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Behind every fast-scaling startup is often a founder who's already been through a few reinventions. In this episode, Greg Krasnov, Founder and CEO of Tonik Bank, shares how his early hustles in finance and tech carried him through private equity and into founding a bank in Ukraine, shaping his approach to risk-taking, leadership, and building financial institutions from the ground up. 

Dive into how Greg’s journey through fintech and emerging markets shaped his approach to building Tonik—from earning customer trust to taking a bold bet on digital banking in the Philippines, which quickly reached 1 billion pesos in retail deposits and raised $17 million in Pre-Series B funding.

00:00:38 - The sacrifices and long hours of Greg’s early career

00:05:37 - How coding and technology helped Greg pay his way through college

00:10:26 - Investment banking and private equity as career path

00:14:59 - Transition into private equity in Central Europe

00:18:09 - Why scaling consumer lending required a banking license

00:21:29 - Finding purpose and a new direction after a major business exit

00:27:16 - Identifying opportunities by combining existing technologies to solve major problems

00:31:34 - What Greg saw in the Philippines that led him to build a digital bank

00:36:23 - Building an international team to launch Tonic in the Philippines

00:40:09 - How Tonik integrates its values into hiring and employee development

00:45:24 - Greg’s six P’s framework for building a winning product

00:49:38 - Creating a more approachable and customer-friendly banking brand

00:55:12 - The importance of resilience and reliability in digital banking

00:58:36 - Why passion and commitment are essential to building a successful business

01:00:05 - What’s next for Tonik and where listeners can connect with him

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Great ventures often begin in the places you least expect them. In this episode, Paco Magsaysay, founder of Carmen's Best, shares how his journey from sales in the US to working in his family's cable business led him to an unlikely calling in dairy, shaping his approach to entrepreneurship, leadership, and building a business from scratch.

Explore how Paco turned surplus milk into a premium ice cream brand, tackling the challenges of building trust in a new category, scaling production, and creating a business rooted in resilience and hands-on grit.

00:01:07 – Meet Paco Magsaysay and the story behind Carmen’s Best

00:08:51 – Working in the US and learning the value of hard work

00:13:05 – Selling long-distance packages and discovering his strength in sales

00:18:19 – Understanding your audience and learning to listen

00:22:51 – Learning the ropes and earning the respect of his father’s employees

00:28:38 – Learning to make ice cream through YouTube

00:31:32 – The story behind the salted caramel flavor

00:36:35 – Why Paco initially resisted the dairy business 

00:38:44 – Starting Carmen’s Best without a business plan

00:50:03 – Sticking to your strengths and hiring to complement your weaknesses

00:53:40 – Scaling through smart sales and partnerships 

00:58:27 – The numbers that matter when running a growing business

01:02:14 – Having a North Star and chasing meaningful goals

01:07:43 – Why doing what you enjoy makes work easier

01:09:44 – Building a business that works and continues to grow

Website: https://carmensbest.com/

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Being a founder and being a CEO are two different jobs.

Ron Baetiong explores the hard truths behind opportunity, execution, and leadership—and why great ideas don't always make it to market.

A conversation on ownership, resilience, and turning potential into results, for founders, leaders, creators, and anyone building something of their own.

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00:00:00 – The difference between being a founder and a CEO

00:01:04 – What it really takes to build something from nothing

00:01:53 – 10 lessons from Ron’s startup journey

00:03:29 – Building an AI-first and agentic company

00:08:09 – The most important thing founders need to do

00:13:35 – Why AI is bridging the skill gap

00:18:39 – Speed, volume, and finding product-market fit

00:21:44 – Why one-and-done creator campaigns don't work

00:28:03 – What Ron would do with ₱10 million to rebuild PNA

00:30:00 – Going fully agentic and system-first

00:34:43 – What Ron believed about startups five years ago

00:35:43 – Why the funding-first mindset is dead

00:38:18 – Why uncertainty creates stronger entrepreneurs

00:40:21 – Why podcasts aren't going anywhere

00:41:39 – Eliminating distractions and focusing on the main goal

00:42:16 – Ron’s final lessons for founders

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We often think about energy in terms of one thing: cost. But what if the bigger question is how much that mindset limits productivity, comfort, and growth?

Coby Cobankiat of Solviva shares the thinking behind SoViva and why energy should be seen not simply as an expense, but as a resource that gives people more choice and the ability to live and work better.

00:00:00 – Why Solviva is about empowerment, not just saving on electricity

00:02:24 – Meet Coby Cobankiat, CEO of Solviva Energy

00:04:15 – Coby's hustle and finding the opportunity in solar

00:07:26 – From basketball dreams to discovering the hustle through events

00:13:54 – Learning to say no and developing leadership endurance in university

00:17:34 – Moving to Canada and starting over from the ground up

00:21:45 – Adapting to a new culture and discovering a broader career identity

00:25:18 – Breaking down business through logic, data, and financial thinking

00:33:05 – The skill stack: preparation, P&L, data, and storytelling

00:40:32 – Rethinking hard work and learning to work smarter

00:42:24 – Building household brands and learning the power of innovation

00:46:34 – Returning to the Philippines and finding the path to Solviva

00:48:28 – Discovering Solviva through a secretive venture builder opportunity

00:51:12 – From rejection to becoming Solviva's head of marketing

00:56:19 – Building Solviva's brand around empowerment and living light

00:59:36 – Making complex solar technology easier for consumers to understand

01:00:27 – Why residential solar is an underserved opportunity

01:17:31 – The energy gap and the future of solar in the Philippines

01:19:28 – Solar, energy savings, and improving quality of life

01:22:30 – Building a focused business model around a specific customer

01:24:41 – What's next for Solviva and the future of residential solar 

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Status can open doors. Character determines what happens after.

In this episode, we discuss why successful leaders stay grounded, manage resources carefully, and keep their focus beyond short-term rewards.

