Frank will be discussing the steps involved in transforming ideas into an actual organization. He will be sharing some insights and tips on creating a non-profit from his experience co-founding INKspire. And to conclude the session, he will run through a brainstorming session where the audience will be able to pitch their ideas in solving some of the problems we currently face!

1. OUR VISION
I N S P I R I N G I D E A S I N T O A C T I O N
ICE Conference
Frank Ong

2. Researcher | Social Entrepreneur
I N K S P I R E C O - F O U N D E R
Back in my fit days... I used to row, swim
and play badminton all at the same time.
But then university happened... And now
you see the result (jks... i think!)
WHO AM I?

3. WHY NON-PROFIT
The things that matter.
FREE labour and HARD work - are you nuts!?
experience... skills... experience
TONS of support
non-profit -> start-up

4. INKSPIRE
C A S E S T U D Y

5. WHAT
PROBLEM
ARE WE
SOLVING?
Youth input is lacking in the media
We believe the main reason behind the lack of
youth voice is that there are limited opportunities
for publication. A majority of news agencies and
publishing platforms out there are directed to an
older generation.
This is where INKspire comes in.

6. We understand the struggle.
W E W A N T Y O U T H T O
M A K E A C H A N G E
As a fellow youth, we longed for an outlet
where our ideas and experiences can come
into life. A place where we can easily share
our stories and discuss about issues we care
about.
WHY DO
WE CARE?

7. WHAT
WE DO
"Every story is unique."
We provide a dedicated platform for youth to easily share
their stories, thoughts and ideas. We hope to encourage
youth engagement and provide opportunities for young
people to showcase their talents.
The number of blog articles published
everyday.
2M

8. LEARN
From youth around the
world
Opinions, knowledge
and solutions
CONNECTSHARE
W H A T C A N Y O U E X P E C T ?
And start much needed
conversations

9. 10 MILLION
C O M P A N Y . C O M
C U R R E N T L Y T H E R E A R E
Y O U T H L I V I N G I N C A N A D A

10. We are currently working out of our backyards and basements in Toronto.
If you have tons of monies to spare - an office space would be super duper awesome
TOR/ONT
W H E R E A R E W E ?

11. TIPS
Don't be afraid of new arenas ~ Elon Musk
DO your research... make that business
plan!
connect... network... connect
Be flexible and ready to ADAPT
Big project -> try crowdfunding

12. DON'T BE AFRAID
TO TELL YOUR
STORY
"Your voice is important and your story is unique"
~ Meredith Lavitt
C O M P A N Y . C O M

13. INNOVATE
B R A I N S T O R M S E S H !

14. WHAT
PROBLEM
ARE WE
SOLVING?

15. If we don't find solutions quickly, the
world will suffocate from it's own waste.
Worldwide, 3.5 million tons of garbage
were produced in 2013 – in one day. And
the numbers are increasing.
WASTE
GESS 2014

16. MIGRATION
In 2015, 244 million people, or 3.3 per
cent of the world's population, lived
outside their country of origin. How can
we improve their experiences while
adapting to their new country?
GESS 2016

17. Simply being young can be a reason why
you won't find a job. Millions of youths
are currently unemployed – with an
upward trend. The International Labour
Organization is warning of a "lost
generation“ – a nationwide desperation
of young people.
YOUTH
UNEMPLOYMENT
GESS 2015

18. WHY DO
WE CARE?

19. WHAT
WE DO???

20. THANK YOU
W E H O P E Y O U J O I N U S
I N K S P I R E . O R G