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Which of the following best describes the primary challenge entrepreneurs face due to risk?

  • Difficulty in securing funding from investors.
  • Constant pressure to innovate and develop new products.
  • Over-reliance on market research and data analysis.
  • Inability to accurately predict the outcomes of their decisions. (correct)

The actions of entrepreneurs are most often driven by:

  • Guaranteed financial returns and predictable outcomes.
  • Detailed market analysis and statistical projections.
  • Faith in their invention and knowledge of the business environment. (correct)
  • Government regulations and compliance requirements.

What is the core concept of technopreneurship?

  • Focusing on traditional business models without technological integration.
  • Exclusively using advanced technology for scientific research.
  • Developing and commercializing new technologies or improving existing businesses with technology. (correct)
  • Creating social media platforms for entertainment purposes only.

The term 'technopreneurship' became widely used in the:

<p>2000s with the increased use of the internet. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did e-commerce platforms like Lazada and Shopee impact technopreneurship?

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Which of the following businesses is an example of technopreneurship that addresses transportation challenges?

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How does Facebook exemplify technopreneurship?

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Which service offered by Traveloka represents an expansion beyond its original technopreneurial concept?

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Which of the following best describes the modern perspective on entrepreneurship, as opposed to the basic definition?

<p>Emphasizing the creation of new or unconventional solutions to complex problems to drive change. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An entrepreneur identifies a common problem: long wait times for food delivery. Which action demonstrates the innovation aspect of entrepreneurship?

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An entrepreneur notices many people struggle with coordinating carpools. Which action best represents the running a business aspect of entrepreneurship?

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An entrepreneur is considering launching a new eco-friendly cleaning product line. Which activity would be most crucial in determining potential earnings or profits if the business is successful?

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How does an entrepreneur's perspective differ from that of an average individual when faced with a common inconvenience?

<p>Entrepreneurs view inconveniences as potential opportunities for creating new products or services. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario demonstrates an entrepreneur embodying the historical definition of 'entreprendre'?

<p>Importing handcrafted textiles from a foreign country to sell at a local market. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A successful entrepreneur has built a thriving business. How does this contribute to society beyond personal profit?

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Which of the following most accurately portrays the relationship between innovation and running a business in entrepreneurship?

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Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies a technopreneurial approach to solving a common problem?

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How does a technopreneurial venture typically prioritize its strategy according to Dr. Balachandran?

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Which statement accurately distinguishes technopreneurs from traditional entrepreneurs?

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Diosdado Banatao's contributions to the tech industry primarily demonstrate which aspect of technopreneurship?

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How do technopreneurs view established systems in their respective fields?

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Based on the examples provided, what common trait do successful technopreneurs in the Philippines share?

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What is the most likely reason for Gcash's expansion into Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Indonesia?

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What key element is essential for a technopreneurship start-up to succeed, according to the information provided?

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Which of the following ventures directly addresses sustainable financing for farmers through crowdfunding?

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Which characteristic is LEAST critical when launching a technology business, according to the provided content?

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A technopreneur is developing a new social media platform. Drawing inspiration from existing platforms, which of the following approaches would be most effective for user engagement?

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Michelle Sun's First Code Academy primarily focuses on:

<p>Teaching K-12 students how to code and create mobile apps (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider a startup aiming to replicate the success of Airbnb in a different niche market (e.g., shared workspaces). What would be the MOST important initial step?

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Which of the following technopreneurs created a platform designed to 'liberate transportation' in Southeast Asia?

<p>Anthony Tan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A small tech company has developed a groundbreaking AI algorithm. Which strategy would BEST facilitate scaling and reaching a global market?

<p>Licensing the algorithm to a large, established tech company for widespread integration. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Karlie Kloss become involved with coding education?

<p>She was encouraged to attend a coding boot camp by entrepreneur friends. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an entrepreneur wants to create a successful e-commerce platform similar to Amazon, what aspect should they prioritize to attract and retain a large customer base?

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Which of the following ventures capitalizes on the growing demand for visually engaging digital content?

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A technopreneur aims to develop a new online payment system that rivals PayPal. Which of the following features is MOST crucial for gaining user trust and adoption?

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Which of the following business opportunities leverages the increasing need for personalized online shopping experiences?

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What factor contributed MOST to Google's widespread adoption and success as a search engine after its launch in 1998?

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Which technology-based element aligns MOST with addressing data protection and privacy concerns?

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An entrepreneur is planning to launch a solar-powered microgrid in a rural community, similar to the Paulan project. What is the MOST critical factor to consider for the project's long-term sustainability?

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Which of the following is a business that would help other businesses improve their visibility in search engine results?

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Which factor primarily motivates governments to protect small and medium enterprises (SMEs)?