A conversation about discipline, resilience, and building success that lasts.

00:00:00 – What successful founders understand about money and character

00:03:00 – Jecky’s journey from law to venture capital

00:06:00 – Joining Kickstart and discovering the startup ecosystem

00:09:00 – Why Kickstart evolved its investment strategy

00:12:00 – CVC vs. VC and how Kickstart invests

00:18:00 – The value of fundamentals, governance, and checkpoints

00:21:00 – Understanding the post-pandemic “tech fog”

00:27:00 – What separates startups that scale from legacy builders

00:30:00 – Scaling correctly and building sustainable systems

00:33:00 – Learning from successful founders and global companies

00:36:00 – Staying humble and disciplined as a company grows

00:39:00 – The founder traits that drive long-term success

00:42:00 – Openness, transparency, and strong governance

00:45:00 – Execution, fundamentals, and building the right skills

00:48:00 – AI, talent gaps, and the future of startups

00:51:00 – What the Philippine startup ecosystem needs

00:57:00 – Cash flow, runway, and surviving a tougher funding climate

01:00:00 – How to approach Kickstart Ventures

01:03:00 – Final advice for founders building for the long term

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For nearly a century, Malayan Insurance has built a reputation rooted in trust, reliability, and long-term relationships. But in today's rapidly changing business landscape, legacy alone isn't enough.

In this episode, Anthony Louis Guanzon of Malayan Insurance joins us to discuss what it takes for an established organization to remain relevant across generations. From reshaping how people think about insurance to embracing digital platforms and omnichannel experiences, Anthony shares how businesses can evolve without compromising the values that earned customers' trust in the first place.

00:00:00 – Building a legacy brand while driving digital transformation

00:02:55 – Meet Anthony Louis Guanzon, CMO of Malayan Insurance

00:04:20 – Louis' career journey from Alaska Milk to Malayan Insurance

00:06:02 – Early influences, mentors, and lessons from Globe's culture

00:08:28 – College years, Communication Arts, and landing his first job

00:11:19 – Learning sales, accounts, and customer relationships at Alaska Milk

00:15:08 – Moving to Globe and discovering the world of marketing

00:18:26 – Speed, data, and collaboration: key lessons from Globe

00:20:40 – Starting a business and the realities of entrepreneurship

00:22:57 – Cash flow struggles and the humbling side of building a company

00:25:15 – Returning to corporate with a founder's mindset at Planet Sports

00:30:07 – Building KonsultaMD and pioneering telemedicine before the pandemic

00:35:22 – Entering the insurance industry through AXA and digital strategy

00:37:13 – Why non-life insurance needs digital transformation

00:39:06 – Understanding what non-life insurance actually covers

00:42:02 – Making insurance more accessible for everyday consumers

00:47:47 – Critical illness coverage and the importance of managing risk

00:50:09 – Marketing insurance in a trust-driven industry

00:53:33 – Creating seamless omnichannel customer experiences

00:58:18 – Adapting to AI search, SEO, and digital-first customer behavior

01:01:10 – Building high-performing marketing teams and leadership lessons

01:05:57 – Common marketing mistakes and staying adaptable

01:06:47 – What makes a brand last for generations

01:07:46 – Preserving Malayan's legacy while embracing digital innovation

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Strong businesses are built by strong teams, and strong teams are built by leaders who earn trust every single day.

In our latest episode of Founders Only, Mel Nava of Zendease shares valuable lessons on leadership, personal growth, and building a culture where people remain committed even during the toughest moments. Discover why resilience, accountability, and continuous self-improvement are just as important as strategy when creating a business that lasts.

00:00:00 – Why founders need to give themselves grace to grow

00:01:38 – Mel Nava returns to Founders Only for her third appearance

00:03:20 – Revisiting the challenges and heartbreak of 2023

00:06:38 – Surviving rock bottom with honesty, grit, and teamwork

00:09:28 – Pivoting the business and adapting to a changing startup landscape

00:11:54 – Leading a team through crisis and prioritizing survival

00:14:44 – The family and investors who helped Mel keep going

00:19:26 – How hardship transformed Mel into a stronger founder

00:20:55 – Self-awareness, forgiveness, and redefining leadership

00:24:15 – Staying mission-driven through global disruptions and uncertainty

00:29:34 – How ZendEase expanded from the Philippines to Southeast Asia

00:31:29 – Why Mel went all in on Indonesia and Vietnam

00:34:24 – Building an international company despite limited resources

00:39:35 – Comparing export opportunities across Southeast Asia

00:46:06 – Finding product-market fit through customer feedback

00:50:23 – Leading multicultural teams across three countries

00:57:50 – Evaluating markets before expanding internationally

01:02:01 – Recognizing when the business moved beyond survival mode

01:07:26 – Reflecting on ten years of entrepreneurship

01:17:12 – What Mel would do differently if she started over

01:19:04 – What's next for ZendEase and Mel Nava

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Building a successful career or business starts with the right mindset. In this episode, Leonard Ang and Sharan Mansukhani of Sip and Scale discuss how community, AI literacy, and continuous learning create long-term opportunities for founders, professionals, and future leaders.

Learn practical lessons on navigating uncertainty, simplifying decisions, and staying adaptable in an evolving world.

00:02:30 – Meet Leonard Ang and Sharan Mansukhani of Sip & Scale

00:04:28 – Their current hustles: Diffusr and building Sip & Scale

00:09:23 – Sharan’s family migration story and entrepreneurial inspiration

00:13:03 – Grit, budgeting, and lessons inherited from their families

00:19:49 – First mentors, internships, and learning through startups

00:24:53 – Why paying it forward matters in the startup ecosystem

00:30:41 – How Sharan found purpose through startup communities

00:34:05 – How Leonard and Sharan met and launched Sip & Scale

00:37:24 – The vision behind Sip & Scale’s community-first approach

00:40:41 – A Stanford-inspired idea that shaped Sip & Scale

00:45:02 – Scaling the community from Manila to the world

00:46:54 – Curating ambitious, diverse, and high-quality communities

00:49:42 – How building a community transformed them as founders

00:54:55 – The evolution of startup founders in the AI era

00:57:46 – Building Diffusr with AI-first product development

01:00:33 – AI-powered operations and the future of startup execution

01:01:31 – Leonard’s approach to building AI-native startups

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Strong businesses are built on strong leadership—and strong leadership begins with people.

