Entrepreneurship
Reese & Rags2Riches – Young Entrepreneur for the World, 2011
Entrepreneurs for the World Awards 2011 http://www.world-entrepreneurship-forum.com/index.php//News/News/Entrepreneurs-for-the-World-Awards-2011 Four role-models whose entrepreneurial achievements and commitment to society make them for entrepreneurship creating wealth and social justice have been awarded the Entrepreneurs for the World Awards at this year’s World Entrepreneurship Forum held in Singapore. The Young Entrepreneur Award, a new award category for entrepreneurs below 35, has... »
A New Manifesto for Innovation
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 of ‘innovation’. So much so, in fact, that it became... »
A Question of Value
So I had my car’s compressor (an integral part of a vehicle’s air-conditioning system) replaced the other month, and it cost me an ouch-worthy twenty thousand-plus pesos. I for the life of me have absolutely no more use for it. And so I asked around on where I could sell this worn-out piece of... »
Thoughts on a Train to Fontainebleau
I recently got an invitation from INSEAD to become an SEiR (Social Entrepreneur in Residence) – essentially interact with MBA students to share my experience as a social entrepreneur. It’s done in-campus, and is in the form of consultations and talks. Coincidentally, Reese’s Rolex Young Laureates Awarding (woohoo!) was slated in Geneva, and so... »
Finding Strength and Happiness – in Numbers
reposted from BusinessWorld. i wish this was for Social Enterprise of the Year – to recognize the HaPeeps, CARD, and of course all the Hapinoy Storeowners Paolo Benigno Aquino IV Mark Joaquin Ruiz President/Managing Director MicroVentures, Inc. “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by, And... »
Entrepreneur Networking Night : Challenging the Competition Head-On
In case you’re interested in the topic “competing against the giants”, Entrepreneur is hosting a networking tonight at A.Venue. Will be sharing experiences as an entrepreneur along with three other distinguished entrepreneurs. See you! »
All Hail the New Changemakers
I’ve previously asked the question, where will the next generation of Social Entrepreneurs come from? I think there are three sources - 1. fresh graduates from other disciplines (as there isn’t a formal social enterprise degree yet), 2. NGO practitioners who’ll deepen their business skills, and 3. corporate executives/entrepreneurs who’ll be making the leap).... »
Channel [V]‘s V-Life on Social Entrepreneurs
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Some time back, Pam Imperial got in touch through the Life’s Direction’s Community (thanks AJ!) about making a special episode of Channel ‘s V-Life on Social Entrepreneurs, featuring myself and Reese Little did we know that it would really be a rather lengthy episode! (Well, the upside is I think we’ll just show this... »
When Did You Realize You Were An Entrepreneur?
I had an interview the other day, and I received a blindingly simple question. It was so simple yet so incisive that I wondered why I wasn’t asked that question before. The question was, “At what point in life did you realize that you were an entrepreneur?” I really wish I had a great... »
Integrity, Sincerity, & Execution as Currency
I’ve been ruminating on the intangible values that make for a great social entrepreneur. Beyond the usual Competency 101 Profiles – visionary, entrepreneurial, business-minded, collaborative, empathic, empowering – I’ve reflected on (3) less popular characteristics that I wanted to highlight. I picked these (3) values as I consider them ‘currency’ in making one more... »
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