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.”

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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/

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PLDT Enterprise: https://pldtenterprise.com

- MSME Fiberbiz - https://bit.ly/pldtenterprise-ROId-nbsi-fiberbiz 

- 5G SIM Only - https://bit.ly/pldtenterprise-ROId-nbsi-smart-postpaid

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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

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Pjotr Steinmetz is the dynamic founder of StellarPH, a startup enabler in the Philippines focused on nurturing entrepreneurial minds and fostering innovation. Originally from the Netherlands, Pjotr’s journey began in the music industry as a young rapper where his career evolved from releasing albums to managing a music company and eventually transitioning into corporate leadership roles at T-Mobile. His unique background and experiences have shaped his approach to business and team management, leading him to advocate for sustainable startup ecosystems. Now based in Cebu, Philippines, Pjotr is dedicated to creating a thriving economic landscape through initiatives like Agile Academy Asia and PH100, aiming to decentralize growth and cultivate local talent.

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Manish Bhai is the visionary founder and CEO of UNO Digital Bank. With 28 years of experience in finance, technology, and sales across various countries and product areas, he is an accomplished entrepreneur. He has founded UNOAsia Pte Ltd, UNO Digital Bank, and the CoantumLeap group. Manish has been a catalyst for change in the fintech landscape of Southeast Asia, particularly in the Philippines, where his innovative approach to digital banking is revolutionizing financial services.

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Jojo Flores is the Co-Founder of Plug and Play Tech Center, a Silicon Valley accelerator evolved from real estate to a top startup hub, offering incubation, acceleration, and funding, acclaimed as a leading early-stage investor globally.. With a background that spans across various industries, Jojo’s entrepreneurial journey took him from establishing a bottled water business to becoming a significant figure in the global startup ecosystem. His transition to the tech world led him co-founding Plug and Play, which has expanded to over 60 offices in 20 countries, fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship under his leadership.

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Mert Cetin is the CEO of Pluxee Philippines, a company specializing in employee engagement and rewards, with a history that traces back to its roots as Sodexo. Born and raised in the city of Istanbul, Mert has crafted a career that exemplifies the pursuit of excellence and leadership on a global scale. His career move from DHL to Sodexo in Turkey gained him invaluable leadership experience and insights from working closely with CEOs. Being in the forefront of Pluxee Philippines, Mert has embraced the challenges of rebranding and digitalization, steering the company through a significant transition from its former identity as Sodexo. He brings a blend of operational and commercial expertise to his role, recognizing the value of preserving the culture of tangible gift-giving in the digital age. 

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Justin San is the founder of iCargo Pacific and Unirise Asia, being at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence and Software as a Service (SaaS) into the logistics sector, reshaping how supply chain management operates in the region. With roots in his family’s trucking business, Justin’s journey into entrepreneurship began as early as his college days, from t-shirt printing to opening a restaurant during the pandemic. His passion in solving real world problems in the logistics domain resulted in the creation of iCargo, an AI logistic software solution that provides SaaS to logistics companies. With his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to driving change, he continuously charts a new course in logistics, aiming to expand his influence beyond the Philippines into the broader Southeast Asian market.

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David Sison, is the Co-Founder & CEO of Mama Lou's Italian restaurant. While pursuing his MBA, David proposed to his then-girlfriend, Crystal, the idea of studying her family's Italian restaurant for his thesis. Upon her agreement, he delved into researching ways to enhance the business and its marketing strategies. At 27, he opened the first Mama Lou’s in Solenad, Nuvali in 2012, before completing his MBA. From the early struggles of a shuttered internet café to the birth of Mama Lou’s from an entrepreneurial master's thesis, he shares the pivotal moments of his journey and the lessons learned along the way. Discover how David, alongside his wife Crystal, turned their setbacks into stepping stones and built a thriving family business renowned for its delicious fare and inviting atmosphere.

