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Pickld Represents Philippines in Creative Business Cup
The Young Entrepreneurs Society (YES) Philippines proudly announces Pickld as the official representative for the Philippines in the upcoming International Creative Business Cup this November in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Pickld is a mobile application that opens a platform for everyone to tell their stories. Pickld believes that the most beautiful stories are the stories of everyday life of normal people with extraordinary memories. It is not just another photo app. It tells, believes and values your story. It preserves your memories and extends your legacy. YES Philippines sees great potential in Pickld’s startup business and is confident that it will do great along the way.
Coming from Denmark, Creative Business Cup is a competition for the entrepreneurs from the creative industries all over the world. With the creative business industries growing at a fast pace, sectors continue to provide more jobs and add increasing value to products and services. Creative business industries have a positive effect on traditional industries in the aspect of improving growth and innovation. Great potential could spring on these industries but creative entrepreneurs often lack insights and business competences needed to realize this potential. Therefore, a need for competition like Creative Business Cup is a must to improve the business skills of entrepreneurs and increase the number of successful companies in the creative industries.
Participating entrepreneurs will get the chance to go to Copenhagen and participate in workshops, networking and opportunity to represent country as a national winner in at the International Creative Business Cup Finals; win cash money and special prizes; get free access and a profile on CBC Connect which promotes them internationally; International promotion and networking and many more.
CBC is officially endorsed by government sectors and prominent foundations like Ministry of Culture Denmark, Danish Business Authority, City of Copenhagen, Kauffman Foundation, Global Entrepreneurship Week as its main partners and Younoodle, Deloitte, Confederation of Danish Industry as its supporting partners. The Creative Business Cup is also featured in Monocle 24 Radio in London.
Know more details about Creative Business Cup by visiting http://www.creativebusinesscup.com/ or inquiring through http://creativebusinesscup.com/contact.
VP Binay Sends his Greetings as GEW Commences
With the opening of celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Vice-President of the Republic of the Philippines, VP Jejomar (Jojo) Binay, extended his warmest greetings to all Filipino entrepreneurs.
He sent his deepest intention to congratulate the Young Entrepreneurs Society (YES) Philippines, its partners, supporters, sponsors and participants in its effort to cultivate and spread the entrepreneurial spirit in a Filipino for the future of every Filipinos.
According to Vice President Binay, “With the Philippines’ serving as a host of the GEW, it marks another milestone for the country in pursuit of a sustained and progressive economic development.”, supporting the commitment of Philippines in pursuing business and entrepreneurial advancement and excellence.
The Young Entrepreneur Society is humbly honored to have the vice-presented support the organization and the global celebration. The YES organization is enclosing the full message of the vice-president in the hopes of inspiring fellow Filipinos in embracing the culture and future in entrepreneurship.
Below is the full text transcript of his message to Filipinos celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week:
Allow me to express my warmest congratulations to YES Philippines, its partners, supporters, sponsors, and participants to the first 2nd Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) in the country.
With the Philippines’ serving as a host of the GEW, it marks another milestone for the country in pursuit of a sustained and progressive economic development. The event attests to the vibrancy of the entrepreneurial spirit among Filipinos.
With deep sense of pride and honor, I am pleased to know that the Philippines is now counted as among more than 130 countries that celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week – the world’s largest celebration of entrepreneurship.
Indeed, entrepreneurs are the backbone of our economy which facilitates inclusive growth through large-scale employment opportunities, revenue generation, and investments promotion.
I believe that for the Philippines to continue its growth, we need more entrepreneurs – young and old, men and women, urban and rural, rich, middle class and poor. Through entrepreneurial innovation, dedication and hard-work, we are able to move the country forward towards prosperity.
I encourage you to take part in this momentous occasion on 17-23 November 2014 and let us make the whole world know that Filipinos are world-class entrepreneurs.
Again, congratulations and Mabuhay kayong Lahat!
Jejomar C. Binay
The Global Leader: Jonathan Ortmans
Behind one of the greatest entrepreneurial movements—the GEW and a man of million visions and perseverance is man named Jonathan Ortmans.
