Success Perspectives: From Harvard Business School to Global Ventures with Kristine Thompson, Co-Founder, Yay! Entertainment and Rise Guyana

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Kristine Thompson is a CEO, investor, entrepreneur, and board director from Trinidad & Tobago. She has held regional CEO positions for various companies in the Caribbean, including a regional snack manufacturer, a private equity energy fund and Canadian-based golf brand Cabot’s world class golf course and luxury real estate development on the island of Saint Lucia. In 2012, she co-founded Yay! Entertainment. More recently, she co-founded and serves as Managing Partner of Rise Guyana, a real estate fund she started with two other members of the 3i network. Kristine holds degrees from Queen's University and Harvard Business School and has been a 3i member since 2023. Listen to the episode to hear: - Launching international franchises & funds in the Caribbean - The importance of developing and nurturing a network - Development opportunities in underappreciated markets Learn more about 3i Members and

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