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Where Connection Became a Movement
What began with one entrepreneur searching for community became a vision to connect entrepreneurs, investors, and opportunities across the Caribbean.
The Power of Connection
Suzette Louw, co-founder of OCBN, found herself in a new country as a solopreneur building a business, but without a strong network around her.
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Like many entrepreneurs, she was searching for connection. Not just any connection, but meaningful, like-minded people to grow with.
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Around that time, she read "The Compound Effect" by Darren Hardy. Through his teachings, one message stood out: surround yourself with the right people.
And if the community does not exist, create one.
It was not the first time she had heard that idea. But it was the first time a real seed was planted.
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She was hoping to find an English-speaking business community in Curaçao. It did not exist.
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So she created it.
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That was the birth of Curaçao Business Network.
In early 2025 she met co-founder Ryan Davis.
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He was exploring a move to the Caribbean and found Suzette through the very network she had built.
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That is the power of connection.
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One meeting turned into another. Through those conversations, it became clear that there was alignment not only in vision, but also in values and purpose.
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What started as one community was about to become something bigger.
Suzette had a bigger dream: to connect entrepreneurs, to connect investors and startups, and to connect the Caribbean.
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Ryan shared that dream.
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Together, Suzette and Ryan recognized the opportunity to build something with regional impact.
A network designed to create authentic connections, shared opportunities, and long-term growth across borders.
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That was the birth of the One Caribbean Business Network Foundation (OCBN).
MEET THE FOUNDERS
Meet Ryan
Ryan Davis is a multi-passionate entrepreneur and business strategist whose career spans startups, corporate consulting, and cross-industry innovation throughout the U.S. and Caribbean.
He launched his first company at the young age of 17 and has since built several of his own ventures while helping others do the same - guiding everything from early-stage startups and Shark Tank contenders to established international enterprises with vision, structure, and meaningful results.
An Accredited ISO business consultant known for translating complexity into action, Ryan blends big-picture thinking with practical execution.
His ability to connect with anyone, regardless of industry, background, or status, makes him a sought-after advisor and a steady force in dynamic environments.
A chance introduction to Curaçao's business community sparked what would become a rare and powerful partnership with fellow co-founder Suzette Louw.
What began as a simple offer to support quickly became a shared vision that now drives the initiative forward.
"For me, OCBN is more than just the next venture - it’s a calling shaped by decades of work and a legacy rooted in inclusion, growth, and the sincere belief that we are all capable and deserving of amazing things, because we are amazing things.” - R. Davis.
Meet Suzette
Suzette Louw is a connector at heart, a community builder, and co-founder of the One Caribbean Business Network Foundation (OCBN).
She brings a multidimensional background and a deep belief that meaningful connections are the bridge to growth, opportunity, and impact.
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Originally from South Africa, Suzette’s journey spans industries from business and finance to coaching and leadership. This diverse experience shaped her ability to see opportunities where others see gaps, and to bring people together in ways that create real value.
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After relocating to Curaçao, she recognized the need for a space where entrepreneurs and professionals could connect, collaborate, and grow. What started as a vision became a thriving network, and today her focus is fully dedicated to building OCBN into a powerful regional ecosystem.
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As co-founder, Suzette leads with authenticity and purpose, ensuring OCBN remains a space where relationships come before transactions and collaboration fuels progress.
She is passionate about creating bridges across islands, industries, and ideas.
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Her mission is simple: unite people, spark collaboration, and create opportunities that uplift the Caribbean and beyond.
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WHY A FOUNDATION
OCBN was created with intention.
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Not simply as a traditional non-profit, but as a foundation built to become self-sustaining.
Our vision is not to take profit out of the communities we serve, but to pour value back into them.
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As OCBN grows, the goal is for resources generated through the ecosystem to be reinvested into the business communities we serve, through platform development, training, support, and future investment into the ecosystem itself.