Jonathan Ortmans has dedicated his whole professional career to motivate and empower people in addressing the issues eminent at local, national and global levels. Based in Washington, DC, he serves as an interface between research and initiatives to advance entrepreneurship at the Foundation and the questions and concerns that arise from policymakers and other thought leaders in the nation’s capital.
At a young age of 19, Ortmans has already established his first business—Microchips. His second business followed when he was 34 just before he started his career on trade policy work at Capitol Hill on the House Ways and Means Committee. Ortmans also worked before as an executive director of the Columbia Institute for Political Research concentrating on health care economic policy.
He is best known as the founding chair of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job-creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare. Together with Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, he established GEW to motivate people around the globe through local, national and global activities. With GEW, he aims to help the people explore their potential as self-starters and innovators.
His persistent outlook and hard work has earned him well as GEW is now being endorsed and supported by renowned personalities such as Richard Branson, Michael Dell, Muhammad Yunus, Mark Cuban, Russel Simmons and world leaders like US President Barack Obama, former US President Bill Clinton, UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former US Secretary of State Colin Powell, Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, Saudi Arabia Prince Abdelaziz Ben Abdulla, French President Nicolas Sarkoz, King of Morocco Mohammed VI and Prince Charles.
GEW is an annual celebration wherein different activities including large-scale competitions and intimate network gatherings connect participants and potential collaborators and investors together in a span of one week every November. GEW aims to inspire people to explore their potential as self-starters and innovators.
Currently he is focused on Global Entrepreneurship Week celebration while serving as a president of the Public Forum Institute, an independent organization that fosters public discourse on essential and major issues today.
VOTE for SALt in the Startup Nations Summit 2014!
The power is in your hands! Vote for SALt in the Startup Nations Summit 2014!
The voting is now open for the final winner in the upcoming Startup Nations Summit 2014 in South Korea. 40+ contenders from different countries all over the world are battling for the title of best startup and SALt is one of the lucky finalists!
SALt is currently representing Philippines in the Summit, showcasing one of the best innovations of a Filipino inventor, an ecological lamp operated by tap water and table salt or Sustainable Alternative Lightning (SALt) Lamp.
SALt (Sustainable Alternative Lighting) Corp. is a startup business that promotes environmental and social responsibility to each and every Filipinos. SALt also envisions an expansion to other parts of the world, reaching places with no source of lighting. The company provides the SALt lamp, an ecological lamp design operated by tap water and table salt. It uses open Science behind electrochemistry, the basis of battery-making and a joule thief design altogether to produce an efficient lighting system with luminosity on-par with battery-operated lamps. This innovation aims to help bring an alternative lighting to Filipino households especially 20% of the population who still rely on lamps and/or candles as their main source of lighting.
Winning in the competition would give SALt the opportunity to expand their innovation and reach as much families outside the metro and provide them alternative source of lightning at a reasonable cost. SALt even offers an alternative purchasing which allows a consumer to help one family by purchasing the lamp. They are therefore requesting full support from Filipinos which could be done through prayer and most importantly, voting.
Startup Nations Summit is the only forum for 40+ Startup Nations Leaders to discuss startup ecosystem and share the latest trend and unique activities that supports startups and its communities. Startup Nations Global Conference is the first global conference in Asia to focus on startup ecosystem to support entrepreneurs and help them create opportunities of networking with entrepreneurs and startup ecosystem builders from 40+ countries.
Let the Pinoy powers unite! Vote now and help fellow Filipinos have a brighter, better lifestyle. To vote for SALt, please visit this link. Voting ends on November 14, 2014.
SALt to Represent Philippines in the Startup Nations Summit 2014
The Young Entrepreneur Society (YES) Philippines is pleased to announce that SALt (Sustainable Alternative Lighting) Corp. will be the official representative of the Philippines in Startup Nations Summit 2014 this November in Seoul South Korea.
SALt (Sustainable Alternative Lighting) Corp. is a startup business that promotes environmental and social responsibility to each and every Filipinos. SALt also envisions an expansion to other parts of the world, reaching places with no source of lighting. The company provides the SALt lamp, an ecological lamp design operated by tap water and table salt. It uses open Science behind electrochemistry, the basis of battery-making and a joule thief design altogether to produce an efficient lighting system with luminosity on-par with battery-operated lamps. This innovation aims to help bring an alternative lighting to Filipino households especially 20% of the population who still rely on lamps and/or candles as their main source of lighting.
