FOR over a decade, The Infiniti Partnership has been orchestrating connections and fostering growth in the region, earning them the nickname, “architects of opportunities”. Led by visionary founder Kirk-Anthony Hamilton, the entity has successfully monetised the art of the handshake, bridging gaps and creating transformative opportunities in the process.

“We build and leverage communities to resource and operationalise opportunities that we see as potentially transformative for Jamaica and the region,” defined Hamilton in an interview with Jamaica Observer.

The business manifested after Hamilton, upon returning to Jamaica following studies overseas in architecture, struggled to find his place in Jamaica’s traditional industry-dominated business landscape. According to Hamilton, the business started, to an extent, selfishly, trying to surround himself with the right people to make his ideas flourish.

“As I took a step back I realised that the Caribbean business ecosystem is designed heavily around a few traditional industries, held by stakeholders who have been around for a very long time,” Hamilton explained to
Sunday Finance. “I recognised that what was missing for me was the ecosystem to build an innovative new business that was doing something out of the norm.”

This realisation sparked Hamilton’s journey to create a supportive ecosystem that fosters innovation and connections. He sought to surround himself with like-minded individuals and bring global stakeholders together with local peers, creating opportunities and positioning himself at the forefront of innovation in the Caribbean. In 2014 Hamilton launched the Destination Experience, which evolved into a larger umbrella organisation including Visionary Summit and TechBeach. He later established The Infiniti Partnership to oversee his projects, recognising the value of connections in driving growth.

“I wanted to invite these different global stakeholders around me and introduce them to their local peers, the business elite of Jamaica,” Hamilton said. “And my thinking was, once these groups meet, opportunities must flourish, and I will be at the intersection of some of that conversation, right?”

The business has seen numerous iterations as the entrepreneurial journey goes, but The Infiniti Partnership was incorporated in St Lucia in 2018 and operates as an investment holding and promotion entity today. The Infiniti Partnership has made a significant impact in technology, health care and financial innovation, bridging gaps and driving growth. It has earned a reputation for creating inclusive spaces where individuals from diverse backgrounds can connect and collaborate. Unlike traditional high-level business events, The Infiniti Partnership deliberately keeps barriers to entry low, allowing attendees to freely interact with global icons and industry leaders.

“We don’t surround our speakers with security or create obstacles that prevent meaningful connections,” said Hamilton. “Our goal is to facilitate open dialogue and knowledge-sharing between individuals from different levels and industries.”

This approach has led to the development of globally recognised brands, most notably TechBeach Retreat (TBR), co-founded with Kyle Maloney from Trinidad and Tobago.

“We actually started TechBeach over the phone, so it’s not like we’re in the same place and had this discussion — we started TechBeach using a
Zoom call,” he revealed to the Sunday Finance.

TechBeach Retreat has made a name for itself by forging unlikely partnerships with global tech giants like Google, Meta, and Amazon, despite these companies’ lack of physical presence in the Caribbean. This impressive feat has enabled the conference to attract high-profile business leaders including Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and Square; Jeff Pulver, founder of Vonage; and Jon Oringer, founder of Shutterstock.

According to Hamilton, the primary focus of The Infiniti Partnership is driving technological innovation. He emphasised that start-ups in this space require support, as it can be challenging to convey a vision of something that does not yet exist. Hamilton noted that, unlike traditional industries like manufacturing, technology start-ups often face a lack of understanding and visibility, making it harder to gain traction. He further highlighted the absence of a supportive ecosystem and benchmarks in the Caribbean, pointing out that there are no successful tech entrepreneurs in the region who can serve as role models, inspiring others to follow in their footsteps.

The Infiniti Partnership has received esteemed recognition for its innovative approach to entrepreneurship. In a notable achievement, the company was acknowledged by former US President Barack Obama and the White House as a pioneering platform for promoting entrepreneurship and catalysing business growth. Hamilton was distinguished as one of 75 emerging global entrepreneurs by the US president at the White House. Additionally, the company has been recognised by the World Economic Forum at their annual meeting in Davos, and has been eatured in prominent publications like
Forbes. Notably, Hamilton co-founded the Forbes Under 30 Residency programme, which brings together approximately 100 entrepreneurs for a 30-day immersive experience in Bermuda, integrating them into the local ecosystem and fostering innovation.

The Infiniti Partnership has also launched a health-care-focused platform called Catalyst, in collaboration with Dr David Walcott and the Novamed team, with whom Infiniti has a significant partnership.
Catalyst aims to drive global health-care innovation, with the ultimate goal of transforming the regional health-care landscape. While Catalyst has supported hundreds of businesses across various sectors, its deepest impact has been in the technology sector.

“We believe technology is the greatest wealth creator on the planet, and the Caribbean has lagged behind in harnessing its potential. We aim to enable organisations to leverage technology and grow through its adoption,” Hamilton explained.