Best Ronster Baetiong and Podcast Network Asia Podcasts (2025)

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Vincent Mendoza - The Hustle Behind Farmvocacy 1:35:45

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In this episode of Hustleshare, we chat with Vincent Mendoza, founder and CEO of Farmvocacy, to talk about his journey from selling security systems door-to-door and launching beverages at URC to building a climate fintech startup that empowers Filipino farmers. Vincent opens up about the failures that forced him to start over, why he chose purpose…

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Lester Cruz - The Hustle Behind Singlife Philippines 1:31:50

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In this episode of Hustleshare, we chat with Lester Cruz, CEO of Singlife Philippines, to talk about the journey that took him from his early sales grind and 15 years at Citi to pioneering digital banking at CIMB and Uno before leading one of the country’s most innovative digital insurers. Lester gets real about the rejections that built his grit, …

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Nel Laygo - The Hustle Behind Peddlr 1:21:54

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In this episode of Hustleshare, we chat with Nel Laygo, Founder and CEO of Peddlr, to unpack the wild journey that took him from hustling as a kid in Catbalogan, Samar to building one of the Philippines’ fastest-growing fintech startups for micro and small businesses. Nel gets real about how early side hustles shaped his entrepreneurial grit, why b…

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Carl Orale - The Hustle Behind Ticketnation Philippines 1:48:54

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In this episode of Hustleshare, we explore the story of Carl Orale, a repeat founder and CEO of Ticket Nation Philippines—an innovative platform helping venues and event producers deliver seamless ticketing experiences. Carl takes us through his rollercoaster journey: from running his first internet café as a college student, to building a 50-perso…

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Clive Aranha - The Hustle Behind Hotel Casiana 1:06:21

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In this episode of Hustleshare, we sit down with Clive Aranha, General Manager of Hotel Casiana, to talk about how he went from running bars on cruise ships to leading one of the top hotels in Tagaytay. Clive shares how growing up in the hustle of Mumbai sparked his love for hospitality, how he built and sold his own restaurant in Australia, and wh…

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Stephanie Sy - The Hustle Behind Thinking Machines 1:19:49

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In this episode of Hustleshare, we chat with Stephanie Sy, founder and CEO of Thinking Machines, to unpack her journey from Stanford and Silicon Valley to building one of the Philippines’ leading AI and data science companies. Stephanie shares how her early startup attempts and time at Google shaped her hustle, why she made the leap back home to st…

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Jake Go - The Hustle Behind Springboard Philippines 1:13:20

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In this episode of Hustleshare, we sit down with Jake Go, Founder and CEO of Springboard Philippines, to trace his path from coasting through a dead-end dev job to running one of the country’s most resilient niche staffing firms. He shares how lessons from his grandma’s tiny Recto canteen stuck with him, the career-shaping mentorship he got at Kali…

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Bimbo Adewoyin - The Hustle Behind Doublesquare Networks Inc. 1:13:55

2M ago1:13:55

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In this episode of Hustleshare, we sit down with Bimbo Adewoyin, founder and CTO of Doublesquare Networks Inc., to talk about how he went from installing DIY wireless setups in college to leading a nationwide tech company. Bimbo shares how growing up in Nigeria shaped his work ethic, how he adjusted to life in Bicol, and how he hustled his way into…

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Purpose in Every Thread and Package with Jessica Ouano and Nikki Sevilla 56:24

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Jessica Ouano of Kinabuhi and Nikki Sevilla of EcoNest Philippines sit down for a real, no-frills conversation on building businesses that put people and the planet first. From crafting handwoven fashion with artisan weavers to producing cassava-based bioplastics for everyday packaging, they share how personal values—and frustrations—turned into su…

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Alex De Leon - The Hustle Of Growing PropertyGuru 1:31:10

2M ago1:31:10

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In this episode of Hustleshare, we chat with Alex de Leon, Group VP of Marketing at PropertyGuru, to unpack the wild journey that took him from tinkering with computers in Manila to working at Google in Silicon Valley—and eventually marketing for one of Southeast Asia's biggest proptech companies. Alex shares how growing up between cultures shaped …

