Jonha Richman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jonha Richman
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Richman with former US Ambassador Philip Goldberg
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Jonha Ducayag Revesencio
March 8, 1989 Balete, Aklan Philippines
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| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Investor |
| Organization | Startup Weekend |
Jonha Richman (born Jonha Ducayag Revesencio) is a successful businesswoman from the Philippines. She is seen as one of the most inspiring and successful Filipino businesswomen. People even call her the 'Most Connected Businesswoman from Asia'.
Jonha is a big supporter of new businesses, often called startups. She also works to help women and promote equality. She has spoken about how important it is for kids to learn from their mistakes to become successful.
She helps a charity in the UK called UK Charity Week. Jonha is also a mentor for Startup Weekend. This group helps make sure everyone can be part of the technology world.
Her Life Story
Jonha Revesencio was born in Balete, Aklan, a town in the Philippines. Her father was from the Aklanon group, and her mother was from the Ilocana group. She studied computer programming at STI College.
Jonha started her career by working on projects for big companies. These included well-known brands like Google, Pepsi, and Bloomberg.
Today, Jonha spends her time in different places. She travels between Singapore, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom. In 2019, she helped put the city of Iloilo on the world's economic map. She sold some of her properties there using digital money called cryptocurrencies. This made Iloilo one of the first cities in Asia to do something like that.
Her Work and Writings
Jonha Richman writes for business magazines like Fast Company and Huffington Post. One of her important essays was called "Philippines: A Digital Lifestyle Capital in the Making?"
This essay helped inspire a proposed law by Senator Antonio Trillanes. The law aimed to fight against online trolls. Trolls are people who post mean or upsetting messages on the internet.
Awards and Recognition
- Top Ten Most Influential Leaders in the Philippine Tech Scene, 2014