"We have this win-win-win mentality. So the win-win-win mentality is for the customers to win. I mean, we sell quality food at an affordable price. For us to win, we have to make money. And for our suppliers to win, you know, we have to pay them first." - David Sison

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Gina Romero is a tenacious tech entrepreneur and the founder of Connected Women, a social enterprise that aims to revolutionize the role of women in the tech industry, particularly in the Philippines. Gina’s journey to tech innovation was unconventional, starting her career as a flight attendant – a role that spanned a decade and took her around the world. A proponent of ethical business practices, Gina is dedicated to building a for-profit social enterprise that does not shy away from making a profit while doing good. She believes in merging profitability with a strong social impact, a philosophy that has been central to the growth and sustainability of Connected Women. 

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Abdul Paravengal is the Managing Director of Pulse 63 Healthcare Ventures, a venture builder focusing on nurturing health tech startups in the Philippine market. A seasoned leader in healthcare logistics and strategic expansion, Abdul has spearheaded business ventures into new markets, like leading OYO’s operations in Saudi Arabia. With a passion for driving innovation and growth in healthcare technology ventures, his expertise spans operations to investment strategies within the startup ecosystem. Tune in as he shares invaluable strategies for health tech startup success in the Philippines.

"If you really want to help a founder and if you are an investor or if you're a mentor, you need to now have the skills to allow them to open up. Don't expect that they will come and knock your door and say you know what? This is bothering me. Not everyone has the ability to do it. They're going to try to solve it as much as they can." - Abdul Paravengal

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Marc Concio – founder and CEO of KITA, an agricultural technology startup based in the Philippines and has secured $3 million in seed funding, making it the biggest seed round in the nation this year. Established in early 2020, KITA uses data to digitize the entire agriculture supply chain, providing some of the newest hotel and restaurant chains in the Philippines with fresh fruits and vegetables. He speaks candidly about the complexities of the agricultural supply chain, the innovative strategies to stabilize markets, and how technology can lead to more informed agricultural decisions. 

From the nail-biting acquisition of 88DB to the birth of Resellee and his impressive ascent in the broadband industry, Mark’s stories are a testament to the grit needed when pitting against e-commerce behemoths.

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Discover the power of sourcing as we delve into the journey of Sourcy's founder, Karl Chan. Explore Sourcy's cutting-edge approach to captivating its customer base, focusing on the middle market and using a blend of referrals, targeted business development, and digital marketing. With AI at its core, Sourcy aims to streamline sourcing processes, promising businesses the ability to find products swiftly, affordably, and seamlessly. Join us as we explore Karl's determination to digitize global B2B sourcing and international trade, ultimately simplifying the complexities of sourcing from overseas.

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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/

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Zahra Zanjani is the co-founder and COO of Cubo Modular – a company that aims to provide sustainable, affordable, and dignified housing for all by creating and producing bamboo house kits. Listen in as Zara shares her captivating origin story, tracing the influence of her first-generation entrepreneur parents and their remarkable hustle, which has left an indelible mark on her drive and ambition. Discover how her family's legacy of hard work and innovation has fueled Cubo Modular's mission to revolutionize the construction industry with sustainable, efficient housing solutions.

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Jules Veloso and Andrew Bercasio of ITOOH Homestyle shares their journey of creating the best online marketplace to source Filipino furniture. Jules and Andrew will share their respective hustles that started in Marketing and PR. They will also share how they progressed in their careers and created their first businesses. Jules and Andrew also shares what caused them to create ITOOH and how they grew over the pandemic along with how they raised funding from several incubators and accelerators.

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Aya Shlachter of MGS Group joins us in this episode to share her inspiring journey as an Filipina architect who made an achtitectural empire in the US designing for big retail brands. Aya will share her early exposure to entrepreneurship through her parents and how she hustled when she decided to move to the US to study and pursue architecture. She also shares why she chose to go back in the Philippines and build her company here while servicing clients in the US. Aya also shares the incredible grit she had to muster to make MGS Group the thriving company that it is now.

