Teaching Innovation

Fredrik Haren on Creativity and The Developing World

Thursday, August 13, 2009
By Mark Ruiz
Fredrik Haren on Creativity and The Developing World

Fredrik Haren, author and creativity guru, is in Manila to promote the local launch of his creation, The Idea Book. With the belief that a book on creativity must in itself be creative, Fredrik made the Idea Book an innovative book-notebook combo; Meaning that it’s 150 pages about ideas (the book), and 150 pages... »

This Makes Teaching Worth It

Thursday, July 23, 2009
By Mark Ruiz
This Makes Teaching Worth It

a couple of posts from former students, both in the last two days. maybe it’s the universe’s way of telling me that my devotion to teaching is slowly paying off … »

02.27.09 Album : BIM3 FINALS

Friday, February 27, 2009
By Mark Ruiz

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02.19.09 BIM3 Trade Fair [Photo Album]

Thursday, February 19, 2009
By Mark Ruiz
02.19.09 BIM3 Trade Fair [Photo Album]

Business Innovation Management Batch 3, Trade Fair. They’re getting better! »

12.04.08 Greater Good Philippines interview

Thursday, December 4, 2008
By Mark Ruiz

reposted from http://greatergood.i.ph/blogs/greatergood/index.php?tag=mark-ruiz — TJ Agulto and Mark Ruiz – Social entrepreneurs; partners and colleagues at Rags 2 Riches and Hapinoy Today’s youth cannot afford not to be extraordinary, claim TJ Agulto and Mark Ruiz, two of the country’s most promising social entrepreneurs. TJ and Mark, an organizational change and consultancy coach, and innovation... »

Free Love by a Freethinking Student

Wednesday, October 22, 2008
By Mark Ruiz

I had a meeting with Spin, the Ateneo Innovation Organization, earlier today. Suffice to say, things are shaping up. While there have been some birth pains early on, hopefully the plans for the balance of the year will inject a lot of life into the org. On the side, Spin core member Matthew Cua... »

Products That Are People

Monday, September 29, 2008
By Mark Ruiz
Products That Are People

I got myself a birthday gift yesterday. An iMac G4, the “lampshade” incarnation of this iconic computer. The funny thing is that I didn’t buy it to use it. I got it because I just love collecting lustfully designed Apple stuff. This Apple machine is not just a machine; It’s a piece of art.... »

Wayne Gretzky and Business Advice

Wednesday, August 20, 2008
By Mark Ruiz
Wayne Gretzky and Business Advice

One question i often get … “What would be a good business to get into?” Now of course, there are standard spiels … one should discover one’s passion (absolutely!!!), make a personal inventory of competencies and skills (must do!!), and research on existing viable markets (hmmm … debatable … which is the whole point... »

Spreading the Gospel of Innovation

Wednesday, August 13, 2008
By Mark Ruiz

reposted from https://www.ateneoalumniassociation.org/primer?hid=21&objID=140 Spreading the Gospel of Innovation: Mark Ruiz changes the face of Philippine industry By: Carren Jao WE’VE all been there, sighing deeply in front of our desks and hoping to be anywhere but where we are.  While most of us contemplate a different future, there might only be handful that take... »

Flirt With The Fringe

Tuesday, July 29, 2008
By Mark Ruiz
Flirt With The Fringe

So you’re looking for innovation? Don’t go to the mainstream, chances are you won’t find it there. The truth of the matter is most of the innovation happens at the fringes. »

Life's Work

  • 1 HAPINOY
  • 2 RAGS2RICHES
  • 3 INOVENT
  • 4 WHYNOT? FORUM

My Cognitive Surplus

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