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Turning Waste into Worth: Building Purpose-Driven Startups with Juvien Galano and Pamela Mejia 1:16:01

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Juvien Galano of Dewaste Solutions and Pamela Mejia of PAMMÉ join the show for a heartfelt, funny, and no-holds-barred conversation on building businesses with real purpose. From growing up beside rivers filled with garbage and surviving private school on a tight budget, to turning plastic waste into fashion pieces that sell in Rockwell and buildin…

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Gerard John Deriada and Kareen Grace Lacorte - The Hustle Behind Agri Exim 49:15

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In this episode of Hustleshare, we sit down with Gerard John Deriada and Kareen Grace Lacorte of Agri Exim Global Philippines to talk about how they helped grow an organic agriculture company from a small 10-person team in Davao to over 1,000 employees across the country. Kareen shares how she stumbled into HR and built a career on empathy, grit, a…

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Rooted in Purpose: Powering Local, Sustainable Innovation with Jovy Gill and Cecilia Miranda 1:17:13

3M ago1:17:13

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Jovy Gill of Altilium Green Energy and Cecilia Miranda of Isla-Tek sit down for a raw, inspiring conversation on building businesses that stay rooted in purpose. From turning pineapple waste into fabric to powering off-grid communities with smart batteries, they share how their paths—shaped by family, failure, and full-circle moments—led to venture…

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Emil Eriksen - The Hustle Behind &you 1:04:14

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In this episode of Hustleshare – Emil Eriksen is the founder of &you—a digital health platform built to meet the everyday needs of Filipinos through online consultations, expert care, and discreet nationwide delivery. With a vision to build a fully localized, end-to-end healthcare system tailored for Southeast Asia, Emil shares how &you is redefini…

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Carlyn Gabon - The Hustle Behind GetYourVisa 1:28:48

3M ago1:28:48

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In this episode of Hustleshare, we chat with Carlyn Gabon, founder and CEO of GetYourVisa, about how her personal struggles with immigration led her to build a startup tackling the visa process. From hustling barbecues as a kid in Quezon City to leading regional ops at Grab, Carlyn shares how her drive and clarity of purpose shaped her journey. She…

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From Grants to Grit: Building Agri-Tech Startups with Gillian Santos & Neil Kho 1:15:24

3M ago1:15:24

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Gillian Santos, co-founder and CEO of AniTech, and Neil Kho, co-founder of Arka, join the Founders Only podcast to share how they turned research backgrounds and last-minute grant wins into real, working agri-tech startups. They talk about the hustle of building in a close-knit industry, earning trust from the ground up, and why working in agricult…

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Michael Sta. Maria - The Hustle Behind Northeast Business Solutions, Inc. 58:38

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In this episode of Hustleshare, we sit down with Mr. Michael Sta. Maria, the dynamic President and CEO of Northeast Business Solution, Inc. — a company at the forefront of digital transformation and business optimization in the Philippines. Michael shares the inspiring story behind Northeast Business Solutions, Inc.: how it grew from a promising co…

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Dan Gonzales and Earl Valencia - The Hustle Behind Startup Mindsets 1:12:19

4M ago1:12:19

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In this episode of Hustleshare, we sit down with Dan Gonzales and Earl Valencia, co-authors of Startup Mindsets, to unpack the emotional and mental journey of building startups especially through the lens of the Filipino experience. Dan, a Filipino-American writer with a tech background, reflects on his path from tech skeptic to ecosystem builder, …

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Luis Mesina and Marilen Yap - The Hustle Behind Cake2Go 1:15:01

4M ago1:15:01

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In this episode of Hustleshare, we sit down with Luis Mesina and Marilen Yap, the visionary founders and owners of Cake2Go. A homegrown cake brand that redefined convenience and taste in the Philippines long before online delivery was mainstream. From humble beginnings in a side porch with a borrowed oven, to running 18 stores and pioneering the ta…

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Ben Alderson - The Hustle Behind BA Mentor 1:42:03

