Life 3.0
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... »
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... »
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... »
A Teacher’s (Mis)Advice
I was chatting with some graduating students on their career plans after college. Interestingly enough, a group of students had started a social enterprise idea that for me, showed significant promise. It wasn’t just a concept; They’ve actually prototyped and run a small-scale pilot as part of the course requirements. In fact, with some... »
My TEDx Manila Talk : Change, Inc – How Social Businesses Can Help Build A Better World
Sharing my TEDx Manila Talk — a personal passion for changing the world through social businesses, and how we at Hapinoy try to live this through the work that we do. Change, Inc : How Social Business Can Help Build A Better World View more documents from Mark Ruiz. »
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Today I turn 32. In previous years it used to be a blast, a milestone, a noteworthy event of celebratory proportions. Case in point here. And here. But today, I feel blissfully unexcited. In fact, if I had it my way, i’ll be spending today pretty much like any other day – albeit more... »
ALL IN!
“ALL IN!” So I finally did it. I finally resigned. I’m about to leave the safe confines of the corporate world and venture into the great unknown. Let go of my stable paycheck and turn my back on a career that’s as tempting as tempting can be. There’s been a lot of talk and... »
Love to Live, and Live to Love
LOVE TO LIVE, AND LIVE TO LOVE NAGGING THOUGHTS AS I TURN 27 Today I just turned 27. Actually, it sounds like such a good age to be in. It doesn’t sound as roundishly old as, say, 28. But then again, it’s not as not-quite-there-yet as 26. Personally, it’s an age I never imagined... »
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