#technopreneur

[technotalksnimien]

go little technopreneur !

hello everyone! I hope you are all doing great today. This is my first log entry. Please do like and follow. Thank you!

Growing up, I settled with the idea of securing a stable and good paying job someday. Although as an employee/freelancer, there’s not much of a chance in being a multi-millionaire. Will I become a nurse someday? I want to work in the hospital and help save lives because they did the same to me, back when I was little. I thought that’s what I was made for. But I can’t just pursue something because my heart longs for it. I had to be practical. I had to let go. Surely, there are other ways or resources that I can use to pursue this dream of mine but I humbly chose not to. Never easy. In the past few months, I have been contemplating whether I have chosen the right program or what. Because I honestly feel lost and dumb. If I knew I was going to take BSIT, I should’ve spent my previous years learning java, not science. And maybe the reason why I was feeling lost is because I couldn’t stop thinking of what’s ahead rather than enjoying what I have right now. Worrying if will I even get a job someday.             All those thoughts and worries vanished when technopreneurship was first introduced to me. Becoming a technopreneur will most likely make me a multi-millionaire rather than being a regular employee with 8 working hours, no offense. Having the necessary skills and funds and you’re off to go. Luckily, we are now given an opportunity to pitch our best ideas in mind that may contribute to the society someday. Who knows? I’ve read a few blogs about technopreneurs and I know that it’s very crucial to have your ideas acknowledge by possible sponsors and investors. Because whether we like it or not, money makes everything happen, and you make everything happen just for money. So, as early as now, think of possible innovations and new ideas that can be beneficial to our society. Dream about becoming a technopreneur. Be a technopreneur. 𓏲 ๋࣭ ࣪ ˖

[wingedkittychaos]

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[thecioworldindia]

Decoding the Leadership Style of Revolutionary Technopreneurs

The Tech Titan

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, a new breed of leader has emerged: the tech titan. These visionary entrepreneurs are not just building companies; they are disrupting industries, reshaping the global economy, and challenging traditional notions of leadership. But what makes them tick? How do they inspire innovation and navigate the ever-changing world of tech?

Fearless Visionaries:

Tech titans are characterized by their audacious vision. They see the potential for technology to solve problems and create new opportunities that others might miss. This vision is not simply about making money; it’s about making a difference. They are driven by a desire to push boundaries and create a better future.

Agility in the Face of Disruption:

The tech world is one of constant change. Tech titans understand this and embrace a flexible and adaptable leadership style. They are quick to pivot, experiment, and learn from failures. This agility allows them to stay ahead of the curve and capitalize on emerging trends.

Embracing Risk and Failure:

Technopreneurs thrive on taking calculated risks. They understand that innovation often involves venturing into uncharted territories where the likelihood of failure is high. However, rather than viewing failure as a setback, they see it as a crucial learning experience. By fostering a culture that accepts and learns from failure, these leaders encourage their teams to experiment and push the boundaries of what’s possible. This risk-taking mentality is instrumental in driving continuous innovation and staying ahead of the competition.

Empathy for the Human Touch:

While technology is at the core of their business, tech titans recognize the importance of the human element. They understand that technology should serve people, not replace them. They focus on building products that solve real-world problems and improve people’s lives. This empathy helps them build trust with users and create a loyal following.

Leading by Example:

Leading by example is a hallmark of effective technopreneurs. They are deeply involved in the day-to-day operations and are often the first to roll up their sleeves and tackle challenges head-on. This hands-on approach not only demonstrates their commitment but also inspires their teams to adopt the same level of dedication and work ethic. By embodying the values they preach, these leaders build trust and loyalty among their employees, creating a cohesive and motivated workforce.

Leveraging Technology for Social Good:

Many technopreneurs are driven by a desire to make a positive impact on society. They leverage their technological expertise to address pressing global issues, from climate change to healthcare. By aligning their business goals with social responsibility, they create value not just for their shareholders but for the wider community. This commitment to social good resonates with today’s consumers and employees, who increasingly prioritize purpose-driven companies.

Adaptability and Agility:

In a fast-paced industry where change is the only constant, adaptability is crucial. Technopreneurs are adept at pivoting their strategies in response to evolving market dynamics and technological advancements. Their agility allows them to quickly seize new opportunities and mitigate potential threats, ensuring their companies remain competitive and relevant. This ability to adapt swiftly to change is a key factor in their sustained success.

The Future of Tech Leadership

Tech titans are shaping the future of the world. As technology continues to evolve, their leadership style will continue to be studied and emulated. By understanding their motivations and approaches, we can better prepare for the exciting and challenging future that technology holds.