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In this episode of Hustleshare, we talk with Ben Alderson—startup mentor, angel investor, and founder of BA Mentor, a platform supporting early-stage founders with practical, no-fluff guidance. With a career spanning engineering, management consulting, startup founding, and venture capital, Ben unpacks the uncommon path that gave him a uniquely gro…

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Joseph de Leon - The Hustle Behind Manila Angel Investors Network 1:31:45

4M ago1:31:45

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In this episode of Hustleshare, we talk with Joseph De Leon—partner at Gravitas Prime, founding member of MAIN (Manila Angel Investors Network), and a cornerstone of the Philippine startup ecosystem. JDL shares his fascinating path from global ad strategist to M&A advisor, and how his eclectic background helped him shape a uniquely sharp lens for e…

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Shumate Royo - The Hustle of an Ecosystem Builder 1:37:42

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In this episode of Hustleshare, we welcome Shumate Royo, a passionate educator-turned-ecosystem-builder whose journey redefines what it means to lead with purpose. From her humble beginnings as a history teacher with a heart for youth empowerment, Shumate takes us through her incredible transition into entrepreneurship—co-founding one of the Philip…

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Nichel Gaba - The Hustle Behind PDAX 1:05:27

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In this episode of Hustleshare, we welcome Nichel Gaba, the founder and CEO of PDAX, a groundbreaking cryptocurrency exchange in the Philippines. Nichel takes us on his remarkable journey from a risk-averse banking professional at HSBC to a trailblazer in the crypto space. He shares his insights on the evolution of the Philippine startup ecosystem,…

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Josiah Go - The Hustle Of The Marketing Guru 1:00:43

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Josiah Go, Chairman of Mansmith and Fielders and a pioneer in business model innovation, shares his journey from hustling at a machine shop during college to building multiple successful businesses and training thousands of entrepreneurs. In this season premiere of Hustleshare, Josiah opens up about the lessons from his father that shaped his entre…

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Alwyn Rosel - The Hustle Behind QBO Innovation 1:13:32

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Alwyn Rosel, the new Executive Director of IdeaSpace and QBO Innovation Hub, shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Navotas to becoming a key builder of the Philippine startup ecosystem. In this episode, she reflects on her early hustle in the BPO industry, her crash course in startups through DOST and AIM, and the passion that fuels her w…

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Christo Georgiev - The Hustle Behind Lenderlink 1:11:44

6M ago1:11:44

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Christo Georgiev, co-founder and CEO of LenderLink, a credit data platform bridging gaps in the Philippines’ lending ecosystem, joins us to talk about the credit data revolution he’s spearheading in the Philippines. From growing up in post-communist Bulgaria to building startups across three continents, Christo shares how he’s tackling one of the c…

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Alex Aronson - The Hustle Behind Helios 1:23:22

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Alex Aronson, co-founder of Helios, a groundbreaking startup focused on democratizing solar energy in the Philippines, takes us on a journey from his roots in the Bay Area to his impactful career in the Philippine startup scene. He shares his passion for building high-performance teams and solving pressing consumer problems, particularly in the ren…

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Shad de la Cruz - The Hustle Behind Flying Tigers Express 1:26:38

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Shad Dela Cruz, the co-founder and CEO of Flying Tigers Express, talks about his journey, from his humble beginnings in Bacolod to navigating the vibrant startup ecosystem in Cebu. He shares his evolution from a tech enthusiast to a leader in the logistics industry. After experiencing the highs and lows of startup life, including a challenging firs…

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Mari Martirez - The Hustle Behind Rezbin 1:44:39

6M ago1:44:39

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Mari Martirez, co-founder and CEO of Rezbin, shares his inspiring journey from building startups to driving social impact through waste management innovation. After working in key roles at successful startups like Kumu and STORM, Mari took the leap to create Rezbin, a platform revolutionizing waste segregation and recycling in the Philippines. He o…

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Priya Thachadi - The Hustle Behind Villgro Philippines 1:29:56

6M ago1:29:56

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Priya Thachadi, co-founder and CEO of Villgro Philippines, shares her inspiring journey from grassroots activism to driving social impact through entrepreneurship. After a diverse career spanning journalism, public policy, and social enterprise development, she moved to the Philippines to establish Villgro Philippines, a pioneering incubator suppor…