In this episode, Charles Sy of Powerhouse Tools shares his leadership philosophy on building trust, embracing different perspectives, and creating a culture where people can grow together. From hiring realities to leading through challenges, this conversation offers practical lessons for entrepreneurs, professionals, managers, and aspiring leaders.

Discover why successful organizations aren't built by perfect people, but by leaders who know how to adapt, develop talent, and continuously create value.

00:01:06 – Charles Sy's outlook on leadership and building great teams

00:02:03 – Meet Charles Sy, CEO of Hap Suy Hardware and Powerhouse Tools

00:05:13 – Growing up in Binondo's multi-generational hardware business

00:07:01 – Why trust is the foundation of a lasting family business

00:10:12 – Studying export management and preparing for business

00:12:35 – Learning entrepreneurship through college buy-and-sell ventures

00:15:22 – Studying in Shanghai and learning from China's business culture

00:18:55 – Navigating generational differences in family enterprises

00:23:44 – How Hap Suy has thrived for nearly 80 years

00:26:21 – The role of family constitutions in business succession

00:28:15 – Traditional business principles every founder should know

00:31:37 – Why Charles launched the Powerhouse Tools brand

00:35:18 – Building products through research, design, and affordability

00:36:44 – Creating the Philippines' hardware franchising model

00:41:32 – Matching the right tools to the right customers

00:44:21 – Building strong teams and transforming the hardware industry

00:46:45 – Charles' evolution as a business leader

00:49:03 – Managing stress, suppliers, and business setbacks

00:52:24 – Leading across generations and adapting to Gen Z

00:57:11 – Preparing the next generation of family business leaders

00:58:08 – The future of Powerhouse Tools and Hap Suy Hardware

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Every meaningful achievement begins with a mindset that values progress over perfection. In this episode of Hustleshare, Kharl Yeung of Amico Innovations shares why growth comes from staying curious, learning from experience, and welcoming perspectives that challenge your own. He explains how consistent improvement creates advantages that compound over time.

The discussion highlights why building something valuable is a process, not a one-time event. Kharl talks about applying lessons across different industries without repeating the same mistakes.

00:00:00 – Why better pet nutrition starts with better ingredients

00:02:34 – Meet Kharl Yeung and the mission behind Amico

00:03:27 – Solving the biggest problems in pet nutrition

00:10:25 – Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs

00:15:39 – Math, finance, and learning the language of business

00:20:15 – Leaving banking to pursue entrepreneurship

00:23:26 – Choosing startups over a higher-paying career

00:30:11 – Building ventures and learning the startup playbook

00:35:31 – Lessons from Web3, venture building, and failing fast

00:41:11 – The personal loss that inspired Amico

00:48:22 – Launching Amico through lean execution and customer feedback

00:53:10 – Why Amico is built around science, not marketing

00:55:32 – Partnering with Monde Nissin to scale the business

01:00:22 – Building trust while staying independent as a founder

01:06:23 – Raising the standard of pet nutrition in the Philippines

01:09:16 – Forbes 30 Under 30 and the future of Amico

01:12:09 – Where to connect with Kharl Yeung and Amico

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As technology reshapes the way people pay, one truth remains: understanding your customers is more important than chasing the latest trends.

In this episode, Lawrence Ferrer of Bayad shares how businesses can build lasting trust by creating solutions that reflect how people actually live, work, and transact. From serving customers who still prefer in-person payments to embracing the expectations of a digital-first generation, the conversation highlights why adaptability is essential for sustainable growth.

We also explore the value of doing your homework, developing products that solve real problems, and earning credibility through consistent execution.

00:01:06 – The Philippines as a high-touch and high-tech payment market

00:03:50 – Lawrence’s hustle and early career in payments

00:05:16 – Returning to transform Bayad into an omnichannel payments company

00:08:56 – Smart Money, PayMaya, and pioneering fintech in the Philippines

00:12:47 – Mentors, hard work, and building foundational skills

00:18:32 – Discovering sari-sari stores as the key to Smart Load's success

00:24:17 – Why entrepreneurs must continuously talk to customers

00:25:43 – Transitioning from Smart to PayMaya and Voyager

00:35:35 – The challenges of growing PayMaya before the pandemic

00:41:21 – Customer Frontline Solutions and support services

00:49:24 – Using technology to improve customer experiences

00:55:14 – Educating consumers about Bayad's digital transformation

00:57:40 – Partnering with banks, wallets, and fintech companies

01:01:06 – Building teams and combining legacy and digital talent

01:06:45 – What's next for Bayad and expanding nationwide payment access

01:08:41 – Maintaining customer relationships through digital channels

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Success isn't defined by how much you earn—it's shaped by how you manage, invest, and grow what you have. In this episode, Jay Olos of OneCFO shares the financial principles behind building businesses that last, explaining why long-term thinking, disciplined capital allocation, and intentional decision-making often create stronger results than chasing quick wins or external validation.

From avoiding the trap of treating a business like a personal source of income to understanding the role of patience in creating sustainable growth, this conversation offers practical insights for entrepreneurs, professionals, freelancers, creators, and anyone looking to make smarter financial decisions. If you're focused on building lasting value instead of temporary success, this episode provides timeless lessons that extend well beyond business.