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Kat Bautista of NYMA joins us in this episode to share how they are changing the talent management game in the Philippines. Kat will share her inspiring early hustles which included stops in multiple tech giants in Silicon Valley. She will also share what led her to go back to the Philippines and how she rose up the ranks in Globe. Kat also shares how NYMA was made and how they are changing the game of talent management in the Philippines.

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Isabel Ridad of Monetize joins us in this episode to share her amazing journey in finance and how they are helping SME's solve the hard and boring problems with Monetize. Isabel will share her inspiring start hustling early and how she studied in the UK to chase her desired career. She will also discuss her impressive stints in BSP, Standard Chartered, and more that honed her skills to become who she is today. She will also share how she jumped into the world of tech startup when she ran PayMongo as their Chief Of Staff and acting CEO all the way to why she decided to become a Founder with Monetize.

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Michael McCollough, Co-Founder and Chairman of KMC Solutions, joins us in this episode to share how they were able to become the largest proworking space provider in the Philippines. Michael will share his inspiring hustle early on being in tech and how he got into operating contact centers in the Philippines. He will also share how KMC started out from a big crisis and how they were able to start things off with his co-founders despite being bootsrapped. Michael also shares the amazing growth KMC had over the past few years and one of the biggest growth champions in the Philippines.

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We've interviewed hundreds hundreds of the best startup founders and hustlers over the past 5 years in the Hustleshare podcast and we will finally reveal the 5 things that the most successful CEOs and Founders do to become successful in this bonus episode.

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For our 5th anniversary episode, Fred Uytengsu, Chairman of Alaska Milk, joins us to share the amazing journey he's had with leading Alaska. Fred will share his early hustles working for his dad and also going to the states to pursue swimming while working side hustles to make extra cash. He will also share the challenges he had to go through when he came back from the states to join Alaska along with how he overcame them through the years. Fred also sheds light on why they decided to join the PBA and also why they decided to sell Alaska in 2012.

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Daniel Ibasco, President and CEO of Fortman Cline shares how they became a top M&A firm that helps companies scale their businesses. Daniel will share his illustrious career origins with stops being the Managing Director of Bank of Boston and Bear Stearns. He will also share what made him decide to create his own firm and scale Fortman Cline and facilitated over US$18 billion of transactions. Daniel also gives great insights on when companies look to acquire or prepare to be acquired.

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Xavier Marzan, CEO of f(dev), joins us in this episode to share how they are building out ventures and products that are addressing large-scale opportunities in the underserved middle markets. Xavier will share his very early hustles when he migrated to the US and what led him to come back and eventually become the CEO of GCash. He will also share his tenure running True Money as it's CEO in the Philippines. Xavier also shares what led him to join the Filinvest Group and create f(dev) to spearhead the digital transformation of their conglomerate.

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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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Gian de la Rama of SAIL joins us in this episode to give us a glimpse of what it was like months after Aiah got acquired by Sprout Solutions and the advantages and resources they now have access to. Gian also shares how startups can get access to the same resources by joining this year's Impact 24 by Sprout which culminates in this year's SaasCon.

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Kiyanusch Braun of GoRocky joins us in this episode to share how they are helping Filipino men overcome erectile dysfunction and hairloss. Kiyanusch shares his early hustles in Germany and how he eventually ended up in the Philippines to be an intern in Kaya Founders. He also shares how he joined Pulse 63 to validate the idea of GoRocky to adress men's health concerns. Kiyanusch also shares how they got GoRocky off the ground along with how they overcame early challenges after launch.

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Ina Flores of Hey Roomie joins us in this episode to share how they are giving Filipinos a new place to build and engage with their communities. Ina will share her humble beginnings being in Landscape Architecture and how she made a career out of her profession despite not loving it. She will also share how she made a career shift into marketing and PR and how she thrived in her new role. Ina also shares how she co-created Hey Roomie along with the early milestones they unlocked to keep growing the startup.

