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User: bearnaysz
Message: iPad, and iWatch, etcetera. And we also have Airbnb. So they started with
a three p air beds for one design. So Airbnb, it was airbed and breakfast. Then,
eventually, it scaled into scaled city by city until it, uh, it reach a global
marketplace. And now we see it as Airbnb. Instagram. Okay? So, actually, the
Instagram was stripped down. To photo sharing only. But now it grew uh, with 25,000
sign ups a day. And it was acquired by Facebook. And now photo sharing, features
like stories, videos, etcetera.
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User: bearnaysz
Message: Canva, started with their tiny product FusionBook. The yearbook design
tool, and eventually, it grew now what we use almost daily uh, scaled into a global
platform, and now you can actually make powerful presentations with AI. Spotify
Didi Lau, that Spotify actually started with an invite only music streaming
platform. With their prototype vanilla. You need to request an invite. It's invite
only. Then eventually, yeah, it reached the global market and Tesla. And tiny
product yeah, is actually a tweet or a blog post. It's a Tesla master plan. Of
course, by Elon Musk. So it was published a road map of Tesla on how they will
actually um, build the factory. So he will build a sports car
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Time: 00:02:23
User: bearnaysz
Message: use that money to build an affordable car, Use that money again. Build an
even more affordable car. And while doing above, also provide zero emission
electric power generation upfront. And now we see that Sovereign Diamond and
Gigafactory around the world. So step by step, it's not only for Tesla but,
actually, it's also for SpaceX and other uh, ventures of Elon Musk. So what are the
lessons from this um, examples? So number one, of course, we we can or you can
start local. Prove value for example, um, in our case, in the Benel scale, before
thinking national or global. For example, Facebook. They started with what, with
Harvard. Airbnb and Spotify are
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Time: 00:03:26
User: bearnaysz
Message: other good example. Sir, uh, Cell Earning Even a report, kit, or simple
tool is valid. Example, Apple and Basecamp. Feature hunt. So you can also strip
down your existing prototypes and pivot toward what people actually love. For
example, Instagram and Twitter. Demo first. So sometimes the tiny product is just a
video or a playbook. So a good example will be a Dropbox. Tap wins. Tiny success
leads to trust, and trust leads to bigger product. So, basically, a good example
for this is all of those amazing startups or enterprise. So how do we use it with
HiFi? So this is the HiFi Adaptation Framework.
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Time: 00:04:28
User: bearnaysz
Message: So from thesis to tiny product to start up. So from your thesis capstone,
you can actually turn them into a tiny product Then from that uh, from that tiny
product, you can test the market. From market testing, you can pivot or polish then
scale up into a start up. So, basically, you can expand your audience from Manila
to Manila to Philippines secure your IP registration via our very own Center for
Intellectual Property Management. So if you don't know yet, we have, uh, a Center
for Intellectual Property Management. So they are located at the Fourth Floor of
our DAC campus. So feel free to visit them if, um, you have any IP, um, concerns or
maybe you just want to consult with them. Uh, why, uh, why am I saying this?
Because if you don't know yet, IP is the new currency.
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User: bearnaysz
Message: Okay? Data is the new currency. So, basically, if you appreciate it as,
uh, currency, then maybe you can equate it like gold. Okay? So if you have a gold,
then definitely you shall protect it. So again, I advise everyone to please visit
the Center for Intellectual Property Management. And, also, you can use that tiny
product as a tool to build partnership. So you can also um, get the support of our
center for partnership advancement in building partner frets. So eventually, you
can graduate to a full incubation and eat preacceleration, of course, via yours
truly. The hub of innovation for inclusion. So, again, from the tiny product, you
can register innovation with CIPM
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Time: 00:06:34
User: bearnaysz
Message: collaborate and build partnership with the Center for Partnership
Advancement and put your idea in the market. Through HiFi. And that is basically
the TBI team or your very own technology business incubator team. We are actually
composed of three offices, the hub of innovation for inclusive center for
partnership advancement, and center for intellectual k. So for us, we are the Binil
Dev of Innovation for Inclusion. We are the red orange buildings, Alaofio Pampo.
Near Beckes Kitchen, if you're familiar. Uh, we are a force multiplier hub for
inclusive, creative, and trail raising innovators. Purposefully solving almost
intractable problems for a more um, known term is wicked problem. So with three
year old productized solutions extraordinarily well.
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Time: 00:07:37
User: bearnaysz
Message: We have this red orange building with a lobby and mezzanine, a bright
space, makerspace, and everything. It's called, um, the Peter d. Geruto Junior
Innovations Institute. So we are that red orange building along Pio Campo. This is
the IFI space. We have meeting rooms, ideation space, coworking space, maker space,
and an open auditorium. So how Again, can you maybe turn into a start up? Or a
unicorn by Elon Musk or Marsha Herbert. Etcetera. We can, again, use your thesis
project and use um, maximize it as a tiny product and we can help you develop as a
founder, a tech product, and a business until you reach product market fit. So this
is the incubation journey of the Beneath Tray Blazer startups.
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Time: 00:08:40
User: bearnaysz
Message: So, again, from what to what, you can actually fill the gap. And this is
what you can be. So not only can you be a start up founder, but you can also be an
incubator like us. If you have enough resources, maybe you can be an investor And
the lowest hanging fruit is to be a thought leader. Since, um, basically, your you
specialize in whatever research you did, then basically, you are already the
thought leader. In that paradigm. And another option will be for you to be a
community builder in a partnership. So let's make it more easier Please, I
encourage everyone to maximize your incubator. Not all college or institutions have
their own incubator.
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Time: 00:09:43
User: bearnaysz
Message: And not all institutions have a very good incubator. Data. So be part of
the system You don't have to do it alone. Again, doing business or a start up is
hard already. Let's make it easier. Let's do collaboration. Be part of the
innovation ecosystem. Of course, we are under the college and universities Uh, we
work closely with the industry experts. We work closely with the government
organizations Definitely, we work with the government. And investors and funders.
So this is the picture so far. So this is the Vineyard Trail Blazers start up We
have a lot of brands being incubated, some of them you will see later on. I And
aside from start ups,
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Time: 00:10:44
User: bearnaysz
Message: we also have interns and volunteers because we figure out that you can
actually just try do a trial of how to be an innovator by being an intern and a
volunteer. So you can join. Just type in b t d slash big box bill or just visit our
space, the Peter d Garucho Junior Innovations Institute. So that is basically
innovation for inclusion. So we understand that this is bigger than us, This is the
business of changing the world. That's why it's really, really hard. But we can
shape the future. So together, let's figure out what's your reality. And let's
build it. Welcome to Binil DiFi. Uh, DOST technology business incubator. If you
have questions, please feel free.
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Time: 00:11:47
User: bearnaysz
Message: To message us through the following emails. And FAQs. So that's it for me.
Thank you, everyone, for listening.
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Time: 00:12:03
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Thank you so much, architect Alex. For your insightful talk. So just wanna
give a shout out to our director for HiFi who's here. So Paul Pajo. Welcome, And as
mentioned by Alex, you can be one step closer to filling in that gap. By visiting
us, uh, red orange building along Pio Campo. If you noticed, Kanina, while Alex was
talking, we have an AI fact checker. That fact checks real time. So let us know.
Fact check and if it's interesting for you. So moving forward, let me introduce our
next speaker. Alexia Mercado is the founder of Alexia Marie PH. A fashion brand
that integrates traditional Filipino weaves into modern fashion. A graduate of BS
entrepreneurial management at UANP, She started her business as a thesis project
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Time: 00:13:04
User: jannahrasheya
Message: that has now grown into a recognized brand featured in Frankly General
Store, Cultura, Filipino, Spasco, and soon Shangri La Plaza. Her work has been
recognized as one of Philippine Star's Nakaka Asensio businesses. And she has been
featured merchant at prestigious fairs such as Marte and Catatubo. Through our
brand, Alexia champions Filipino artisans, proving that local is not low quality,
but world class. The stage is yours, Alexia. Hi.
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Time: 00:13:39
User: alixiamarieph
Message: Hi. Thank you, and good morning to everyone who is watching right now. Um,
I just wanna start with a question for you guys. Um, have you ever, like, have you
ever wanted to start your own business? Or have you ever had an idea of what
business to put up? So if yes, yeah, if yes, then call in. Um, because my business
was my thesis in college. Um, I know the feeling of having an idea of a business to
put and you don't know what to do. You don't know how to start. I think that was my
that's my business right now. And before I dive deeper, my is Alexia Mercado. I,
again, I am a graduate from UNP of the entrepreneurial management program. And
today, I am the owner of a boutique beach, a fashion brand that focuses on
integrating local beaves into modern
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Time: 00:14:40
User: alixiamarieph
Message: When I started this business, oh my gosh, I totally forgot to share my
screen. I am so sorry, you guys. I'm so sorry. Anyway, let's start again. Um, so,
again, I am a business owner of Alix PH, and yeah, I was a graduate on on
management course. And then um, the main mission they had was to help our local
artisans. I'd we just want That was the only thing that I thought of before was to
help our local artisans because of the windstorm. And to also break the stigma, the
local local. But, honestly, it was not the easiest thing to do. It was not easy at
all. Um, this journey taught me things.
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Time: 00:15:41
User: alixiamarieph
Message: Which is hard work, persevere a passion, and perseverance. Um, In the
beginning, hard work because in the beginning, I literally did not know what to do
at all. Did not know how to start. I didn't know anyone who would help me with
this. Um, I really had to figure things out one step at a time. Um, passion,
without it, would have quit during the hardest days. I would have quit after right
after quitting. But because of my passion to help local artisans, I pushed through,
and that was the main force. Humility because in a start up, you will definitely
you're all at. You will definitely um, do most of the things And, like, just like
me, I was the designer of our apparel. I also talk for the marketing person, the
social media manager.