00:00:00 – Why revenue doesn’t always mean real wealth

00:01:12 – Jay Olos and the biggest financial mistakes founders make

00:04:07 – The danger of confusing revenue with wealth

00:08:00 – Quiet wealth and how real billionaires think about money

00:12:37 – Why founders build businesses and the pursuit of ownership

00:16:51 – Investors now want founders with skin in the game

00:23:09 – Why not paying yourself distorts your financials

00:29:23 – Why clean financial systems matter for every startup

00:32:19 – The costly mistake of cheap accounting and bookkeeping

00:40:29 – The benefits of cloud accounting and financial visibility

00:45:12 – Budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning

00:50:34 – Managing expenses, taxes, and cash flow properly

00:58:30 – Overspending, founder salaries, and lifestyle inflation

01:04:10 – How AI is changing hiring and organizational structures

01:06:27 – Building AI-enabled finance systems at OneCFO

01:14:12 – The financial mindset of truly successful founders

01:17:24 – Building wealth through multiple businesses and ownership

01:19:52 – The real flex: freedom, peace of mind, and financial independence

01:20:39 – Where to connect with Jay Olas and OneCFO

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What does leadership look like when you're still figuring things out yourself? At just 28 years old, Jamie Aclan shares honest lessons on ambition, accountability, and learning to push through setbacks and self-doubt. Sometimes, growth starts with saying yes before you feel 100% ready.

The conversation also dives into leadership beyond titles and job descriptions. By helping people understand the "why" behind the work, great leaders build trust, encourage ownership, and create space for others to grow with confidence.

00:01:06 - Jamie’s “Just Do It Scared” philosophy

00:03:27 - What The Ortus Club really does beyond events

00:07:07 - Growing up in Washington and the lemonade stand hustle

00:12:15 - First major mistakes and learning through failure

00:17:52 - “I Just Never Thought I Couldn’t” and Lightning McQueen

00:26:02 - Learning every department to become a leader

00:33:38 - The journey from employee to company leader

00:36:11 - Leadership challenges and lessons during COVID

00:38:28 - Learning the difference between founders and employees

00:40:59 - Serving global clients through premium event experiences

00:43:19 - Building a global network of suppliers and venues

00:46:41 - Combining AI and human relationships to grow

00:57:25 - Coaching employees through structure and context

01:00:11 - Using personality assessments and team chemistry

01:03:34 - Turning an internal problem into a business opportunity

01:06:49 - “Just Do It Scared” explained

01:08:22 - How to connect with Jamie and The Ortus Club

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Success is rarely the result of vision alone. In this episode, Morris Zhou of Berde Renewables shares his insights on recognizing opportunities, building businesses, and leading with clarity in high-growth environments. From entrepreneurship and team culture to communication and accountability, the conversation explores why sustainable leadership is built on consistency, conviction, and leading by example rather than trying to satisfy every expectation.

Morris explains how Berde Renewables is helping businesses transition toward more sustainable energy solutions while addressing the broader challenges of energy security and national competitiveness.

00:02:13 - Morris Zhou, Group CEO & Co-Founder of Berde Renewables

00:04:08 - What Berde Renewables does and the zero-capex solar model

00:08:50 - The green vs. black energy debate is over — renewables are now cheapest

00:15:26 - How Morris stumbled into solar with a one-page brochure in 2009

00:24:20 - The complexity jump from rooftop panels to utility-scale solar farms

00:31:27 - The startup miracle: finding a new funder over coffee

00:43:02 - Learning the language of banks: bankability, risk, and putting the puzzle together

00:49:01 - Why the Philippines? The cartel, the incumbents, and the opportunity

01:00:18 - Berde's business model: zero capex, day-one savings, 15–25 year contracts

01:04:33 - 150MW+ of committed projects across the Philippines and Thailand

01:05:27 - Why distributed solar is the future of energy in Southeast Asia

01:19:46 - Making friends first — building trust before business in the Philippine market

01:22:38 - Why FOMO is finally hitting the market: rising costs and geopolitical tension

01:29:52 - Philippines vs. Australia team culture and the importance of psychological safety

01:33:45 - Being the industry expert, not always the subject matter expert

01:34:43 - What's next for Berde Renewables: scale, speed, and customer satisfaction

01:36:04 - No barrier to entry — the case for going solar now

01:35:35 - How to reach Berde Renewables

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In this episode, we are joined by KC Adviento of OJT Connect as we talk about the importance of connecting people to opportunities that truly match their abilities, training, and long-term goals. The discussion explores how talent can often be overlooked or misdirected, and why creating better pathways for growth benefits not only individuals, but entire industries and communities as well.

We also reflect on the realities behind leadership, teamwork, and building under difficult conditions. From delayed success and operational pressure to the value of trust and resilience, the conversation offers practical insights into what it means to continue building with patience, clarity, and a purpose larger than personal achievement.

00:01:49 - KC Adviento-Lee, Co-Founder and CTO of OJT Connect

00:04:59 - The importance of internships aligned with students’ career goals

00:09:30 - How studying IT at UST shaped KC’s career path

00:15:16 - Growing up globally and learning resilience through constant change

00:22:10 - Challenges of having a Philippine degree recognized in Canada

00:30:54 - Leveraging university networks and lifelong learning

00:34:14 - Teaching VR, robotics, agriculture, and emerging technologies

00:40:40 - Why senior high school and college are critical stages for mentorship

00:46:33 - From FARM to the creation of OJT Connect

00:47:02 - Solving distance-learning challenges during the pandemic

00:48:02 - Building a model for global internship opportunities

00:51:52 - OJT Connect’s business model and sustainability

00:55:37 - The internship skills gap in the Philippines

00:57:32 - The importance of initiative, self-learning, and consistency

01:00:26 - Founder challenges: balancing product development and operations

01:02:15 - Scaling challenges and future growth opportunities

01:04:21 - Inviting employers to support Filipino talent

01:05:17 - Advice KC would give her younger self

01:05:45 - “Fail hard” and trust the timing of your journey

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| Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PLDTHome/

| Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pldthome/

| TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pldthome

| LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pldt/

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| Website: https://www.paymongo.com/

| Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paymongo/

| Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paymongo/

| LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/paymongo

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Success today is no longer driven by intelligence alone.

