Islandpreneur’s “Invest in 2026” workshop a Success More than 20 persons attended Workshop Focused on Stocks, ETFs, AI Tools and Wealth Creation

On Sunday, June 28, 2026, Islandpreneur hosted Invest in 2026, a hands-on financial education workshop that helped more than 20 residents understand investing, the stock market, and how to build long-term wealth from St. Maarten. Held from 3:00 to 7:00 PM as part of Islandpreneur’s Essentials series, the workshop covered how the stock market works, how to choose between stocks and ETFs, and how to start investing locally. The workshop was facilitated by Isaiah Peterson, a National Youth Pitch (NYP) alumnus and 2021 winning team captain who has invested since age 12, and Member of Parliament Ardwell Irion, also a long-term investor. Together, they combined practical investing knowledge, financial literacy, and technology to empower residents with tools for better financial decisions. Live demonstrations brought the concepts to life, showing participants how compound interest, dividend growth, and portfolio management drive long-term financial growth.