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Ursel Murillo-Laureno - The Hustle Behind Skooltek 1:23:29

7M ago1:23:29

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Ursel Murillo-Laureno, founder and CEO of EdFolio and SkoolTek, shares her inspiring journey from being a school principal to launching a successful startup that empowers educators. In this episode, Ursel dives into the challenges of building a tech platform outside of Manila and how her passion for education fueled her entrepreneurial path. From n…

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Jerry Tieng - The Hustle Behind OneWorkforce 1:14:46

7M ago1:14:46

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For our 6th anniversary episode, Jerry Tieng of OneWorkforce joins us in this episode to share his incredible tech journey spanning 3 decades. Jerry shares his humble beginnings in software development that started with servicing clients to Binondo and how he grew his software dev shop thru word-of-mouth. Jerry also shares how they've been able to …

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How YGG pivoted after the peak of play to earn w/ Beryl Li 1:10:20

7M ago1:10:20

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Beryl Li, co-founder of Yield Guild Games (YGG)—the world's first and largest decentralized network of gaming guilds specializing in blockchain games and Web3 education—returns to the show to share how her startup has evolved since the Play-to-Earn boom. She discusses YGG’s journey through crypto market fluctuations, the challenges of scaling a Web…

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Raymond Del Rosario - The Hustle Behind Fisher Mall Group of Companies 1:23:46

7M ago1:23:46

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Raymond Del Rosario, President of Fisher Mall, shares his remarkable journey from doing small hustles in the States to revolutionizing the retail landscape in the Philippines. In this episode, Ray dives deep into the entrepreneurial spirit instilled by his father and the challenges of breaking into the highly competitive mall industry. From navigat…

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Jojo Gendrano - The Hustle Behind PLDT Enterprise 1:07:54

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Jojo Gendrano, Senior Vice President and Head of Enterprise and International Business at PLDT Enterprise, shares his incredible journey from Wall Street to shaping the future of technology in the Philippines. From his early days as a self-proclaimed geek to landing a role at Goldman Sachs, Jojo takes us through the high-stakes world of investment …

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Jessie Jiang - The Hustle Behind Basically Borrowed 1:20:02

8M ago1:20:02

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Jessie Jiang, founder and CEO of Basically Borrowed, joins us to share her fascinating journey from chemistry student to journalist to impact-driven entrepreneur. From her early days navigating the intense academic world of Peking University to reporting for The New York Times and Time Magazine, Jessie’s career took an unexpected turn when she move…

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Ajay Gopal, Marvin and Jenny Galang - The Hustle Behind Juan Accounting 1:12:48

8M ago1:12:48

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Marvin and Jenny Galang, the powerhouse duo behind JuanTax, return to the show—this time with an exciting new chapter. Joining them is Ajay Gopal, co-founder and CEO of Jaz, to discuss their game-changing merger and what it means for the future of accounting and fintech in the Philippines. Ajay shares his unconventional journey from finance and pro…

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Juca Lacsina - The Hustle Behind GoEden 1:36:33

8M ago1:36:33

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Juca Lacsina, Co-founder and CEO of GoEden – pioneering startup revolutionizing the agricultural supply chain in the Philippines. Juca shares her journey from growing up in a rural farming family to earning scholarships at prestigious institutions like UPLB, Michigan State, and Rutgers, recounting how these experiences shaped her vision for GoEden.…

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Charles Guinto and Leo Cabal - The Hustle Behind The Lounge Booth 1:12:16

8M ago1:12:16

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Charles Guinto and Leo Cabal, founders of The Lounge Booth – an elevated photo booth experience designed to capture unforgettable moments at special events. Meeting through Tumblr in the early 2010s, the duo turned a pandemic-era experiment at their friend Albert Posis’s wedding into a thriving business. What started as Charles filming the wedding …

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Allan Tan - The Hustle Behind Predictive Systems 1:26:47

9M ago1:26:47

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Allan Tan is the Founder and CEO of Predictive Systems – a cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions company, shares his journey from Daet, Camarines Norte, to becoming a trailblazer in the Philippine tech startup scene. In this episode, Allan reflects on his early passion for computers, pivotal career moments, and the challenges of scaling Id…