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What is the purpose of the SMED council?

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How do technopreneurial enterprises contribute to the broader economy?

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What was the significance of Senator Edgardo Angara’s statement regarding SMEs?

<p>It underscored SMEs as the backbone of the Philippine economy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best reflects the impact of SMEs on registered enterprises, according to Camposano (2014)?

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Which of the following is a key function of RA 9501, also known as the Magna Carta for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)?

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Besides job creation and competition, what potential benefit can technopreneurial enterprises offer to a country's economy?

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How can SMEs provide inspiration to individuals, as mentioned in the context of their role in the economy?

<p>By offering opportunities for those who aspire to start their own businesses. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Risk in Entrepreneurship

The unpredictability of outcomes in entrepreneurial ventures.

Technopreneurship

A blend of technology and entrepreneurship, focusing on tech-driven businesses.

Technopreneurship Focus

Developing new technologies, creating businesses from existing tech, or improving businesses with technology.

Grab

An example of technopreneurship that provides convenient transport and delivery services.

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Facebook

An example of technopreneurship that connects people globally and is a venue for online retail.

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Netflix

An example of technopreneurship that provides accessible movie streaming and documentaries.

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Traveloka

An example of technopreneurship that provides airline tickets, hotel booking, and other tourist services.

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Shopee

An example of technopreneurship, an e-commerce platform that started in Singapore.

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Entrepreneurship (Origin)

From the French word "entreprendre," meaning "to undertake."

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Basic Definition of Entrepreneurship

Seeking new business opportunities, setting up resources & managing a profitable enterprise.

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Modern Definition of Entrepreneurship

Changing the world by producing unorthodox solutions to complex issues.

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Entrepreneurs

Individuals who create new businesses, bring innovation to the market, and take risks for profit.

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Innovation in Entrepreneurship

Creating a new market offering, market, or type of organization.

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Running a Business

Pooling resources to supply quality products/services that satisfy customer needs.

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Entrepreneurship

The act of starting your own business from scratch.

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Entrepreneurial Mindset

Spotting an opportunity in a market, business or sector.

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GCash

A mobile money service in the Philippines, providing a secure way to send money and pay bills, eliminating the need to queue at payment centers.

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Technopreneur

A tech-savvy individual who leverages technology in business, constantly innovating to improve existing systems.

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Common Technopreneurial Industries

Biotechnology, electronics, and information technology.

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Technopreneurship Starting Point

Customer Experience.

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Shared Traits: Technopreneurs & Entrepreneurs

Passion, creativity, and willingness to take risks.

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Diosdado Banatao's key inventions

Developed the first 10-Mbit Ethernet CMOS, chipset for IBM PCs, and Windows graphics accelerator chip.

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Orlando Vea's achievements

Co-founder of Smart Communications, CEO of Voyager Innovations Philippines, and Founder/CEO of Paymaya.

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Asia in 2015

Expanded operations in Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Indonesia.

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Jeff Bezos

CEO of Amazon, a major online e-commerce platform.

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Elon Musk

Founder of Tesla Motors (electric cars) and co-founder of PayPal.

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Mark Zuckerberg

Developed Facebook, the popular social networking platform.

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Larry Page & Sergey Brin

Co-founded Google, now a leading search engine.

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Bill Gates

Co-founded Microsoft, a key player in personal computer software.

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Jack Ma

Co-founded Alibaba Group, a global technology and e-commerce conglomerate.

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Brian Chesky

Co-founded Airbnb, a room-sharing platform.

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Cropital

Agritech start-up that provides farmers with sustainable and scalable financing through crowdfunding.

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Evan Spiegel

Co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc., known for being the youngest billionaire in 2015.

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Karlie Kloss

Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and supermodel who founded Kode With Klossy.

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Michelle Sun

Established First Code Academy, a K-12 coding school in Hong Kong.

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Zhang Yiming

Created Toutiao and TikTok (formerly Musical.ly), founder of ByteDance.

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Anthony Tan

CEO and co-founder of Grab, a leading mobile tech company in Southeast Asia.

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Technology Ventures

Business ventures built upon technology, often starting small with potential for growth.

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3D Printing

Creating physical objects from digital designs.

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Cybersecurity

Protecting digital systems and data from theft and damage.

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What are SMEs?

Small and Medium Enterprises; crucial for economic growth in many countries.

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Benefits of SMEs

Provide opportunities, create jobs, foster competition, and attract investors.

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Magna Carta for MSMEs

RA 9501; supports development of micro, small, and medium enterprises.

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Go Negosyo Act

RA 10644; promotes entrepreneurship.

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Magna Carta for SMEs Purpose

Promotes and assists SMEs via the SMED council.