In this episode, John Januszczak of 1882 Energy Ventures joins us as we explore leadership, communication, economic growth, and the systems that shape long-term success. From building value and earning trust to giving effective feedback grounded in observable behavior, the conversation examines what creates strong teams, resilient people, and sustainable progress.

The conversation also dives into how energy, infrastructure, and investor confidence impact opportunity and quality of life — and why constantly needing to be right can quietly undermine relationships, fulfillment, and leadership.

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In this episode, Chris Guzman of Pahatid.ph joins us to cut through the performative theater of modern startup culture and expose the real mechanics of true enterprise execution. We confront the uncomfortable realities of executive leadership — the mandatory ego-death of the "company first" protocol, the hidden leverage of founder debt, and why the amateur instinct to pivot for fast cash destroys long-term ROI. We close with an uncompromising masterclass on high-stakes B2B sales: why price must always be your last lever, and how to turn a prospect's operational pain points into premium positioning and lasting client trust.

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Most founders get stuck in the "Hustle Trap"—growing fast but leaving a trail of broken systems behind. Today, Christeen Rico Green (Dream Bigger PH) joins us to talk about a better way: Redemptive Entrepreneurship.

Christeen spent years at Apple and PwC before coming home to help Filipino founders build "restorative" businesses. She’s sharing the exact leadership frameworks used by the world’s elite companies to help you build a startup that lasts for generations.

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As energy costs and utility rates continue their relentless upward trajectory, the transition toward sustainable alternatives like solar power has evolved from a luxury into a financial necessity. While the upfront capital required for solar installation can be substantial, the long-term dividends—ranging from energy independence to significant monthly savings—far outweigh the initial expenditure.

In the latest episode of Hustleshare, we explore how to navigate this transition with John Altomonte, the CEO and Co-Founder of SunFund. We dive deep into how his organization acts as a strategic catalyst for renewable adoption, providing the infrastructure and financial models necessary to make clean energy a reality for more households and businesses.

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Maria Sucgang and Erwin Kok reveal how Remotify is changing the way companies hire globally. By removing the legal and operational friction of international teams, they’re giving founders something powerful back: time. Time to stop managing admin work—and start scaling.

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On the latest episode of Hustleshare, we sit down with Ernesto Jon Ebuen—a multi-time table tennis champion who transformed his passion and discipline from the sport into something far beyond the court. From competing at a high level to thinking like an entrepreneur, Jon shares how he leveraged his experience, mindset, and network to build an innovative venture.

At the center of this journey is PingPod—a fully automated table tennis pod concept that reimagines how the sport is played and experienced. With minimal human intervention and powered by smart technology, PingPod is quickly gaining traction across the United States, signaling a new wave of accessible, on-demand sports spaces. This episode dives into how Jon turned skill into scale, and how a simple game evolved into a disruptive business idea.

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Discover the tactical blueprint of Katrina Chan, the force behind the Philippines’ premier startup launchpad, as she reveals the high-stakes diplomacy and "founder’s grit" required to build a national ecosystem from scratch. This episode of Founders Only delivers a raw masterclass in navigating public-private partnerships, overcoming burnout, and unifying a fragmented market into a world-class engine for growth.

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In this episode of Founders Only, we are joined by Dennis Velasco of Prosperna, for an unfiltered and deep dive into the high-stakes reality of leadership that most business books gloss over. Dennis pulls back the curtain on the psychological toll of managing a team, sharing a candid look at the unique stresses and "lonely-at-the-top" difficulties that only those in the driver's seat can truly understand. From the weight of decision-making to the daily grind of aligning diverse personalities toward a single vision, this conversation explores the raw emotional fortitude required to lead a company through the inevitable fires of the startup world.

Beyond the internal struggles of management, Dennis opens up about the external battlefield of fundraising and the grueling reality of facing constant rejection from investors. He discusses the challenge of navigating a sea of conflicting opinions and "expert" advice without losing sight of his original mission. Finally, he highlights how Prosperna is staying ahead of the curve by aggressively integrating AI to enhance adaptability in a rapidly shifting digital landscape.

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On the latest episode of Hustleshare, celebrating Women’s Month, Noreen Baetiong shares her inspiring journey into entrepreneurship, shaped by early struggles and hard-earned lessons. Through resilience and determination, she rose to become a business owner, embodying the strength and perseverance needed to thrive in a competitive industry. Her story highlights the importance of courage, persistence, and growth, serving as a powerful reminder of what women can achieve. This episode not only celebrates her success but also honors the spirit of women breaking barriers and redefining success.

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In this episode of Founders Only, Symph co-founder David Marquez recounts the rise and eventual decline of Shipmates amidst a shifting e-commerce landscape. He opens up about the "emotional reckoning" required to acknowledge that the venture was no longer sustainable despite his deep personal investment. David illustrates that true resilience often lies in the maturity to accept a setback rather than forcing a failing business to continue.

Following the closure, he shares his process of taking a necessary hiatus to decompress and regain professional clarity.This period of reflection paved the way for his pivot into Agentic AI, where he now focuses on the future of autonomous business workflows. Ultimately, David explains how the lessons learned from his past failures provided the strategic wisdom to lead in this new technological era.

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This week on Founders Only, we sit down with James Fernando of Armada Brands as he opens up about one of the most honest and emotional journeys a founder can experience. From reaching the heights of success to facing unexpected setbacks, James shares what it truly feels like to go from being on top to suddenly finding yourself starting over again.

In this episode, he reflects on the bittersweet reality of accepting defeat—something many entrepreneurs struggle to confront. James talks about the difficult moments of humility, self-doubt, and rebuilding, while also revealing the resilience and determination that pushed him to keep moving forward. Rather than letting failure define his story, he used it as fuel to rise again.

