Founder's Profile



D'Journe Arthur
Chief Executive Officer
ThaVibes Inc.
Young, Fit and Ambitious
Over a decade of experience in Information Technology & Software Development.
Super Powers:
Solution focused thinking, visual thinking, old-fashioned discipline, advanced critical thinking, attention to detail, pattern recognition, strategic planning & adaptive creativity.
Kryptonite Flaws:
1) Seeing things in detail, sometimes makes me bad at summarizing, requiring extra effort for me to refine my deep thoughts into concise statements.
2) When listening to others, I dissect all things in accurate detail which can be helpful when creating solutions but come off as aloof when others are seeking emotional validation.
D’Journe Arthur – Change Agent for Global Transformation
A software developer and entrepreneur, I have expertise in cinematography, digital marketing, social media marketing, retail and technology-consultancy, bolstered by a Bishops High School education and countless university certifications, my journey also includes accolades such as being a UNDP Tobago Innovation Challenge finalist (one of eight from 103 global entries), the only Tobagonian in the Ministry of Digital Transformation’s Developer’s Hub Challenge and a finalist, the only Tobagonian chosen for the UKTP partnership program and a participant of Fintech Islands 2024 for Caribbean startups as part of the UKTP cohort.
My first start-up, ThaVibes was born after many years of doing cinematography in the real estate advertising space, retail business marketing & also helping local film makers in production, I sensed the struggles of independent creators globally after seeing it locally stifled by many challenges. ThaVibes was born from this realization, igniting a fire that illuminated a new path, a new way for creators to be seen, heard and paid.
My second start-up, the Civil Engagement Platform, is pushing the boundaries of technology implementation further by bridging the gap between governments and citizens. I am working with Government stakeholders and introducing new technology to society that improves the ability of citizens to engage with governments and receive real solutions to their problems.
Everyday, I wake up, innovation is on my mind and my fervent passion for it shall never die.
Honorable Moments
United Nations Development Programme-Tobago Innovation Challenge Finalist:
I answered the call of the Tobago Innovation Challenge hosted by the United Nations Development Programme.
Among 103 submissions from across the globe, only 8 were chosen by the United Nations. I was one of the finalist.
Developer’s Hub Challenge by Ministry of Digital Transformation:
The universe then called me to the Ministry of Digital Transformation’s Developer’s Hub Challenge. A convergence of minds to bridge the gap between developers and government stakeholders in Trinidad and Tobago.
The sole Tobagonian chosen, I embraced this opportunity to create technological solutions that can help the nation.
United Kingdom Trade Partnership (UKTP) International Trade Center Journey:
The United Kingdom Trade Partnership (UKTP) extended its hand, giving me opportunities to improve my start-up and network as a founder. As part of their cohort, they travelled with a group of top founders from around the Caribbean, mentored us, exposed us to high-level stakeholders and helped foster the development of Caribbean Startups.
Licenses & Certifications

Name: Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Resolution Specialization
Issuing Organization: ESSEC Business School
- Issue Date: April 2024
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: M64XUKJPBKRL


Name: Connected Leadership
Issuing Organization: Yale University
- Issue Date: April 2025
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: OOXZ3MHK959H


Name: The Nature of Genius
Issuing Organization: Yale University
- Issue Date: June 2024
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: HS5PK7YVCSHK


Name: Diplomatic Practice
Issuing Organization: O.P. Jindal Global University
- Issue Date: June 2025
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: OQS1QKZLSZHD


Name: Project Management And Planning Specialization
Issuing Organization: Johns Hopkins University
- Issue Date: April 2025
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: ESPZQMDYE99C


Name: Healthcare IT Support Specialization
Issuing Organization: Johns Hopkins University
- Issue Date: May 2024
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: U279E7Q4XA5H


Name: Intellectual Property Law Specialization
Issuing Organization: University of Pennsylvania
- Issue Date: July 2024
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: GXFUQGG94YGF


Name: Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Specialization
Issuing Organization: University of Colorado System
- Issue Date: May 2024
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: WLM5WGCFKEES


Name: Cybersecurity Policy for Water and Electricity Infrastructures
Issuing Organization: University of Colorado System
- Issue Date: May 2024
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: 3XKX224S6HL9


Name: Cybersecurity Policy for Aviation and Internet Infrastructures
Issuing Organization: University of Colorado System
- Issue Date: May 2024
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: RJESK6UZ9QFL


Name: Renewable Energy Specialization
Issuing Organization: University of Colorado System
- Issue Date: July 2024
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: 69VMZXV62V27


Name: Inclusive Leadership- The Power of Workplace Diversity
Issuing Organization: University of Colorado System
- Issue Date: March 2024
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: UFTAJ7JRML3F


Name: Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
Issuing Organization: West Virginia University
- Issue Date: July 2024
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: FXKJCBHO67ZT


Name: Introduction to Web Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Issuing Organization: IBM (International Business Machines Corporation)
- Issue Date: November 2023
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: MYX5QBDN8YUA


Name: Developing Front-End Apps with React
Issuing Organization: IBM (International Business Machines Corporation)
- Issue Date: November 2023
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: 22BMM98L9RF5

Front-End Development with React- IBM BADGE


Name: Developing Websites and Front-Ends with Bootstrap
Issuing Organization: IBM (International Business Machines Corporation)
- Issue Date: December 2023
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: MNYLXDGW7N9L



Name: Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX)
Issuing Organization: IBM (International Business Machines Corporation)
- Issue Date: December 2023
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: SZLGTAPW3U7X

Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX)- IBM BADGE


Name: Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting Specialization
Issuing Organization: University of Michigan
- Issue Date: April 2024
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: SREALSRF2SJM


Name: Speaking and Presenting: Poise
Issuing Organization: University of Michigan
- Issue Date: April 2024
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: LXPRAF78DD9P


Name: Speaking and Presenting: Tact
Issuing Organization: University of Michigan
- Issue Date: April 2024
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: DALRW24WGP94


Name: Emotional Intelligence: Cultivating Immensely Human Interactions
Issuing Organization: University of Michigan
- Issue Date: October 2023
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: RPFR8DVEV2UR


Name: Emotional and Social Intelligence
Issuing Organization: University of California, Davis
- Issue Date: August 2024
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: 37HYAI6F2WP5


Name: The Growth Mindset
Issuing Organization: University of California, Davis
- Issue Date: November 2023
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: N7V9XTMBY3XR


Name: Critical Thinking Skills for the Professional
Issuing Organization: University of California, Davis
- Issue Date: November 2023
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: MZ3DMKBQ3XCZ


Name: Fundamentals of GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
Issuing Organization: University of California, Davis
- Issue Date: February 2024
- Expiration Date: This certification does not expire
- Credential ID: L4QTJUQAATWC


Name: Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry And Commerce Membership
Issuing Organization: Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce
- Issue Date: September 2023
