When Mark Ruiz resigned from his corporate job, he wrote a question-and-answer style document detailing the reasons behind his decision and sent it to his colleagues. He made clear that he wasn’t burned out or just taking a break. He did, however, still love business and intended to use his financial know-how in a new setting.

True to his word, Mark now runs Hapinoy - a micro-enterprise development program focused on small neighborhood convenience stores (sari-sari stores). Mark helps sari-sari store owners improve their businesses and help the communities that the stores are in through training, microfinance, and providing new opportunities in technology.

In this episode, Mark tells us more about:

Doing what you love, doing good, and making money Knowing your role in social development Working with multiple partners   Social enterprises and market forces

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