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This week on Founders Only, we sit down with Jojo Malolos of PayMongo for a powerful conversation about one of the most compelling turnaround stories in the local business landscape.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into what it truly means to step into a company at its lowest point. Jojo shares the reality of walking into an organization that many believed was beyond saving — a company facing internal challenges, shaken confidence, and the lingering impact of a highly publicized controversy in 2022.

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This week on Founders Only, we mark an exciting new chapter with the official relaunch of the show — and we’re kicking it off in a big way. To celebrate, we’re joined by two of the most influential figures in the venture capital landscape: Paulo Campos of Kaya Founders and Franco Varona of Foxmont.

In this special episode, they take us behind the curtain of how venture capital truly operates in the country — far beyond the headlines and funding announcements. Paulo and Franco unpack the inner workings of building and managing a fund, from sourcing promising startups and making high-stakes investment decisions to supporting founders through both rapid growth and difficult pivots.

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This week on Hustleshare, host Ron Baetiong sits down with Michael McCullough, Chairman of KMC Solutions, to unpack how a lemonade stand kid from Oregon built one of the largest flexible office and offshoring platforms in the Philippines, powering 800+ companies and 20,000 desks nationwide. From coding MVPs and battling 2.5 Mbps internet to betting big on Filipino talent, Michael reveals the grit, culture-building, and calculated risk-taking it took to turn labor arbitrage into a long-term empire.

“There's developers that want to do it perfectly and they want a full week or three weeks to do it perfectly. And there's some that will understand that you're looking for a quick shortcut because there's no money in the project unless someone's about to sign and pay for the project. And having it done perfectly doesn't mean that we're going to have cash coming in so I can pay you. And they don't understand. The developers don't always understand the commercial aspect of what we're trying to solve for. And that money just doesn't appear out of thin air.” – Michael McCullough

Connect with Michael:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmccullough/

Website: https://kmc.solutions/

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This week on Hustleshare, host Ron Baetiong sits down with Donald Lim, COO of DITO CME, to unpack his journey from selling lighting products in Binondo and cleaning toilets at Burger King to leading digital transformation across agencies, media giants, and the country’s third telco. From building Yehey in the early internet days to shaping strategy at ABS-CBN and beyond, Donald shares why humility, hunger, and hard work remain the real secret behind long-term success.

“There’s no secret to any success. It’s just simple hard work. It’s just simple humility. It’s really just doing the grind.”

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Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-lim-b359b52/

Website: https://ditocmeholdings.ph/

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This week on Hustleshare, host Ron Baetiong sits down with Dom Sagolla and Anna Spisak, the minds behind Developer Camp, an 18-year-old global hackathon movement that began in Silicon Valley and is now coming to Manila. From the early days of Twitter and the first iPhone Dev Camps to building inclusive tech communities worldwide, they share how cooperation, mentorship, and community-first innovation can shape founders, families, and entire generations of builders.

Resources:

LinkedIn (Dom Sagolla): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sagolla/

X/Twitter (Dom Sagolla): https://x.com/dom

LinkedIn (Anna Spisak): https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaspisak/

Website (Developer Camp): https://developer.camp/

LinkedIn (Developer Camp): https://www.linkedin.com/company/developercamp/

Links/Sponsors:

OneCFO: https://www.onecfoph.co/

PLDT Enterprise: https://pldtenterprise.com

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This week on Hustleshare, Ron Baetiong sits down with Paulo Canivel, GM of Evro Mobility Solutions, to unpack his journey from scrappy side hustles and barbershops to building the Philippines’ leading EV charging platform under 917Ventures and AC Mobility. Paulo shares how betting early, learning faster than the market, and staying relentlessly adaptable helped him go zero-to-one—again—while leading one of the country’s most critical mobility shifts.

“You never know what you’re going to need to be. What the business needs you to be.”

Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulocanivel/

Website: https://www.evro.ph/

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This week on Hustle Share, host Ron Baetiong sits down with Cris Azaña, co-founder and CEO of Kazam, to trace her journey from growing up in a household shaped by kasambahays to building a tech platform that connects homeowners and domestic workers in a safer, smarter way. Cris shares hard-earned lessons on grit, family expectations, and founder conviction—revealing what it really takes to solve meaningful problems, push through doubt, and create opportunities for overlooked communities.

Resources:

LinkedIn (Cris Azaña): https://www.linkedin.com/in/cris-aza%C3%B1a-ba55812b4/

Website: Kazam

Facebook (Kazam): https://www.facebook.com/kazamph/

LinkedIn (Kazam): https://www.linkedin.com/company/kazamph/

Links/Sponsors:

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PLDT Enterprise: https://pldtenterprise.com

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This week on Hustleshare, host Ron Baetiong sits down with Julian Legazpi, founder and chief venture officer of Infi Group, to trace his journey from growing up Filipino-Canadian to becoming a global operator, angel investor, and venture builder across Southeast Asia. Julian shares hard-earned lessons on grit, diaspora identity, and what it really takes to build, fund, and scale companies in emerging markets—beyond the hype and into the real work.