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Martin Peñaflor, Founder CEO of Tangere, joins us in this episode to share their inspiring story on how they created their market research app. Martin will share his humble beginnings in starting off as a clerk and eventually becoming an ERP consultant. He will also share what inspired him to start Tangere on the side and the numerous challenges he had to overcome in order to get Tangere growing. Martin also shares the pivotal milestones they unlocked during the pandemic to get Tangere to get exponential growth.

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Al Cardenas of Safe App joins us in this episode to share how they help Filipinos from getting scammed from online transactions. Al will share his humble beginnings and how he worked in the call center industry in his first hustles. He will also share how he started his first startup in Antler and how it was acquired. Al also shares how getting scammed led him to create Safe and how they launched their product to help solve this problem.

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JC Castañeda and Alex Gervacio of Itemcount joins us in this episode to share how they are helping MSMEs with their POS and inventory system. JC and Alex will share their very inspiring origin story where JC shared the hardships they had to go through being an OFW who had to selfstudy to learn programming and Alex had to win his parents over to take over managing their family business. They will also share how they created Itemcount and what it was like being part of the inaugural cohort of Founders Launchpad.

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Jay Haendler of Founders Launchpad joins us in this episode to share how they invest in the next wave of promising Filipino Startups. Jay will share his origin story and the side hustles he did during college. He will also share how he got into the world of finance which eventually led him to become a VC. Jay also shares how Founders Launchpad was made along with the type of startups they want to invest in soon.

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Niña Terol and Candice Quimpo of Imaginable Impact joins us in this episode to share how they are helping Filipina Founders create better startups. Niña and Candice will both share their inspiring origin stories revolving around communication work and PR. They will also share how they got to work together and how they saw the problem of the startup ecosystem's "Broness". Niña and Candice will also share what led them to create Imaginable Impact and how they are uplifting Filipina Founders in the startup ecosystem.

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John Vincent Fiel of Wela joins us in this episode to share the amazing journey he had bootstrapping Wela School Systems and scaling it overseas. John will share his humble beginnings growing up and how he managed a computer shop as an early hustle. He will also share his first foray into creating startups creating a gaming studio before deciding to be a full-time dev. John also shares the early hustles he did with is brother to start Wela along with how they profitably scaled and raised funding.

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Nikko Que of Nextperience Group joins us in this episode to share how they revolutionzed the experience industry in the Philippines with their unique concepts like The Dessert Museum, Inflatable Island, Gootopia, and many more. Nikko will share his humble beginnings trying to carve out a career path early and how he almost gave up on his dreams. He will also share how he was able to get his break by creating Nextperience Group with his girlfriend starting with Ball Pit Manila. Nikko also shares how he got into Web3 that eventually led him to become one of the cofounders of Likha and Bayanichain along with how they further scaled Nextperience Group into new concepts as the pandemic ended.

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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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Caela Tanjangco, Director of Endeavor Catalyst, joins us to share how Endeavor invests in the high-impact entrepreneurs in their organization. Caela will share her origin story along with how she ended up working in Endeavor Philippines. She also shares the rigorous process of how entrepreneurs get picked to become a part of Endeavor network along with the perks entrepreneurs get once they're in. Caela also shares how Endeavor Catalyst invests in Endeavor entrepreneurs and how they typically deploy capital in their companies.

This episode is brought to you by Sprout Solutions, PayMongo, SeekCap, Shoppable and UnionDigital Bank

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Diamond Supporters: Sarisuki, PayMongo, UnionDigital Bank, SeekCap, Shoppable Business, Qapita, GoTyme Bank, Sprout Solutions

Gold Supporters: BUO

Silver Supporters: Aqwire, Kickstart Ventures

Bronze: Gentree Fund

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Brett Doyle, Founder and CEO of Mosaic Solutions, joins us in this episode to share how they are helping F&B companies with their profit optimization solutions. Brett will share his origin story and early hustles along with how he started his career in Finance. He also shares he got into tech solutions and how he got exposed to the numerous opportunities in the retail and F&B space in Asia. Brett also shares how they launched Mosaic and how they scaled despite the pandemic which led to them raising over $5 Million in funding for their Series A.

