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Tina Amper, a pioneer in the Philippine startup ecosystem, shares her inspiring journey. Tina discusses how she founded Geeks On A Beach as a way to give back to the community and foster innovation in the tech space. She recounts her upbringing in Cebu, early exposure to government work, and her academic experience studying engineering at USC San Carlos before moving to the US. Tina’s career in tech began with her work on integrated circuits for the space industry, which led to navigating the challenges of adapting to US corporate culture. She also reflects on her time at Siemens and Western Digital, where she balanced an intense global tech career with her MBA studies. Finally, Tina shares insights on building Cebu’s tech community, growing Geeks On A Beach, and offers advice for female founders on resilience, grit and long-term vision.This episode is brought to you by OneCFO and LarkFor show notes, go to Hustleshare.comHustleshare is powered by Podmachine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

Macy Castillo is the Co-Founder and CEO of Enstack - an app that helps small businesses set up online stores, manage payments and handle shipping seamlessly. With a background in banking and tech, she significantly advanced e-commerce in the Philippines through her work with Zalora and Shopee. Launched in 2021, Enstack transforms SME operations by consolidating order management, inventory tracking, shipping, payments, and finances into one platform, addressing the crucial challenge of payment collection and enabling merchants to sell anytime, anywhere. Enstack, after securing $3 million in Series A funding from Mangrove Capital Partners, now serves over 70,000 SMEs with versatile tools for both online and offline commerce. Macy also encourages female founders to cultivate resilience, grit, and a focus on long-term success.This episode is brought to you by UNO Digital Bank and LarkFor show notes, go to Hustleshare.comHustleshare is powered by Podmachine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati

Jeffrey Ong is the Co-founder and CEO of Mobee Group, a platform that facilitates car buying and selling in the Philippines. Jeffrey explains how Mobee serves both car owners and used car dealers by offering transparent pricing and ensuring seamless transactions. He discusses the growing demand for both new and used cars in the Philippines, driven by social mobility and poor public transportation. Jeffrey also shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting with early lessons from his family business and later corporate experiences at BMW. He reflects on his time scaling myTukar and expanding Carsome’s presence in Southeast Asia before founding Mobee. Finally, insights into Mobee’s future, including Kaya Founders’ investment and plans for growth through geographic expansion and tech development wraps up the discussion.This episode is brought to you by UNO Digital Bank and LarkFor show notes, go to Hustleshare.comHustleshare is powered by Podmachine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enrique Hormillo (CEO) and Miguel (Mixx) Locsin (COO) are the co-founders of DOON, a peer-to-peer car-sharing platform that transforms traditional rentals by linking car owners directly with renters. Enrique and Mixx share their rollercoaster journey from personal setbacks to raising $1.5 million in pre-seed funding to fuel growth and expansion, comprising $500,000 in equity and a $1 million debt facility. Investors include angel investors, family offices of tech entrepreneurs, and venture studio AHG Lab, DOON's first backer.This episode is brought to you by UNO Digital Bank and LarkFor show notes, go to Hustleshare.comHustleshare is powered by Podmachine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Erika Aquino is the founder of M Squad, an organization dedicated to supporting women and minority-owned startups in the areas of sustainability, wellness, education and the future of work. Her career began with corporate roles at Shell, financial services, and as a PR manager at Mandarin Oriental before moving into the startup space with Lendo, where she played a key role in scaling the user base. Erika later took on leadership positions at Infinit-O, where she contributed to their foundation’s philanthropic efforts, and also founded Cebruery, Artisan Ales, a craft beer company in Cebu, which marked a major turning point in her career. The pandemic had a significant impact on her brewery, prompting her to shift focus toward startup investing. Today, she uses her extensive experience to mentor and guide startups globally, helping them achieve a balance between profit and purpose.This episode is brought to you by UNO Digital Bank, Salmon and LarkFor show notes, go to Hustleshare.comHustleshare is powered by Po

Michael Bantigue Walter Boo are the dynamic co-founders of Invesko, a Filipino-founded investment platform, Invesko's growth was driven by a $1.6 million seed round from regional VC firms in early 2023. The company allows investors to build diversified portfolios with minimal capital by offering fractional shares, SIPC protection, and instant portfolios, thus promoting financial growth and security. Michael shares his journey from working with global brands like Starbucks and Lululemon to leading tech efforts in New York and Hong Kong. Walter, starting fresh in Singapore's startup scene, quickly rose to COO of Invesko. Together, they discuss their inspiration for Invesko, their mission to democratize investments in the Philippines, and the challenges of building a user-friendly stock trading platform.This episode is brought to you by UNO Digital Bank, Salmon and LarkFor show notes, go to Hustleshare.comHustleshare is powered by Podmachine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Georg Steiger is the CEO and Co-Founder