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Timothy Go - The Hustle Behind BuildIt 1:39:11

9M ago1:39:11

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Timothy Go is the Co-founder of Buildit, a tech-driven procurement platform transforming how construction supplies are sourced and purchased across the Philippines. He will discuss how his roots in his family’s construction supply business shaped his entrepreneurial journey and inspired his drive to digitize the industry. Tim recounts his career hi…

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Ron Hose - The Hustle Behind Coins.ph 1:28:22

9M ago1:28:22

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Ron Hose is the Founder and CEO of Coins.ph – a blockchain-enabled platform providing financial services to over 10 million unbanked users, including remittances, bill payments, and online transactions. He will share his journey as a maker, the lessons learned from his early startups that didn’t succeed, and how he achieved his first startup acquis…

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David Almirol - The Hustle Behind Multisys 47:41

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David Almirol Jr. is the founder and CEO of Multisys Technologies Corporation, a premier IT solutions provider in the Philippines. David rose from humble roots to create a tech powerhouse acquired by the PLDT Group, overcoming grueling conditions in the Middle East and turning his passion for programming into success. He also shares his strategy fo…

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Kendrick Kho - The Hustle Behind Hyperparameter 1:38:12

9M ago1:38:12

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Kendrick Geluz Kho is the Founder & General Partner of Hyperparameter, an early-stage VC firm driving AI innovation in industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and finance. He previously founded Fourth Realm, where he invested in groundbreaking companies like SpaceX and Stripe, and served as Partner at Global Founders Capital, backing renowned st…

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Jeremy Au - The Hustle Behind Brave Southeast Asia Tech Podcast 1:17:01

10M ago1:17:01

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Jeremy Au is the COO of Lucence, a cancer diagnostics company that analyzes circulating tumor DNA from blood samples to help cancer patients find effective precision therapies. He is also the host of the Brave Podcast, a platform focusing on the Southeast Asian startup ecosystem through interviews with founders, venture capitalists and industry lea…

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Gia Santos - The Hustle Behind BookSpine 1:41:16

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Gia Santos is a visionary entrepreneur and the co-founder of Bookspine. After a challenging journey through startup hell, she's back and ready to inspire. Gia’s story began at just 10 years old as a freelance writer and evolved through ventures in blogging, e-commerce, and health tech with her startup HeartSmart. In July 2020, during the height of …

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Michael Calma - The Hustle Behind Advance AI 1:07:37

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Michael Calma, Country Manager at Advance AI, introduces the company’s goal of enhancing financial inclusion by providing seamless identity verification and credit assessment tools powered by artificial intelligence. He reflects on his early hustles and learning programming in the 2000s, leading to key corporate roles, including his time at NEC whe…

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Rene Cuartero - The Hustle Behind AHG Lab 1:44:40

10M ago1:44:40

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Rene Cuartero is the Co-Founder and CEO of AHG Lab – the largest independent venture studio in the Philippines that empower entrepreneurs and enrich ecosystems. With extensive experience in leadership roles at multinational companies such as P&G, Deutsche Bank, and Morgan Stanley Capital International, Rene also made a significant impact with the R…

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Guaya Melgar and Adrian Co - The Hustle Behind Mochi 1:21:58

11M ago1:21:58

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Guaya Melgar, CEO/Co-Founder, and Adrian Co, CTO, share their journeys leading up to co-founding Mochi, a receivables management platform designed to improve billing and collections. Pete discusses his early self-taught coding experiences and forming a dev group, which led him to Proudcloud and later to Logitech. Meanwhile, Guaya reflects on her fi…

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Jay Olos - The Hustle Behind OneCFO 1:20:16

11M ago1:20:16

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Jay Olos, Founder and CEO of OneCFO, takes us through his path from humble beginnings to becoming a financial leader in the tech industry. He introduces OneCFO, his platform designed to make CFO services accessible to SMEs and startups and recounts his early entrepreneurial experiences, underscoring the grit and resilience instilled by his upbringi…