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Claire Ongcangco and Miko Cornejo of Parlon joins us in this episode to share how they are giving Filipinas access to the best beauty deals through their app. Claire and Miko will share their extensive working history together through their first company Concept Machine, along with how they grew it profitably over the last 14+ years. They will also share how they created Parlon and how they used the pandemic to prepare for the launch of the app. They will also share how they were able to raise $400k in funding and how they will scale up operations in the next coming months.

This episode is brought to you by PayMongo, SeekCap, Shoppable and UnionDigital Bank

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Diamond Supporters: Sarisuki, PayMongo, UnionDigital Bank, SeekCap, Shoppable Business, Qapita, GoTyme Bank

Gold Supporters: BUO, Hacktiv

Silver Supporters: Aqwire, Kickstart Ventures

Bronze: Gentree Fund

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Raffy Montemayor of Salmon joins us to share how they are helping Filipinos get access to loans with their POS lending service. Raffy will share his very interesting career origin story with stops in Agoda, OLX, Carousell, and many more. He will also share how he and his co-founders ended up founding Salmon from a previous commitment. Raffy also shares the impressive growth they've achieved along with their most recent $20 million debt financing round.

This episode is brought to you by PayMongo, SeekCap, Shoppable and UnionDigital Bank

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Diamond Supporters: Sarisuki, PayMongo, UnionDigital Bank, SeekCap, Shoppable Business, Qapita, GoTyme Bank

Gold Supporters: BUO, Hacktiv

Silver Supporters: Aqwire, Kickstart Ventures

Bronze: Gentree Fund

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Chris Manguera of BigPay joins us in this episode to share how BigPay provides a simple interface for you to spend, send, receive and track money - anywhere in the world. Chris will share his origin story as a student leader that led him to be hired by Globe where he became one of the youngest marketing execs in the company as he became the CMO of Gcash. He will also share what led him to join Bigpay in KL and how his previous experiences helped prepare him for the role. Chris also shares the amazing things they have ahead of them and the fruitful partnership they have with UnionDigital Bank in the Philippines.

This episode is brought to you by PayMongo, SeekCap, Shoppable and UnionDigital Bank

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Diamond Supporters: Sarisuki, PayMongo, UnionDigital Bank, SeekCap, Shoppable Business, Qapita, GoTyme Bank

Gold Supporters: BUO, Hacktiv

Silver Supporters: Aqwire, Kickstart Ventures

Bronze: Gentree Fund

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Eli Harrell and Gladys Palarca of EmergePH joins us in this episode to share how they plan to help Filipinos find better coaches and help online. Eli and Gladys their very unique early hustles along with how they eventually met up to create EmergePH. They will also share how they created Emerge through a shared journey together and how they plan to build and help communities in their platform.

This episode is brought to you by PayMongo, SeekCap, Shoppable and UnionDigital Bank

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Diamond Supporters: Sarisuki, PayMongo, UnionDigital Bank, SeekCap, Shoppable Business, Qapita, GoTyme Bank

Gold Supporters: BUO

Silver Supporters: Aqwire, Kickstart Ventures

Bronze: Gentree Fund

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Henry Aguda of UnionDigital Bank joins us in this episode to share UnionDigital is helping more Filipinos get access to financial services through embedded banking. Henry will share his early hustles and the hard work it took to build an illustrious career with stops in telco, insurance before he went to go into banking. He also shares how he got into the UnionBank group and how he became the CEO of UnionDigital bank. Henry also shares the impressive lineup of partnerships and products that they are doing in UnionDigital along with how they were able to get profitable very quickly after launching.