of BillEase, a fintech company providing consumer loans and “Buy Now, Pay Later” services to the emerging middle class in the Philippines. Georg shares insights into how BillEase manages default risks and fosters customer loyalty, while drawing comparisons between the financial landscape of the Philippines and its neighboring markets. He recounts his career journey, beginning with law studies in Austria, shifting to IT, earning an MBA in the US, and working at McKinsey in retail banking. He narrates BillEase’s evolution from a cash lending service to an ecommerce financing platform, tackling hurdles like automating credit processes. The pandemic accelerated the shift to digital transactions, fueling BillEase’s rapid growth. Georg also discusses the company’s strides post-Series B funding and his growth as a founder, highlighting the value of co-founders, team building and cultivating a strong company culture.This episode is brought to you by UNO Digital Bank, Salmon and

David Yao is the General Manager of Vertiv’s Manila Hub, a pivotal entity in delivering essential digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. Starting with his early influences and hustle lessons from his uncle, David’s path took him from studying architecture to becoming a pivotal figure in the tech industry. David recounts his time at Amazon, where he shifted from managing customer service to excelling in supply chain management, highlighting the value of understanding the big picture. Explore David’s role in transforming Emerson Network Power into Vertiv, including his establishment of a legal entity and the expansion of the team from 400 to 1,250 employees, while delivering innovative chipset thermal management technology solutions for data centers.  This episode is brought to you by UNO Digital Bank, Salmon and LarkHustleshare is powered by PodmachineListen to our brand new podcast: Founders Only HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bianca Cruz Azurin is a leader in the future of work. Her passion for real estate and tech startups led her to flexible workspaces, where she expanded Acceler8 Coworking, earning it the title of Best Coworking Space for several years. She then moved into crypto and blockchain, driving business development at Moneybees and partnering with trusted names like Tambunting and Cebuana Lhuillier to make crypto more accessible in the Philippines. Now, Bianca heads 10XME Academy, focusing on equipping people with AI skills. Through 10XME, she helps individuals use generative AI to create new opportunities and reclaim their time.This episode is brought to you by UNO Digital Bank, Salmon and LarkHustleshare is powered by PodmachineListen to our brand new podcast: Founders Only HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Khalid Keenan is the co-founder and CEO of Elevate Pay, a Y Combinator-backed startup that provides US dollar bank accounts to freelancers and remote workers in emerging markets. Khalid shares his journey from a software engineer to a fintech founder, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs of building a startup in the highly regulated financial industry. He also reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped Elevate Pay, including a move to East Africa and a strategic pivot that redefined the company’s mission.This episode is brought to you by UNO Digital Bank, Salmon and LarkFor show notes, go to Hustleshare.comHustleshare is powered by PodmachineListen to our brand new podcast: Founders Only HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin Gonzalez is the bestselling author of “Bonfire Moment’ workshop, a transformative program designed to help startup founders and their teams step out of their daily pressures to resolve conflicts, realign with their mission, and prepare for future challenges through a structured, intense and reflective one-day session. Martin shares his experiences from his early career days at J&J and BCG to his transformative role at Google, providing invaluable insights into overcoming imposter syndrome and leveraging personal strengths. Learn the dynamics of co-founder relationships, the importance of structured thinking for entrepreneurial success and the thriving startup ecosystem in the Philippines.This episode is brought to you by Aspire, UNO Digital Bank, Salmon and LarkFor show notes, go to Hustleshare.comHustleshare is powered by PodmachineListen to our brand new podcast: Founders Only HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vince Rocha is the Founder and CEO of the Mylo Speech Buddy App, a groundbreaking application dedicated to aiding children with autism and speech delays in their speech development journey. Vince recounts his personal experience of raising a child with autism, which served as the catalyst for his mission to develop the Mylo App, providing crucial support to children facing similar challenges. He delves into the obstacles and successes of navigating the startup world, offering valuable insights on venture capital, sales strategies and maintaining a mission-driven focus.This episode is brought to you by Aspire, UNO Digital Bank, Salmon and LarkFor show notes, go to Hustleshare.comHustleshare is powered by PodmachineListen to our brand new podcast: Founders Only HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raffy Montemayor of Salmon Finance joins us in this episode to share how they were able to raise funding in the middle of a funding winter. He also shares the difficult milestones they had to unlock and why they acquired a rural bank to give more benefits to their consumers. Raffy also shares the rapid changes Salmon went through to keep up with their fast growth.Founders Only is brought to you by PayMongo, Qapita, GoTyme, and SeekCapRaffy's Top 5 FoundersPavel Fedorov: https://www.pavelfedorov.info/George Chesakov: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgechesakov/Donnah