The Foundpreneur Podcast

In this episode, David Mullings shares his journey from a disciplined childhood in Jamaica to becoming a pioneering investor in Caribbean markets. He discusses the importance of failure, strategic investment in emerging markets, and the vision behind Blue Mahoe Capital to transform Caribbean investment opportunities. In this episode, David Mullings shares insights on Caribbean entrepreneurship, investment strategies, and the vision for Jamaica's future, emphasizing the importance of unity, innovation, and strategic thinking.David Mullings' 15-year life plan in JamaicaLessons learned from entrepreneurial failuresThe creation and impact of Blue Mahoe CapitalSEC qualification to raise capital for Caribbean investmentsThe importance of storytelling and transparency in businessBuilding a regulated, transparent investment vehicle for the CaribbeanThe role of culture and diaspora in Caribbean investmentOvercoming regulatory challenges in financial marketsThe vision of making the Caribbean the Singapore of the Western HemisphereLessons for Caribbean founders building first-of-its-kind ventures Caribbean infrastructure gap and investment opportunitiesRaising capital as a Caribbean founderCultural industries as economic driversThe Singapore-Jamaica comparison and lessons learnedUnity and collaboration in the Caribbean Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review where ever you listen your podcast it helps more Caribbean stories reach more people.Or send us a message at [email protected] to The Foundpreneur Weekly — foundpreneur.coFollow Stephen across social: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTubeFollow Foundpreneur across social: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTubeConnect with David:www.davidmullings.comwww.bluemahoeholdings.comwww.bluemahoecapital.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmullingsTwitter - https://twitter.com/davidmullings

Stephen Stanberry sits down with Melesia Adderley — the founder of Women's Haven and the first female Caribbean-owned organic feminine care brand in the region.Melesia built across 15 countries. With zero investors. From the Cayman Islands.This episode covers the origin, the near-collapse, and the decisions that made Women's Haven what it is today.Plus questions submitted directly by the Foundpreneur community.3 quick take aways.One — the gap is the opportunity. Melesia didn't invent the concept of organic feminine care. She identified that the Caribbean had been excluded from it entirely and decided to close that gap herself. Every Caribbean founder has a version of that gap sitting right in front of them.Two — zero investors is not a limitation. It is a decision. Melesia has built a 15-country brand on her own terms because she chose to control the build. Funding shapes everything — including who you answer to.Three — distribution is the real product. Getting the product right was step one. Getting it into 100-plus stores across 15 different Caribbean markets — different regulations, different buyers, different retail cultures — that was the actual build.Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review where ever you listen your podcast it helps more Caribbean stories reach more people.Or send us a message at [email protected] to The Foundpreneur Weekly — foundpreneur.coFollow Stephen across social: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTubeFollow Foundpreneur across social: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTubeConnect with Melesia Adderley:Instagram — @MrsAdderleyShop Women's Haven — womenshaven.com

The Caribbean has produced some of the most remarkable founders on the planet. But you'd never know it from the coverage.The Foundpreneur Podcast is a weekly show hosted by Caribbean journalist and media founder Stephen Stanberry. Every Monday we sit down with Caribbean and diaspora founders building businesses that matter breaking down the revenue models, the market entry strategies, the decisions that almost killed the business, and the ones that saved it.Plus the strategies and lessons you can steal. And use in your own build right now.New episodes every Monday.Subscribe to The Foundpreneur Weekly — our free Thursday newsletter covering the Caribbean founder economy: foundpreneur.coConnect with Foundpreneur:On InstagramOn LinkedInOn YouTube@Foundpreneur on all platformsThanks for listening. New episodes every Monday.