Community Building
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How To Ask For Philippine Government Support For Tech Events
The ARD of DTI Region VII reached out to me to talk about better engaging the grassroots tech communities to help improve government programs. This, and succeeding meetings, gave rise to the Comunity+Government meetup, an open discussion between tech community members and government representatives. During our last meetup, DTI and DOST shared to us the…
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3 Kinds Of Community Events You Didn’t Think Of
In the last few months, I’ve been experimenting with various event formats to see if I can keep the monthly meetups I run consistent and interesting for participants. I’m writing this blogpost to share to you what I’ve learned and hopefully help you feel less intimidated by regularly organizing community events.
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Understanding The Innovative Startup Act
I finally took the time to look into the passed Innovative Startup Act so I could better understand the state of my country’s government and it’s plans on supporting startups in the legislative level.
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How I run a Startup Weekend
Some points that I like to keep in mind when I’m running a Startup Weekend. Care to share how you do it in your region?
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Running a Startup Weekend: The Facilitator’s Arsenal
A list of things I have (or would like to have) in handy as a Startup Weekend Facilitator.
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How To Get Sponsors For Community Events In The Philippines
As much as we’d like to partake in the noble endeavor of creating opportunities for the community, it all boils down to one thing: money. Or more specifically, the acquisition of resources. Without a venue, where will the event happen? Without speakers, where will you get content? Without marketing, how will you get participants?
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How To Start Organizing Community Events In The Philippines
This is my take on recording what I’ve learned so far in my four years of community building in the Philippines. As I grow, I hope for this blogpost to evolve and become a source of collaboration between local community buidlers and help give sprouting communities a kickstart to their efforts.
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Supporting the Supporters
My frustrations in working with government as a community builder pushed me to attend SlingshotPH Cebu and hope to better understand the programs they have in store for us.
Ashley Uy 