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Time: 00:16:44
User: alixiamarieph
Message: I was the delivery girl and even, you know, the cargo door. And the
Tindara, um, you really have to go through that and you have a guard. And lastly,
perseverance because even when you feel burnt out, even when you feel like you're
you have to give up or you feel like you're gonna crumble down, you just have to go
on and to keep moving forward. Um, just like the technical difficulty earlier, we
just had to keep moving forward. Honest, after graduation, I was so burnt out Like,
I didn't wanna touch that project anymore, that business anymore, because I burnt
out Kasinga was this like this. I didn't wanna continue it. But after a few months
of graduating, my parents encouraged me to continue my business because I already
had, like, the groundwork I already had the outline of the business. I just really
had to nurture it. And one of the things that helped me in my journey are mentors.
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Time: 00:17:47
User: alixiamarieph
Message: Um, in our school before, um, our mentors helped us in shaping, like, how
we would go around our business, like, how to start because our members were
actually from different industries. Like, the mentor that was assigned to me was
from the fashion industry. She gave me insights from her experience from the things
that she has seen in that industry, and um, yeah. So she gave me an advice, and she
kinda give me a good insight of what it is to be in the fashion industry. Tapas,
another mentor I had was my mom, actually, because she is a business owner. So she
gave me the membership in the way that only experience can teach. So she gave an
advice She gave me insights also on how to become a better owner and how to go
about the business.
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Time: 00:18:48
User: alixiamarieph
Message: So mentors give you their last lessons so you don't really have to go
through it yourself. The they kind of give you a boost of some tips and tricks on
how to go about your business. But, honestly, a lot of student projects or ideas
don't really survive after graduating or after presenting your idea. And here are
the reasons why. So first, because we treat our thesis or our idea just that. We
don't really treat it as an opportunity. We only treat it as an idea, as, um, a
project. And that was my mistake before. I only treated my thesis as a thesis, as a
grad as a ticket to graduate. Uh, I didn't really take it as seriously. Then next
is there actually no clear step after graduation.
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Time: 00:19:49
User: alixiamarieph
Message: For us, when we graduated, that was it. Um, there were no mentors after
graduation. But um, that's where, you know, starts to crumble definitely. Because
we don't know what to do. We don't know like, how to go about it after defending
Third is because students don't really have the resources, have the support, they
don't have the funding, and some don't even have mentors. So they don't really know
how to you know, like, again, they don't know what the next step should be. And
luckily, because we think that it's impossible to do. I honestly thought it was
impossible for me to continue my business after graduating. Because, um, I thought
that I needed to have a whole team. I thought that I needed to have a lot of
capital first before actually starting. And I didn't know, like, people in the
industry. I even have a background in fashion, so I thought that it was impossible.
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User: alixiamarieph
Message: Honestly, I know I say, uh, think that it's impossible. But what if I told
you that it's not impossible? That your thesis that your shouldn't be, um, in your
Google Drive, shouldn't just be in your conversations with your friends or your
notes app. Um, I wanna share to you guys how my thesis turned into my running
business right now. So we again, this as my thesis in college. Um, my course was
entrepreneurial man. Of a business. But the only thing that I thought of really my
passion really to help our local local artisan. And I really did not know how to
start. I just wanted to finish my thesis after that. And then after graduating, um,
I didn't really want to do it because I only thought of it as a
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Time: 00:21:53
User: alixiamarieph
Message: school requirement. Um, I didn't want to you know, try to risk a lot of
things. And a few months after graduation, my parents encouraged me to start, like,
to to continue my business because it's like, something you already have, again,
the outline or or it's something. Why not continue it? So the very first step that
I or that we did for the business was to um, go out into the market and join a
bazaar. So it's not really showing it there, but um, my business started with a
half booth in Central Square. Because I was so scared of joining a bus pop up
because, um, for me, the six expensive. I didn't wanna put myself out there. I
didn't really wanna step out of my comfort zone, but
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Time: 00:22:54
User: alixiamarieph
Message: everything that's happening right now started with a half booth at the
bazaar. We were the most unprepared people to do the bazaar because I did not what
equipment to bring. I only brought, like, a bag stand and the our product. So our
our products back then were just, like, um, locally made bags that best our product
before. And then it eventually um, bloomed into a different, um, fashion items. But
with this half booth, um, this really bloomed into something more. Uh, because of
the because of our passion also to help local arts since we joined different local
fairs. And one of those fairs is the art fair. If you don't know what the Maruti
Fair is, it's basically an initiative by the National National Foundation that is
held annually to support local designers. And we were one of the
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Time: 00:23:55
User: alixiamarieph
Message: this is a very prestigious, um, fair here in The Philippines, and we were
we're so honored to join there. Um, and then this year, actually, we were award not
awarded, but we were recognized as one of their top 10 merchants. And with, like,
within, like, a 170 designers. So just imagine competing with 107 designers. For
from all over The Philippines. Next is we actually get invited in the Caturuba
market. I'm not sure why it's not showing. But uh, we get invited in the Caturuba
pop up market. So I Bizzi is hub of local designers, and it's only by invitation.
And then next, is Cultura Filipino. Um, We get invited by Cultura. We keep joining
their, um, events. As well as as being invited as one of their merchants as their
accredited merchants right now.
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Time: 00:24:57
User: alixiamarieph
Message: If you didn't know, um, Kaltura Filipino is actually a cultural retail hub
by SM that celebrates Filipino craftsman. They have branches all over most of the
SM stores, and yeah, we're finally one of their accredited merchants. And next is
we actually have some items also in special opus mall. Um, so opus mall Spasio
department store in Opus Mall is actually one of the prestigious um, departments
of. So we have a many display there of our items. And just recently, we actually
got, uh, sorry. Before I move on, uh, Frankie. We're also in Frankie general store.
Demora, Podium, and Greenbelt. You can find her items there. And lastly, we are in
we're finally having our own operated store in Shangri La Pal, which will open, um,
next month or at the end of this month.
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Time: 00:25:59
User: alixiamarieph
Message: And lastly, we were actually awarded this year by The Philippines Star as
the Nakapa Asensio. So I just wanna this, guys, because I wanted to prove that from
a thesis to a small step malls to different local fairs, I realized that it was not
impossible to turn a paper into an actual thing. And that's why I'm here today. I
know some of you have some great ideas right now. Maybe you've dismissed because
you think it's possible or because you only think of yourself as a student. But I
and you probably don't have the right resources. But what if you could actually
try? And I wanna invite you guys to your school project or your ideas differently.
Don't just look at it as an assignment. Don't only look at it as as something that
will just help you pass subject But as something
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Time: 00:27:01
User: alixiamarieph
Message: but, you know, like, as something that is real. Like, feed that can be
something real. And in HiFi, you guys are so privileged to have HiFi. Because in
HiFi, you have mentors in a community who can guide you the same way my mentors
guide me. Now you might be thinking, I'm not even a business student. I'm even you
know, I don't even have a business or I don't even have any back background in
becoming a business owner. Um, what what can I actually do? So there are four
things that you can do with the idea. Um, I encourage you guys to treat your thesis
like your prototype. Don't just submit it. Don't just write it up in your notes
app. Don't just tell it to friends. Think of how it could actually work in real
life. And second, start small. Just like what architect Alex said earlier, starting
small is or, like, trying to one sixth of your first step is the most important
thing.
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Time: 00:28:04
User: alixiamarieph
Message: Because you don't actually need millions of dollars Actually, one of the
misconceptions of having your own business that you have to have this big capital
that you have to have a lot of people already, but you actually can just start
small. Like me, I just started with that half booth So that eventually grew grew
and bloomed into different opportunities. So as you guys start small, try to let me
try first with your friends, with your families, or even doing a simple research
can be Third is to find mentors. Learn from people who are in there. Learn from
people who are who have businesses or learn from people who are actually inside the
industry. Get their insights, listen to their advices, listen to the stories that
they've went through already. They will definitely save you years of trial and
error. And lastly is to stay humble, persevere, and never quit.
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Time: 00:29:05
User: alixiamarieph
Message: Um, you will definitely fail. That is inevitable. It's just And you will
wear all the hats. You will literally do everything. The things that you don't
usually, you will definitely do in a business. But quitting, that is never an
option because that's the only way to fail. And my challenge to you guys is this.
Don't let your ideas just die because they feel impossible right now. There are
things to do step by step. Don't just be um, don't expect everything to fall right
away. Things, like, especially the business, things grow a step by step manner.
Start where you are as student. Use what you have Yeah. And, again, take one small
step because maybe just maybe um, the idea or the project that you have right now
in your mind, in your
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Time: 00:30:05
User: alixiamarieph
Message: or the project that you're working on today could become something the
business that shapes your tomorrow. And, yeah, thank you so much for listening.
Hope you learned something from my journey of being a student to a business owner.
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Time: 00:30:26
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Thank you, Alexa, for showing showing us your journey in transforming your
catch toner PCs into a budding business, proving that good things take time, and
you all you have to do is take one step at a time. So thank you so much, Alexa. Um,
everyone's audience, I hope you're all good. Can I get a thumbs up react? Okay.
We're good? Are we good? Okay. My fire fa. Uh, everyone's all good. That's great.
So if you guys have any questions that you want to ask, uh, hold on to them because
you will have a fireside chat later on after all of our speakers. So get ready. Now
up next, we have Dorris. Dorris Juson is a young contemporary designer with
sustainability at his core. With a distinctive design technique based on upcycling,
Dar seamlessly transforms
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Time: 00:31:28
User: jannahrasheya
Message: secondhand textiles into captivating, one of a kind creations. His pursuit
of circularity began with his love for pre loved clothing. Stirring his endless
curiosity to responsible design practices. He is a recent alumnus of the De La
Salle College of Saint Benioed fashion design and merchandising program. And a
member of the Redress Alumni Network. An NGO based in Hong Kong. Today, he is a
cofounder and creative director of a start up fashion enterprise, Repamala. They
focus on repurposing discarded hotel tech textiles into everyday wardrobe, grounded
on circularity through second chances. Let's give a warm welcome to Doris.