Read More: https://cioworldindia.com/decoding-the-leadership-style-of-revolutionary-technopreneurs/

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[carlosdanielcapacio]

“Hi! STORY Web ”

As a student of History; information, pdf's, lectures is important . The conclusion was the sources of our knowledge is important for our future work. To avoid prejudice and false information it is important to have a site where validity and assurance of quality of information will be stored. Lot of student now a days are using technology or internet but didn't know how to find a reliable sources of information. Anyone is likely to learn history from different platforms such as YouTube, Tiktoks, Facebook, the problem is the reliability and how it is validated. Some said that a mind that's full of hole is likely to be disturb and indoctrinated by wrong & false information . Lot of students rely on online information or video online rather than paper or book that associated in libraries.

Hi! HISTORY Web concerns what?

* We are concern about information

* So this site serve as online Library that 1st year HISTORY student can access to get information lesson base on specific subject.

*Validated through consultation of instructors before storing to website

*To create a room for good information where student can access.

* To lessen false information coming from external force since this will serve as specific site for the lesson to be access.

*Related to the likes of students. Since they more prefer internet or online than books or paper structure.

* Create a reliable information storage

* To create a room for good information so they will minimize finding related study to other platform.

That's why the main problem that we have to address is the information usage or sources of good information. We plan to create a website so with our partnership with I.T student. That stored the pdf's, ebook, lectures,text etc. came from our instructor lesson itself or by consultation to them first. To ensure the validation of information. By this way it can help the first year students of History as our first target users to collect reliable information on specific site. To ensure it we create a plan coordination to I.T student. Also a cooperation with our instructor itself for consultation of lesson,pdf,lesson,text, lectures that we put to Hi! STORY Website, we ask have to ask for their approval first for literary text that we incorporated to the site to ensure reliability of the site and information. By this way we can minimize the false information came from different platforms or external phases of site. Information resources is very important to every people specifically to us Future Historian as it guide us to our daily battle,yet also can destroy us if it's not gonna be use accordingly. We created a question for gathering of information via online or face to face to validate our claims and assumption. Also we created another question for our potential customer/ users of the same method of information gathering.

I with my team created a different task specifications that ensure the information gathering. Through Google form,Facebook or messenger question survey or even face to face, to validate our observation and hypothesis.

° Some of participant would said that information sources is problem

° Validated information and reliability of information

° Book Sources but student now a days prefer online platforms

Their suggestions :

° Reliability of information

° Validated pdf,ebook, reading materials to avoid prejudice of information

° Good source of Information

° Online platforms since student use online platforms in cellphone or loptop rather than library.

° Storage Area where good information guide user

° Critical reading and analysis

Example and proof of our Information gathering:

Our StrateGem:

Since lot of students are using online platforms, so we use it as opportunity. We plan to create site so with I.T student partnership to be able to store pdf,ebook,text,files,lesson,etc. That came from validation of instructors. To address information dessimination problem. Yet we targeted to conduct this project to 1st year student first by that time we can create measurements whether we will pursue to widen target market or create changes to the project.

Interview:

We create interview in via Google form, face to face or private messages in Facebook. We pose a question to our seniors of HISTORY student also concerned about common problem they conquered and we also gathered their suggestions. Then, another question to our potential users/ customer to ensure and validate whether there is potential customer or none. Also to test hypothesis, assumption, observation base on our data had been gathered.

Gathering of Information:

In this phase we created a survey form via Google , messenger or Facebook or even face to face. Also via observation that we've seen to our sorrounding.To emphatize with our potential customer is our concern. Since their problem is also ours.

Understanding out Target Market:

We conducted a pose question through Google forms, to ask about certain problem and their way of acceptance to the idea we've been given. Compare and contrast contrast to our target market, since our target specifically to 1st year History student concerning information site. Explain how our proposed idea address certain problem to the market. We have to empathize also with our target user or customer. To specify the market and test the effectiveness of idea also our concern . Since you cannot put your proposed idea to the market that no one buy or use. Thats why we ask our potential customer first what their problem and we recommend our idea. The Accessibility, Validated and Reliability of information is the characteristic of our project proposal.

Lesson learned:

*I should learn to trust my team ,lean on them strength for a while.

* l must learn to know my self further in doing with my team decision

* Not to be afraid with weakness and stay to people that who can help you create strength to that weakness

* Emphatize more about events,sorrounding, and team.

* Acceptance of failure but standing and doing faster than the other day.

I think that with this attitude I can finished the task however challenging it is. Because in entrepreneur every problem there is a solution to be learn that always benefitted us with pack of advantages.