Ep Timeline:

[00:02:30] – Julian's hustle: venture building, investing, and scaling across Emerging Asia

[00:04:17] – Origin story: Growing up Filipino-Canadian in Vancouver

[00:06:56] – Mr. Worldwide era: Austria, Taiwan, Indonesia, and everywhere in between

[00:08:48] – First influences: Rich Dad Poor Dad and Tito Ray's real estate seminar

[00:14:05] – Skill stack: What traveling the world taught him about confidence

[00:18:18] – Building confidence vs. competence: embracing failure as fuel

[00:22:32] – The Philippine diaspora: Why most Phil-Ams see home as "back there"

[00:29:20] – Jumping into entrepreneurship during COVID (worst timing ever)

[00:32:47] – From angel investor to VC: putting money where your mouth is

[00:37:09] – What Julian looks for in founders: "You're a cockroach, bro"

[00:40:45] – Why Southeast Asia is always one cycle behind

[00:44:48] – The vintage problem: Fund One exits and the recycling capital game

[00:52:22] – Why most startups shouldn't take VC money (and what to do instead)

[00:59:02] – The B2C trap: Why product businesses struggle with VC math

[01:05:18] – The hybrid model: How InfiGroup blends VC, PE, and venture building

[01:11:14] – InfiCommerce: Rolling up boring logistics businesses across the region

[01:18:14] – Bridging the diaspora: Julian's mission to bring talent home

"I cannot stress enough that we all have to find our own superpower. And everyone is different. Everyone has something that is not categorized in math, science, social sciences, economics, like we learned in school, right? There are these gray area fringe type of personality skillsets that you only get by working and constantly analyzing yourself."

Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlegazpi

Website: https://infigroup.co/

Links/Sponsors:

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PLDT Enterprise: https://pldtenterprise.com

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This week on Hustleshare, host Ron Baetiong welcomes Stephanie Kubota, president and CEO of Rush Technologies—one of 917Ventures’ most successful portfolio companies. Steph shares her journey from being a Subway sandwich artist in Boston to becoming one of the youngest CEOs in the Globe ecosystem, navigating imposter syndrome, building social capital, and making the hardest call any founder faces: downsizing her team during tech winter.

Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniekubota 

Website: https://www.rush.ph

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This week on Hustleshare, host Ron Baetiong sits down with Ernest Cu, President and CEO of Globe Telecom, to trace the journey from helping in a family business and studying in the U.S. to building a career in tech and returning home to make his mark. They dive into Ernest’s first entrepreneurial leap, his role in shaping the Philippines’ BPO boom, and the leadership mindset that helped transform Globe into a digital-era powerhouse.

Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernestcu/

Website: https://www.globe.com.ph/

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This week on Hustleshare, host Ron Baetiong sits down with tech pioneer Dado Banatao, alongside Maria Banatao of the Phildev Foundation, to trace the journey that earned him the title “Bill Gates of the Philippines”—from a rural barrio to engineering school, Boeing, and Silicon Valley. They also dive into Dado’s semiconductor breakthroughs, early entrepreneurial setbacks, and the VC framework he now uses to support the next generation of Filipino founders.

Resources:

LinkedIn (Dado Banatao): https://www.linkedin.com/in/dado-banatao-96ba89b7/

LinkedIn (Maria Banatao): https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-banatao-49721a38/

Website (PhilDev): https://www.phildev.org/

Links/Sponsors:

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PLDT Enterprise: https://pldtenterprise.com

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This week on Hustleshare, host Ron Baetiong sits down with Nina Ellaine Dizon, the founder of Colourette Cosmetics, as she shares her journey from selling items in school to accidentally entering the beauty space through soap—and scaling the brand exponentially through online growth. Nina also opens up about her decision to raise venture capital and how it reshaped Colourette’s trajectory from a side hustle into one of the country’s most recognizable beauty brands.

Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-ellaine-dizon-b24bb6100/

Website: https://colourette.ph/

Links/Sponsors:

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This week on Hustleshare, host Ron Baetiong sits down with Kim Lato, founder and CEO of KimStore, the Philippines' longest-running and largest electronics e-tailer. Kim shares her incredible 19-year journey from selling cameras on Multiply as an 18-year-old college student to building an e-commerce empire that survived platform shutdowns, customs controversies, family tragedy, and a global pandemic—emerging stronger each time.

00:02:06 – Kim's hustle: Building KimStore.com from scratch

00:06:41 – The Fil-Chi way: financial literacy from age 12

00:09:04 – Launching on Multiply: from hobby to side hustle

00:11:25 – Early fulfillment: LRT rides with cameras to meetups

00:14:15 – Wild Wild West: ghosting customers and cash-on-delivery struggles

00:16:36 – 2008 financial crisis: choosing full-time hustle over job hunting

00:19:29 – Building the first team: CSRs and in-house riders in Tondo

00:21:52 – Riding the group buying wave (Groupon era)

00:24:18 – Go Negosyo feature: "I want to be the Amazon of Electronics"

00:29:02 – When Multiply shut down (2013): pivoting to Facebook

00:35:17 – 2015 tragedy: Dad shot 8 times in inside job holdup

00:36:45 – Finding God: the turning point that changed everything

00:42:36 – Lazada and Shopee: competition or opportunity?

00:48:10 – COVID-19: The breakthrough year (2020)

00:52:35 – Building brand equity vs. just selling

00:54:02 – Delayed gratification: first car after 9 years

00:56:01 – Finding purpose beyond the hustle

"I wasn't really certain about what I'm doing, but I took a leap of faith that I think this is something worth pursuing. I think we could make this big. And that really helped me do this in a bigger aspect."

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This week on Hustleshare, host Ron Baetiong sits down with Smile API co-founder Jan Pabellon to uncover how he bounced back from a failed first startup, taught himself tech, built his own dev shop, and discovered the massive credit data gap holding millions of Filipinos back. Jan also reveals what pushed him to become a founder again and how Smile API is now taking on one of the biggest challenges in Philippine financial inclusion.

Resources Mentioned:

Website: https://www.getsmileapi.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpabellon/

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This week on Hustleshare, Ron Baetiong sits down with Pam Belen, Founder and CEO of Umpisa, to unpack how a CPA-turned-tech-founder is on a mission to make the Philippines recognized globally as a tech hub. Pam shares her journey from accountancy to winning a startup weekend in San Francisco, the fundamentals that keep Umpisa profitable and sustainable, and why Filipino founders need to stop putting bamboo ceilings on themselves.