Alcoseba-Montemayor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnahmontemayor/Steve Jobs: https://www.apple.com/stevejobs/Elon Musk: https://x.com/elonmuskRaffy Montemayor - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raffymontemayor/Salmon Rural Bank of Sta. Rosa Laguna - https://salmon.ph/ruralbankofstarosalagunaSalmonph - https://salmon.ph/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carlo Valencia of Startup Training PH joins us in this episode to discuss the fundamentals that founders often overlook in launching their startup. Carlo also discusses remedies in overcoming the key basic mistakes founders often do.Founders Only is brought to you by PayMongo, Qapita, GoTyme, and SeekCapCarlo's Top 5 FoundersShumate Royo- https://ph.linkedin.com/in/shumateroyoMK Bertulfo- https://ph.linkedin.com/in/mkbertulfo/tlGian dela Rama- https://bit.ly/443eN11Paul Rivera- https://bit.ly/3WKsnnHChristian Blanquera- https://bit.ly/3qeD7ze Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artie Lopez joins us in this episode to share his unique journey coming from a startup coach to become a startup Founder. He also shares the incredible hustle that startups do in order to survive in an investment winter where runways are short. He also shares an amazing #FoundersOnlyTop5 brought to you by Shoppable Business.Founders Only is brought to you by PayMongo, Qapita, GoTyme, and SeekCapArtie’s Top 5 FoundersRay Refundo: https://bit.ly/46hCq8rGab Benito: https://bit.ly/3soJKjbRoland Ros & Rexy Dorado: https://bit.ly/3IXZQp2Sergius Santos, Bradley Cua and Matt Levin TanJason Deniega, Adrian Dayrit & DanSpecial Mention:Don Pansacola and Aldrich LimLionel Belen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ER Rollan, Founder and CEO of GrowSari, joins us in this episode to discuss the massive tradeoffs that founders make to chase their startup success along with the pros and cons of making these life decisions. ER also shares the tough decisions they made after raising Series C to make GrowSari continue growing.Founders Only is brought to you by PayMongo, Qapita, GoTyme, and SeekCapER Rollan Hustleshare Episode:https://bit.ly/3PUPcUlhttps://bit.ly/3Da0ht5ER's Top 5 Founders:Mel Nava - https://bit.ly/3MLZTFCBela and Nishant D'Souza - https://bit.ly/3NSnDIIGeorge Royeca - https://bit.ly/3OZFKPiSteve Sy - https://bit.ly/44fu8fBBrian Cu - https://bit.ly/3NXcTcm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How hard is it to be a Filipina Startup Founder? Mel Nava of 1Export and Carmina Bayombong of Invested joins us in this episode to share the challenges they had to overcome as Filipina founders and how they cope with startup life.Founders Only is brought to you by PayMongo, Qapita, GoTyme, and SeekCapCarmina and Mel's Hustleshare Episode:Carmina: https://bit.ly/3XjnnXtMel: https://bit.ly/3MLZTFCCarmina's Top 5 Founders:Mel Nava: https://bit.ly/3MLZTFCCamille Ang: https://bit.ly/448YtvVJessica de Mesa-Lim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessdemesa/Stephanie Sy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefsy/?originalSubdomain=phKimberly Yao: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyyao/?originalSubdomain=phMel's Top 5 Founders:Carmina Bayombong: https://bit.ly/3XjnnXtRay Refundo: https://bit.ly/46hCq8rNina Ellaine Dizon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-ellaine-dizon-b24bb6100/RJ Ledesma: https://bit.ly/3PikKDvCrystal Lee Gonzalez: https://bit.ly/446C1Uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's virtually unheard of to see a highly scaled and profitable tech startup but Dragon Pay defied all odds and did both for 14 years! Find out how they did it when the CEO of Dragon Pay, Dick Chiang, shares the success secrets.Founders Only is brought to you by Qapita, GoTyme, and SeekCapDick's Hustleshare Episode: https://bit.ly/48ey1CUDick's Top 5 FoundersColeen ChiangRon Hose: https://bit.ly/3MMvBCV & Nichel Gaba: https://bit.ly/3CXWj6JGeorge Royeca & Angeline Tham: https://bit.ly/3OZFKPiSteve JobsJensen Huang Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian Blanquera, serial entrepreneur and #StartupPH creator, joins us in this episode to talk about how the Philippine startup ecosystem has changed since it got launched around 2012. We tackle the improvements, setbacks, and the mistakes that startups still do to this day.Founders Only is brought to you by PayMongo, Qapita, GoTyme, and SeekCapChristian’s Top 5 Founders:Domingo RoxasJohn GokongweiHenry SyDado Banatao - https://bit.ly/3P02VJoWinston Damarillo - https://bit.ly/449yAfmTop 5 Founders Modern EraRey Refundo - https://bit.ly/46hCq8rER Rollan - https://bit.ly/3PUPcUlJames Florentino - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesflorentino/Jay Fajardo - https://ph.linkedin.com/in/jayfajardoSam Blanquera - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samblanquera/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crystal Lee Gonzalez of Noneaway is a seasoned industry veteran known for her leadership roles at companies like Pick A Roo, Honest Bee, and Viber in the Philippines. She shares how the pandemic impacted her leadership style, leading her to become more nurturing and present. She also delves into her personal growth, the importance of being present, and the deliberate choices she made in her career and life. Crystal also opens up about a health scare she had in 2012, which prompted her to reevaluate her life and make deliberate decisions aligned with her values.Founders Only is brought to you by PayMongo, Qapita, GoTyme, and SeekCapCrystal's Hustleshare Episode: https://bit.ly/446C1UkCrystal's Top 5 FoundersKimberly YaoBela Gupta: https://bit.ly/3NSnDIINina Dizon: https://bit.ly/3t1Y01mAngeline Tham: https://bit.ly/3OZFKPiMel Nava: https://bit.ly/3MLZTFC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.