Startup Grind 2024: Rediscovering New Networks for the Cebuano Startup Community

Startup Grind Cebu, after its hiatus during the pandemic, made a grand return on January 25, 2024, at The Company Cebu Mandaue Branch. Spearheaded by director Benjamin Claeys and co-director Joanna Paula Mariblanca, the event marked a significant milestone for the Cebuano startup community. The fireside chat with Ryan Michael Gelig, founder of SugboDoc – Anywhere Healthcare, shed light on the challenges of reshaping norms in industries like healthcare. Despite hurdles, the event exemplified Startup Grind’s mission to foster a vibrant ecosystem where startups can thrive. With the support of Mata Technologies and The Company Cebu, Startup Grind Cebu aims to pave the way for a future brimming with opportunities and breakthroughs in the local startup scene.

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Finding Your Ikigai: Insights from the DOHE Startup Cebu Mixer

In the heart of Crossroads Cebu City, the Department of Entrepreneurial Hub Enthusiasts (DOHE) hosted a vibrant startup mixer at The Playground. Guided by social entrepreneur Thomas Graham, attendees explored their passions and unearthed their ikigai—a Japanese concept of purpose. Supported by The Company, the event sparked connections and ignited entrepreneurial dreams, proving that when passion meets purpose, possibilities are boundless.

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Technopreneurship and Collaboration: Insights from Cebu’s First Startup Ecosystem Builders Gathering 2024

Cebu’s startup ecosystem is on the rise, emerging as a hub for innovation and collaboration. Explore key insights from the inaugural meeting, featuring topics like technopreneurship, startup events, internship programs, the Philippine Startup Challenge 2024, and DOHE’s collaborative approach. Discover the diverse participation of key organizations and influencers, reflecting the inclusive nature of the gathering. The roadmap ahead showcases optimism, emphasizing the collective commitment to nurturing Cebu’s startup landscape. Join the movement; contribute to the region’s flourishing entrepreneurial spirit.

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Event Planning: A Comprehensive Guide from The Company Cebu

Event planning is an art, a delicate blend of creativity, strategy, and execution. By understanding your event’s essence, crafting a comprehensive budget, choosing the perfect venue, creating engaging content, devising a robust marketing strategy, ensuring seamless logistics, and evaluating your efforts, you transform visions into reality.

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DevFest Cebu 2023 Recap: Tech Highlights and Future Visions

In the rapidly evolving tech landscape, DevFest Cebu 2023 emerged as a pivotal hub for knowledge-sharing and collaboration within the global developer community. Organized by Google Developer Groups (GDG), this community-led event, held at the Michael Richartz Building of the University of San Carlos, Talamban Campus on December 3, showcased the dynamic nature of software development.

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Visayas Art Fair: Through the Canvases of Local Talents

Our recent exploration of a Cebu art exhibition revealed narratives within each canvas. From Fernando Kabigting’s living legacy to Michael Dondoyano’s transformative journey and Christian Regis’ vibrant reinterpretation of the ordinary, each artist left an indelible mark. Isah Rodillo’s fusion of science and art and Gallery Down South’s mentorship programs added depth to the visual spectacle. This wasn’t just an exhibition; it was a walk among living stories, a celebration of the artists who shared fragments of their hearts on canvas.

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