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Why Founders Are Choosing Cayman as a Platform to Launch and Scale

About the webinar?

Join Cayman Enterprise City, Cayman Islands Venture Founder Society, and DMZ for a live discussion exploring why more founders are choosing Cayman as a base to launch, build, and scale their businesses.

This session brings together ecosystem leaders and founders to share practical insight into what it looks like to build from Cayman, including access to networks, mentorship, and real-world operating support.

Event Details

When: Thursday, 28 May 2026
Time: 10:00am (Cayman Time, UTC -5)
Format: Live 45-minute webinar with Q&A
Speakers:
Charles Kirkconnell, CEO of Cayman Enterprise City
Darren Jack, Founder & CEO of AssetFynd
Michael Staniewicz, Founder & Chief Intelligence Architect at Cogniscent Learning
Alexandra Ali-Dib, Senior Manager, Global Programs at DMZ

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Topics Included:

Why founders are choosing Cayman to launch, build, and scale, and what that looks like in practice
The real founder journey, including timelines, expectations, and early-stage decisions
How access to ecosystem support, networks, and local partnerships impacts startup growth
The role of the CEC x DMZ partnership in supporting founders through incubation, mentorship, and international expansion
What founders should consider when deciding where to build, operate, and scale their business

Our Speakers:

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Alexandra Ali-Dib

Alexandra Ali-Dib is Senior Manager, Global Programs at DMZ. She works with founders through incubator programmes, supporting their growth through mentorship, structured programming, and access to global networks.

Darren HS (BW)

Darren Jack

Darren Jack is Founder and CEO of AssetFynd. As an active member of the Cayman Islands Venture Founder Society, he brings a founder perspective to the discussion, with experience building and operating a business from Cayman.

Michael HS (BW)

Michael Staniewicz

Michael Staniewicz is Founder and Chief Intelligence Architect at Cogniscent Learning. He brings a practical founder perspective, sharing insight into the realities of launching, building, and operating a business from Cayman.

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Charlie Kirkconnell

Charlie Kirkconnell is CEO of Cayman Enterprise City. He works closely with founders, investors, and growth-stage businesses establishing a presence in the Cayman Islands, and brings a strategic perspective on Cayman’s role as a platform for building and scaling innovation-led companies.