Jaysen James Justin Francis

Jaysen James Justin Francis

Americas, Trinidad and Tobago, Civic Engagement, 2021

As a President and Founder for The League of Extraordinary Entrepreneurs (LXE), Jaysen Francis has experience in entrepreneurship, creating an NGO, teaching and lecturing, advocacy, and social work. His NGO addresses the specific educational needs of young entrepreneurs and promotes their success in the Caribbean. During the fellowship, Jaysen aims to learn how to develop entrepreneurial skills and startups in an international market that is driven by tech and innovation. Upon returning to Trinidad and Tobago, Jaysen plans to to develop and market conferences, seminars and workshops in Trinidad and Tobago to promote innovative entrepreneurship among young people. The focus will be to discuss issues related to technology and global warming and to work together to create social change.