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💭 "How might we leverage local entrepreneurship models and experiences to address global sustainability challenges?" At the 3ZERO House Philippines Assembly last October 5, Rafael Dionisio of MAD Travel (Make A Difference), Carlo Chen-Delantar of Gobi Partners and Circulo, Priya Thachadi of Villgro Philippines, Isidro Luis Borromeo of Evergreen Labs and ReForm Plastic, and moderator Karl Satinitigan of Meron examined how local entrepreneurship in the Philippines can accelerate solutions for local, regional, and global challenges, particularly in sustainability. 🚀 Through seeking entrepreneurial initiatives in the grassroots, enabling indigenous communities to build solutions based on their knowledge and experiences, using both low-tech and high-tech solutions to solve problems on a needs-based capacity, and creating success stories in our own communities, we can push for business growth and as we conquer sustainability challenges. 💡 Ideas for Impact is an initiative by the Global Shapers Manila Hub to share insights on key sustainability issues in the Philippines through a systemic lens and the voices of local changemakers in the country. Stay tuned for the full articles from the 3ZERO Assembly in collaboration with the 3ZERO House Philippines.

Grateful to have been part of an inspiring event with Villgro Philippines! 🙌💡 Together, we explored the incredible potential of Femtech in transforming women’s health and expanding access to affordable care for underserved communities. At Hati Health, we're committed to breaking barriers and empowering women through innovative healthcare solutions. 🌸💪 Here's to a future where every woman has the support she needs to thrive.

Ready, Spark, Charge: Hacking the Future of Energy is here! RSC is back with a new format, exciting challenges, and even more innovation! This 3-day hackathon brings together innovators, students, young professionals, and startup founders to develop groundbreaking solutions for the country’s energy challenges. 🚀💡 Prizes up for grabs 🥇Grand Winner: Php 50,000 🥈1st Runner-Up: Php 30,000 🥉2nd Runner-Up: Php 15,000 What to expect ⚡️ Mentorship from industry experts 🚀 Access to resources and acceleration opportunities 📢 A platform to pitch your innovative energy solution 🤝 Networking with like-minded innovators and industry leaders If you are passionate in addressing challenges in energy efficiency, sustainable transportation and renewable energy adoption, this competition is for you! Register now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gwTeW6ux 📅 November 14-16, 2024 📍 Quezon CIty Deadline of Application: October 25, 2024 Learn more about the hackathon and competition mechanics 👉 https://lnkd.in/gxDGe_XW Together, let’s hack the future of energy  and create solutions for a more sustainable Philippines! 🇵🇭 This event is brought to you by New Energy Nexus Philippines! #RSC2024 #HackingTheFutureOfEnergy

What opportunities for capital and success does Davao City hold for entrepreneurs and investors alike? 🌟 We witnessed a thriving movement at the 2024 Davao Startup Week, where entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and creatives put their best foot forward. The 2024 Davao Startup Week also saw the launch of Davao Angel Investors Network - DAIN! Our Founder and CEO, Priya Thachadi delivered a keynote on the importance of Angel Investments in a growing ecosystem, to encourage and unlock more local funding for enterprises in the city and region. We are pleased to announce our collaboration and support of the Davao Angel Investors Network as one of its founding members! We’re excited to reaffirm our commitment to accelerating startups in Davao, which is a high-potential landscape for enterprises generating positive social impact. The development of local ecosystems will contribute to an inclusive, holistic ecosystem for entrepreneurship in the country. 🌿🤝 If you are interested to learn more about investing in impact-driven startups, please write to our CEO Priya Thachadi at priya@villgrophilippines.org 📧 #DavaoStartups #ImpactInvesting #StartupInvesting #AngelInvestment

“I fell in love with doing community work, being able to directly impact the lives of the enterprises by simply listening to their stories and nurturing the Filipino value of pakikisama.” 🚀 On-the-ground work creates real impact! In her latest blog, Loiz Estudillo, Community Programs Manager at Villgro Philippines, shares valuable insights from her field visits across Mindanao and Palawan. From earning community trust to identifying and addressing their unique needs, Loiz highlights key ways to truly engage with community-based enterprises. Check out her reflections on the importance of being present, and how Villgro Philippines supports women-owned enterprises in the Philippines. 👩💼🌱 Read more here! https://lnkd.in/gXq6Um5J #CommunityEmpowerment #OnTheGround #WomenEntrepreneurs #VillgroPH #NüshuNetwork #Impact