[lezmariedumapias]

DESIGN THINKING IN TECHNOPRENEURSHIP

Design thinking is a methodology that centers on comprehending the requirements and obstacles of persons in order to develop workable solutions. Within the framework of entrepreneurship, this approach can be used to solve common issues. Anna is a homemaker, and I recently spoke with her to learn more about her challenges on a daily basis. Anna's main worries were budgeting for the home, meal preparation, and time management. She frequently struggled to strike a balance between these responsibilities, particularly when aiming to keep her family's lifestyle healthy. Her worries brought to light a chance to create a solution that would make her daily tasks easier. I began by determining her problems and then concentrated on developing a solution that would adequately meet her needs. I had an idea for smartphone software that could be used as a budget tracker, grocery list maker, and meal planner. Anna would save time and effort by using the app to create personalized meal plans and create a shopping list based on those meals. It would also assist her in keeping tabs on her expenses, guaranteeing that she adheres to the home budget. This innovation was created with Anna's particular needs in mind during the interview, making it both practical and easy to use. The ideas of design thinking served as the foundation for the idea's development. My first step in defining a clear problem was to empathize with Anna and comprehend her circumstances. I was able to come up with ideas and solutions that specifically addressed her problems thanks to this understanding. The idea behind the app is a reflection of Design Thinking's adaptive process, in which solutions are created using actual user feedback and then improved over time to better serve the needs of the target audience.

In conclusion, technopreneurs can develop solutions that are truly beneficial and relevant by utilizing design thinking, which is an effective approach. Through a user-centered approach and an emphasis on empathy, we may create solutions that effectively address practical issues. This is a useful way of thinking for anyone who wants to have a significant effect because it is not just for technology but can be used in many areas of life.

[queenie-theaa]

1. What are the factors that contributed to the success and failure of Steve Jobs as a technopreneur?

Steve Jobs’ success as a technopreneur can be explained by his inimitable leadership qualities, perfect devotion, and wise intellect. His outstanding ability to predict how technology will change the world allowed him to create outstanding products that changed their industry. Jobs was different from his competitors because he valued beautiful design and simple user interface – this is what clearly stood behind the creation of the Macintosh product line. Steve was a passionate and inspired person, he took risks and despised mediocrity. His charismatic leadership, combined with such determination, allowed him to not just create and promote his ideas but also to spread this enthusiasm further.

Jobs did, however, also have a number of notable setbacks along the way, many of which were the result of failings on both a personal and professional level. His severe and frequently brutal managerial style caused chaos in the workplace and alienated a lot of coworkers and staff members. It is crucial to strike a balance between visionary leadership and empathy and teamwork, as this perfectionism and temper occasionally produced unfavourable results. Apple suffered financial losses and market setbacks as a result of strategic errors including the excessive cost of the Macintosh and the Lisa computer's malfunction. Furthermore, Jobs's departure from Apple in 1985 was a direct result of his personal problems with important individuals, such as his board of directors and co-founder Steve Wozniak. These blunders highlight how crucial it is to make strategic decisions and keep wholesome work relationships.

2. How do you see yourself as a technopreneur?

Thinking back on Steve Jobs' career, I see myself as a technopreneur who values teamwork and creativity. Jobs' innovative style and unwavering commitment to pushing technological frontiers motivate me, but I also understand how critical it is to establish a welcoming and inclusive work atmosphere. My objective would be to create a work environment where people feel appreciated and heard by striking a balance between aspirational, forward-thinking objectives and compassionate leadership. Understanding that a cohesive team is necessary to realize creative ideas, I would work to build strong, respectful connections with my team and stakeholders by taking note of Jobs' management mistakes.

Having reconsidered Steve Jobs’s path, I can see myself as a technopreneur who highly appreciates invention and the importance of teamwork. I know that Jobs was very innovative and always pushed the frontiers, but I do not believe that people should beware of approachability. To have an attitude towards one’s work, I plan to develop emotionality, i.e., combine giant visionary goals with a high level of compassion. Although Jobs’ management style was disastrous due to several failures, I realise that it is impossible to bring creative ideas into reality without the right team.

3. Would you take the same career path that Steve Jobs took? Why or why not?

Steve Jobs’ professional path is very inspiring, but I would not follow it precisely. I like the fact that he had innovatory ideas and influence on tech development, and I want to be like him. However, I would never adopt a strict leadership style and naval gazing behavior. Instead, I would try to be a little of a collaborative leader but with a strong position, positive visions, and empathic understanding. From this experience, I learned that effective leadership is not only about clear goals and motivation but also about a supportive and contributive work atmosphere.

