Email: jedouarddlapierre@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jdelapi
I grew up between South Florida and Port-au-Prince, Haiti, surrounded by people who built things businesses, communities, livelihoods you name it. Entrepreneurship in my family wasn’t a buzzword but it was a way of surviving, creating, and contributing. Both sides of my family had deep roots in commerce. My mother’s parents ran small but steady ventures, from street vending to cross-border trading. My father’s parents developed farmland, real estate, and even operated a rice mill in Haiti’s Artibonite Valley.
I didn’t just hear stories about business I had the chance to watch it unfold. I saw my mother move seamlessly between law, accounting, and property management; court hearings in the morning, retail operations in the afternoon. My father, a finance professional and lawyer, moved across sectors: banking, real estate, international trade, and entrepreneurship. Together they built a law practice, invested widely, and showed me the power of knowledge, independence, and hard work.
Growing up in that environment shaped me. Business, finance, and law felt natural almost like languages I was learning simply by being present. What stood out most was the freedom my parents had to create opportunities, not just for themselves but for others. That’s what drew me to finance: the ability to influence progress, spark innovation, and help people and businesses thrive.
My own journey began at 18, fuelled by ambition and curiosity. I didn’t yet have the technical experience, but I had drive. My early ventures was like a used-car brokerage concept and a small clothing-hanger manufacturing experiment I ran with my cousin at 16. They didn’t become long-term successes, but they taught me resourcefulness, grit, and the importance of execution. Even earlier attempts, like recycling and buying and selling junk metals, formed my first lessons in value creation.
Over time, I launched several projects, each one sharpening my skills. During the pandemic, I built a digital marketing agency, Melley Hub, to help businesses navigate online transformation. Later, inspired by my father, I explored the vetiver essential oil trade, a niche but globally relevant export sector, until Haiti’s security risks forced me to pivot.
In 2022, I stepped into logistics, partnering with a friend to expand his truck hauling business nationwide. It gave me a window into operational management and the heartbeat of American commerce. I traveled, met business owners, and immersed myself in the complexity of scaling a service-based enterprise. Ultimately, we parted ways—our visions differed, but the experience broadened my perspective on strategic growth and what it takes to build a sustainable company.
Today, I’m building a business focused on servicing federal government solicitations by coordinating work through small business partners. It sits at the intersection of management, compliance, and opportunity creation, exactly where I thrive.
At my core, I’m analytical and curious. I understand risk, identify operational inefficiencies, and evaluate businesses with a balanced, strategic lens. I enjoy thinking about how industries evolve and how organizations can position themselves ahead of change. I’m always exploring better ways to manage, structure, and grow.
Looking forward, I’m deepening my involvement in finance. I’m working toward a career where I can be in the center of transactions which is developing businesses, evaluating opportunities, and being part of the deals that move markets and industries forward. My goal is to contribute to organizations that value both analytical rigor and entrepreneurial thinking.
My story is still being written, but the throughline is clear: I build, I learn, and I seek to create value wherever I go.