Meet the Team of Dynamic Facilitators for the Workshop
Keron Rose is a Caribbean digital strategist and thought leader helping entrepreneurs build scalable digital ecosystems. A digital nomad based in Thailand, he blends global perspective with regional insight to boost Caribbean brands’ visibility, monetization, and opportunities in the digital economy.
He hosts Digipreneur FM, one of the Caribbean’s top business podcasts, and The Digital World on Freedom 106.5FM, while also contributing columns to the Trinidad & Tobago Newsday and Jamaica Observer. In academia, he advises the Digital Marketing Program at the University of South Florida and lectures at the Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business.
Keron has collaborated with leading organizations including the OAS, CTU, FLOW, Digicel, Huawei, Sagicor, and Scotiabank. His mission: empower Caribbean businesses to own their digital presence, monetize platforms, and thrive globally.
Jamel Sampson, widely known as Certified Sampson, is a dynamic entertainer and entrepreneur who has captivated more than 3 million followers across platforms with his vibrant personality and iconic characters, including fan favorites Ezekiel, Screws and Jackson. His sharp wit and unique comedic style have made him a household name across the region, propelling him to the forefront of digital entertainment.
With a flair for storytelling and cultural authenticity, Sampson has built a powerful platform by bringing to life a cast of hilarious, distinctly Caribbean characters, each infused with the spirit of the islands. His work resonates deeply with audiences through its originality, relatability, and heart.
Nicholas Gayahpersad is a Technical Examiner at the Intellectual Property Office (IPO), Ministry of Legal Affairs. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Geography and the Environment from the University of London and has completed advanced courses in Intellectual Property with WIPO, including patent drafting, information searching, copyright, IP management, and IP and exports.
He also earned a diploma in Regional Trade Policy and recently completed a WTO virtual course on Trade and Public Health. Drawing on his teaching background, Mr. Gayahpersad supports the IPO’s public education initiatives, representing the Office at schools, universities, businesses, workshops, and conferences locally and internationally.