This episode is brought to you by PayMongo, SeekCap, Shoppable and UnionDigital Bank

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Listen to our brand new podcast: Founders Only HERE

Diamond Supporters: Sarisuki, PayMongo, UnionDigital Bank, SeekCap, Shoppable Business, Qapita, GoTyme Bank

Gold Supporters: BUO

Silver Supporters: Aqwire, Kickstart Ventures

Bronze: Gentree Fund

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Jason Ho of Nila Capital joins us in this episode to share how they plan to invest in Gen Z founded startups in the Philippines. Jason will share his early hustles growing up along with how a K-Drama inspired him to become a startup founder. He also shares how he joined startups like Dashlabs, Swarm, and Kaya Founders to learn how to become a startup founder along with how he created his first attempt to become a founder. Jason also shares why they choose to invest in Gen Z founders in Nila Capital and the type of founders they want to support.

This episode is brought to you by PayMongo, SeekCap, Shoppable and UnionDigital Bank

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Listen to our brand new podcast: Founders Only HERE

Diamond Supporters: Sarisuki, PayMongo, UnionDigital Bank, SeekCap, Shoppable Business, Qapita, GoTyme Bank

Gold Supporters: BUO

Silver Supporters: Aqwire, Kickstart Ventures

Bronze: Gentree Fund

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Wei Zhou of Coins.ph joins us in this episode to share why he acquired Coins.ph from Gojek and how he plans to scale Coins.ph to bigger heights in the world of Crypto and Web 3. Wei will share his inspiring origin story and how he got into Harvard and how he built an illustrious career in finance and capital markets across multiple billion-dollar companies in China. He will also share how he got into tech and how he acquired a majority stake in Grindr, and how he got into Crypto. Wei also shares why he decided to buy Coins.ph from Gojek and the big plans he has been executing to grow Coins back to its full potential.

This episode is brought to you by PayMongo, SeekCap, and UnionDigital Bank

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Scott Hartley from Everywhere Ventures joins us in this episode to share how they are investing in startups everywhere in the world. Scott will share his early hustles which featured stints in the United Nations, Stanford, The White House before he decided to go to tech. He will also share what led him to get into VC after stints in Google and Facebook. Scott also shares how they invest in startups around the world in Everywhere Ventures and the type of startups the look for when they decide to fund them.

This episode is brought to you by PayMongo, SeekCap, and UnionDigital Bank

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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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Ryan Tan Yu of Mata and Ehrlich joins us in this episode to share how they help companies get into VR in the Philippines. Ryan will share his humble beginnings working in the BPO early in his life. He will also share what made him take the lead to becoming an entrepreneur after winning a DOST grant. Ryan also shares how he was able to grow Mata and Ehrlich with his co-founders that help him scale the businesses.

This episode is brought to you by PayMongo, SeekCap, and UnionDigital Bank

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MK Bertulfo of FHMoms joins us in this episode to share how she helps works from home moms get jobs from around the world. MK will share her origin story of working in the BPO industry early and how she hustled to help her family at an early age. She will also share how she created FHMoms and how she was able to grow it into 480k members through the years and how she was able to build a business around it. MK also shares what's next for them and how their new platform GetHiredOnline will help more people get jobs online.

This episode is brought to you by PayMongo, SeekCap, and UnionDigital Bank

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Carlo Calimon of StartUp Village joins us in this episode to share the grassroots programs they have been doing to help Filipino startups become globally competitive. Carlo will share his personal startup founder journey and how he joined the inaugural batch of Ideaspace and how he was able to operate MobKard. He also shares how he joined StartUp Village and how they initially started nurturing startup founders. Carlo also shares how they pivoted in the pandemic and how they are now helping startups go global with immersion trips to Silicon Valley.

This episode is brought to you by PayMongo, SeekCap, and UnionDigital Bank

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