News and developments in the community.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

December 21: Free Webinar: From Software Test Engineer to Technopreneur

The learning session in the DigitalFilipino Start Up 100 Project - Digital Entrepreneur Program continues with our second free webinar happening on December 21, 2011 from 8 pm to 9:30 pm.

Our topic is "From Software Test Engineer to Technopreneur" with club member and mentor RJ David of Sulit.com.ph.

Agenda as follows:
  1. Lessons learned as a software test engineer.
  2. Lessons learned as a PHP developer.
  3. Lessons learned as freelance web developer.
  4. Lessons learned in current business - Sulit.com.ph.
  5. Lessons learned in getting investors.
  6. What characterizes an entrepreneur?
  7. Advice to college students and yuppies wanting to become technopreneurs.
  8. How can I prepare to become an entrepreneur / technopreneur?
  9. What to watch out for in running a start up?
  10. Suggested resources
Please fill-up this form to join the webinar.

Kindly expect Heidi Kleiber to send you an e-mail to confirm your registration to this free webinar.

Monday, December 12, 2011

Call for speakers: DigitalFilipino E-Commerce Summit 2012

We are now gearing up for the 3rd DigitalFilipino E-Commerce Summit 2012. This will be an intensive 1-day educational event on e-commerce strategies scheduled to take place on February 24, 2012 at The Peninsula Manila, corner of Ayala Avenue and Makati Avenue, Makati City from 9 am to 5 pm. 

Register today to confirm your seat(s)!

If you have a great e-commerce experience or 2012 insight that you believe can be imparted as competitive knowledge in this conference, I will very much appreciate if you can contact me with your suggested topic that includes the following:

  • Topic title 
  • Description 
  • Case study (studies) / lessons learned to be imparted 
If your topic gets chosen, I will contact you right away. In addition, sponsorship opportunities are available and I can send you more details if you are interested.

Conference Program 

Attendees to this event can expect a highly-interactive session with e-commerce players and industry practitioners. Topics being considered in the agenda includes (subject to change):
  • State of E-Commerce in the Philippines
  • Extending your presence to the mobile device (Android, iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows Phone)
  • Taking advantage of the 2nd Internet (new e-commerce opportunities with IPV6)
  • Where are the Customers? (how come we have low sales despite creating a useful website and social media presence?)
  • Using Local Payment Platforms (moving merchants away from international players)
  • Getting your Start-Up Running and Attractive to Investors
  • E-Commerce Business, Search, and Social Models for 2012
Free conference pass to DigitalFilipino Club members:
  • Corporate members (3 representatives) 
  • SME members (2 representative) 
  • Individual members (can attend but slot is not transferable)
  • Additional club member and sponsor delegates are entitled to 15% discount. 
Register today to confirm your seat(s)!

Friday, December 02, 2011

December 8: Free Webinar: The Making of a Serial Entrepreneur / Technopreneur

We are kicking-off the DigitalFilipino Start Up 100 Project - Digital Entrepreneur Program with our first free webinar happening on December 8, 2011 from 8 pm to 9:30 pm.

Our topic is "The Making of a Serial Entrepreneur" with honorary club member and mentor Lawrence Hughes of InfoWeapons.

Agenda as follows:

  1. Lessons learned as a serial entrepreneur in tech start-ups - Mycroft Labs and Mika L.P.
  2. Lessons learned in working for companies under Incentive Stock Options.
  3. Lessons learned as employee and junior investor under CipherTrust
  4. Lessons learned in current business - InfoWeapons.
  5. What characterizes an entrepreneur?
  6. Advice to college students and yuppies wanting to become technopreneurs.
  7. How can I prepare to become an entrepreneur / technopreneur?
  8. What to watch out for in running a start up?
  9. The magic of Private Stock.
  10. Suggested resources

Please fill-up this form to join the webinar.

Kindly expect Heidi Kleiber to send you an e-mail to confirm your registration to this free webinar.