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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.

Roland Ros and Rexy Dorado, Co-Founders of Kumu, joins us in this episode to share how they lead their team through a very tumultuous period and how they lead their team to bounce back and carry on to their mission of sustainability. They will also share great advice on how they tackle leadership, coping with stress, and many more in this episode.Founders Only is brought to you by PayMongo, Qapita, GoTyme, and SeekCapRoland and Rexy's Hustleshare Episode: https://bit.ly/3IXZQp2Roland and Rexy's Top 5 FoundersRexy:Roland Ros: https://bit.ly/3IXZQp2Melanie Perkins:https://bit.ly/3WWfxTqGeorge Royeca and Angeline Tham:https://bit.ly/3OZFKPiMicaela Beltran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micaelabeltran/Tony Tan Caktiong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-tan-caktiong-9129287/Roland:Rexy Dorado: https://bit.ly/3IXZQp2Dado Banatao:https://bit.ly/3P02VJoNina Ellaine Dizon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-ellaine-dizon-b24bb6100/Ron Hose: bit.ly/3MMvBCVDiego Lorenzo: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickupcoffeeph/ Host

Patrick Gentry joins us in this episode to share the inspiring story of how they were able to bounce back from almost dying during the pandemic to turning the company around to be profitable en route to them raising Series B. He also shares great stories on how to scale a company's culture and team and overcoming the rule of 3 and 10.Founders Only is brought to you by PayMongo, Qapita, GoTyme, and SeekCapPatrick Hustleshare Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5LzIjXPsZoc7uW1Mhr0gRrPatrick Gentry's Top 5 FoundersPaul Rivera: https://bit.ly/3WKsnnHFarouk Meralli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faroukmeralli/?originalSubdomain=idTodd D Schweitzer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddschweitzer/Nichel Gaba: https://bit.ly/3CXWj6JCamille Ang: https://bit.ly/448YtvV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gian de la Rama joins us in this episode to share the amazing story of how he got Aiah to be acquired by Sprout. He will share the 10 year journey it took to get to this point along with the step-by-step process of how the acquisition went. He also shared his inspiring Top 5 founders in this episode!Founders Only is brought to you by PayMongo, Qapita, GoTyme, and SeekCapGian's Top 5 FoundersSteve Sy- https://bit.ly/44fu8fBStephanie Sy- https://bit.ly/3OYoaedPatrick Gentry- https://bit.ly/3OqitE5Zhihan Lee and Ellwyn TanAldrich Abrogena Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dexter Ligot - Gordon, Founder and CEO of Swarm, joins us in this episode to share his experience in looking for an ideal co-founder in a startup. Dexter also shares how co-founders typically splits equity and how co-founders resolve conflicts in a startup. He also discusses the real job description of a CEO and he gives the inaugural Founders Only Top 5 where he chooses who he thinks are the Top 5 Founders in the #StartupPH ecosystem.Founders Only is brought to you by PayMongo, Qapita, GoTyme, and SeekCapLinks mentioned in the episode:Dexter's Hustleshare episode: https://bit.ly/3WKsnnHDexter's Top 5:Mel Nava:https://bit.ly/3MLZTFCLuis Sia: https://bit.ly/3Co9XQFPaulo Campos: https://bit.ly/3N8bXCJRon Hose: https://bit.ly/3MMvBCVRon Baetiong: https://bit.ly/3qmM7luFor shownotes and more info, please check http://foundersonly.hustleshare.comSubscribe to Hustleshare and Founders Only YouTube channel HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marika Laciste is the powerhouse behind BuildHub, known for her exceptional leadership and strategic vision. Her relentless drive and innovative approach have been key in propelling the company to new heights. Marika's hands-on involvement and commitment to excellence make her the dynamic force shaping BuildHub's success.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.

Maria Sugcang is the visionary founder of Remotify, a startup dedicated to making remote work and building remote teams simpler, more secure, and sustainable for international businesses and local talent. With a career spanning over 18 years, Maria has held various roles within the BPO industry, where she gained invaluable experience leading global teams and driving service innovation. Her journey in the industry has equipped her with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within remote work, inspiring her to establish Remotify. This female-founded, woman-led record company aims to revolutionize outsourcing to the Philippines for startups and mid-market businesses worldwide.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.

Justin Arcenas is the Co-Founder and CEO of RuralNet, a pioneering tech startup focused on transforming rural connectivity and providing essential services to underserved communities. In this episode, Justin shares his entrepreneurial journey from selling comic books and toys to culminating in his leadership of a company revolutionizing rural tech infrastructure. He discusses the challenges and strategies involved in securing investment, building scalable businesses and balancing social impact with venture-backed growth. Additionally, he highlights the value of international exposure, a deep understanding of local contexts, and the role of customer feedback in refining product development.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.

Jack Madrid is the President and CEO of IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines, Inc. (IBPAP). A seasoned business leader with more than 25 years of experience, Jack has spearheaded strategy, digital innovation, and business transformation initiatives across Southeast Asia and Canada. A champion of Filipino talent and employee advocacy, Jack has held senior leadership roles at Citicorp, Ayala Corporation, Dell, Yahoo!, and MTV Asia. Discover how his efforts with IBPAP are shaping workplace flexibility and hybrid work in the BPO industry.This episode is brought to you by Aspire, Uno Digital Bank, Lark, and SalmonFor 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.

Mark Dembitz is the General Manager at Lark (APAC) at ByteDance. Founded in 2016, Lark revolutionizes team collaboration and organization. Under Dembitz's leadership, the platform has made significant strides, integrating messaging, schedule management, and online collaboration into one seamless tool. Learn about the exciting new integrations, market expansions, and ByteDance's ambitious goal to achieve $1 billion in global revenue from Lark within the next five years as it drives the app's international commercialization.This episode is brought to you by Aspire, Uno Digital Bank, Lark, and SalmonFor 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.

Jenny and Marvin Galang are the visionary founders of Beppo, a platform for small businesses and self-employed individuals to simplify bookkeeping and tax compliance through AI-driven tools and services, helping to manage financial records efficiently and reduce administrative costs. They will share how they started out in the BPO sector and how they relocated back in the Philippines after working in the US. They will also share how they are solving the Accounting shortage problem around the world and how Beppo and Juantax is filling in the gap of this global problem. Jenny and Marvin also shares how they got funded by Wavemaker Partners and what their future plans are in scaling up Beppo.This episode is brought to you by Aspire, Uno Digital Bank, Lark, and SalmonFor 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.

Chris Guzman is the CEO and Founder of pahatid.ph, a B2B next-day courier service within NCR and Greater Manila Areas. They aim to offer stress-free, efficient delivery scheduling, giving customers the comfort of having their own rider. The idea emerged during the 2020 pandemic lockdown when Chris saw courier mishandling and faced booking challenges for food deliveries. Tune in and discover the journey of Pahatid.ph, from inception to navigating the complexities of the courier industry, all while prioritizing customer satisfaction and convenience.This episode is brought to you by Aspire, Uno Digital Bank and DragonpayFor 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.

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.This episode is brought to you by Aspire, Uno Digital Bank and DragonpayFor 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 informatio