They are set to represent the Philippines in the upcoming Startup Nations Summit 2014 this November 23 to 25, 2014 at D.CAMP & Sheraton Walkerhill Hotel, Seoul South Korea.
Startup Nations Summit 2014 Korea offers 3 different highlight to the conference: Startup Nations Summit, Startup Nations Global Conference, World Startup Competition.
Startup Nations Summit is the only forum for 40+ Startup Nations Leaders to discuss startup ecosystem and share the latest trend and unique activities that supports startups and its communities. Startup Nations Global Conference is the first global conference in Asia to focus on startup ecosystem to support entrepreneurs and help them create opportunities of networking with entrepreneurs and startup ecosystem builders from 40+ countries. World Startup Competition, meanwhile, provides an avenue for the best finest tech startups from all over the world to win USD 1000,000 cash prize, perks from the grand finals and a chance to compete to be the best among the 40+ competing national teams.
With the theme “Entrepreneurs are the modern heroes to make the better world”, Startup Nations Summit aims to bring into public sphere the potentials of entrepreneurs around the world in creating successful businesses. This conference could be the best chance of lucky entrepreneurs to upgrade their business and grab the chance to bag the award in the competition.
The summit will be attended by 1,000 entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and enablers from more than 40 countries including Oculus VR founder, Brendan Iribe; OnePlus Founder, Pete Lau; Google for Entrepreneur Director, Mary Grove and many more. This is also being sponsored by Google for Entrepreneurs, Dell, Huawei, Foxconn, Asiana Airlines, SK Telecom, Kocca, Ministry of Science, KT and Future Planning, MCST, Financial Services Commission and hosted by Startup Korea and Dream Bank, Global Entrepreneurship Network.
This conference is packed with endless possibilities and you can be a part of this conference, too! Visit www.startupnations2014.com for more details about the summit.
Fliptrip to Represent YES Philippines in Get in the Ring Olympics
The Young Entrepreneurs Society (YES) Philippines raises its head as it proudly announces that Fliptrip will be representing the Philippines in the 3rd Get in the Ring Olympic competition in the Netherlands this November 2014.
FlipTrip is an online travel platform that simplifies travel in less travelled destinations. With an established website which could be accessed at http://fliptrip.ph/, Fliptrip caters to travelers like you and provides you the platform to arrange all your travel needs in one website: find information on your chosen destination and choose your activities, accommodation, and transportation, then book them all in one go. Pick what you want and what you need, and go on your next adventure! The Fliptrip team is driven by the goal to help distribute the benefits of tourism growth to the less travelled destinations, so that smaller communities can grow through tourism as well. They believe that the first step to stimulating tourism development is to promote the destination, the second is to present the travel necessities, and the third is to make booking accessible.
This team of young minds with great innovative ideas will be joining Get in the Ring, an international Olympic competition for entrepreneurs and a non-profit event concept originated from the Netherlands. Started in 2012, Get in the Ring was initiated by Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship to bring together the best and most promising entrepreneurs worldwide to showcase their innovations and help them get in contact with investors who will guide them as they embark on their entrepreneurial journey.
It is being hosted by large countries such as Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in North America, BAND Germany in Western Europe, ABLE Bulgaria in Eastern Europe, Game Changers in Southern Europe/Middle East and BiD Network in Africa.
This is one of the greatest opportunities for Filipino entrepreneurs to showcase our world class innovations and bring into sphere the sound and innovative ideas of a Filipino. YES Philippines is more than proud to be one of the hosts of Get in the Ring. YES believes in the capacity of young Filipino entrepreneurs in starting world class business innovations and is always one step ahead to providing platform for them to showcase their innovations and start their dream businesses.
You may visit Get in the Ring website for more information about the competition at http://getinthering.co/.
YES Philippines Joins Startup Nations Summit 2014
The Young Entrepreneurs Society (YES) Philippines will be representing the Philippines in the Startup Nations Summit 2014 which will commence on November 23 and end on November 25, 2014 at D.Camp & Sheraton Walkerhill Hotel, Seoul, South Korea.
