About Us

Welcome to TriniBiz!

Starting a business in Trinidad and Tobago is not theory.

  • It’s pricing pressure.
  • It’s WhatsApp customers at 10:47pm.
  • It’s juggling cash flow, marketing, and sanity at the same time.

TriniBiz exists to make that journey clearer and smarter.

What we do

TriniBiz is a Caribbean entrepreneurship ecosystem built around one simple idea:

InsightStorytellingActivationGrowthRecognitionInsight

We collect real data from entrepreneurs. We tell authentic founder stories. We turn patterns into practical tools, workshops, and resources. No fluff. No imported theory.
Just grounded, Trinidad-based insight that entrepreneurs can actually apply.

Who are we?

We’re not the fancy corporate types. We’re the brains behind Upotive Ltd., a bunch of folks who use tech and creativity to help ideas grow. Trinibiz was born from our own tough lessons, sleepless nights, and hard-earned wins. We know what it’s like to wrestle with a business idea until it becomes a reality.

Our Philosophy

We believe in:

Our Direction

TriniBiz is transitioning into a non-profit organisation to expand impact, access funding, and stay mission-first.

That means stronger governance, wider inclusion, and programs designed for real ecosystem growth.
Our vision is to become the leading entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Caribbean.

Not by being loud.
By being useful.

If you’re building in Trinidad & Tobago or the wider Caribbean, this is for you.

Meet the team.

Lorenzo Fernandes

Co-Founder/ Head of Content

Christopher Russell

Co-Founder/ CTO

Christine Crossley

Contributor

Jason Marcano

Contributor