In a powerful address to the 2025 graduating class of the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT), Sieunarine Persad Coosal, Executive Chairman of the Coosal’s Group of Companies and honorary doctor of entrepreneurship and innovation, urged graduates to embrace their role as change-makers in an era of unprecedented transformation. Coosal emphasized that the world is evolving rapidly, driven by advancements in technology, artificial intelligence, climate change, economic uncertainty, and social inequality. He challenged the graduates not to passively adapt to these changes but to lead them with purpose and innovation. Coosal highlighted the importance of resilience, creativity, and a mindset focused on solutions rather than problems. Drawing inspiration from historical figures like Thomas Edison and Malala Yousafzai, he reminded the audience that failure is a stepping stone to progress and that true success lies in uplifting others. Coosal called on the graduates to use their education to make a meaningful impact on their families, communities, and nation, urging them to dream boldly and act with purpose. He concluded by celebrating their achievements and potential, describing them as the architects of a resilient and prosperous future.