Founder & UX/UI Design Specialist at Antonio Media B.V.

John Sandiford, a Sint Maarten native, is a passionate entrepreneur with expertise in User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) Design. In 2010, he founded Antonio Media B.V. in Eindhoven, Netherlands, specializing in UX/UI for web and app project management and consultancy. His portfolio includes collaborations with global giants like Rockwool, ASML, and Honeywell, as well as academic institutions and startups.

Named Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2016 by The World Trade Center Eindhoven, John seamlessly blends his personal values & Caribbean roots with business growth. Since 2016, he's been actively sharing his European knowledge and experience with the Caribbean entrepreneurial ecosystem, notably through the COSME program. He's trained and guided entrepreneurs and entities across OCTA islands in co-working, business incubation, and online presence strategies.

John's expertise extends to tech and entrepreneurship workshops and presentations. He's also a co-founder of RebuildSXM (2017), which aids underprivileged children and sports organizations in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.

Moreover John gives a workshop on how to become financial literate through the 6ings framework and his most recent project, the launch of his podcast, Sunside Kingdom Show which celebrates Dutch Caribbean Role Models, sharing their inspiring journeys.

Beyond his professional achievements, John is a dedicated husband, father, and philanthropist, driven by his mission to make a positive impact and foster convergence of ideas.

In John’s words: “Be impactful & Do Epic sh*t!”.