporateventuring Sound on! 🔊🔊🔊
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Our Deputy Executive Director @leonaut, will be a featured speaker at the International Business Conference - Guyana / Suriname IBC from October 15-17, 2024. Register now to secure your spot: bit.ly/3B1rsbW
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💫With great enthusiasm we received the visit of our former DED Escipion Oliveira at our SRO Office, it was great catching up over coffee☕️ and reminiscing about old times! 😄
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🛥️ Learn all about Connect Caribe, the Caribbean’s newest ferry service, and the exciting opportunities it offers: Connect Cargo: Optimize your supply chain with efficient and reliable cargo transportation solutions. Day 1 is FREE to attend! Register 👉 connectcaribesummit.com/
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Day 2 of #CIF2024 was packed with energizing panel discussions, productive B2B meetings, innovative project pitches, and numerous networking opportunities. Participants engaged in insightful conversations, forged valuable connections, and explored exciting new ventures.
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In her #CIF2024 keynote address Elizabeth Martinez de Marcano of @IFC_org shared valuable insights on strategic investments for small island developing states. Addressing topics such as Digitalization, resilience and stability.
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Minister James 🇬🇩 had an engaging session with @DS_Caribxport on the critical importance of building climate resilience. For the Caribbean, this means protecting both the people and the physical environment. The key takeaway: every dollar invested in climate resilience safeguards both the natural environment and its inhabitants. #CIF2024
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The Caribbean Investment Forum organised by @CaribXport is now underway at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre 🇬🇾 At the opening ceremony I shared investment opportunities available in #CARICOM in business digitalisation, agriculture and green economy transition.
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Today at #CIF2024, a powerful speech by Isobel Coleman of @USAID showcased how they unlocked nearly $1.6 billion in private capital for economic development in the Caribbean. #USAID is committed to helping Caribbean countries combat climate change through initiatives like the Green Climate Fund.
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H.E. Irfaan Ali addressed the critical development challenges and outlined how Guyana is tackling them. He also emphasized that CIF is vital for enhancing regional development through functional models that benefit the public and private sector. #CIF2024 #OpeningKeynote #SustainableDevelopment
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. @SG_CARICOM highlighted the critical time being faced by the Caribbean in light of the recent hurricane devastation, which has forced scarce capital to be diverted from economic growth to rebuilding communities and infrastructure.. She stressed the importance of initiatives like #CIF to strengthen the Caribbean's economic resilience.
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Lisa Harding, Head of the Private Sector Division at @Caribank , reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to partnerships. She emphasized that the team stands ready to collaborate with regional governments, offering technical and financial support for sustainable development. #CIF2024
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