Innovation+
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... »
Re-dreaming The Filipino Dream
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 dreams exist on several levels – for myself, my loved ones, my ideas, my causes, my enterprises, and of course, for my country (and if... »
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 Innovation Grant. There were so many great ideas and your participation in the contest is overwhelming. Over a hundred entries from all over the world... »
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... »
Business Partners of the Poor
One of of the major influences that led to my journey into social entrepreneurship was Muhammad Yunus’ book, Banker to the Poor. It opened my horizons to the world of microfinancing, as well as social development from a very practical and entrepreneurial perspective. I didn’t yet know exactly how or when at that point... »
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... »
Introducing the Hapinoy-Fisherman Breakthrough Innovation Grant!
Got a big idea for Hapinoy? In line with the Hapinoy+ Program, MicroVentures has launched the Hapinoy Fisherman Breakthrough Innovation Grant – this business concept competition is open to all who aspire to alleviate poverty through new and viable business ideas and innovations that can be offered through the Hapinoy Sari-Sari Store Network. Proposals... »
Join the Social Business Revolution!
We’ll be launching our Hapinoy-Fisherman Breakthrough Innovation Grant to the Ateneo Innovation Center on September 16, 4:30 pm at CTC315 »
Experiencing The Splinternet
As I was browsing my Google Reader last night, I chanced upon a book, DIY U : EduPunks, EduPreneurs, and the Coming Transformation of Higher Education. Now I’ve always been passionate about education – I myself teach an Innovation Class in the Ateneo – and so I wanted to buy a copy, especially since... »
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