Finally, Jobs’ professional journey also inspire as essential lessons about decision-making and maintaining a happy working environment. While I would be eager to incorporate the same innovative thinking spirit shown by Jobs, I would focus on making more strategic business decisions and familiarize myself with today’s market conditions and dynamics while avoiding some of the mistakes made by Jobs. With a preference of innovative thinking, realistic business skills, and a dream to build a happy work environment, as a technopreneur, my passion is to have a successful but modest career. In conclusion, although inspired by the success of Steve Jobs, I wish to chart a path that combines compassion with innovation, learning from the successes and failures.

[celra]

Week 8 - Lesson Learned Presentation (Midterm)

In the past eight weeks, I gained valuable insights that provided me with an essential understanding of the startup process.

Week 1: Each of us completed a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality test, and I discovered that I was a Commander (ENTJ). An ENJT is a person who possesses the Extraverted, Intuitive, Thinking, and Judging personality qualities. These personality types are visionary and have a strong sense of direction, allowing them to motivate and inspire others to work toward a common objective.

Week 2: This week, our team Gamechangers was formed with the goal of making a significant impact on the world by cracking the system and changing the game. It acts as a reminder for us to continue striving for our objectives and developing creative solutions with the potential to alter the market. A compelling and memorable team name can encourage and inspire us to go beyond our comfort zones and strive for excellence in our job.

Week 3: Identifying the Value Proposition Canvas showed me that it is an important tool for technopreneurs to employ in the product development process because it can assist them in creating a more compelling and successful value proposition that connects with their target consumers. This experience has taught me the significance of gathering client input and performing market research to verify concepts and obtain insights that may drive innovation.

Week 4: Effective communication and storytelling are two essential skills necessary for success in both the personal and professional worlds. Technopreneurs who wish to flourish in the cutthroat world of entrepreneurship need to have strong communication and narrative abilities. Technopreneurs may improve their connections, motivate people, and raise their chances of success by improving these talents. This week, we had the opportunity to learn more about the various issues and difficulties we can encounter as commuters without revealing any potential solutions.

Week 5: The preparation of interviews and hypothesis testing are two crucial tools for technopreneurs. Technopreneurs may reduce risk, verify assumptions, and improve the chance of producing a successful product or service by combining interview planning with hypothesis testing. Technopreneurs may increase their chances of accomplishing their company objectives and having a positive influence on their sector by approaching product creation in a methodical and data-driven manner.

Week 6: In this week, validation is a key phase in technopreneurship since it allows ideas and solutions to be validated and determined if they match consumer demands and market demand. Technopreneurs may identify possible impediments, clarify their value proposition, and make educated product development decisions by confirming assumptions early in the product development process. This can help them reduce risk, prevent costly mistakes, and boost their prospects of market success.

Week 7: This lecture taught me that technopreneurship is more than just technical skills; it also necessitates a thorough understanding of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design principles. UI/UX design is an important consideration for technopreneurs who want to create products that are both functional and appealing to users. By investing in good UI/UX design, technopreneurs can increase their chances of creating successful products that are well-received in the marketplace.

In conclusion, I learned a lot about the startup process, beginning with a personality test and building a team with a catchy name. I also gained knowledge about the Value Proposition Canvas, effective storytelling and communication, interview planning, and hypothesis testing. It emphasized the need of validation in technopreneurship as well as the relevance of understanding user interface/user experience (UI/UX) design concepts. Overall, these experiences gave me a better knowledge of the necessary tools and abilities for success as a technopreneur.

[kenneth-francis-pabellan]

KENNETH FRANCIS C. PABELLAN

BLOG 4

PRODUCT

The team decided and agreed that we are going to pursue the RTLID because it has a lot of features to deal with (GPS Tracker, QR Code, and RFID features). Our final product that we had to pitch was the RTLID (Real Time Location Identification Device).

LECTURE SERIES

On the lecture series, it provides new suggestions for our Final Pitching, which we thought would improve it. It provides inspiration for our internet prototype, PowerPoint presentation, and promotional movie.

PITCHING

When it finally came to pitch, we did our best to present and deliver what we could while also analyzing, researching, and studying more specifics about our RTLID. One of my colleagues estimated the economic component, and with our utmost pitching, we came across various prototypes, which astounded me.

LESSON LEARNED

This semester, I developed my imaginative and creative skills. It teaches us to produce creative products and how to use technology to solve all of society's issues so that we can become technopreneurs.

DOCUMENTATION

[itsmeshangshine]

WEEK 1

Hello everyone, I’m Trisha Jane Barranco, a 4th-year Computer Engineering student taking the subject Technopreneurship. And this is the start of my journey as an aspiring technopreneur. First and foremost, we need to form a team of four as a startup researcher, but choosing a team is not as easy as counting, for this team would need to be synchronized and have a nice combination.

That’s why we were advised to take a personality test, which resulted in my being an INFJ, which means I'm a creative nurturer with a strong sense of personal integrity and a drive to help others realize their potential. Creative and dedicated, I have a talent for helping others with original solutions to my personal challenges.

