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Santo Domingo.- Boost Acceleration Camp launched Boostcamp 2024, an emblematic event aimed at strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Dominican Republic. Held during Global Entrepreneurship Week, the event brought together local and international entrepreneurs, investors and startup experts to discuss trends and challenges in the venture capital sector.
Key speakers, including Gyoung Joo Choe from IDB Lab and Cristina Tamayo from Endeavor Puerto Rico, shared ideas on how to foster innovation and explored investment opportunities in the Dominican market. Venture capitalists managing more than $100 million in funds for Latin America and the US evaluated the Dominican Republic's startup landscape, highlighting its potential for regional relevance in the industry.
The event highlighted the role of startups as drivers of innovation and economic growth, focusing on international expansion strategies and transformation of traditional sectors. Industry leaders such as Jaime Matus (Volcano Summit) and Patricia Acosta (TIE Silicon Valley) emphasized how Dominican startups can compete globally, boost the country's competitiveness and attract foreign investment. Backed by major organizations including IDB Lab and Amazon Web Services, Boostcamp 2024 reinforced the Dominican Republic's position as an emerging hub for high-impact entrepreneurship.