Ep Timeline:

00:03:07 – Pam's hustle: leveling up the Philippines as a global tech hub

00:10:13 – Origin story: from Alaminos, Laguna to leadership roles early on

00:16:18 – The skills that matter: treating people with respect, optimism, and sports discipline

00:21:27 – Why accountancy fundamentals are critical for every founder

00:30:41 – The pivot: from Big 4 accounting to Winston Damarillo's startup world

00:38:42 – Why Filipino founders must work in high-growth startups first before going all in

00:48:05 – The trigger to take the leap of starting her own company

00:56:38 – Finding the right co-founder: Dennis, the CTO who worked with Pam for 2 years first

01:02:54 – How Umpisa grew methodically: revenues, cashflow, execution, and the right people

01:10:14 – Growing and evolving as a leader and as an organization

01:22:31 – Mentors who shaped Pam’s entrepreneurial journey, in and out of Endeavor’s Scale Up

01:29:04 – How to achieve Umpisa’s ultimate goal

Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pambelen/

Website: https://umpisa.co

Email: pam@umpisa.co

Links/Sponsors:

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This week on Hustleshare, host Ron Baetiong sits down with Raphael Rey Bacolod, director of the Austrian Business Agency (ABA), who’s leading Austria’s push to recruit top Filipino talent in IT, engineering, and healthcare. Rafael shares how Filipinos can land jobs in Austria with no placement fees, bring their families, and enjoy world-class quality of life—just like his grandmother did when she became one of the first Filipino nurses there in 1974.

Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphael-rey-bacolod 

Website: https://www.workinaustria.com/en/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workinaustria 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABAWorkinAustria/ 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@austrianbusinessagency

Links/Sponsors:

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This week on Hustleshare, Ron Baetiong sits down with Vince Yamat, CEO and Managing Director of 917Ventures, to unpack how the country’s top venture builder is reshaping Philippine innovation through people-first leadership, relentless experimentation, and a powerful ecosystem advantage. Vince shares the wins, failures, and bold new direction behind Velocity—917V’s program giving startups unprecedented access to Globe’s scale, data, and distribution.

Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinceyamat/

Website: https://917ventures.com/

Links/Sponsors:

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This week on Hustleshare, host Ron Baetiong sits down with Cristina “Indo” Ibanez, president of Scale NCR and head of Miriam College’s Innovation Center. From growing up in a family of entrepreneurs to championing collaboration among university-based incubators, Indo shares how she’s turning classrooms into launchpads for the next wave of Filipino founders.

Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcibanez/ 

Facebook (Scale NCR): https://www.facebook.com/SCALENCR/ 

Website (Philippine Startup Week 2025): https://www.phstartupweek.com/

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This week on Hustleshare, host Ron Baetiong sits down with Dave Del Rosario, Program Manager of DLSU Animo Labs and one of the unsung heroes behind Philippine Startup Week. From his early days as an intern at IdeaSpace to empowering innovators across Mindanao, Dave shares how his grassroots experience continues to shape the next generation of founders and drive inclusive growth within the Philippine startup ecosystem.

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Kevin Brockland, Founder of Indelible Ventures, reveals the hard-earned lessons from the 2008 financial crisis that now fuel his venture capital success backing B2B tech startups across Southeast Asia. From small-town Missouri to Malaysia's dynamic startup scene, he unpacks the reality of impact investing, what makes companies truly investor-ready, and the keys to building resilient, scalable tech businesses in emerging markets.

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In this episode, we sit down with Dennis Velasco, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Prosperna, an online marketing and e-commerce platform designed to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and real estate professionals in the Philippines.

Dennis shares his journey from growing up as an Asian-American in Texas to discovering entrepreneurship through his family’s businesses. He recalls his rise in Silicon Valley with companies like Salesforce, Cornerstone OnDemand, and Xero, and how launching a small business during the 2008 financial crisis shaped his entrepreneurial mindset. Ultimately, Dennis reveals what inspired him to return to the Philippines to found Prosperna, empowering SMEs to embrace e-commerce and digital growth.

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In this episode of Hustleshare, we chat with Phil Renner, co-founder and CEO of Dr. Shiba, to share how a German-born McKinsey consultant turned his love for pets into one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing pet care brands. Phil breaks down how his multicultural upbringing shaped his hustle, why he bet on the Philippines’ booming e-commerce scene, and how Dr. Shiba became a go-to brand for pet parents across the region. He also talks about scaling from startup to multi-market player, the tough calls behind culture and hiring, and what it takes to build a proudly Filipino-led global brand from the ground up.

Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipprenner 

Website: https://dr-shiba.com 

Links/Sponsors:

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In this episode of Hustleshare, we chat with Mansueto "Joel" Callao, Chairman and CEO of NYXSYS, to travel through his journey from a PUP graduate breaking into multinational sales to leading one of the Philippines’ biggest players in digital out-of-home advertising. Joel shares how persistence helped him land major clients, why a ₱26M billboard deal with no location became his first big break, and how a spectacular installation failure pushed him to level up. He opens up about shifting from static billboards to Asia’s largest LED displays, pivoting during the pandemic to build AI-powered audience measurement, and the leadership lessons he’s learned from working with Gen Z talent. Joel also gets real about staying true to your company’s “why,” keeping innovation constant, and why embracing failure is essential to long-term success.

Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mansueto-callao-73a110a4 

Website: https://nyxsys.ph 

Links/Sponsors:

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PLDT Enterprise: MSME Fiberbiz and 5G SIM Only

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In this episode of Hustleshare, we chat with Mel Nava, founder and CEO of 1Export, to talk about her journey from hustling as a bazaarista and working in export sales to building a tech startup that empowers Filipino SMEs to expand globally. Mel opens up about the struggles of bootstrapping a company, losing her co-founders, and battling depression, and why she chose resilience over giving up. She also shares how 1Export turned a “rejected idea” into a fast-growing export platform, the lessons she learned from her MBA at AIM, and how the company is making compliance, documentation, and global market access easier for small businesses.

Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melnava 

Website: https://1export.com/ 

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