A few years ago, I began an ambitious mission of exploring ways to help reduce the numbers of talented tech graduates that leave Guyana each and every year. I worked with many of these graduates for over a decade while teaching Computer Science at the University of Guyana, and was convinced that t...
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In November of 2020, I built a proof-of-concept of an idea that I’ve had for a few years, originally inspired by the pre-recorded, interactive holograms in Asimov’s I, Robot..You can play around with a version on https://eldonmarks.com. It was missing a critical piece of technology that Jason Mars w...
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Studies show that the US tech sector supports 18M jobs; that’s 12% of their GDP; each tech job created supports almost three non-tech jobs. The periodic exodus of our #regional #talent has already proven that we have what it takes to deliver to tech opportunities around the globe. A shift from expor...
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Most recent talk of Guyana has revolved around its oil and gas boom, which, having turned the country’s fortunes on its head, also provided the thrust behind this small slice of South America becoming the fastest growing economy in the world in 2019. While Guyana’s BPO market is small but advancin...
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In this presentation at the 2021 IDB Lab Forum, I delve into my journey from academia to tech entrepreneurship, transforming Guyana’s tech landscape. I share the why behind V75 Inc., a leading conversational AI company, and Nexus Hub Inc., its non-profit counterpart. These ventures, supported by...
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In a world where technology is constantly evolving, the technological landscape in Guyana can often seem to be at a standstill. Recognizing many of the limitations to developing the sector and also creating an enabling environment for upcoming tech professionals, Eldon Marks would in 2014 develop...
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Locally-owned social enterprises are not common in the Caribbean; and ICT-based ones are rarer. Tech entrepreneur Eldon Marks of the social enterprise, Nexus Hub, gives us an update on the business since our last conversation in 2019, and why tech entrepreneurs ought to be more social impact-focusse...
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In light of the recent events in our country, I feel compelled to share this message with the leaders within our society, both future and current. It isn’t what you may think. It isn’t about the obvious themes of racism, hate or politics, but of their influencing principles of trust, communication...
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Local technology company v75 Inc. on Tuesday launched a Web Application that is solely aimed at assisting in the fight against the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The app gives persons an opportunity to interface with it with through a conversation – you can ask anything about the Coronavirus and it...
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From my experience, there is a dynamic that rewards individuals who provide value to society. For an entrepreneur aiming to build a successful brand, it is essential for people to recognize the brand's value and purpose. There is an undeniable link between the value an entrepreneur delivers to socie...
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