May 23, 2014

Women in Tech Startups: What You Need to Know in Order to Survive in the Industry

We are in a high-tech digital world that shapes the future of business: mobile technology, cloud computing and the “Internet of things.” I always read and learn things on innovation, technology, start-ups, and entrepreneurs.

A lot of the popular apps such as Viber and Waze were created by tech startups. In the Philippines the growth of tech startups is also rising.

Gladly to see there are more women founders or more start-up women in technology and science.

While more and more women are getting involved in the tech startup industry, it is still a fact that men dominate it. However, this industry is constantly changing, and women are hopeful that it’s going to change for the better.

Regardless of gender, however, brave entrepreneurs and talented artists are drawn to the exciting world of tech startup.

Revital Darom, a make-up artist turned VP, shares her experience on how to survive and succeed in the tech startup industry. She is currently working as the VP Content Management for Veems. Veems is a unique photo-sharing app that allows users to upload a photo and add a four-second sound along with the image. The success of the app actually surprised Revital and her co-founder, Iddo Gorren.

Just two months after its soft launch, the app has already been downloaded from the App Store 100K times--that's even before they started to really market the app.

One of their most recent milestones is the release of Veem’s Android version this week.

Working in a tech startup requires lot of time and energy must be given. However, Revital believes that “if you have support at home, then it is possible to balance both work and family life.”

Tamar, VP Biz Dev of Veems, also shares the same sentiment. She has two kids, which makes it very challenging to work in a tech startup. But her family supports her career and her quest to fulfill her life’s dreams. Before working as VP in Veems, she had a highly successful career as a lawyer. But later on, she found her true passion: building a business from scratch and embedding everything she knows to achieve its goals.

She confesses, “I love the lean startup method. I believe in the ‘short learning cycles’, checking and analyzing the data, understanding the product or service from the customer’s point of view, and knowing when to pivot or proceed.” She encourages her team to always keep moving even though sometimes things don’t turn out the way they want them to be.

Women are used to juggle and handle multiple tasks to keep a balanced and happy home life. They are naturally well organized and better to adjust to new circumstances, which allow them to easily adapt to the fast-paced environment of the tech startup world. Most times, they just don’t adapt, they thrive and excel.

“Your Step to Success!- Entrepreneur & Franchise Expo 2014 launched

The country’s biggest integrated expo and convention for innovative entrepreneurs and growing franchise businesses, The ENTREPRENEUR AND FRANCHISE EXPO 2014 “Your Step to Success!, was officially launched last May 20, 2014 at Privato Hotel, located at Shaw Boulevard, Pasig City.

The media launch was hosted by Vince Golangco, editor of the Philippines' No. 1 online magazine, WhenInManila.com and attended by personalities:  like Navin Uttamchandani, chief operating officer of Esquire Financing Inc; Christian Raeuber, MediaCom Solutions Inc. director of strategic development; Mandaluyong Councilor Charisse Abalos, the chairwoman of the Committee on Trade and Commerce in the Mandaluyong Council and the vice chair for Micro, Small, Medium Enterprise Development Council of Mandaluyong; Randell Tiongson, director of the Registered Financial Planner Institute Philippines; Jojy Azurin, Freelancer.com regional director; Kian Kazemi, former PBB housemate, celebrity restaurateur and owner of Persia Grill; Janette Toral, E-Commerce advocate and Digitalfilipino.com founder.

Also present during the conference was a multi-awarded franchise developer, founder and president of Filipino International Franchise Association (FIFA), Rudolf Kotik, who will hold a power talk series during the Entrepreneur & Franchise Expo entitled “The Ten Commandments of Successful Franchising.”

ENTREPRENEUR SUCCESS SUMMIT 2014 (ESS) - #Step2Success speakers  Christopher Tan, founder of Flippish.com; and Mitch Mali, co-founder of Beso Cusina Vinoteka, Draft Pub and Imperial Ice Bar, were present to give a preview of their talks on how to build a successful business. ESS is a series of comprehensive talks by successful international and local entrepreneurs and industry experts who will share their insights on how to build a successful business.

The 3-day exhibition will feature the latest products and services of 100 innovative businesses from various business sectors, like food, technology, tourism, business solutions, fashion, retail, entertainment and many more with over 10,000 expected visitors and business professionals. Across the three days, visitors will have the opportunity to connect with inspiring local and international business leaders, find great investment opportunities, indulge in delicious food tastings, avail of exclusive discounts and promotions, win great raffle prizes, as well as learn the latest trends in business and entrepreneurship through various activities.

“Our vision is to provide business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs an environment with activities and programs where they can network with other business stakeholders, introduce their businesses, learn the latest industry trends and to assist them in growing their business to achieve their step to success” says MEDIACOM SOLUTIONS INC. President and Expo Founder, David Abrenilla.

