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 banking, his leap into sales at Verizon, and his pivotal return home to lead PLDT’s enterprise innovations. He dives into the evolution of digital transformation, the startup ecosystem’s rapid growth, and PLDT’s mission to empower businesses with cutting-edge connectivity, AI, and IoT solutions. Whether you're a startup founder, tech leader, or simply passionate about innovation and business growth, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to keep you ahead of the game!

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 moved to Manila and identified a gap in sustainable fashion. This led her to create Basically Borrowed, a community-driven platform promoting circular fashion through resale, rentals, and conscious consumption. She opens up about the challenges of pivoting careers, launching a business as a solo founder, and balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood. If you're an aspiring founder, a sustainability advocate, or simply someone who loves a great hustle story, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

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 product management in Silicon Valley to launching Tinvio, a chat-led transaction platform, and eventually building Jaz to tackle B2B payments and accounting inefficiencies. Meanwhile, Marvin and Jenny dive into the evolution of JuanTax, their mission to modernize tax compliance, and how they found the perfect synergy with Jaz. This episode takes you behind the scenes of their strategic collaboration, the challenges of integrating two fast-growing startups, and the relentless drive to build a world-class accounting platform tailored for emerging markets. Whether you're a startup founder, a fintech enthusiast, or just love a great entrepreneurial hustle, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

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. Juca also discusses the challenges farmers face, from limited access to supplies to systemic inefficiencies, and how Go Eden is tackling these issues head-on. With insights into her disciplined upbringing, clarity of purpose, and the challenges of building a rural startup, Juca’s story exemplifies resilience, innovation, and the impact of returning home to create change.

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 video and Leo curating a distinctive photo booth concept soon evolved into a thriving business, redefining event photography. Listen as Charles and Leo share how their shared passion for photography and entrepreneurial spirit, shaped by their Filipino heritage, influenced their journey into this creative venture.