Mark Ferrolino

BusinessWorld Special Features Writer

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Calimon: Innovative entrepreneurs should aim to solve the issues that affect the most number of people, such as transportation and education. Why do we keep going back to old solutions that don't work anymore? It's either you pivot or you perish. #SparkUpSummit2019

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Educators need to take initiative and learn new skills to ensure that future generations can learn as well, StartUp Village's Carlo Calimon urges at the final session of #SparkUpSummit2019.

"You can't keep teaching the same things and expect the same results each time."

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Now happening: Panel discussion at #SparkUpSummit2019 with @SparkUpPH Editor Santiago Arnaiz as moderator.

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"At the end of the day, it's not about profit, it's about creating purpose for ourselves," Carlo Calimon of StartUp Village says at #SparkUpSummit2019. @SparkUpPH

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Consumers interact with technology in their daily lives; the key is how you can integrate that experience in the workplace, says Doromal. #SparkUpSummit2019

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Aside from technical skills, soft skills are important to be marketable in the industry - Lope Doromal, chief technology officer of IBM Philippines #SparkUpSummit2019 @SparkUpPH

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Lope Doromal of IBM Philippines says at #SparkUpSummit2019 that the only way to future-proof ourselves is to ensure that we continuously learn new things. @SparkUpPH

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Ibba Bernardo of I Am Cardboard PH is now on stage of #SparkUpSummit2019 to share how he is making money through the things that he loves. @SparkUpPH

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Jay Fajardo of Launchgarage says at
#SparkUpSummit2019 that ideation starts with three basic elements: problem, information and solution. @SparkUpPH

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@QBOphilippines director Katrina Chan: Startups can change the world. But we need to do bayanihan, we need to collaborate

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Kat Chan: The Filipino startup community is still young but full of potential. #SparkUpSummit2019
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Kat Chan, director of QBO Philippines, says that seven of the largest companies in the world today are tech firms. #SparkUpSummit2019
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Richard Prodigalidad, founder of LEENTech Network Solutions, shares the current demographics of today's workforce, which is vital to maintain the relevance of a business in the coming years. @SparkUpPH #SparkUpSummit2019

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Now happening: Panel discussion at @SparkUpPH Summit 2019 with Ronster Baetiong as moderator. #SparkUpSummit2019

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Paringit: There are lot of new ideas from univesities but sometimes they end up in shelves. We dont want that to happen. We want these key ideas to come up in the market.
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Here's how to get investors to say "yes," according to Mica Tan:
1. Don't make rookie mistakes
2. Articulate how they can strategically help you
3. Make sure your numbers are compelling
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Mica Tan is now on stage to share a guide to funding and how to get investors say "YES." @SparkUpPH #SparkUpSummit2019

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Things to keep in mind to crowdfund the right way. @SparkUpPH #SparkUpSummit2019