Organized by the MEDIACOM SOLUTIONS INC., the Philippines’ leading business community building company and supported by the Filipino International Franchise Association and the Young Entrepreneurs Society Philippines, the ENTREPRENEUR & FRANCHISE EXPO 2014 will be held on June 27-29, 2014 at Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

The Entrepreneur & Franchise Expo Media Launch was supported by Ever Bilena, Starkaffea Corporation, Murang Generics Pharmacy, Once Upon A Milkshake, We Serve Pharmacy, Draft Pub, Imperial Ice Bar, Beso Cusina Vinoteka, Pepito’s Dog Spa, Chairman Kuapao, Momsie Kitty Spa, Foss Coffee, BN Whitening Shoppe, Yan-Yan International Phils. Inc., YSA Skin Care, Elite Nails Spa, Gloria Jeans, Privato Hotel and Injoy, the brand used by many Filipinos for their food business.

Get your SUCESS PRIORITY ACCESS for the expo and to avail of the early bird discount for the summit, register at www.efe.ph. 

For updates join the community at www.facebook.com/efeph or follow in Twitter and Instagram @EFEphils. For inquiries, call +632.509.4792 or email entrepreneurandfranchiseexpo@gmail.com.

May 22, 2014

Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire's Featherweight Title Match airs at Abs-Cbn

Watchout for the special telecast of “Featherweight Fury” on ABS-CBN Channel 2. Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr. will showcase an improved and more focused version of himself as ABS-CBN airs the special telecast of Top Rank Promotion’s “Featherweight Fury” event held in Cotai Arena at The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel on Sunday (June 1) at 10:15 AM. 

Donaire (32-2) will challenge World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight champion Simpiwe “V12” Vetyeka (26-2) to co-headline three featherweight title fights in the return of Top Rank to Macao.

Not only is Donaire physically ready after going back to his roots, inviting his father who introduced him to boxing as his new trainer, his loss to Guillermo Rigondeaux and close fight against Vic Darchinyan has given him renewed purpose as a boxer. 
“The second fight with Darchinyan made me realize that I wanted to be here,” said the 31-year-old Filipino in a recently held press conference. “With injuries in my body and injuries on my face, I still realized that I want to do this. This is what I want to do. I live for the joy of people watching me and that’s why I want to be here. I want to give everything that I’ve got for my fans and for my country and for the people that love boxing.” 

“Featherweight Fury” will also feature the battle between champion Nicholas “Axe Man” Walters and Vic “Raging Bull” Darchinyan (39-6-1) for the WBA interim featherweight and Evgeny “The Mexican Russian” Gradovich’s (18-0) International Boxing Federation (IBF) featherweight title defense against Alexander Miskirtchian (24-2-1).

Catch the special telecast of “Featherweight Fury” on ABS-CBN Channel 2 in the morning of Sunday (June 1) at 10:15 AM and watch out for the same-day replay with the undercard fights on ABS-CBN Sports+Action at 7 PM. Boxing fans can also watch the entire fight live via Skycable Pay-Per-View.

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Power Mac Center Partners With LifeProof For Free Basic Underwater Photography Workshop

The greatest benefit of underwater photography is being able to develop a heart for preserving our marine treasures. You'll be amazed with the unseen beauty of our sea life.


Power Mac Center, the most reliable Apple partner in the Philippines, teamed up with consumer electronics accessory company LifeProof and offered an underwater photography seminar dubbed Underwater Snaps. 

Photography enthusiasts attended the seminars held at the Power Mac Center at SM Aura Premiereand learn the basics about photography for FREE. Session starts at 5:30pm presented by Mr. Wowie Wong. They were really excited and gained basic underwater photography skills that will help them capture the underwater world.

Free to the public, Underwater Snaps aimed to teach participants the fundamentals in capturing images of marine creatures using an iPhone or a DSLR camera, allowing them to get the most out of their photography equipment. Core topics discussed in Underwater Snaps were basic tips on picture composition, shooting in Macro or Wide lens, going manual, the challenges of shooting underwater using a DSLR camera, and caring for your underwater equipment.

The first was one-hour underwater photography seminar hosted by Power Mac Center in partnership with consumer electronics accessory company LifeProof. Network of Underwater Digital Imagers, Inc. co-founder Wowie Wong trains participants of the first leg of the Underwater Snaps.

“The Philippines has one of the richest and most diverse marine life in the world that’s worth discovering. Power Mac Center and LifeProof, through the Underwater Snaps workshop, hope that we can help underwater photography enthusiasts create more memorable underwater adventure by equipping them with the rudiments in underwater photography free of charge,” said Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez.

Free to the public, Underwater Snaps aims to teach participants the fundamentals in capturing images of marine creatures using an iPhone or a DSLR camera, allowing them to get the most out of their photography equipment.

Power Mac Center’s latest offering was a one-hour workshop conducted under the professional guidance of Wowie Wong, co-founder of the Network of Underwater Digital Imagers, Inc. (NUDI). Established in August 2010 and officially registered in March 2011, NUDI is a non-stock, non-profit association dedicated to promoting underwater photography and videography that supports conservation.

The Underwater Snaps series, which began early this month, had its last leg last May 23, Friday, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at Power Mac Center SM Aura Premier. Each participant received a certificate and giveaways from LifeProof. 

For more information, visit www.powermaccenter.com.

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