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Time: 00:32:16
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: Hi, everyone. Good morning. Thank you for the introduction, Jana. And I I
would like to also um, send my appreciation to Alexia. Nice meeting you. Um,
connecting with what she said, I really resonated I'm sorry. I really resonated
with her experience as well as an entrepreneur and as a fashion start up. As well.
Now for my, um, for my part, I'll be sharing with you not just my start up, but a
different side of how it came to be. So before anything else, um, I would like to
um, share that Oh, this is really um, yeah. Sorry.
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Time: 00:33:23
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: Okay. Sorry for the, uh, technical difficulties. So now I'll be sharing my
um, my part of how Repamana seem to be So same as, uh, Alexia, I was also a fashion
student that majored in fashion design and merchandising in Benil. But before the
sustainability and circularity, I would just really like to share my story of what
really, um, started or that fascinated me with using bed sheets as our main
material. So this is creating from bedsheets to reality. Next slide, please. Next.
And also on my behalf, sir Alex will be sharing my slideshow. So, um, before
anything else, I would like to share the core theme or the talk that I will be
sharing with you all
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Time: 00:34:25
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: or the philosophy of me as a designer or even my belief of the theme about
impermanence. So as you all know, impermanence is like, I would say, a constant in
life that nothing really is permanent. You know? Like, everything changes. Like,
um, so same as everything, like, when there's life, there's also death. Next. Yeah.
So growing up, I was really surrounded by supportive and loving parents. Like, I
was really just you know, expressive, very flamboyant. So every time when I wake up
in the morning, I used to um, do the bed sheets or just fix our bed because we have
this um, house chores or rolls, and in our in our family that we were assigned to
do a task chore every morning. So my task toward that time was just really
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Time: 00:35:28
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: creating or was fixing or making up the bed. So that's really when the
fascination of bed sheets came about. So but before I could really finish you know,
creating or fixing the bed, Um, I used to tape the bed sheets around my butt. Body
around several times, creating different looks like one bedsheet could create, um,
10 to 20 pieces or 10 to 20 looks like, fastening it with belts, with safety pins,
and sometimes using pillows as a um, petticoat. So that's really the how it became
the fascination of veggies, creating into different gowns and dresses. Next slide.
So just, um, feels growing up really a family of very supportive It was really
unusual for us or for me to pursue Like, before, I didn't really even know that
being a fashion designer or creating
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Time: 00:36:29
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: um, a creative track or creative field was really a thing. So sometimes
during grade school, my friends would ask me that, okay. What's your dream job or
what's your dream career? In my in the back of my mind, I I really know when I when
I grow up, I really wanted to be a fashion designer or or to design clothes. But I
didn't know that it was something acceptable during my time that what you want to
become when you grow up is to create clothes or to design clothes. But really
seeing my classmates classmates would say that um, they wanted to become a doctor.
They wanted to become an engineer. They wanted to become a different kind or, uh,
the I would say a traditional career path. I will say. So during that time, I would
lie to my I would lie to my classmates classmates that okay.
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Time: 00:37:30
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: I I just pretended that you know, um, because at the back of my mind, I
thought being a fashion designer wasn't acceptable. So at the back of my mind,
okay. I I'll just, like, play off with them. Okay. I would say, like, I wanted to
be a chef. Or I wanted to be a doctor as well, but that wasn't really something
serious that I would take because ever since growing up, I really wanted to design
clothes. So that's how it came to be. Next. So as you can see, the this was my
thesis, um, during college. So fast forward to college now, it became um, it became
my my thesis. And after that, I also pursued it. As a start up business as well.
But tracing this back to my portfolio in in college, During our time, we were stuck
in the pandemic.
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Time: 00:38:32
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: We were we were stuck in the pandemic. So but still our classes was still
ongoing. And I was back in my hometown in Davao City where I created my whole
collection. And during that time, it was really difficult for us to source
different materials and fabrics. So for us, it was really scarce because mom, my
hometown in Davao, wasn't really accessible to these fabric shops, to these
different notions or other manufacturing or, like, scouring or different So what I
really resorted into was really digging deep into or discovering my aesthetic as a
designer. That's when I realized why would I why would I search or why would I go
outside if everything I needed was already at home? That's when the light bulb idea
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Time: 00:39:33
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: um, light bulb idea came of why not I just create my thesis collection out
of the things I already loved and already owned. Which was the bed sheets we
already have at home. Since it was pandemic and the restrictions for going out was
was really difficult. So that's where the whole, um, light bulb idea of what if I
really make real clothes out of this um, discarded or repurposed materials? That's
where the the idea of, you know, creating from pillowcases, from bed sheets to
curtains. So as you can see, this was the whole process of my portfolio. While I
created my thesis collection in college. Okay. Next. So starting off, not even
having that idea of sustainability and circularity um, back at that time. I was
just really
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Time: 00:40:35
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: into digging deep of how could be the repurpose or discarded materials can
be pushed through. So I thought of a theme in my head of what was homeware or it's
a play of words. So homeware in other spelling could be, like, different types of
um, types of items that can be seen at home. But the homeware I wanted to reinvent
was really thinking of different ways of how a garment could be deconstructed or
construct in several ways. For example, you can see this is an example of um,
discarded bedsheet that turned into a deconstructed kimono and can be turned or can
be styled in different ways. So this was really the philosophy of what I imagined
or what I executed in my thesis that that um, that sustainability or circularity
could be really
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Time: 00:41:39
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: um, grounded into something else other than the materialities itself, but
also the mindset or or having that that function that you could use something or
turn something in two different ways or could be used in different ways. So with
that, mindset alone, you could, um, see a different perspective of how you you
approach things, like, not just in clothing, but in other ways in life as well. But
with this one, it started as a piece of garment. Next. So, for example, this is one
part, uh, this part of my portfolio as well. So you can see on the left side, um,
the actual pattern, like, a zero waste pattern of a dress or dress. So an everyday
dasher dress that could be used or incorporated into design of how really design
plays a vital role in creating pieces that are really sustainable. So for example,
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Time: 00:42:40
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: so you can see um, it could be also placed in multi ways, but the the but
the the cutting or but the cutting or the design of the dress is really minimal. Or
as said, it's zero way, so it will also be used in different ways, like as a dress,
as a skirt, as a duster. So from the 40 by 40 inches bedsheet, I created it into a
zero waste dusting dress. K. Next. So yeah. So then after I graduated from um, from
from a thesis, so I was able to execute or present my thesis collection physically
back in school. That's that's that's the time when, um, I graduated already. So
fast forward to now, um, it came to be it
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User: BenildeHIFI
Message: that light bulb idea became an inspiration for us. No? What if we pursue
this into a real a real business or a real fashion start up. So that's when I met
uh, my different cofounders and colleagues. Also a network of, uh, Benilled alumni,
that we we we sat down and I pitched them my idea of really pushing this forward.
So that's that's where happened. So, um, as you can see, in the screen right now,
this is one of our signature techniques, which is a technique. So in this um, um,
um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um,
um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um,
um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um, um Filipino or
in Tagalog means blanket. So in a play words, in in a different play of words means
crumpled blanket. Today, it is now like a signature of of repamana.
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Time: 00:44:42
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: Of really elevating what used to be a discarded hotel bedsheet or
discarded hotel linen can be turned into an elevated you know, um, elevated fashion
wear or fashion garment or accessory. Next. Yeah. So this was really the biggest
idea of of what we're pushing for the brand to be to become like, other than
creating sustainable products, My my big vision or dream for Mana is to really
elevate the use of discarded textiles and this was our showcase last year in
Singapore with Singapore Fashion Council. So we presented this unconventional
bridal collection in in Singapore. So everything you see here is made out of
discarded uh, discarded bed sheets. What has become um, condemned or discarded
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Time: 00:45:45
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: was created into something high fashion or that is really something that
you would want want to wear. So the inspiration of this collection was really
pushing the boundaries that okay. Because initially, we we just started from
loungewear to elevated elevated basics. But but what if we could really push it
through its potential that, no, maybe you could um, wear it something like a red
carpet red carpet occasion or even up to your wedding day. So next. So after that,
um, it it was actually, it wasn't really an it wasn't really I would say, planned
of pursuing um, this, um, fashion social enterprise after I graduated it the
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Time: 00:46:46
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: the the passion really began when uh, that when I pitched it to my close
friends or my close colleagues that I this was really this has a potential of
becoming into um, a business. So that's where they started in inputting their their
ideas or that's where we how do you call this, um, that's where we connected with
one another. And I realized that people supporting me um, really wanted badly wants
this to happen. That Repamana is really bound to become this social enterprise
where where we really believe that circularity is, um, one of the futures of
fashion. So after graduation, we join, um, the incubation programs Of course, we
joined, um, HiFi as well. So with their support, we were able to, um, really have
our own space here
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Time: 00:47:50
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: that where we could do our sample prototypes, where we could revise our
different designs, where we could really set up our space where we we could create
different ideas or different RAS samples that really pushes the brand forward. So
after that, we were recognized, like, by different um, publications. As you can
see, like, from the official Vogue, Philippines, MEGA, So after from one
competition up to the other, we were surviving from money that we get from the
competitions to really um, invest in in our in our business So that's what keeps us
going. Next. Uh, to Alex, next So um, after those incubations, we're also
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Time: 00:48:52
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: had a chance to to join different pops up pop ups as well, such as in
Greenbelt, PHX, uh, PHX stations, Martifair, Last year and also this year, we were
able to showcase also in Omegas. Soap Japan, and also, um, in Singapore. So with
this type of experiences, we really had the validation that there was really a
market for this type of product. This type of businesses that people are seeing
these um, discarded textiles beyond just being discarded, but also um, pieces or
designs with high value that they really want to treasure and that can be worn or
can be used in different or several ways. Next. So okay. This one sharing so after
those, um,
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Time: 00:49:54
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: like, product validations of um, we were selling, like, different types of
products Now we really wanted to to explore into different market niche. So after
creating, like, elevated basics, wardrobe, um, couture, demi couture, really wanted
to to I would say, tap on different market price points. So that's when we decided
to partner with um, SM SM Hotels and Conventions. So recently, we had um, a press
launch release with SM TellaTales and Parkin Radisson by Davao, where was this was
really a full full circle moment for me. Where we've we were, um, flown in in Davao
to also train and upscale the vulnerable women communities there and also use
discarded linens of the hotels in
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Time: 00:50:56
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: in park in Radisson, Davao to create um, these valuable pieces that could
be really sold into retail and department stores. So for me, this was how I can say
this was a full circle moment for me when I started my my vision just or my
fascination with bed sheets back in my hometown and now I brought our social
enterprise, for Pamana, in Davao where I I was able to execute, um, the the vision
for Repamana. Next. So currently so this is what the product or the current product
lines that we currently have other than the apparel. So we created the diffused
version line where we can really accommodate the vast majority amounts of bedsheets
since we cannot turn everything into
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Time: 00:51:58
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: we cannot turn everything into, like, a premium high piece clothing. So
that's why we um, we created an offset or diffused line for some of the products
that could be used as a basic um, multipurpose vanity kit, like or or, uh, market
shopper bag or even, like, a summer back at hat. Or even, like, a normal, um, tote
bag. Next. So that's it for, uh, uh, my my story or of how my thesis um, became
into business. And in Repamana, we always believe in circularity through second
chances. Thank you, everyone.