Startup Nations Summit 2014 Korea offers 3 different highlight to the conference: Startup nations Summit, Startup Nations Global Conference, World Startup Competition.
Startup Nations Summit is the only forum for 40+ Startup Nations Leaders to discuss startup ecosystem and share the latest trend and unique activities that supports startups and its communities. Startup Nations Global Conference is the first global conference in Asia to focus on startup ecosystem to support entrepreneurs and help them create opportunities of networking with entrepreneurs and startup ecosystem builders from 40+ countries. World Startup Competition, meanwhile, provides an avenue for the best finest tech startups from all over the world to win USD 1000,000 cash prize, perks from the grand finals and a chance to compete to be the best among the 40+ competing national teams.
With the theme “Entrepreneurs are the modern heroes to make the better world”, Startup Nations Summit aims to bring into public sphere the potentials of entrepreneurs around the world in creating successful businesses. This conference could be the best chance of lucky entrepreneurs to upgrade their business and grab the chance to bag the award in the competition.
The summit will be attended by 1,000 entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and enablers from more than 40 countries including Oculus VR founder, Brendan Iribe; OnePlus Founder, Pete Lau; Google for Entrepreneur Director, Mary Grove and many more.
This conference is packed with endless possibilities and you can be a part of this conference, too! Visit www.startupnations2014.com for more details about the summit.
Turn your IDEAS into a REALITY through START-UP SEASON 2!
Young Entrepreneur Society (YES) Philippines is one of the proud endorser to announce that it is the first and only official endorser of START-UP SEASON 2 in SINGAPORE!
Start-up Season 2 is finally back for another season after hitting its major success in March 2014 and is looking for Filipino entrepreneurs with great startup ideas and enthusiastic perspective towards business growth to come and join the competition. If you have innovative business ideas that is worthy of substantial capital funding, this could be your best way to start.
Startup Season 2 will award the winning teams up to a grand total of 2 million dollars in seed funding for their startups.
All you have to do is submit your business plan application on or before September 10, 2014 to start.channelnewsasia.com/join to register.
Never hesitate for this could be your lucky chance! Be proud and show them the Filipino entrepreneur’s brightest ideas! Showcase your startup and get funded in Start-up Season 2!
YES Members Discover the Power of Bitcoin
Despite the heavy rainfall and traffic jam, the Young Entrepreneurs Society Philippines’ Forum with the topic The Power of Bitcoin still pushed through last July 28 at the Impact Hub Manila inside Green Sun Hotel, Makati City.
The event’s place was filled with approximately 100 startups, founders, investors and aspiring entrepreneurs who attended the YES Forum (others were not in the photo above). The outpouring of rain and heavy traffic didn’t hinder the YES members to make the gathering a success.
When the clock ticked at 7pm, the event started with a great opening message from the founder of Impact Hub Manila, Ms. Liz Andrea Kuster. She warmly welcomed everyone and briefly introduced Impact Hub Manila and what the services it can offer.
After some welcoming, the set of powerful speakers began to speak and hit participants with great discoveries about the Power of Bitcoin. Mr. Miguel Antonio Cuneta, Co-founder of Satoshi Citadel Industries, initiated the first talk and then followed by Jay Villarante, Co-founder/Managing Partner at Loud Panda Interactive, Inc., and the two people from Satoshi. Afterwards, Mr. Joe Maristela, an active angel investor for Bitcoin startup, also discussed about the Bitcoin.
This forum was made possible through the partnership of YES Philippines with the angel investors Joe Maristela, Howie Ross-Valino and their team.
YES Forum is the monthly networking gathering organized by YES Philippines to educate, promote, encourage, network, and develop aspiring and successful entrepreneurs.
The next schedule of YES monthly networking Forum will be on September 22, 2015.
For reservations, please email info@yesphilippines.org
Be successful with Future Agro Challenge
Future Agro Challenge offers innovation in the land of agriculture business and is inviting you to be a part of it as a host or
startup participant! Through Future Agro Challenge, you can be a national host and get the chance to be known and widen your network or you can be a startup entrepreneur and bring your visions to life. Put your ideas into realities starting with http://futureagrochallenge.com/