A team must be composed of a hustler, the personal voice of the team; a hipster, who's in charge of the designs of the team; and, lastly, a hacker, who deals with the production of the system. After much deliberation, we were able to form a group with a friend and two from IT, with me playing the hustler and hipster and my friend playing the hacker. After forming the team, we then come up with a team name 4TheGO!

[kriezltorres26]

DESIGN THINKING (Technopreneurship)

Picture during interview:

Questions I asked during the Interview: a.) How was your day yesterday? b.) What was a challenging or negative experience you faced yesterday? c.) How would you like that problem to be resolved? Interviewee's response: a.) How was your day yesterday? My day was quite productive! I managed to finish some work tasks, but it was a little exhausting balancing multiple things.

b.) What was a challenging or negative experience you faced yesterday? The main challenge was dealing with a technical issue with my computer. It slowed me down significantly, and I had to troubleshoot for quite some time before getting things back to normal.

c.) How would you like that problem to be resolved? Ideally, I’d love for my computer to have an automatic diagnostic feature that detects issues early and offers simple, step-by-step solutions without needing a lot of manual intervention. It would save me time and frustration.

My insight from the interview: From the interview responses, I learned that design thinking emphasizes understanding real-world problems by empathizing with users challenges, like the frustration experienced when facing technical issues. It highlighted the importance of focusing on the user's needs and creating solutions that simplify their experience, such as a diagnostic feature that automatically detects and resolves issues. This aligns with the design thinking approach of problem-solving through innovation and user-centered design. By exploring practical, user-friendly solutions, technopreneurs can create technology that not only solves problems but also enhances user convenience and efficiency.

[jemelynmaemoniza]

Technopreneurship: Design Thinking

The problems and tasks of today can be quite frustrating, but with technopreneurs, the hassles of manually doing anything can become faster and more efficient. As with this aspect, we have what we call ‘design thinking’, where we can freely think of an idea that matches and objectively resolves the needs of the target customers. For this interview, I asked my mother, Jessie, the interviewee, a series of questions like “What are the most common problems that you want to resolve?”, “Why did you choose it as a main problem for you?” and, “What can be the the long-term effect if your problem is resolved?”

As with these questions, she answered that the main issue she has to face always is health-related particularly when finding a prescribed medicine. I can relate to the struggle of finding medicine especially since not all pharmacies offer or sell a particular prescription. So I came up with a solution, an app, that could list down the available pharmacies, the nearest pharmacy within the radius of the user, and a list of available medicines that the pharmacy has. That way, she’d cut off the hassle of visiting different pharmacies to look up a particular med, and it would save her time so as not to worsen the health-related issues that she has. The app could also help other people who rashly need to purchase a particular drug during emergencies.

As a takeaway of design thinking, it is important that in designing a product, we have to understand the struggles of our customers, since we are building this product for their benefit and making their lives easier. If we put ourselves in their shoe, we could easily think of an idea of how we can ease their lives given a particular problem that we want to resolve. By incorporating modern solutions with the help of technology, anything, especially a problem, can be resolved with the ideas and the geniuses of Technopreneurship.

[wingedkittychaos]

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[pransiss]

Exploring the Hustle: Lessons from Local Businesses

Technopreneurship Blogs Week 1-2 | Aug 19 - Sept 2 | 2024

Frenziz Crochets Every day, we encounter businesses in countless forms, whether it’s a quick glance at a boutique in a shopping center or an advertisement for a new restaurant on social media. Yet, we often underestimate the sheer number of businesses that exist and the challenges they’ve overcome to stand firm in today’s market. As part of our Technopreneurship course, my group mates—Annriza Lam, Cindy Clair Booc, Honey Rhose Petil—and I partakes unto interviewing companies to gain real-world overview on how it is being kept on going.

Preparation

(Photo by Honey Rhose Petil)

These interviews were a step into unknown territory for me. I had never faced a challenge where we had to interview strangers about their business experiences, which made the task feel a bit daunting, especially since I'm very introverted. We started by familiarizing ourselves with LimKetKai Mall, the area we chose for our interviews, and practiced different approaches to engaging potential interviewees. We reassured ourselves with the thought that at the end of the day, 'We're just a bunch of students trying our best to survive college, and they'll probably forget about us by the next day given how many people they encounter,' just to boost our confidence a bit. 😂

The next day, we took our time make and refine our questions, ensuring appropriate questions for the types of businesses we planned to engage with. We tried to keep our questions straightforward and easy respond to make our interviewees feel at ease.

