Business View Caribbean | Volume 8, Issue 7

14 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 8, ISSUE 7 GUEST SUBMI SS ION as well as helping clients with theirs, McGue sees remote opportunities in Puerto Rico as an opportunity for businesses and remote workers that aren’t tethered to office space or geography post-pandemic. “I think there’s going to be physical movement of people coming out here more and more and with that comes talent,” McGue said. Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and the ICT Infrastructure The large community of innovators found in Puerto Rico is supported by a unique mix of start-ups, incubators, and shared co-working environments with the amenities to support a tropical lifestyle all while requiring none of the hassle of international work or travel. As a U.S. territory, the island is governed by federal law, meaning there’s no need for work visas or waivers. There are also the same legal and intellectual property protections, which are particularly critical to the innovative tech entrepreneurs. And despite persisting misconceptions following Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Puerto Rico has an underrated infrastructure resilient enough to stay connected with the U.S. and the rest of the world – because as an island, it has had to stay connected for years, the livelihoods of the three million plus residents largely depend on it.