Over the years, I’ve found myself captivated by owning a private island—this is a big life goal I have as a real estate investor. I envision a place in the British Virgin Islands or the Bahamas that could become a personal retreat with family and friends. The dream of having a private island isn’t just a fantasy reserved for the ultra-wealthy; it’s becoming more attainable, and the possibilities are as vast as the ocean. While freehold Caribbean islands for sale are relatively rare outside the Bahamas and a few other jurisdictions in the Caribbean, there are various private options for those seeking their own private escape.

Building my first startup, ICAREUM, was one of the most ambitious projects I had ever undertaken. As a PropTech startup, it was designed to revolutionize the real estate industry by offering a cloud-based 3D sales enablement platform for commercial leasing and pre-construction developments. After 18 months, over US$500,000 invested, and countless challenges, ICAREUM became one of the worst startup failures in my career. However, as with all failures, the experience provided invaluable lessons that have shaped me into a better entrepreneur and investor.