ALBERTO

(Photo taken by Yours Truly)

Our first stop was Alberto, a boutique located on the first floor of the West part of the Mall. With over thirty years in the leather goods industry, their mission is to provide customers with quality footwear that offers good value for money, enhancing their lives one pair at a time. Their offerings range from wedges and sandals to office shoes, men's footwear, and bags.

We spoke with Aljen Padoc Tagaylo, who works as a Cash Reliever at the store. She highlighted the importance of providing customers with comfortable products and accurate information. Despite the challenge of being compared to other brands, Aljen assured us that Alberto prioritizes customer comfort and product quality. She also mentioned that they often receive positive feedback from repeat customers. An advice that she gave us, as budding technopreneurs, was to focus on effective advertising and staying updated on trends that appeal to younger generations to help our future businesses grow.

ACER

(Photo taken by Yours Truly)

Our next interview took place at the Acer Concept Store. Opened in August 2022, this store is part of Upson’s expansion strategy, which has seen Acer stores pop up in five locations since 2021. The store offers a wide range of tech products, including desktops, laptops, monitors, and gaming gear. They also provide services like game and operating system installations, catering primarily to middle-class consumers.

Chris John Cayetano, a sales technician also a wonderful individual to talk to, shared insights into the store’s operations. He highlighted the importance of hitting monthly sales targets and how bonuses and incentives play a crucial role in boosting team morale and financial stability. Providing excellent service is key to customer satisfaction, although Chris noted that sales can fluctuate depending on the season, which presents its own set of challenges. His advice was that starting a business often involves a lengthy process of recouping initial investments, emphasizing the need for patience and perseverance.

FRENZIZ CROCHET

(Photo taken by Yours Truly)

Our third interview was with Jerly Galo Serana, who owns Frenziz Crochet, a business she named after her daughter. Specializing in handmade crochet items, Jerly’s products cater to people of all ages and preferences. What began as a hobby two years ago has grown into a business she officially launched in 2021. Since then, 

Frenziz Crochet has expanded to several malls, including LimKetKai, Ayala Malls Centrio, Robinsons Iligan, Robinsons Valencia, and SM Downtown. As of August 2024, her products were featured at the Higalaay Festival bazaar in the LimKetKai Mall Rotunda.

Jerly’s enthusiasm was evident throughout our conversation. She emphasized that hard work, dedication, and maintaining a distinct identity are crucial in setting her products apart from competitors. Starting her business with little financial investment, she focused on refining her skills, driven by a belief in showcasing her talent. Perseverance and a genuine passion for her craft are what keep her business thriving. Despite facing obstacles like exhaustion and creative blocks, Jerly’s background in HR and sales, combined with a positive mindset, has helped her overcome them. She expressed deep satisfaction in both her personal fulfillment and the financial stability her business provides.

COLOURS FOTO

Colours Foto is an authorized dealer of major camera brands like Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm. With over three decades in the industry, the store offers a wide range of photography equipment, from DSLRs to drones. The LimKetKai branch, which opened in October 2018, is one of several locations, including branches in Ayala Center Cebu, Ayala Centrio CDO, and Island City Mall Tagbilaran.

Jen Revil, who we interviewed for this store, explained that the business aims to attract more customers and maintain a fully stocked inventory. However, she mentioned that the store faces challenges due to inconsistent customer traffic and the nature of their products, which aren’t bought frequently. Despite these hurdles, maintaining a well-stocked store helps them achieve steady profits.

RTB VARIETY STORE

Our final interview of the week was with RTB Variety Store, a vendor at the Higalaay Festival bazaar in the Limketkai Mall Rotunda. In addition to this event, they have participated in other bazaars, including Eid al-Fitr and ‘Farm to Market’ events. The store showcases a variety of Philippine handicrafts, from batik malongs to native bags and Islamic souvenirs. Their target audience includes both locals and tourists, with products that reflect the rich diversity of Philippine culture.

We interviewed Rosie Tumarong Belog, the owner, who shared that their primary goal is to continue growing and expanding their business. To ensure smooth operations, they focus on maintaining up-to-date stock and delivering excellent customer service. While they experience slow sales days, Rosie noted that the positive feedback they receive speaks to the uniqueness and appeal of their products.

Reflections and Learnings

The interviews we conducted emphasized the crucial role of a customer-centric approach, a principle echoed by every business we spoke with. Understanding and meeting customer needs is the cornerstone of success, with empathy and exceptional customer service being vital in creating positive experiences. Additionally, maintaining well-managed inventory and offering incentives for both customers and employees are key strategies for ensuring satisfaction and motivation.

