Congratulations to the Rags2Riches team – special mention to Matt Pardinas, Nelson Baclayo, and the Nanays – for the successful launch of the RIIR Aranaz Fall Holiday Collection! Unfortunately, Reese and I were unable to go – the first Rags2Riches event that we missed since inception, understandably so due to the Rolex Young Laureates... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
reposted from the Philippine Star, September 23 By The Go Negosyo Team (The Philippine Star) Updated September 23, 2010 12:00 AM Comments (0) MANILA, Philippines – Bam Aquino and Mark Ruiz are partners in crime. Their felony? Founding MicroVentures Inc. (MVI), a social enterprise that services microfinance institutions and their clients. MVI is the... »
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... »
We’ll be launching our Hapinoy-Fisherman Breakthrough Innovation Grant to the Ateneo Innovation Center on September 16, 4:30 pm at CTC315 »
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! »
