ENTREPRENEURSHIP Flashcards
The word ‘entrepreneur’ originated from the French word ‘_________’ which means to ‘_____’
entreprendre, undertake
The term also refers to a person who starts or undertakes a business and is willing to risk loss to make money.
What does ‘entrepreneurship’ mean?
The capacity and willingness to develop, organize, and manage a business along with the risks involved to make a profit.
Who co-founded Google?
Sergey Brin and Larry Page.
What significant recognition did Sergey Brin receive in 2002?
Named one of the top 100 innovators in the world under the age of 35.
What is the estimated net worth of Sergey Brin as of June 2018?
US$521 billion.
Co-founder and former CEO of YouTube.
Chad Hurley
What company did Chad Hurley co-found and sell to Google in 2006?
YouTube.
Fill in the blank: Larry Page co-founded Google with _______.
Sergey Brin.
What degree did Larry Page earn from the University of Michigan?
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering.
What is Mark Zuckerberg best known for?
Co-founding and leading Facebook.
When was Facebook launched?
February 4, 2005.
What is the estimated net worth of Mark Zuckerberg as of April 19, 2018?
US$66.4 billion.
Who is Tony Tan Caktiong?
Founder, chairman, and CEO of Jollibee.
What significant step did Tony Tan Caktiong take at age 22?
Franchised with Magnolia Dairy Ice Cream and opened two ice cream parlors.
What company did Corazon Dayro-Ong found in 1975?
CDO Foodsphere, Inc.
What motivated Corazon Dayro-Ong to start her business?
Preparing snacks for her children that became popular in her neighborhood.
How did Socorro Cancio-Ramos start National Bookstore?
By working as a salesgirl and later partnering with her husband.
What core values contributed to Socorro Cancio-Ramos’s success?
- Keep learning
- Be actively involved in business
- Read change and act on it
- Never give up.
What was Henry Sy’s first business venture?
Selling cheap shoes.
What significant retail innovation did Henry Sy introduce in the Philippines?
The first Supermall in 1985.
What is Alfredo Yao known for?
Formulating fruit juices and launching them successfully in 1980.
Fill in the blank: Alfredo Yao believes that _______ is not a hindrance to success.
Poverty.