Through these discussions, I also realized that starting a business requires more than just a good idea—it demands passion, persistence, and resilience. The stories shared by the business owners deepened our respect for their hard work and reminded us that with the right mindset, we too can create something meaningful. After a day of interviews, my group and I felt a strong sense of accomplishment, inspired by the remarkable individuals we met and their dedication to their craft. This experience has fueled our determination to pursue our own entrepreneurial dreams with renewed vigor.

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Recap of Interviews with Companies

Hello dear readers! for this week's blog, we're gonna firstly know more about the 5 companies that we interviewed along side with my team, so now let us begin on our journey on becoming a Technopreneur. 1. REMAX The first company is REMAX. According to our interviewee Mr. Mark Madello, REMAX is a company that was built around 2021 that offers gadgets, technology essentials or gaming peripherals, it is located inside SM downtown CDO, SM uptown CDO, and SM lanang Davao as their main branch. REMAX don't have any incorporated companies.

2. BETTER components, Inc. Next is BETTER components, Inc. The manager we interviewed there is Mr. Reynan Cago, and according to him BETTER components is a company that starts around 1989 so this company is really old, this company offers pro audio equipments, so BETTER components has many branches like in GenSan, SM masinag Manila, Butuan, and in Davao is where their main branch is located it has many more but it is too many to include. BETTER components has different incorporated components like Yamaha, Bose, Poke Audio, and Marantz.

3. CameraHaus

The third company will be the CameraHaus, and we interviewed the manager Mr. Jason. According to him CameraHaus started around the pandemic era in 2021, this company's main offer is Camera and Accessories he also said that their most sold items are the DSLRs and the Digi cams. CameraHaus is also incorporated to different camera brands like Sony,Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, and etc. According to him CameraHaus has a total of 16 branches nation wide for now and their main branch is located in Manila, but in Mindanao their branches are located only in CDO and Butuan.

4. Bagel Girl Next is Bagel Girl, we interviewed one of their staffs Ms. Ziradel, according to her this company started in 2018, Bagel Girl main offers are jewelries and accessories, they also have free piercing and I think this is also very good so that it can attract more costumers. She also said that Bagel Girl is a sister company of Broadway Gems. Bagel Girl's branches are only in SM uptown & downtown and Centrio Ayala.

5. OUR | HOME And for our last company, it is called OUR HOME. We interviewed their manager there Ms. Almira Fernandez, and according to her this company started around May 2017, the main offers of this company is furnitures. This company is not incorporated to any other companies but she said that they have 34 branches nation wide but here in CDO they only have it in SM downtown & uptown.

CREDITS : REMAX BETTER COMPONENTS CAMERAHAUS BAGEL GIRL OUR | HOME Mr. Mark Madello Mr. Reynan Cago Mr. Jason Ms. Ziradel Ms. Almira Fernandez

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Company Interviews — Our First Week

Businesses exist all around us and it is something that we tend to overlook. From passing by boutiques in the mall to scrolling past an advertisement for a restaurant on our phones, it can be hard to imagine just how many businesses are out there worldwide and all the trials they must have gone through to get to where they are today. For our Technopreneurship subject, we were given the unique task of interviewing thirty companies in order to gain practical insights from employees and business owners alike. My group mates are Annriza Lam, Francis Padero, and Honey Rhose Petil, who I collaborated with for this project. And to start, we interviewed five businesses within the LimKetKai Mall for the first week. 

Getting Started ✅

Photo taken by Honey Rhose Petil

In full honesty, this was not something that we are familiar with right away. As someone who hasn’t experienced this type of challenge before where we interview strangers about the business that they own or work at, it definitely was an intimidating task. We started with exploring the area in which we would like to interview first, which was in LimKetKai Mall. Then, the next day, we started creating our list of questions and narrowed it down to the type of questions that will suit the businesses that we plan to interview. We also simplified it so our interviewees will feel more comfortable answering it. We then went to the mall once more, our guide questions in hand, rehearsed, and began scouting for potential people who were willing to share their insights.

1. ALBERTO

Photo taken by Francis Padero

Located in the West Concourse and on the 1st floor, this branch in LimKetKai Mall was the first business that we interviewed. From the information gathered, this shoe store has been in the leather goods industry for over thirty years, and their main goal is to offer quality and value-for-money products to Filipinos and make their lives better by providing one quality pair at a time. Their top products include wedges, sandals, school and office shoes, mens shoes and loafers, and even bags.

As for the interview itself, we talked to Aljen Padoc Tagaylo who was a Cash Reliever there. We were really grateful that she was willing to offer some of her time to share her firsthand experiences to us. When asked about the business’ goals and the key factors in making sure operations run smoothly on a day-to-day basis, she emphasized the importance of serving the customers comfortable products and giving the correct information when asked about their shoes. She also mentioned that the problem of being compared to other shoe brands can be a challenge as an employee working there, but she was quick to reassure that Alberto brings sellability and comfort to customers no matter what. Aljen confirmed this by saying that they receive positive feedback from loyal customers all the time when we asked her about customer feedback. And lastly, when we asked what advice she could give us as aspiring technopreneurs, she shared that it’s important to advertise and to look at what’s trending with the young generation in order to scale up our future business.