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Time: 00:52:42
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Thank you, Dora, so much. Our own homegrown model of nurturing your
endless curiosity. To find your purpose. Often started from what we already have
and own. Now let me introduce our last esteemed speaker for today, before our
fireside chat. Cherry Anne Lee Amoy is a proud Balik Bayan and a graduate of
Delacao College of St. Denis' College of St. Denis' College which is schools of
professional and continuing education. After graduation, she moved to The US where
she spent sixteen years in leadership roles at a Fortune 100 company. Gaining
expertise in wireless technology, digital marketing, sales, and operations.
Currently, she serves as CEO of Cheka Builders, recognized for its innovative build
now, pay later program. Chief marketing officer of Kalipay Sabai Resort,
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Time: 00:53:42
User: jannahrasheya
Message: where she helps shape a unique island hospitality experience And founder
and c a CEO of ImHi, her second tech start up that leverages AI to revolutionize
construction decision making. Empowering builders with insights that improve risk
management, cost efficiency, and project profitability. Welcome, Cherry, and good
afternoon. Hi. Sorry. I think audio
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User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: How about this?
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User: jannahrasheya
Message: Yes. Perfect. Go ahead.
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Time: 00:54:33
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: Alright. Perfect. So let me share my screen before anything else. Alright.
Great. Jenna, can you, uh, just confirm that you can now see my screen?
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User: jannahrasheya
Message: Yes. We could see it. All good.
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Time: 00:55:08
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: Awesome. Alright. Um, good morning, everybody. Good day, everyone. Uh,
first of all, I wanna say thank you to the Hi Fi team for inviting me to be a part
of, uh, this talk. Um, it actually feels extra special to be here This is, um, of
course, because I'm, uh, uh, uh, I I graduated from space a while back. I think
this is the second time that I've been invited to um, talk in front of my fellow,
um, alumna. So just like you, or I should say that, um, unlike many of you um, my
program from space, which is the diploma for construction project management, uh,
it did not, uh, it did not require a capstone, but um, what I got was something
equally more powerful, I would say. Um, it's a foundation that really became
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Time: 00:56:08
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: the starting point of AIM High Construction app. That is built for for the
construction industry. And that's why today, um, I'm not just really gonna share
about Aim High as an innovation I'll share Aim High as a start up journey And, um,
of course, because every um, behind every innovation is not just about the story of
the technology or the story of of the, um, the app, but rather a story of
persistence, courage, and growth, and how that intertwines with uh, building a
venture or a business. So my goal today is is very simple. I I wanna be able to I
want to share with you and somehow you be able to see the lessons um, the learning
that that I got from space
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Time: 00:57:09
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: and, uh, tie it up to your learning in school um, and use that as a
foundation to turn one big idea or one small idea, whether in architecture,
fashion, or creative field into a real world impact So with that, um, if you don't
mind, let me actually um, for anything else, give you a little bit of context.
Allow me to give you a short brief of my venture, which, um, stands for artificial
intelligence human intelligence. Um, this actually was born from a very simple but
powerful idea. And, um, that idea is to empower construction decision makers with
um, AI insights. That way, AIM High or the platform can help projects
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Time: 00:58:10
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: stay on time, on budget, as well as on target. Um, especially in an
industry that's known for delays going over the budget, having overruns and missed
opportunities, Aim High brings something new which, uh, we call, uh, clarity
intelligence. Um, we're here to improve efficiency and really um, use smarter
decisions with AI um, With that being said, let me share with you I know that hot
topic construction industry in our country. Um, just a little I know long cigar for
that is that, um, aim high, we're really trying to empower the construction
industry to um, improve profitability and, um, from my personal, um, perspective, I
don't think there's anything wrong. Um, aiming for a profitable
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Time: 00:59:12
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: business. Uh, well arrived businesses is never illegal. And that's the
difference between building a business with integrity versus building one that's
kind of a on a shaky ground. Um, and with that being said, um, let me kind of, uh,
share with you how my journey started So let me go to the next slide. So really,
the, you know, the my my journey is started or began, um, or actually, uh, coming
from uh, the same region, Darce and I from the same region. So my story began as a
small town girl from Tagalog City. It's about two hours away from Downtown Davao
City. Um, so small town girl with big ambitions. And after graduation, I went to
The US with what was supposed to be a very short trip. Um, and I ended up staying
um, with no family, no relatives,
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Time: 01:00:12
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: and, um, you know, starting from scratch, really, um, starting from a
temporary employee one of the biggest tech companies or wireless companies in The
US, um, I think you called that here in The Philippines as contractual or project
based. And, um, started with that to eventually, uh, leading hundreds of people And
those years taught me resilience, It taught me adaptability. Which is very crucial
when running, um, a venture. And also the courage to step outside of my comfort
zone Um, and that's something I wanna want you to take with you today. No matter
where you start, what matters most is the willingness to grow uh, to keep learning
and take risk. Um, in fact, those lessons that I got
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Time: 01:01:15
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: from that experience build the foundation, uh, for who I am today as the
start up founder, and you'll see eventually um, it brought me back full circle here
back home. Um, after sixteen years, um, in The US, um, you know, I would if you
allow me to just share a little bit of, uh, background, um, I was on track to
becoming a regional direct at this really amazing company, living the so called
American dreams. Or dream with houses, investments, cars, But my parents began what
I call a three year forklift to bring me back home And, um, you know, our it made
me realize that returning back to The Philippines is really not about giving up uh,
my ambitions. But rather reimagining what's possible. Um, I wanted to create
something of my own. I wanted to be
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Time: 01:02:17
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: to make an impact not just in my own family business, but on something
bigger. I I didn't know what it was yet back then, But let me just tell you that
coming back home wasn't easy. Um, I had to relearn uh, the culture. I had to
relearn how we do business. The mindset of the people, and, uh, the part of my
journey home was going back to school and, um, that's where um, the LaSalle College
of St. Michel, specialise the space program is really a big part of my journey.
Because when I, uh, went back to school, after just a month of coming back home,
um, know, that step wasn't just about learning construction project manage but it
was about, um, grounding myself
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Time: 01:03:17
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: here again in The Philippines reconnecting and preparing to build
something meaningful, um, know, for for The Philippines. So um, with that being
said, part of this journey, uh, let me tell you a little bit of story Um, I was
doing a little work in in in a small island here in Davao region. And, uh, I met
Ray Ray is actually a start up founder And what started as a three hour
conversation really opened my mind into this or my eyes into this fascinating and
exciting world of the of startups. That pay that afternoon, Ray called me back
asked me to be a cofounder of Street Buy. Streetbuy is the first Mindanaawan super
app Think of it as FoodPanda, Grab,
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Time: 01:04:19
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: before they even ventured here in Mindanao. Um, you know, we had we had
um, deliveries. We had groceries. We had Pavele. Uh, we had hotel bookings. It was
really my first exposure to the start up. World back in 2018, Um, and being a part
of StreetBuy really sold me the highs and lows of building a tech company. That
experience fueled my passion to making an impact here in The Philippines So, you
know, while I was running the construction family firm, getting my hands dirty,
learning the ins and outs, um, of the project on-site and in the office, on
weekdays, um, uh, specifically around, uh, Friday or Thursday evening, I would fly
to Manila so that I can attend my classes in space.
