Rags2Riches Launches RIIR Oliver Tolentino MASAYA Collection

Thursday, October 27, 2011
By Mark Ruiz
Rags2Riches Launches RIIR Oliver Tolentino MASAYA Collection

26 October 2011; Makati City – RIIR DESIGNER LINE, in partnership with premier universal bank, Metrobank Platinum, has redefined fashion with the launch of its latest collection of couture bags designed by internationally-acclaimed Filipino designer Oliver Tolentino. The collaboration has resulted to an awe-inspiring line of clutches and totes in vibrant hues, bold patterns and... »

A New Manifesto for Innovation

Tuesday, June 28, 2011
By Mark Ruiz

Everything i thought – and taught – about innovation was wrong. That sounds way too sensationalistic, and it probably is. But the drama of that statement is certainly rooted in truth. Allow me to explain. Several years ago, I got enamored with the concept... »

Congratulations to the Hapinoy-FBI Grant Winners!

Wednesday, June 1, 2011
By Mark Ruiz
Congratulations to the Hapinoy-FBI Grant Winners!

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People-Powered Markets : Exhibits of Value Chains that Work for the Poor

Thursday, February 17, 2011
By Mark Ruiz
People-Powered Markets : Exhibits of Value Chains that Work for the Poor

Inviting everyone to come to this event! Hapinoy and Rags2Riches will be there »

Hapinoy Is An Open Source Model for Low-Income Markets

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
By Mark Ruiz
Hapinoy Is An Open Source Model for Low-Income Markets

Hapinoy Is An Open Source Model for Low-Income Markets reposted from NextBillion.net. Original article here Editor’s Note: The following is the second of two posts on Hapinoy and its... »

Awakening a ‘Sleeping Giant’, Microfranchise as a Distribution Platform

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
By Mark Ruiz
Awakening a ‘Sleeping Giant’, Microfranchise as a Distribution Platform

Awakening a ‘Sleeping Giant,’ Microfranchise as a Distribution Platform reposted from NextBillion.net. Original article here. Editor’s Note: This is the first of a pair of posts on Hapinoy and... »

Using a Microfranchise as an Open-Source Platform

Monday, February 14, 2011
By Mark Ruiz

I was recently interviewed by Josh Weinstein, one of the premier thought leaders in the BoP/social enterprise space; I (virtually) met him a couple of years ago via email... »

Re-dreaming The Filipino Dream

Friday, January 7, 2011
By Mark Ruiz

Dreams inspire us to move towards something; It promises possibilities that we can work towards, aspirations that become palpable if we take the right steps and decisions. My personal... »

The Hapinoy-Fisherman Breakthrough Innovation Grant Finalists!

Friday, December 10, 2010
By Mark Ruiz
The Hapinoy-Fisherman Breakthrough Innovation Grant Finalists!

In behalf of our partners, SEVEN Fund and Fisherman Foundation, we would like to give our sincerest appreciation to everyone that submitted their entries to the Hapinoy Fisherman Breakthough... »

Life's Work

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  • 3 INOVENT
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My Cognitive Surplus

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