History of Dado Banatao and Joey Gurango
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Which tech entrepreneur co-founded Google with Sergey Brin?

  • Larry Page (correct)
  • Jeff Bezos
  • Mark Zuckerberg
  • Bill Gates

    • What was Bill Gates' role in the founding of Microsoft?

  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Early investor
  • Principal founder (correct)
  • Co-founder with Paul Allen

    • Which entrepreneur stepped down as Google CEO in August 2001, only to resume the role in April 2011?

  • Larry Page (correct)
  • Jeff Bezos
  • Elon Musk
  • Bill Gates

    • What frustration led to the creation of what became Dropbox?

    <p>Carrying USB drives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entrepreneur's wealth was estimated to be equivalent to the combined GDP of several African economies in January 2017?

    <p>Bill Gates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is currently the CEO of Alphabet Inc.?

    <p>Larry Page</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates an innovative entrepreneur from other types?

    <p>Passion for discovering and developing new products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of entrepreneur is characterized by copying existing products?

    <p>Imitating Entrepreneur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of a Fabian Entrepreneur?

    <p>Skepticism about changes unless satisfied with outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of entrepreneur is not eager to make changes in their organization?

    <p>Drone Entrepreneur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entrepreneur type enjoys challenges and is willing to take risks in new innovations?

    <p>Innovative Entrepreneur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the market does an Imitating Entrepreneur respond to?

    <p>Massive demands for existing products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with inventing the chip set and the graphics acceleration architecture for Personal Computers (PCs)?

    <p>Dado</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company was considered the most profitable in the world in 1993?

    <p>S3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the CEO of Gurango Software, a global provider of Human Capital Management solutions?

    <p>Joey Gurango</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Winston Damarillo known for selling when he was 19 years old?

    <p>Bulldozer parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which industry is Dado best known for his contributions?

    <p>Information Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual had to navigate bankruptcy and loss of programmers early in their career?

    <p>Joey Gurango</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of a Technopreneur as described in the text?

    <p>Introducing new products and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trait is crucial for a Technopreneur to convince sponsors and clients?

    <p>Communication skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is having deep technical understanding important for a Technopreneur?

    <p>To deal with the technical aspects of the idea or product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does communication play a vital role for a Technopreneur?

    <p>Convincing sponsors and clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect is highlighted as significant for a Technopreneur to present their idea effectively?

    <p>Deep technical understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is emphasized as necessary for a Technopreneur to close deals successfully?

    <p>Communication skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main mission of Go Negosyo, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>To promote a positive and enterprising attitude among Filipinos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Leandro Leviste receive bank loans?

    <p>To build solar 'farms' and rooftop panel systems for Solar Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Leandro Leviste from his family tradition in terms of career choice?

    <p>He chose entrepreneurship instead of politics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary offering of Solar Philippines, founded by Leandro Leviste?

    <p>Providing solar power solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Joey Concepcion's vision for Go Negosyo aim to help Filipinos?

    <p>By advocating for an enterprising attitude and providing business knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common thread among Winston, Joey Concepcion, and Leandro Leviste in terms of their initiatives?

    <p>All of them worked towards empowering people through entrepreneurship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Founders and Entrepreneurs

    • Larry Page co-founded Google with Sergey Brin.
    • Bill Gates co-founded Microsoft.
    • Eric Schmidt stepped down as Google CEO in August 2001, only to resume the role in April 2011.
    • Frustration with emailing large files led to the creation of Dropbox.
    • Mark Zuckerberg's wealth was estimated to be equivalent to the combined GDP of several African economies in January 2017.
    • Sundar Pichai is the CEO of Alphabet Inc.

    Types of Entrepreneurs

    • An innovative entrepreneur differentiates from others by their creative and pioneering spirit.
    • An Imitating Entrepreneur copies existing products.
    • A Fabian Entrepreneur is characterized by their cautious and risk-averse nature.
    • A Drone Entrepreneur is not eager to make changes in their organization.
    • An Entrepreneurial Entrepreneur enjoys challenges and is willing to take risks in new innovations.

    Technopreneurs

    • Ted Western credited with inventing the chip set and graphics acceleration architecture for Personal Computers (PCs).

    Miscellaneous

    • Microsoft was considered the most profitable company in 1993.
    • Winston Damarillo is the CEO of Gurango Software, a global provider of Human Capital Management solutions.
    • Winston Damarillo sold his first company when he was 19 years old.
    • Dado is known for his contributions in the BPO industry.
    • Winston Damarillo had to navigate bankruptcy and loss of programmers early in his career.

    Technopreneurship

    • A Technopreneur's main role involves fostering innovation and entrepreneurship with technology.
    • Trustworthiness is crucial for a Technopreneur to convince sponsors and clients.
    • Having deep technical understanding is important for a Technopreneur to communicate effectively.
    • Effective communication is vital for a Technopreneur to present their idea.
    • A Technopreneur must be able to articulate their vision to close deals successfully.

    Go Negosyo

    • The main mission of Go Negosyo is to empower entrepreneurs.
    • Leandro Leviste received bank loans to fund his business ventures.
    • Leandro Leviste broke away from his family tradition by choosing a career in entrepreneurship.
    • Solar Philippines, founded by Leandro Leviste, focuses on renewable energy.
    • Joey Concepcion's vision for Go Negosyo aimed to help Filipinos become entrepreneurs.
    • Winston Damarillo, Joey Concepcion, and Leandro Leviste are united by their initiatives to empower entrepreneurs.

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    Learn about the fascinating history of Dado Banatao, known for inventing foundational technologies in Personal Computers and founding successful tech start-ups, and Joey Gurango, who shared his story of overcoming bankruptcy. Explore their contributions to the tech industry.

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