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Time: 01:05:22
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: Balancing startups, school, and and construct um, really wasn't easy, but
it was uh, in those overlapping experiences that the seed of AIM High was born. Uh,
my new venture um, my new baby which I'll, uh, share with you um, share with you
today. Um, Let me go to the next slide here. And then, by the way, talking about
you know, looking at the industry that, um, I've chosen to be a part of, um, I'm
pretty sure you are all very much aware the construction industry is a huge
industry This is a billion dollar industry, and um, in fact, if you look at 2019
data, this industry contributed um, 10% to our GDP, which is 2% higher than
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Time: 01:06:24
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: forestry, agriculture, and fishery combined. Um, however, given those
numbers, or behind those numbers is inefficiency, waste, um, low manpower
productivity, and even lost profits. So that's really what we're trying to solve
here, uh, here at, uh, aim high. And, um, now to continue the the the story, the
journey, you know, while running our family construction business, cofounding
StreetBuy, going to school, Um, my my Ray, my cofounder at StreetBuy, started
exploring AI ideas And this was way before chat GPT. This was way before um, AI
would kind of mainstream And our first crazy concept um, was not even in the
construction industry. Um, it was in the fashion industry Um,
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Time: 01:07:27
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: we explored creating an app where you can take a photo of yourself then
the AI will give you your OOTV The app would suggest outfits based on your body
type as well as your preference. It's really fun. It was exciting. Um, I don't even
know why we came up with that idea. I'm not in um, I'm not in fashion, but it was
more on the idea of using AI where a lot of people could potentially relate It was
fun, but it wasn't really solving real pain points. But then the pandemic hit.
Everything overnight changed. Right? Fashion with the least of my concern as well
as many others. So, um, and in construction, profitability and efficiency it all
suddenly mattered more than ever.
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Time: 01:08:28
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: Um, materials were delayed. Costs skyrocketed, projects slowed down,
that's when it hit me. Um, real real world real problems was like, this real
problem was in front of me The industry that I know best the one that I was living
and struggling with uh, needed an AI driven solution. And that's when Aim High was
born. You know, it made me realize that the best innovations and business ideas
they don't just come from chasing trends or what's new. They come from solving real
problems that you understand deeply. And for me, it was construction for you Maybe
it might be fashion, architecture, design. Whatever it is, um, innovation will will
find you where the problem matters most.
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Time: 01:09:33
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: And that's where a lot of startups, a lot of ventures, you know, get it
wrong the first time because they build um, they build they would build something
that nobody wants or nobody needs need, I I should say. And, um, with that, um, you
know, in in building ventures, especially after the cap stone, you just go through
so many challenges And let me share with you one of the aim high earlier stage um,
my leadership courage was actually tested Um, our team back then was two guys and
myself. But our CTO was also leading another startup, and it quickly became clear
to me that it wasn't sustainable. I had to make a tough call. Either he steps back
or become a silent partner or or we just bend.
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Time: 01:10:34
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: Um, of course, he wasn't happy about it, but I couldn't really allow half
hearted commitment And that was my first true CEO decision. It taught me to
separate heart from mine. It taught me to, um, lead with clarity. Um, you know, to
protect the vision. And I know, um, when you're doing your capstone, you also get
to work with your peers. And sometimes you also have to make um, tough decisions to
make sure you stick to the mission. Um, With the AMI story, um, after that give
without moment that I had, um, as as the CEO, um, that's when I realized something
also equally important. That no founder no, um, no nobody can do it alone, then
that's when I found the right partners. Um, Aim High became an all female founding
team. Uh, really each of us bringing different
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Time: 01:11:35
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: uh, different skills to the table from legal, business, and governance,
um, technology product, and my own background. In operations, sales, and strategy,
And what I learned is that choosing the right cofounders, choosing the right um,
partners in business either it's, uh, small project or big, um, it's not just about
skills. It's about alignment and values, the resilience, the commitment, to really
stick when things, um, get tough. Um, and um, as for you, uh, students, the lesson
is really the same. Your cap stone may feel like it's a solo grind. Sometimes, um,
your peers are probably not helping or whatnot. But the truth is, um, the people
you collaborate with
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Time: 01:12:36
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: your teammates, your classmates, even your mentors, can be the very
foundation of your future success. And together, um, with the story of AIMHIVE,
that's what happened. We started building AIMHive not just as a company, but kind
of a movement to transform a very traditional a legacy industry and it's not easy
but the three founders are in it together. We wanna build something bigger um, than
ourselves. And having the right people, um, really matter when doing so. And when
we started building Aim High, the three founders discovered something very
interesting. And that is that this is a massive industry However, this is also a
legacy industry where
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Time: 01:13:39
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: a lot of the contractors, a lot of the builders even if they have millions
of um, the the ticket of their projects are in the millions, a lot of them are
still relying on outdated non data driven solutions And, um, you know, the result
of that is is not good. A lot of the projects are delayed. A lot are over budget.
And you might argue You might say, but, hey, Sherry Anne, there's a lot of
innovation happening in the in this space, and you are absolutely right. Um, but
they're typically geared towards coming up with new materials, or in the design
stage. Um, and not necessarily on how projects are executed In fact, it's it's very
unsettling that the data shows that more than 40% of project sites here in The
Philippines are still using pen and paper for god's sake, um, two year two year old
kids are already using iPads tablets, phones, but these sites um, are are still
using logbooks and pens.
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Time: 01:14:44
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: So, um, you know, it's one of the the the key learning that we've we we
had that's very interesting. Now, going back to AIM HIGH and and, you know, the
journey, when we thought about Aim High, uh, uh, could be something real, um, we
didn't start with coding. We didn't start with coming up with the features right
away. Um, what we actually did is we started listening. We started talking to
friends in the construction industry, engineers, architects, builders, We even went
to different projects. We shadowed sites. We were watching how things were broken.
And after enough what we thought was enough conversation, seeing the patterns, uh,
starting to show up, the same problems kept repeating itself and that's when we,
um, were that's when we thought that we weren't just chasing an idea
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Time: 01:15:46
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: Um, we were really solving a need. Problem Um, it's not just a nice to
have. It's not just um, you know, a sad And here's the part that I want to share
with the team is that, um, maybe you can take with you as a learning that, um,
there's times where, uh, you see mini create a mini play book uh, for your field
where you can kind of uh, use it, the pattern, and, um, whether you're you're in
fashion, architecture, or design, know, talking to people, uh, talking to possible
clients, to spot the patterns and focus on the problem, and the pain points um, is
really, really critical. And that's how you validate an idea before you even build
it. Again, a lot of, uh,
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Time: 01:16:46
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: lot of stories about how um, starting founders create a great technology,
a great idea, but, um, it doesn't successfully launch or after nobody um, needs
need those ideas. Now let me be honest. That building our MVP at Aim High, our
prototype, it wasn't really super easy. Especially coming from the Davao region. We
had a few hiccups. Had some challenges specifically on hiring, Um, we had we
struggled on budget limitations. And often, we couldn't really afford the kind of
talent that we have IT and development industry, lot of them
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Time: 01:17:47
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: would rather have foreign clients that would pay them more But here's what
we learned is that constraints challenges is really teacher. Um, they force you to
be creative. They force you to find ways They force you to prioritize and scope
ruth So, you know, instead of us chasing the perfect product, instead of us
choosing perfection, we would ship normally something small. Uh, get it tested, to
users quickly, and then we listen, we learn, then we improve. Um, maybe for you
future graduates, whether whatever industry you're in, remember that your first
project your first business, your first idea doesn't need to be perfect. It just
needs to be real enough. Uh, it needs to be tested and gather feedback
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Time: 01:18:48
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: and then it could grow from there. Um, Just also very briefly, uh, to
share with you, like, Aim High after we built our MVP um, you know, we had to we
thought that after the MVP, that was it. But, um, this is when we quickly realized
that the MVP was just really a tool to show people what you have in your mind, what
your vision is, And so, um, uh, when after we did that, that's when we started
tapping into our network, networks such as HiFi, like TBI, um, um, t the the TBI,
um, community. Um, we started looking at different tools and resources that we can
gather um, the mentors, um, even
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Time: 01:19:51
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: grants that we didn't even think were available. And all of a sudden,
know, we receive almost 5,000,000 pesos from DOST. As well as um, Accenture and UP
um, Engineering Research and Foundation So this is really a a great example that
um, there's a lot of available, um, resources, a lot of tools that can help us help
our ventures move the needle, especially from idea prototype all the way to, um,
all the way to uh, launch. Now I'm sharing here with you just you know, some of the
attractions that we have um, here at AIM HIGH after we started tapping mentors,
after we started reaching out to the community, um, to help us grow.
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Time: 01:20:55
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: You know, we did just grow in isolation. And one of the biggest things I
learned is that to not be afraid, not be shy, you know, of, uh, reaching out. And
because of uh, because of these tractions, because of these network, um, our simple
idea really became something bigger Um, I'm sharing with you now some of the
enhancements that we've had in the last few years. Because of the help of so many
people including our hardworking team. So the prototype was very easy. It was just
having a scheduler. It was just having a basic um, estimator. And then from there,
we also had some basic reporting. But through the help of, um, uh, the DOST and
other mentors that we have, we even tapped some people from you know, some of the
curriculum that I got from space and reach out to some of them as well.
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Time: 01:22:00
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: Um, that was really a strong foundation of what AIM HIGH is now. So now
Aim High is very different from other project management tools out there. We've
incorporated AI and business intelligence And I'll share with you very briefly some
of the use cases of our AI and perhaps the architecture students can also get some
idea here. Um, first, we know whether is one of the biggest reasons why most of
road projects are delayed. So with Aim High, we actually have incorporated it with
a weather um, forecasting tool, and Aim High can detect if there's rain coming up
in the next few days, then the AI can provide you alternative works. It can provide
you recommendation done hey. You can't do the concrete pouring. Today or next week
because it's gonna rain. These are the other, uh, works that you can, uh, do
instead so you don't have to stop the project.
