Edgar Neo

dinsdag, juni 26, 2007

expert @ xlx in association with cmo stimulans and albeda

i have been an expert for the entrepreneural simulation game called xlx (Xpert Learning Xperience) for quite a while now. but this was the first time that the purpos of a xlx game was very close to my heart as a social entrepreneur: young moms.

cmo stimulans organised this xlx in association with a school called albeda we 'played' the game with over 14 young moms in order to discover for that being a mom still gives them a great opportunity to create a career themselves. so during the game they came up with a new clever fashionstore-concept, a new super/ mini-market and a true DAYcare (from 06.00-20.00hr) facillity.

i became very enthusiastic and told them that if they are serious and want to start their own business that maybe we can look into it an provide them with a micro credit.

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zondag, juni 24, 2007

23rd of june: enviu day talking about a sustainable incubator!


i was recently invited for an enviu day. previous i couldn't attend because of other engagements. i was feeling a bit sick but after taking 2 aspirines and enough water i was ready to see how enviu is transforming its own new office location at pannekoekstraat 100 in rotterdam, into a meeting point for sustainability and entrepreneurship. together with 25 enthusiastic participants we were asked to think 'out of the box' when it comes to creating a place where creative, sustainable and entrepreneurial networks can connect, learn and create.

after a while we had a break. during the break toon buddingh' co-founder of bvit innovation network told us very quick & dirty about what it takes to set up a real sustainable incubator. and he sure can tell after being awarded several prizes @ different european benchmarks!

and then.... the fever kicked in. again! so i left heading for my bed :(

want to know more? check this link for the full report.


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