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.

Karl Chan, Founder and CEO of Sourcy, joins us in this episode to share how they are helping companies source the best suppliers they need for their businesses using AI. Karl will share his early hustles growing up in Hong Kong and how he ended up doing management consulting. He also shares his very interesting experience working in the World Bank and IFC. Karl also shares how they launched Sourcy and how they were able to raise funding and became one of the 100 companies from Forbes Asia in 2023.

Zahra Zanjani of Cubo Modular shares her captivating journey in innovating her startup. Explore the transformative power of modular design and sustainable architecture as Zahra delves into the ethos driving Cubo Modular's mission. Discover how Cubo Modular is revolutionizing urban living with its adaptable structures, eco-friendly materials, and commitment to affordability and inclusivity. Don't miss this insightful glimpse into the future of architecture and community living with Zahra Zanjani and Cubo Modular.

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.

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.