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User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: Another use case is productivity. It's one of the biggest reasons why
projects are delayed as well. Aim Heights, the AI on Aim Heights can actually give
um, the project managers catch up recommendation. So it'll tell you, hey. You're
thirty days behind. In order to catch up, you need 30 Mason in 15 Mason, two
labors, This these are the equipments that you need to add. There's an impact of
200,000. It it will lower your days by fifteen days. Um, In Aim High as well, we
know that estimation is very important in construction That's kind of foundational
work. Uh, our AI can provide recommendation on material quantity, like how many
tiles do you need, how many bags of cement, how many plywood you need, the unit
pricing on those, and even, um, productivities. Lastly, um, we know that
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Time: 01:24:08
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: most of the project managers spend their time about thirty to I mean,
forty to 60% on documentation. Here, we've incorporated, um, different reports to
make it easier. We even have a forecasting tool that can forecast you're gonna
finish time the project on time and, um, on budget. You wanna know more about AIM
High, I don't have a lot of time here today, but I've, uh, included a QR code that
you can scan and, uh, it'll take you to our Facebook page We have the free demo,
um, link in the Facebook page if you wanna attend one of our free online demos.
It's really made by Kinoyed Builders for Pinoy Builders and our pricing is very
competitive. Now, um, I'm almost, uh, uh, at the end of my presentation here. So
let me just, uh, also switch here. So know, when when, um,
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Time: 01:25:10
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: uh, I I finished my diploma program at Benioed Space, I I realized
something important. Um, school gives you the foundation, but the real test really
begins after school. So I know, um, doing your capstone might be very time
consuming and hard right now, But it's the same with startups or launching your
venture, your MVP, It's a big milestone, but in truth, it's really just a starting
point. After the launch, after the challenges, I mean, after the um, you putting
together your product, it's now finding customers and providing real value Um, and
in this stage, I I wanna caution you uh, that there's a lot of rejection here. A
lot of customers gonna say no. A lot of, uh, investors are gonna say no. Sometimes
people who you think will support you would even say no.
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Time: 01:26:11
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: But um, just like in school, when you get feedback, on a draft or on a
thesis, it's not the end. It's data. Um, that rejection is feedback that you can
use to refine iterate, and try again. Um, success in business are in school doesn't
really come from one big idea. Um, it comes from a cycle of testing, learning,
pivoting, and improving. And, um, which leads me to my next point as I I wrap up.
Whatever project, whatever passion you pursue after graduation, um, you know, you
don't have to feel alone. You don't have to feel isolated isolated. One of the
greatest greatest assets we have, especially our our school, is that, uh, we have a
great school network.
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Time: 01:27:13
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: The alumni, the network, the the communities around you. I mean, our
offices in Davao region but, you know, I always, uh, feel that when I go to Manila,
Um, Hi Fi and and our network, is very supported supportive, uh, helping me with
different kinds of uh, necessities that we we need for the venture Leverage that,
tap into it, That's exactly what I did. And it made all the difference. And, um,
you know, it really can help you, um, reaching out to the different networks.
You're not alone. And, uh, speaking of you're not alone, as we look ahead, we know
that Aim High cannot grow alone. So let me take this opportunity just, uh,
shameless plug I I wanna share that, you know, aim high, um, is looking
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Time: 01:28:14
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: to get in front of Pfizer and, uh, UAP. So if you know of anybody please,
uh, connect us. We really would love to be able to demo and engage with more
engineers and architects interior designers, nationwide. And, um, with that being
said, um, you know, we're also looking for academic institutions where they're open
to us helping them with an educational license. Maybe perhaps they can introduce
having a digital project management platform um, to get their students ready. And
with that, um, I think I've gone over two minutes here. So let me just leave you
with this. Um, imagine a world where construction companies
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Time: 01:29:16
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: don't need to cut corners or settle for poor practices. Uh, but instead
thrive through efficiency, smart management, and innovation Uh, that's what Aimhigh
is working toward with our AI driven project management platform. And just like us,
you too are on the edge of transformation Your capstone is really more than just a
requirement. Um, it's your first taste of solving problems uh, problems that
matter. And beyond graduation, you'll face more challenges, tighter budgets, You
know, um, but you won't be alone. You'll carry with you the foundation that you've
built um, during your capstone, the network of peers, the mentors, the institutions
like Benil uh, and hopefully, the courage and the persistence to move forward
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Time: 01:30:19
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: not just the business, but to move and sustain the innovation that you
thought of. Um, thank you very much for your time today. Back to you, Jana.
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Time: 01:30:34
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Thank you. Thank you for your inspiring and insight ful talk, Terri Anne,
and for showing us that no matter the industry, it all starts with the urge to
solve a real world problem. So wow, This morning, guys. Now we have the honor we
have the honor of having all of our speakers on the stage for our fireside chat. So
if you guys, our audience, have any questions, please drop them in the chat and
we'll get into them throughout the discussion. So hi, guys. Hi, speakers, everyone.
Oh, I can see all of you. Hi. Good afternoon, everyone. So I think to start off our
fireside chat maybe we could start with a warm up. So I'll be asking a few yes or
no questions. And if your answer is yes, I just want to see you a thumbs up. And if
it's no, thumbs down. So for our audience, I'd like you
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Time: 01:31:37
User: jannahrasheya
Message: to participate as well. So if your answer is yes, can I get a thumbs up
react? And if it's a no, thumbs down. So can I get a heart if instructions Okay?
Hearts. So many hearts. Okay. Great. So for our first question, have you ever
submitted a project late? My hesitation I know. Yes. Two thumbs up. Okay. The next
second, did your thesis or capstone change direction halfway through? I'm curious.
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Time: 01:32:19
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: You
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Time: 01:32:22
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Oh, a lot of yeses then. Yes need to ask Yes. Third, uh, after graduate,
after graduation, did you ever feel like giving up on it? Oh, yes. You guys know?
Oh, I think okay. I think everyone is yes then. Last for our warm up round. Do you
believe that any capstone has the potential to become a real venture. Yes. Okay.
Yes is all around. That's great. So now warmed up we can get into our main
discussion. For our first question, so all of our speakers steps on how they turn
an idea, a thesis, a capstone a capstone into an actual business. But our question
now is, what's the very first step
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Time: 01:33:24
User: jannahrasheya
Message: As in your first step a graduating student should take if they think their
capstone has real potential. For example, where should they go? Who should they
talk to? What's the very first step they have to take?
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Time: 01:33:42
User: bearnaysz
Message: Uh, talk to Wi Fi.
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Time: 01:33:42
User: jannahrasheya
Message: To move forward? So I think we can start with architect Alex. It's sweet
and simple. Talk to hi fi.
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Time: 01:33:47
User: bearnaysz
Message: I
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Time: 01:33:51
User: jannahrasheya
Message: So guys, you have to visit red orange buildings, uh, hi fi. First step
Okay. That's sweet, simple. What about you, Alexa?
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Time: 01:34:04
User: alixiamarieph
Message: One, get feedback on your feedback from who you think would use it or
would buy your product.
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Time: 01:34:22
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Got it. Feedback is your data. All of that. What about you, Cherryann?
What's your answer for that?
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Time: 01:34:28
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: Yeah. Uh, the first thing I would do, uh, which which is to validate by
talking to your potential um, customers. So I would just say, um, find the right
people to join you. Because, uh, you might not have all the skills to really push
the venture, and, uh, somebody might have the complementing skills.
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Time: 01:34:57
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Yeah. So having a team with you that complements each other really helps
you. Doris, what about you?
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Time: 01:35:08
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: For me, I would say, um, I feel like approaching the right people, like,
who's doing the same market or industry that you're in or the person that who do
you want to become with. So I guess having that conversation with with the right
people.
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Time: 01:35:27
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Great. So you have feedback from your customers. You have your peers as
your team, and you have mentors as well who have been in the industry. That you're
in. So next question is why do you think most school projects end after the final
defense? And what can schools or students do differently so they live on? Uh, let's
see. Cherry Anne, what do you think?
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Time: 01:35:54
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: Wow. That was a tough one. Pageant question. So, uh, I I think based on
what I'm seeing, Noah, is it goes back to they they they just come up with an idea
just for the requirement purposes, just kind of to check off the box um, and didn't
really think about it deeper, if if this solution is really needed, So I think I
think a lot of times, um, it stemmed from that. Here at AIM High, we actually um,
partner with different schools for internship. So there's about three universities
here. And, uh, of course, during their final year, that's when they um, kind of
juggle between being in an OJT or internship plus finishing their thesis. And what
I've noticed when they do that, a lot of times,
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Time: 01:36:57
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: they're just really in a hurry just to comply the paperwork. It's not
about having a long term vision to pursue. What their thesis is about.
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Time: 01:37:10
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Great. I see that as well. No. Chance to kind of prototype and play around
with the idea that you've been forming. So you have to you can hit two birds with
one stone through your thesis of building it into a start up eventually in the
future. What about you, Alexa? What's your thoughts on that?
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Time: 01:37:30
User: alixiamarieph
Message: I definitely agree. Uh, that students look at their thesis as just a
school requirement because I was like that too. Uh, I also see that with my
classmates too. Like, all of us would rant to each other, like, this should be
over, like, thesis then we didn't really see anything beyond that. As an
opportunity for us to actually do it because you already did the research because I
feel like some of us also have PTSD from defending and from, you know, semester So
it's like you're clouded with just that. Don't get to see, uh, it it in a different
light. So I feel like most students just cloud or just limit it being a thesis but
not really, um,
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Time: 01:38:30
User: alixiamarieph
Message: move, uh, parallel.
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Time: 01:38:37
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Yes. Uh, very much agree. It's a PPS, Nina. So If you guys didn't know,
actually, the the common blockmates me. So I was also a graduate of entrepreneurial
management from UAN And I know I know it's PTSD with the defense and all that. No.
It's just a burden. You you go through how many years of it as a burden. As
mentioned by Alex Kanina, it's a tiny product. You spent so much time researching
it and building it, so why stop it there? You can take a pause and kind of breathe
just similar to what Alexa did then come back with a clear mindset of what you want
to do. What about you, Alex? What do you have to say about it?
