9 Quotes From ‘The Hobbit’ That Social Entrepreneurs Can Relate To

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(The first of a series of posts 'Reluctant Leaders and Unlikely Heroes') Our family are huge Lord of the Rings fans and we have been waiting for The Hobbit movie for what seems like FO-E-VA. The big day finally arrived and we were not disappointed - the Jackson-Tolkien mash-up rocked as always and heaps of even more advanced special effects … [Read more...]

Entrepreneurship Tips from Pacquiao

Photo credit: James Dayap, MP Boxing

  I love boxing. Yes I know it's barbaric, but there's something spectacular about watching the inconceivable power of mind, body and spirit a human being can muster when challenged to overcome an opponent in physical combat. Today's fight between Pacquiao & Marquez was a heart thumping thriller from the offset, only to climax … [Read more...]

An event organizer’s thoughts on female targeted events (via e27)

Gina Romero Rock Chick Entrepreneur

Singapore Women Startup Weekend is an event that I am honoured to be involved in as a volunteer organiser as it brings opportunities to help more aspiring entrepreneurs take that first step towards their dreams – this is an initiative that is very close to my heart. After hearing about the abysmal turnout of women at these types of events.. … [Read more...]

007 – Leadership lessons from M

Dame Judy Dench as 'M' in Skyfall

I have just got back from watching the latest Bond Movie 'Skyfall' - in traditional Bond style it was a flamboyantly British, exuberantly patriotic, nail-bitingly action packed and an all-round bloody good film. Apart from enjoying the movie itself I was completely enamoured with M and her no-nonsense, pragmatic and ballsy leadership. As we … [Read more...]

Gina Raves About … The Measure of Success at Singapore Polytechnic

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I was honoured to have been included on a panel of experts at Singapore Polytechnic to share my experience as an entrepreneur. The students were such a bright and engaging bunch, I really enjoyed talking to them during the Q&A session. Thanks to my friend George Mathew and his fantastic team at Servolve Singapore for giving me the … [Read more...]