As small island economies across the Caribbean look to diversify their revenue streams and build long-term, resilient economic growth, one Grenadian tech leader is making the case that the nation is primed to unlock massive potential through digital innovation. Speaking at a high-profile panel during the 22nd Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF) and the 5th Caribbean Youth Internet Governance Forum (CYIGF), Cameron Philbert, Managing Director and Co-Founder of local creative technology firm Digital Growth Inc., laid out a clear vision for how information and communications technology (ICT) can transform Grenada’s economic landscape.
Philbert shared the stage with fellow regional tech leaders Clevon Noel of Metarelic, Chad Fraser of Sonover, and Oluwatosin (Tosin) Ishmeal of Datanexis Technologies for the discussion titled *Beyond Connectivity: How ICT Companies Can Drive Digital Innovation, Cyber Resilience and Economic Growth in Grenada*. The panel focused on moving past the foundational goal of expanding internet access across the region to harnessing that connectivity for tangible, inclusive economic gains.
In his remarks, Philbert pushed back against the common misconception that small nations cannot compete on the global technology stage. “There is no reason the next major technology success story, even the next tech unicorn, couldn’t come from Grenada. Our size does not have to determine the size of the opportunity,” he told attendees.
For aspiring local tech founders, Philbert offered targeted, actionable advice that prioritizes impact over trendy ideas. He emphasized that emerging entrepreneurs should center their work on solving pressing, real-world problems rather than building products solely for their novelty or excitement. He also urged new founders to adopt a regional, export-focused mindset from the earliest stages of product development, rather than limiting their ambitions to Grenada’s small domestic market. “Building the technology is only half of the challenge. We have to deliberately build the channels that get that technology into other markets,” Philbert explained.
To turn early ideas into sustainable, scalable businesses, Philbert argued that Grenada needs more structured support systems for young entrepreneurs and growing ICT firms. He called for expanded investment in dedicated support pathways including business incubators, structured mentorship programs, pilot testing opportunities, and partnerships that let emerging companies test their solutions with established local and regional organizations. These ecosystems, he noted, are critical to bridging the gap between a promising concept and a revenue-generating business.
For established Grenadian businesses that have yet to fully embrace digital transformation, Philbert highlighted a untapped opportunity to boost efficiency and profitability by integrating targeted technology solutions. To help organizations identify these opportunities, Digital Growth Inc. is currently offering a complimentary digital assessment for businesses. The assessment analyzes current operations, customer engagement strategies, and growth potential, outlining clear recommendations for how technology can deliver measurable, bottom-line improvements.
Founded in Grenada, Digital Growth Inc. specializes in creative technology and digital transformation services, supporting public and private organizations across the region to leverage technology to streamline operations, build custom digital solutions, and unlock new avenues for sustainable growth.
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