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Time: 01:39:22
User: bearnaysz
Message: Um, second answer, short answer, Ale, is burnout. Basically, burnout So
for, um, for I guess, for the past incubateees and other startups as well, um, uh,
or other students as well. Um, I'm a victim of that. No? Tempress have been used,
um, tri SIMDIO. So it's a really fast paced, um, academic journey So focus. And
I've maybe three to four years, you'll eventually say okay but at the same time,
um, from the incubator perspective, reason burnout. Is number one, um, you work in
silo. So, basically,
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Time: 01:40:25
User: bearnaysz
Message: um, okay on your own, if you work with others, or if you collaborate with
others, purpose yield we're also prone to doing theory heavy papers. So after paper
apply in actual So Okay. After analysis, paper. And having said that, there is
sometimes, um, no actual practical next steps or um, user validation So after user
validation, that's when you'll figure out improve
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Time: 01:41:25
User: bearnaysz
Message: study. And, actually, I can make this, uh, I don't know, business or
product out of it.
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Time: 01:41:36
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Yeah. It gets a lot of the thesis and capstone is really research based,
very worthy, text heavy, at the same time, we can use it as an opportunity to think
about how will this operate actually in real life, and how will this make an impact
to the real people. What about you, Dars? Why do you think most school projects end
after the final decision?
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Time: 01:42:03
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: Um, Yep. I'm not remembering the time or putting it back. Um, my myself
back in the shoes of while still studying in Benil. Yeah. I feel like um, I kind of
disagree why why thesis should end after they graduate. I feel like it should it
should not be it should not be like that. Uh, because I feel like as I personally
for me, I looked my thesis as a life pursuit. Like, so when I finished it, I feel
like my I wanted to proceed more. I didn't want it to end like, in the four corners
of the classroom. It's just a beginning of something that I want to pursue all
throughout my lives. Because it's it's always been my curiosity, and that's what
excites
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Time: 01:43:03
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: live excites me living this life.
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Time: 01:43:10
User: jannahrasheya
Message: I see. So, Sanna, our audience then, they have or they get to get that
mindset from this talk. This is just the start. It could be the start of your life
pursuit of whatever you're researching and learning about China, they get more
curious to learn more about it. So align with that question. Our next question is
what kind of support systems do you wish more schools offered to their students in
terms of mentorship, funding, or even mindsets. Alex, go ahead.
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Time: 01:44:03
User: bearnaysz
Message: Um, Seguro, Um, firstly, very important space space to just read the
connect with, um, your fellow, um, students or even, um, mentors or professionals.
I think, um, with with our other talks, no, for for the past, weeks, um, it was
pointed out, no, for for creatives. Um, it's one of the most important things to
really just have a space wherein you can actually create create your idea and
connect with, uh, like minded people. And beyond funding and other stuffs.
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Time: 01:44:38
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Yeah. I agree. I remember then now one of the talks now about space aside
from just physical play space. So hi fi, guys. Physical space. So you have that.
But aside from that, is your the space to have the people around you, the
environment, of the collectives, of creatives, or like minded people you can throw
ideas around, and support you. What about you, Alexa?
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Time: 01:45:06
User: alixiamarieph
Message: Um, for me, I think having mentors who are in the actual industry itself
because that's what helped me know more about the industry that I wanna go in is
having a perspective like, a person who's already in that industry and who already
has it. From the ground up, Or experience from their past, you know, business or
past, um, yeah. I think mentors who already have a a knowledge industry students.
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Time: 01:45:50
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Yeah. Similar these mentors, these tenured professionals in the industry.
They their advice is something only experienced can teach. And us as mentees or
people who are just new to the in the it's so valuable for us because, say, we
don't have to repeat the same mistakes or same trials that they've been through
because we can learn through them. What about you, Dars?
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Time: 01:46:21
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: Yes. Maybe yeah. Um, other than financial support, I guess, really
important is also teaching financial literacy even for small businesses or
entrepreneurs of really how to handle or manage their personal and business money.
Yeah.
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Time: 01:46:43
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Yeah. That's something that isn't often talked about in financial
literacy, especially when it comes to the creative industry. Because we don't
really focus. Okay. This is money. I don't wanna talk about the money or how it
works and all that. It's actually one of the most crucial things in a business is
how can you continue if you don't know how to handle the money properly. What about
you, Cherry Anne?
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Time: 01:47:13
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: Yes. Um, the way I see it is that, uh, when you're in uh, when you're
running, uh, business, um, something on there's no failures. There's no mistake.
It's just learnings. Right? Um, but the way I see it is that good mentors save you
time, uh, money, because those mistakes that they call, those failures, um, they
cost you time and they cost you money. And so if somebody that's already
experienced in the industry can kind of share with you some of the things that
becomes your shield you know, this those mistakes uh, they're inevitable. But if
you can have those shields, that's being kind of hand over handed to you by your
mentors, then maybe the impact of those so called mistakes could be lessen And
instead of you going through something for months or years,
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Time: 01:48:14
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: your mentor could potentially save you those, uh, that precious time.
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Time: 01:48:22
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Yes. I agree, miss Mistakes do cost something. It's either gonna be money
or time. So you when you have those mentors, in your circle to kind of support you
and save you that time. You get to make new mistakes and learn something different
and all that. So it's always a learning curve. So our next question is, what would
you say to a student who isn't sure if their idea is good enough to pursue? So can
an ordinary idea become extraordinary? What do you think, Dorris?
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Time: 01:49:03
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: Personally, I I I don't really believe that there's there's a bad idea or
there's a bad con there's a bad concept It's just a matter of um, editing or
iterating that idea that it could become something impactful or something really
um, massive. No. It could be it like, a simple idea could be turned into, like, a
million dollar idea. So it's it's it's a matter of again, like, looking into the
right niche market and the mentors that you're looking for.
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Time: 01:49:46
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Yeah. I agree. It's similar to the concept of let a draft be a draft. So
the only purpose of a draft is for it to exist. So you have that starting point. So
similar to an idea, all it has to do is exist, and then it's up to you how you move
forward with it. Are you gonna iterate? Are you gonna pivot? Are you gonna bank on
it? Explore it more. So it's all that. What about you, Alicia?
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Time: 01:50:16
User: alixiamarieph
Message: Um, for me, I agree with Doris now. Nothing starts like, businesses that
you see right now, or right now are actually refined from the very, very first idea
that people think. So, uh, it's really just up to you on how you like, what you
said to put it. It's up to you how to verify it. And to base it on, like, the
market. But I don't think there's an not good enough or bad idea necessarily
because it's really things from one idea. So it's just really up to you on how you
edit it, you better, or, yeah, Yeah.
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Time: 01:51:03
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Okay. So you guys heard it here. There's no such thing as a bad idea. What
do you think, Cherian?
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Time: 01:51:14
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: Yeah. I'm I'm absolutely. That's why it's just an idea. Right? The idea is
really now that I'm in, um, um, my how many, uh, we've launched AIM High after two
years, In the beginning, I thought that coming up with an idea is the hardest part.
But, honestly, an idea is just an idea Um, nothing will happen to that idea if you
don't put time in executing it. So to me, there's no, uh, bad idea, but it's how do
you turn that idea into something more than just idea? So how much effort are you
gonna put in it? How much time are you gonna put in it? And, most especially, um,
how open are you to improving that idea Because a lot of times, founders um, you
know, business owners I thought this was a cliche, but I'm learning it more and
more that
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Time: 01:52:14
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: um, a lot of founders uh, we fall in love with our idea. Right? Because
it's your baby. It's like, very near and dear to you. You came up with that
thought. You put a lot of time. So, like, you in the beginning, you think that,
hey, this is the best idea. Um, just to share, I don't know, like, after we launch,
I was in this um, I was in this mode where I thought that was it. I I thought that
um, now that we have a product, I thought that we would we already have the product
market fit. But after I think I shared this during the beat awards. Um, after our
first year, all of our customers disconnected. Nobody renewed And that's when it
hit me that you know, when you have a product, you have to constantly get feedback
to turn that initial idea to the next um, I guess, new iteration
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Time: 01:53:19
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: And then after you iterate, that's still not enough. Because the industry
is gonna continue to evolve Um, you know? So, uh, there's no bad idea, but it's a
matter of how do you make turn that idea into a reality.
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Time: 01:53:34
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Yeah. So an idea is only as good as if it becomes real. If if it creates
impact that you can bring into the real world and with real people, So, Sabinee,
Joffrey here is a chat I don't think bad ideas exist, but I think bad execution and
or handling does. Yes. I agree. And also, sir Paul, founders should fall in love
with their customer's problem. Yes. Not with your idea. So it takes a great and
humble founder be able to say, uh, oh, my idea or my product my service isn't
something that people need. Something that people want and be able to pivot and
change. So what do you think, Alex, about it?
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Time: 01:54:26
User: bearnaysz
Message: Let me social media. Is that, uh, if you're not ashamed with your first
prototype, then you launch too late. Okay? And if he launch too late, you don't
actually believe in your idea. So if your idea is really good, then I think you
should, um, be crazy enough to really make it work. So bad ideas are only those to
make it real. I
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Time: 01:55:09
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Yeah. First believer of the start of is their founder. So if you don't
believe in what your idea can do or become, who else is gonna believe it? So
attorney Janice also here in the chat. So attorney Janice is actually director for
CIPM at Benil York. True. No bad ideas, but not all passions can be turned into a
business. I agree. Once you decide to become an entrepreneur, it's not just about
your passion, but what others need. What their problems are. Remember that we will
not sell our product or service to ourselves or our family and friends We want to
scale and make it big. So we ask do people need this enough to pay for it? I agree.
