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BLOG #4: REFLECTION OF THE LECTURE SERIES

ABOUT THE SERIES: The enlightening lecture series delves into two realms of today's dynamic business landscape. The series, featuring esteemed speakers, aims to unravel the complexities surrounding Intellectual Property Rights and Technology Transfer, while also exploring the intricacies of the startup ecosystem, and the inspiring journey of a socially impactful startup.

LECTURE 1: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER Resource Speaker: Dr. Gamaliela A. Dumancas

Dr. Dumancas kickstarts the series by delving into the legal foundations of Intellectual Property Rights and Technology transfer. Her talk consisted of three parts: Legal basis, Intellectual Property rights, and the Process of Technology Transfer. She sheds light on the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (RA 8293) and the Technology Transfer Act 2009 (RA 1055).

Understanding the 'how' is crucial. It plays a big role when you start transforming an idea into a tangible thing. Dr. Dumancas explained the importance of transforming ideas into tangible products, emphasizing the "First to file" basis. She expounded the nine categories of Intellectual designs, trademarks and service marks, copyright and related rights, layout designs, geographic indications, undisclosed information, and new plant variants.

Ms. Hebra's talk gave me an enlightenment on how property rights give the owner or right holder the ability to do with the property what they choose.

LESSON 2: STARTUP ECOSYSTEM Resource Speaker: Ms. Keren Happuch A. Lacadin

Ms. Lacadin took the spotlight to talk about the Startup Ecosystem. She defines it as a collective of individuals playing varied roles, interacting, and collaborating to nurture and propel startups.

Ms. Tumaroy explored the essential question: Why do startups need the ecosystem? The answer lies in the multifaceted support it provides, ranging from infrastructure and funding to the invaluable aspects of networking and staying updated with the latest trends. For those aspiring to take the journey on the entrepreneurial field, Ms. Lacadin provided insights into how one can take advantage of the startup ecosystem, creating a symbiotic relationship that fosters growth and success.

LECTURE 3: INCUBATION PROGRAM AND OPPURTUNITIES Resource Speacker: Ms. Glyrhiz Marheil A. Tabamo

Ms. Tabamo's specific focus will be generally provide support to early-stage business. These programs offer resources like mentorship, training, networking opportunities, and sometimes even office space to help participating businesses grow and become successful. Ms. Sarausa might be discussing the benefits of these programs for entrepreneurs and the opportunities they provide to turn ideas into reality.

LECTURE 4: START-UP JOURNEY Resources Speaker: Mr. John Ryan Loyloy

In the final leg of the series, Mr. John Ryan Loyloy shares the inspiring journey of Virtualan. This innovative company has a mission: matching companies to people with disabilities through a business model that uplifts individuals out of proverty.

Ms. Canete-Mamugay unfolds the narrative of virtualahan's commitment to social impact, demonstrating how entrepreneurship can be a force for positive change.

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3RD DAY OF BLOGGING WITH MY ENTREP JOURNEY!

Having verified possible riders, we have conducted interviews with thirteen students in our start-up business, "FODE," as riders. We selected these thirteen (13) students based on their availability and having bicycles. As a result, only five (5) out of fourteen (14) agreed with our initial hypothesis, which we opted to test because we already shared our shares 50%/50%.

Since everyone agreed with our team, we changed it to 60%/40%, and the thirteen (13) possible riders that we interviewed agree with this new 60%/40% share, since it is equitable for them as well.

Trusting your team members is the foundation of effective teamwork.

The lesson that we've learned this week is that trust is essential for teamwork, as it allows for vulnerability and understanding of each other's strengths and weaknesses. Building trust takes time and is crucial for fostering good relationships within the team. To build trust, FODE teamwork Efficiency uses pairing sessions, in-person meet-ups, and resolving conflicts. Pairing sessions allow team members to learn from each other and foster camaraderie, which in turn builds trust. In-person meet-ups increase productivity and foster a sense of connection, even in remote environments.

Resolving conflicts is also essential for effective teamwork. The leader of the team, Hya, encourages open discussion and openness during meetings to express concerns, challenges, and frustrations. This approach helps to make the team feel safe enough to express their feelings and opinions without fear of backlash.

In summary, building trust among team members is crucial for effective teamwork. We also learned about how important it is to respect everyone's privacy. You still have to respect their privacy, even if they are employed by you or are a team member. For this reason, we haven't shared any images of our potential riders in order to preserve their privacy and reputation. By implementing pairing sessions, in-person meet-ups, listening to the employee or customers, and resolving conflicts, FODE teamwork efficiency can foster a more productive and effective team environment.

Enjoy your hassle-free journey with our FODE!

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The Entrepreneurial Journey of Team Foxtrot: The FODE

The narratives of each of the customers that we interviewed.

The majority of our interviewees agreed with our app, "FODE." They said that it will help them, the students of CMU, to have an idea to solve their problem of long walk distance and easy to buy of their food or necessities, as well as the vendor and the restaurant, to have a sale in a new technological way. 

In order for them to see the app and comprehend the questions we asked the students, vendors, and restaurant owners during our interviews, we made a prototype. Positive feedback, indicating agreement with the app, was received.

The decision of Team Foxtrot in previous week.

The Foxtrot team proposes two food service apps for the team. The one is the service of food delivery, but the other is the food delivery, where they register and students who want to do side jobs.

The team Foxtrot chose the best app service that benefits you and the communities of CMU, and this app is named the member of the Team: FODE. Due to the availability of food delivery services and the abundance of premiums that can be used as inexpensive meals, there is an innovative way of purchasing meal ingredients called "foodient" that allows you to enjoy the same dish but with various ingredients at a lower cost. This app also helps students, or the community of CMU, who want to sideline jobs. Additionally, impart knowledge about healthy eating; "pinggang pinoy" helps with meal balance and benefits CMU students, vendors, and restaurant owners.

Lessons Team Foxtrot learned that week.

The lesson that we've learned is that we will focus on the unity of a team because we unite ideas that generate good results. Also, one of the things we must learn is that not every interview is forced to take a picture, whether it's with students, vendors, or even the owners of the restaurant, because they have privacy and confidentiality that we respect. Because of our validation in the market, it's difficult to get a picture to put in the documents because of their desire not to take pictures. 

Enjoy your hassle-free journey with our FODE!

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My first blog: I've learned about the introduction of an entrepreneurial mindset!

In the introduction to the entrepreneurial mind, I've learned that having a mindset refers to our behaviors, attitudes, and thought processes that influence our decisions. It can be positive or negative and can impact our judgment. An entrepreneurial mindset is characterized by positive and resilient thinking, allowing individuals to see new opportunities and generate ideas to solve problems. This critical-thinking perspective is not exclusive to business professionals.