A Better World
Social Entrepreneurship for Social Change
Last year, I had the good fortune to attend INSEAD’s Social Entrepreneurship Program (ISEP). A few months later, I got an invitation from Hans Wahl, Senior Associate Director of ISEP to attend a Leadership Roundtable/Social Entrepreneurship Conference/ISEP Reunion in Istanbul. Who could say no to that? And so I – arms twisted :p –... »
Changemakers Wanted for Philippines21 Class of 2010
repost from http://asiasociety.org/policy-politics/asia-21/changemakers-wanted-philippines-21-class-2010 — 2010 is a year for change. As the country elects local and national officials who will lead our government, Asia Society-Philippines honors dynamic individuals who are at the forefront of change in their respective fields, through the Philippines 21 Young Leaders Initiative. A flagship program of Asia Society-Philippines, the Philippines... »
INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Conference
Last December 2009, I attended INSEAD’s Social Entrepreneurship Programme in Singapore. As part of ISEP’s ongoing efforts to create a vibrant community as well as advance the field, they are organizing their 4th Conference, aptly entitled ‘Social Entrepreneurship for Social Change’ in Istanbul, Turkey this coming June 4. Hans Wahl, Senior Associate Director has... »
My TEDx Manila Talk on the Social Business Revolution [video]
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The Videos from the 1st TEDx Manila are now online! Posting my video from my talk on the Social Business Revolution Congratulations to TED fellow Rom Feria and team! Unfortunately I had problems with the microphone so audio’s not ideal; Sharing my presentation via slideshare as well below. I’ll find time to make a... »
R2R President Reese Fernandez Chosen as Rolex Young Laureate!
Rags2Riches President Reese Fernandez was selected as one of the 5 inaugural Rolex Young Laureates! While this is most certainly an award for my fiance’ (!) , it’s also a glowing testament of the work that Rags2Riches is doing. In fact, as Reese is the first to always mention – this award truly belongs... »
Mainstreaming Micro
PinoyME Foundation – the Pinoy MicroEnterprise initiative founded by former President Corazon Aquino – just held a stakeholder’s conference on the theme ‘MAINSTREAMING MICRO’. The invitation from Dan Songco, President and CEO of PinoyME, read : “While microfinance and microenterprise development continues to evolve, the microentrepreneurship sector is faced with growing opportunities and pressing... »
Are You An Idea?
So you want to innovate? You want to go down the entrepreneurial path and carve your own space in the universe? Traditional thinking suggests that you should start with a great business idea. I cannot disagree with that; It is after all something I myself would advocate. But indulge me as I broaden the... »
The Back End is the Front End
In Rags2Riches, we have a term which reflects one of our core philosophies : “The Back End is the Front End”. You see, ‘The Back End’ is the aspect that customers normally don’t see; They only see the fancy advertising, the glitzy images, the seductive storefront, the alluring posters, the massive billboards. The customer’s... »
The Philippines’ Path to Happiness
The Philippines21 group had dinner the other night with Jamie Metzl, Executive Vice-President of AsiaSociety. Sandwiched amidst lighter conversation was a topic that landed on the dinner table : What country’s model of development can the Philippines emulate? Now, I’m an entrepreneur, not an economist; But I guess my opinionated self can’t help but... »
Why Hapinoy is Like the iPhone
You’re probably wondering how in the world I came up with the following equation : Well, the truth of the matter is that lately, I’ve begun to become more comfortable explaining Hapinoy’s Business Model in this way. Most especially now that we’re in a stage wherein we can more tangibly share the next phase... »
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