The Venture Edge

Yesterday I returned from a spur-of-the-moment business trip to the Philippines. What an experience, and what a country! Alive, vibrant, and constantly in motion. I quickly fell in love with the friendly people, the beautiful islands, and the terrific food. Although my experience was limited to Cebu City and surrounding municipalities (Carcar, Danao, Lapu-lapu, Mandaue, Naga, and Talisay), I believe that I got a pretty good feel for what the country as a whole -- at least the middle part, the Visayas -- has to offer. As promised in my last post, here is Part 1 of my impressions on the state of entrepreneurship in the Philippines.