So insights. Thank you so much, attorney Janice, for your insight and that
wonderful question then. We also have a question here from sir Paul in the chat.
Based on where you are now, do you think Benilions now should max
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Time: 01:56:11
User: jannahrasheya
Message: maximize the resources they have now since it's very different from where
you all started. What do you think, Dars?
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User: BenildeHIFI
Message: Hello? Sorry, Jenna. Wait. Loading. It's a question again.
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Time: 01:56:31
User: jannahrasheya
Message: The question is from sir Paul in the chat. So he asks, based on where you
are now, do you think Benel dians should maximize the resources they have now since
it's very different from where you also started.
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Time: 01:56:46
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: Yes. Definitely. Like, you know, Hi Fi is available and free for mostly,
uh, for for every Canadian Like, I feel like um, they haven't really maximized or
accessed this type of facility even. I don't know if there's a similar facility
like this in other universities exist solely on on their own that operates in the
yeah. Independent. Codependently with the institution. So I really believe that
having a facility such as this should really be maximized. By students and even
alumni, I would say.
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Time: 01:57:35
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Yes. That's very true. HiFi is there at your service. All you have to do
is go visit us. What do you think, Alicia?
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Time: 01:57:43
User: alixiamarieph
Message: Honestly, I agree that uh, students should maximize, like, you know, hi
fi. Because everyone is blessed to have that opportunity. And in business every
opportunity is good for the business. So if you have an idea, it would be nice to
and ask if this is actually a viable product. Uh, wow. Like, before, we only had
members. We already have other resources, and our mentors before were just catered
to us by Like, we didn't really get, um, information from other people in, like,
their mentors if parent assigned mentor. So it would be really nice for, um, the
students to maximize hi fi because not given this opportunity. And you're already
there. You're already connected.
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Time: 01:58:45
User: alixiamarieph
Message: So it would be really good for you to try to, you know, even just try to
present your
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Time: 01:58:55
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Yeah. Uh, guys. So I agree We're just in one ecosystem. I would say
ecosystem. Campus because we were in different buildings but we're all next to each
other. So you should take the chance. No. High fives. All you have to do is visit.
Let us know more about what you're working on, and we can talk about it. What do
you think, Sherri Anne?
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Time: 01:59:22
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: Um, I would disagree. Um, I would say it's even going beyond leveraging
the resources. Um, that's one of the biggest things that being in a start up has
taught me Um, you become very creative But thirtieth or 15 and you don't have the
exact amount, Like, you know, like, when you started looking at the resource or you
wanna attend a specific event, and that event would cost you 200,000 pesos just to
get a booth um, you become very creative. Creative in a good sense. And so I would
say it's even uh, going looking at beyond what's available in the resources
currently, Um, let me give you guys some example. Um,
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Time: 02:00:25
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: Through the office of the the, um, intellectual property as well as HiFi
um, gave us a free booth to the world of electronics. Right? And in order to be
able to get a booth on our own, it would have cost us I think, 75,000 pesos at
least Right? Um, most recently, we also attended a event here in Davao that would
cost 200,000. And we can't afford that. So there was no available resources back
then, like, Benil, uh, uh, uh, there's no events here in Davao that Benil could
sponsor for us. So what we did, we actually wrote to DOST And initially, they said
no. And then again, finding some route to, um, have a better out And, um, I I think
that's one of the most crucial thing when you're running a business.
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Time: 02:01:25
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: Um, you have to get out of the bot. Go outside of the box. Um, there's so
many things. Like, even if you're a challenge, challenged with staffing or or you
don't have the the, um, the capacity to pay for um, when you're hiring. Uh, one of
the things that we've done is we've partnered with schools for internship And our
interns, we don't just let them do the photocopying or make coffees We really give
them real task Yes. There's risk involved for us because they might make mistakes,
but it's also a way for them to learn. So I'm with GoPro. We teach them, but at the
same time, they're also helping us with something. So I say um, we go beyond the
available resources.
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Time: 02:02:23
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Yeah. I agree. Also, limitations are just a way for you to find how
creative you can be within those set boundaries. And similar, also, our interns are
here then. So hi to you guys. And I think they would say then we give real world
tasks that have impact maybe too too much or too many What do you think, Alex?
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Time: 02:02:55
User: bearnaysz
Message: Yeah. So Seguro, let me start with, um, um, very memorable quote. This is
or encouragement from one of my mentors, um, during my academic journey. It's from
architect Choi. So back when I was a student, uh, we were really encouraged to
really go crazy Uh, because the reason for that is um, after academic journey, If
you, um, or Malulugi you you lose money, etcetera, whatever. But, uh, bottom line
is after your graduation, uh, you have a lot to lose. Compared to when you're still
studying That's the time when, um, you can go crazy, go beyond um, because, um,
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Time: 02:03:58
User: bearnaysz
Message: You have hi fi, um, and let me connect it with, uh, the PCIM celebration.
And with our team. So our team is, again, Riverium. It's about resonance, delirium,
and, um, reverie. No? So we highly encourage, no, term, but, uh, we highly
encourage uh, the community to go Delulio. You need to be a bit delusional to shape
the future, um, shape the future for good. So yeah, definitely uh, I also encourage
all students, the community, to maximize um, facilities like hi fi for, uh,
discovery. To to get experience discover what will work, and will not work for you.
And maximize it
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Time: 02:04:58
User: bearnaysz
Message: to build yourself. So it's all about yourself, and be self centered At the
same time, be human centered.
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Time: 02:05:10
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Yeah. So at the play around with those ideas and explore it more and
deeper. You're here. You have all these resources present for you. So as much as I
would want to keep this discussion going feeling we do have to end at some point.
So I think our last question to end this fireside chat would be fill in the blank.
A capstone is not just for a grade. It's for black. What do you think there is?
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Time: 02:05:45
User: bearnaysz
Message: It's not for what? Sorry.
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Time: 02:05:49
User: jannahrasheya
Message: A capstone is not just for a grade. It's for black.
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Time: 02:05:53
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: Upgrade. Uh, grade. Okay. I'll start. As said, it's it's a life pursuit
pursuit of life.
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Time: 02:06:04
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Yes. That is great. For the day. What do you think, Alex?
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Time: 02:06:15
User: bearnaysz
Message: Upstone is not just for grade. It's for yourself, and it's something to to
share. Pieces and capstones are so supposed to add to the body of knowledge. So
definitely, it's supposed to be shared.
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Time: 02:06:34
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Yeah. So it's not just for yourself. It's not just for paper. It's
something to be shared to the world, to other people.
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Time: 02:06:40
User: bearnaysz
Message: Yes.
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Time: 02:06:40
User: jannahrasheya
Message: What do you think, Cherry Anne?
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Time: 02:06:44
User: AIMHIbyEVE
Message: Alright. It is um, a time not to be wasted to test out and execute on an
idea.
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Time: 02:07:03
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Yes. I agree. So execution So how do you bring the idea out into the real
world if you don't execute it? What do you think, Alicia?
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Time: 02:07:23
User: alixiamarieph
Message: not just for a grade, but it's for your future. It's for your tomorrow.
Because I should just limit our capstone or our thesis to be just for your college.
If for your it's for your future. It's for not only your future, but also the
future of your of your future employees or your customers, a capstone is not a
paper, but it's also a product that people would definitely benefit from.
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Time: 02:07:54
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Yes. So I think that's really important then to be able to look beyond
what's just now look into the future or what's possible. So a round of applause for
everyone here today. Thank you to our amazing speakers. Thank you so much. Heart
for everyone. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for showing us a ideas can evolve
into market ready ventures. We just need the right support systems and mindset in
place. Before we part ways, audience to take your selfies. Do you remember code
flash in a bit? So while we're waiting, if flash code on screen, I'd just like to
thank our sponsors for our whole Riverium twenty twenty five event, our month long
celebration. Boy Shen, Jane Doe, tier one, madman creative Shane and Co, unit six
zero five coffee. And the home, Everything Green PH,
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Time: 02:08:57
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Hamu, Baked by Veda, as well as our community partners, Jellin IV,
Parasacini, Hub Make Lab, the Busking Community Philippines, and the Benillion. So
do we have our code ready to be shown? Oh, guys, you have ten seconds to take your
selfies with the code. Hi Fi reverium c two b zero nine one eight. So take a selfie
with the code, and all you have to do to be able to claim your stamped raffle card
is to show us at HiFi. Go to the HiFi Building, Red, Orange, Building Near PO
Campus Street. Show us your selfie with the code, and we will give you your stamp
raffle card for today's event. Okay. Yes?
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Time: 02:09:46
User: bearnaysz
Message: So for all these two, we I think present, uh, live chat, so that, uh, we
can document or you can have proper documentation that, uh, you are present to this
talk.
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Time: 02:10:06
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Yes. So, also, keep your gigaverse app installed because we'll be posting
exclusive updates throughout our Riverium celebration. So thank you everyone for
your time. Again, I'm Jana, and I'm hoping to see you guys at HiFi. Let's keep the
momentum going and shape a creative economy that's here to stay. Good afternoon,
everyone. I think we can take, um, a picture, a group picture if possible. But
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Time: 02:10:32
User: bearnaysz
Message: Yes.
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Time: 02:10:36
User: jannahrasheya
Message: to open the stage for all. Yeah. Yeah. I think that's what you want.
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Time: 02:10:45
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: Yes. Um, hi, everyone. So this is Benil, Hi Fi admin. You guys can now
join live. So please join live screen share, sir. Thank you. And then you guys now
can put join live.
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Time: 02:11:09
User: BenildeHIFI
Message: Let's wait for others.
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Time: 02:11:13
User: jannahrasheya
Message: Yes, guys. Go join. Join. Join. Everyone join, please. Or we can take a
picture.
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