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Successful Entrepreneurs in ICT

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Objectives

  • Identify some Filipino entrepreneurs in ICT.
  • Identify qualities of successful entrepreneurs in ICT.

Filipino Entrepreneurs in ICT

  • Orlando B. Vea
    • He is the co-founder of Smart Telecommunications, Inc.
    • He is the CEO of PLDT Communications & Energy Ventures, Inc.
    • He is also the CEO and Founder of Voyager Innovations Philippines.
    • He is the CEO and Founder of PayMaya.
  • Joey Gurango
    • He is a part of Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship’s Ten Most Inspiring Technopreneurs.
    • He is included in the Microsoft’s Hall of Fame for Most Valuable Professionals
    • He is the chairman of Capiz ICT Council, CODE Scholarship Fund, and CodersGuild.net.
    • He is the Chief Evangelist for Technology Ecosystem Development (TED) Initiative.
    • He is a recipient of the Azure Flare Award.
  • Diane Eustaquio
    • She is the executive director of IdeaSpace.
      • It is a non-profit accelerator program for early-stage startups in the Philippines.
    • She is the first Philippine holder of a Business Incubation Management Certificate from the International Business Innovation Association
  • Gian Scottie Javelona
    • Also known as the Filipino Steve Jobs.
    • He represented the Philippines on the first reality TV show in Channel News Asia Singapore.
      • He was the youngest and the only Filipino company that made it in the top 10.
    • He was awarded by Manila Bulletin as one of the top 7 newsmakers in 2012.
    • He was awarded PUP Innovator of the Year Award in 2013.
    • He is one of the 30 under the 30 Young Achievers of Meg Magazine.

Qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs in ICT

  • These are the qualities that successful entrepreneurs have to succeed in the art of entrepreneurship:
    • Creativity
      • It is the ability to generate ideas and solutions that drive growth. efficiency, and competitive advantage.
    • Professionalism
      • It is the ability to consistently demonstrate ethical behavior, competence, and reliability in all professional interactions.
    • Risk-taking
      • It is the willingness to pursue opportunities despite potential for loss or failure
    • Passion
      • It is the intense enthusiasm and dedication towards one’s work.
      • It drives motivation and commitment.
    • Good Planning
      • It is the process of setting objectives and outlining steps/strategies to achieve them.
    • Knowledgeable
      • It is the comprehensive understanding of information, trends, and practices necessary to make informed decisions
    • Good Social Skills
      • It is a set of abilities necessary to communicate, collaborate, and build effective connections and relationships with others.
    • Open-mindedness
      • It is the willingness to embrace new ideas, accept diverse perspectives and learn from mistakes.
    • Empathy
      • It is the capacity to understand and share the feelings of others.
      • This in turn enhances relationships and customer satisfaction
    • Customer/Client Value
      • The act of prioritizing their needs and preferences.
      • This allows them build trust on you and provide long-term loyalty.

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