2. ACER CONCEPT STORE

Photo taken by Francis Padero

Continuing along the West Concourse in the mall, the Acer concept store was the second business we had the opportunity to visit. Opened on August 22, 2022, this store is part of a successful expansion by Upson, which has launched Acer stores in five strategic locations since 2021. With a commitment to providing customers with a wide array of products and an immersive shopping experience, this store features everything from desktops and laptops to monitors, projectors, gaming gear, and even air purifiers. They also assist in installing games and operating systems, with their main target market being the middle class.

Chris John Cayetano, a sales technician, was our second interviewee for today. When asked about the shop’s goals, he emphasized the need to reach a certain quota every month. For that to be possible, he answered that not only does it take customers and prospects to ensure that the business runs smoothly, but bonuses and incentives help them a lot as well in boosting morale and financial well-being. To ensure customer satisfaction, he talked about the importance of good service and accommodation. However, he noted that a major challenge is the seasonal nature of gadget sales, leading to periods with fewer customers. He also advised that when starting a business, it can take months to regain the initial investment, even with a clear target audience, due to the unpredictable nature of the process.

3. FRENZIZ CROCHET

Photo taken by Francis Padero

The third interviewee that we had the pleasure to meet was Jerly Galo Serana, a business owner at Frenziz Crochet. Her business, named after her daughter, specializes in creating one-of-a-kind handmade crochet items that are tailored to suit customers of all ages in terms of aesthetics and sizes. Jerly has been crocheting for two years as a hobby and officially started her business in 2021. Since then, she has expanded to several malls, including LimKetKai, Ayala Malls Centrio, Robinsons Iligan, Robinsons Valencia, and SM Downtown. Currently, as of August 2024, Frenziz Crochet is featured at the Higalaay Festival bazaar in the Limketkai Mall Rotunda.

While interviewing her, I really noticed how eager she was to spare time for us and share her business behind the scenes. Her passion for her craft and contentment with her business's progress shone through. Jerly emphasized the importance of hard work and quality in setting her products apart from competitors, believing that having a unique identity is key. Starting with almost no monetary investment, she focused on honing her talent, believing that if you have a gift, you should showcase it. When asked what keeps her business running smoothly, she answered that it’s all about perseverance and loving your own work. Though she faces challenges, including exhaustion and feeling stuck at times, her experience in HR, salesmanship, and maintaining a positive mental attitude helped her push through. Finally, she finds both happiness and financial stability in her work with Frenziz Crochet.

4. COLOURS FOTO

Located in the East Concourse of the mall, this business has been an authorized dealer of major camera and accessory brands for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Gopro and more for 30 years. They offer products from DSLRs, mirrorless, advanced compacts, and adventure cameras to drones, gimbals and other accessories. This particular branch in LimKetKai opened its doors in October 2018, now also a part of other branches located in Ayala Center Cebu, Ayala Centrio CDO, and Island City Mall Tagbilaran.

In our fourth interview, Jen Revil shared that the business's main goals are to attract more customers and maintain full stock levels. To keep customers satisfied, they focus on meeting their needs with the right products. However, she noted that challenges are present due to a lack of customers and sales, as their products don't really need to be bought that often. While the business generally maintains steady profits when stocked, slow days and monthly sales quotas present difficulties, and they don't always meet their targets.

5. RTB VARIETY STORE

The last business that we interviewed was on display as a bazaar for the Higalaay Festival in Limketkai Mall Rotunda. Aside from this event, they also displayed their booth for Eid al-Fitr, ‘Farm to Market’ event spearheaded by the Department of Agriculture Region X, and for the ‘Pinoy Tiangge’ event for Philippine Independence Day in the same location. They offer a variety of products that showcase the diversity of Philippine handicrafts, including malongs in batik designs, native bags and shirts, Islamic souvenirs, Maranao apparel and decorations, and even products from Thailand. They have a wide range of target customers, with foreigners and people outside the region in general.

We interviewed Rosie Tumarong Belog, the business owner, who shared that they primarily aim that their business continues to thrive and branch out. To keep things running smoothly, they ensure stocks are complete and up-to-date before opening, and prioritize good customer service. Customers can buy in bulk and enjoy discounts and freebies, which helps maintain satisfaction. When we asked them if they have any challenges, they answered that they do experience slow sales days, but the positive feedback they receive shows their products' uniqueness and appeal.