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SMEs Prevalence

They account for about 99.6% of total registered enterprises.

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SMEs Contributions

Provide jobs and pay taxes.

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SMED

It is the development (SMED) council and the rationalization of government assistance programs.

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Study Notes

The Nature of Entrepreneurship

  • The word "entrepreneur" originates from the French word "entreprendre," signifying "to undertake"
  • Historically, merchants and artisans visited kingdoms for trade purposes (Casson & Casson, 2014)
  • Entrepreneurship can be defined in two ways: basic and modern forms
  • The basic form: Seeking new business and opportunities, setting up resources, the starting of your own business from scratch
  • The modern form: Changing the world by producing new solutions to complex issues, such as social chance or developing products

What is an Entrepreneur?

  • Entrepreneurs create new businesses, introduce innovation and take risks to make a profit
  • They identify market gaps and transform them into successful goods or services
  • Entrepreneurs perceive opportunities and solutions, unlike others who see only problems

Nature of Entrepreneurship

  • Innovation: Creating new market offerings through new methods or technology
  • Running a business: Pooling resources to provide quality products or services
  • Taking a risk: Acknowledging uncertainty and relying on faith and knowledge

Defining Technopreneurship

  • "Technopreneurship" originated in the field of entrepreneurship and gained traction in the 2000s, with the expansion of internet use
  • It combines "technology" and "entrepreneurship," commercializing new technologies or improving existing businesses

Examples of Technopreneurship

  • Grab: Eases commuting with deliveries
  • Facebook: Connects people and is an online retail venue
  • Netflix: Offers accessible films and documentaries
  • Traveloka: Provides travel booking services
  • Shopee: E-commerce platform in Southeast Asia
  • GCash: Provides secure money transfers, eliminating need to wait in lines

What is a Technopreneur?

  • A technopreneur is tech-savvy, using technology in business
  • They seek continuous improvement and innovation

Technopreneurs in Various Industries

  • Many technopreneurs work efficiently in biotechnology, electronics and IT
  • Collaboration among skilled individuals is crucial for technopreneurship start-ups

Qualities of Technopreneurs

  • Passion for their work
  • Creative
  • Willing to be different
  • Ready to take on challenges

Examples of Technopreneurs in the Philippines

  • Diosdado Banatao: Developed first 10-Mbit Ethernet CMOS, system logic chipset for IBM's PC-XT and the PC-AT
  • Orlando Vea: Co-founder of Smart Communications
  • Leandro Leviste: Started the first solar microgrid in Asia
  • Rachel De Villa: Co-founded Cropital for sustainable agritech funding via crowdfunding
  • Diane Eustaquio: Executive director of non-profit accelerator IdeaSpace in the Philippines

Wealthiest Technopreneurs Worldwide

  • Jeff Bezos: CEO of Amazon
  • Elon Musk: Created Tesla Motors and founded PayPal and SpaceX
  • Mark Zuckerberg: Founder of Facebook

More Examples of Technopreneurs

  • Larry Page and Sergey Brin: Co-founded Google

Other examples of Technopreneurs

  • Bill Gates: He is known for being a co-founder of Microsoft
  • Jack Ma: He co-founded Alibaba Group
  • Brian Chesky: Co-founded Airbnb
  • Evan Spiegel: He is an American businessman, co-founder, and CEO of Snap Inc.
  • Karlie Kloss: She is an entrepreneur, philanthropist
  • Michelle Sun: She established the Hong Kong-based K-12 coding school First Code Academy
  • Zhang Yiming: He is a Chinese internet entrepreneur who created the news aggregator Toutiao and the video-sharing platform TikTok
  • Anthony Tan: He is the CEO and co-founder of Grab

Technology Ventures

  • Tech business ideas do not require much money to start.
  • Require technical expertise
  • Some Tech business ideas:
    • Web design / Web quality consultant
    • Virtual reality technologies
    • Customer experience management
    • Content creation
    • Artificial intelligence
    • Streaming service
    • 3D prints
    • E-commerce
    • Portable device inventions
    • Mobile application development
    • Search engine optimization consultant
    • Video Production
    • Videogame development
    • Device repair and maintenance
    • Cybersecurity
    • Online Storage Service

Economic Impacts of Technopreneurship

  • Technopreneurs create ideas on how to live easier
  • Governments try to protect small and medium enterprises (SMEs) put out by tecnopreneurs
  • SMEs are keys to improving economic growth for countries
  • SMEs Provide jobs and inspiration to those who want to start a business

Magna Carta for SMEs

  • It is an act to promote, develop and assist small and medium-scale enterprises through the creation of a small and medium enterprise development (SMED)
  • Rationalization of government assistance programs and agencies concerned with the development of small and medium enterprises, and for other purposes

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