Born in the Caribbean and presented to the world, The Value is a business show for entrepreneurs, business owners, and investors interested in building and investing in companies that are scalable and highly valuable. The show is hosted by Kevin Valley, a Chartered Business Valuator and business consultant who has spent over a decade evaluating companies for debt and equity investment. During this time, Kevin found that while many business owners possess the passion and zeal to build enterprises that solve big problems and change the world, their business models and practices had common blindspots that prevented them from being attractive to investors, and able to command high valuations. Kevin thus decided to use his voice to educate business owners at scale while working with investors to source profitable opportunities. The result is The Value. Do enjoy.
Episodes
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
096: Digital Payment Apps in Trinidad and Tobago | Keron Rose
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
In this technologically advanced world, everything is getting digitalized. For any business to keep up, it has to learn how to efficiently incorporate technology into its processes.
In this episode, digital marketing and e-commerce specialist Keron Rose sits with us as we delve into the world of digital marketing and e-commerce. Keron is also a writer and a podcast host, and his platforms aim to educate Caribbean entrepreneurs about the technology they need to start a business.
Here, Keron discusses the different digital payment platforms available in the Caribbean and the value proposition they offer. He emphasizes the importance of considering the pros and cons of the various digital payment facilitators and choosing the most suitable for your business.
Highlights:
- Keron’s journey to digital marketing and e-commerce
- Exploring the different payment platforms and knowing what suits you
- Digital tools and strategies to enhance your online presence
- Utilizing digital tools to build your brand: success stories
- Challenges in adopting digital payment solutions
- Understanding how various digital payments work
- Looking into the value proposition of different payment facilitators
- Republic Bank’s Endcash digital wallet
- Weighing payment solutions and consumer behaviour
- Digital payments: A look into the future
- The importance of legal conversations on fintech
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Sunday Sep 17, 2023
095: Purposely Driven by Veekle | Cherie Williams
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Today, we are with Cherie Williams, an accomplished entrepreneur and visionary. Cherie is the founder of FIRM1040, a tax firm assisting clients in different aspects of their financial lives, and owner of Veekle.
Purposely driven, Veekle is a digital peer-to-peer car renting business. She is an experienced accountant holding certifications from the New Jersey Certified Public Accountancy Board, an MBA in Finance, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Having gained valuable experience in corporate leadership roles before starting her own ventures, Cherie is well-positioned for the entrepreneurial journey. She has a deep passion for helping others.
In this insightful episode, Cherie glances at her journey as an entrepreneur venturing into various start-ups. She shares with us the inspiration behind Veekle, how she turned this concept into reality, and how she manages the challenges any self-funding business faces.
Highlights:
- Cherie's journey to entrepreneurship
- How the concept of Veekle came to being
- What is MVP and why utilize it
- How to keep your sanity through the process
- How the Veekle platform works
- Pitch competitions, their benefits, and how to prepare for them
- Taking the business to the next level
- Biggest challenges in growing the business
- Advocating your business, getting feedback, and taking the risk
- The actuality of running a business
- Cherie's advice for entrepreneurs
Contact Cherie Williams:
LinkedIn: Cherie Williams, CPA, MBA
Instagram: @iamcheriewilliams
Find out more about Veekle:
LInkedIn: Veekle™
Facebook: facebook.com/justveekle
Instagram: @justveekle
Twitter: @justveekle
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
088: Adding Value with Tech | Jason Valley
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Operating at the intersection of technology and business analytics, Jason Valley has spent over 2 decades using technology to add value to businesses.
His exemplary career spans the finance, oil & gas, and telecommunications sectors where his projects improved turnaround time on business processes. His unwavering commitment to efficiency and excellence earned him the honour of ‘Employee of the Year’ in 1998 and 2010 while his team was recognized as Best-in-Class globally for process optimization.
Following these successes, he ventured into the rewarding world of entrepreneurship seeking to help small to medium-sized businesses optimize their operations.
This interview is jampacked with stories, lessons, and advice on:
- Opening doors for emerging talent using tech
- The Importance of Passion and Profits in deciding whether to pivot or scale
- The difference between being "One in a million" vs "One of a million" and what that means for your value
- The importance of market research and testing seemingly good ideas to identify the right business opportunity
- Using free trials to sell your Value proposition
- The importance of a database of leads to build brand awareness and facilitate new business development
- How to generate client trust with technology
- How Caribbean service providers can use tech to maximize time and money.
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Friday Nov 20, 2020
065: Bringing Silicon Valley to the Caribbean | Kyle Maloney
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Mind. Your. Business.
When breaking out on your own, there is no such thing as being over-prepared.
If you want to start a business and you think you are either too young or too inexperienced, this conversation with Kyle Maloney will show you that none of that matters as much as knowing your business better than anyone else.
His research-based borderline obsessive approach impressed investors who may have been sceptical of investing in a few 20-somethings and underpinned his ability to learn from mistakes to grow a series of better, stronger, successful businesses.
In this vault episode of Caribbean Power Lunch featuring Kyle Maloney, we discussed how ChefMade works, the value of being over-prepared, the Tech Beach Retreat conference series, the future landscape of tech in the Caribbean, the plight of F1RST, and harnessing the power of fear.
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
056: Bet on FinTech | Aldwyn Wayne
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
Aldwyn Wayne is the Founder and CEO of WiPay which provides innovative solutions for e-commerce, online payments and facilitating digital transactions for the unbanked.
In this episode, Aldwyn speaks about the need for challenge and competition in the technology space, and the need for input and innovation to elevate the industry in the Caribbean and beyond.
Tune in to hear the challenges faced when making his place in the financial space, the power of knowing your worth, making your own path and always working toward and expecting success and excellence. Don’t miss Aldwyn’s take on leveraging the potential of the Internet for wealth creation, and his inspiring, practical advice for all aspiring entrepreneurs who may see obstacles instead of opportunities.
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