✨ ICYMI: The Femtech Showcase 2024 was a game-changer! ✨ On October 10, Villgro Philippines hosted a showcase at the Asian Institute of Management, spotlighting eight cutting-edge femtech startups addressing critical women’s health issues. From sustainable period care to mental health support for parents, these innovators are transforming healthcare for women through technology. The roster of startups included Beacon Care Inc., Eluvo Health, Halia, Hati Health, Lily of the Valley, Nala Woman, Scoliosis Philippines Support Group Inc., and Sinaya Cup. The event also featured an insightful panel discussion moderated by Camille Escudero (Lily of the Valley) on the future of femtech with industry leaders Aiai Garcia (Nala Woman), Lian Vega (Kindred Health Inc.), Abetina Valenzuela-Mader (Pulse 63 Healthcare Ventures), and Priya Thachadi (Villgro Philippines). 📖 Catch the full recap here! https://lnkd.in/gEshKwjj #FemtechShowcase2024 #WomenInHealth #TechForGood #VillgroPH #NüshuNetwork #Femtech

"Envision a realm where technology’s precision marries the warmth of human connection – that’s our idea of healthcare.” Jessica de Mesa-Lim, CEO and Co-founder of Kindred Health Inc. 👩⚕️💜 Watch Jessica’s story about advancing women’s health in the Philippines through Kindred, a women-led, women-first, and women-centered healthcare business. Villgro Philippines has had the honor of witnessing Kindred’s growth since their participation in WE Rise x SheDisrupts Philippines 2022 – a fully virtual venture competition, mentorship, and pre-accelerating training program for Filipina entrepreneurs designed to catalyze gender lens investments (GLI) into women-led startups in the Philippines. Here’s to providing Filipinas gender-smart, tech-driven, and tech-oriented healthcare! 🔗 Watch the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gMZXxKj6 This video was produced by Villgro Philippines for the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs 2024 Global Annual Conference in Bangkok. #KindredHealth #startups #Innovation #Femtech #WomensHealthcare #WomenEntrepreneurs ANDE East and Southeast Asia

A heartfelt thank you to our partners for your support in making the Femtech Showcase a success!  Your commitment to collaboration is driving growth in the femtech sector, ensuring that women’s health and wellness remain a priority in the evolving healthcare landscape. 🤝 The Femtech Showcase was presented by Villgro Philippines in partnership with the Femtech Association Asia, Nüshu Network, and the Asian Institute of Management Society of Innovators. Our sincerest gratitude goes to our community partners for amplifying the impact of Femtech! PhilDev Foundation, xchange PH, QBO Innovation, StartUp Village, Imaginable Impact, FoundHer, and Brainsparks. Special thanks to Healthway Philippines for joining us in advancing women’s health and raising awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 🎗️ Here's to shaping a future where tech-driven and tech-oriented solutions address the needs of women everywhere! #FemtechShowcase #WomensHealth #communitypartners #breastcancerawareness #femtech

The Femtech Showcase is proof that the growing number of Femtech startups, along with increasing demand from women customers, is a promising sign of the potential for the market. Startups are seizing opportunities to empower Filipinas with accessible, tailored, and urgently needed solutions. Thank you to all our partners, speakers, and attendees for making the Femtech Showcase a success. We hope you were inspired by the program, panel discussions, pitch showcase, and demo booths. Special thanks to Healthway Philippines for joining us in raising awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 👩⚕️💗 We’re grateful to Beacon Care Inc., Eluvo Health, Halia, Hati Health, Lily of the Valley, Nala Woman, Scoliosis Philippines Support Group Inc., Sinaya Cup, Kindred Health Inc., and Pulse 63 Healthcare Ventures for sharing their work. It was our honor to spotlight Femtech enterprises with groundbreaking innovations shaping the health sector! For more inspiration about advancing women’s health in the country, follow Villgro Philippines. The Femtech Showcase is presented by Villgro Philippines in partnership with FemTech Association Asia, Nüshu Network, and the Asian Institute of Management Society of Innovators.

I spent World Mental Health Day preaching about mental health for moms. And showing off our revamped website, which was amazingly finished just in time! (www.beacon.ph) Congratulations to Villgro Philippines and FemTech Association Asia for the Femtech Showcase at the Asian Institute of Management earlier today! Glad to have reconnected and met movers in the femtech industry! Let’s go, ladies! Camille Escudero Maria Gaitanidou Aiai Garcia Carol Joanna Violago-Olivarez Audrey Tangonan AC Alyzsa Dy Priya Thachadi Lindsay DAVIS