Jonathan Chew of Brandrev joins us in this episode to share how AI will be changing the way people work and how businesses can leverage it well. He will also share his humble beginnings and first few businesses along with how he thrived and failed with his last business. Jon will also share the pivotal event that changed his perspective in life and how he was able to bounce back. He then shares his insights on the near future of AI and its effects to our lives.
Read MoreArvie De Vera, Co-Founder and Former CEO of UnionDigital Bank, joins us in this episode to share the hustle it took to launch the UnionDigital Bank app. Arvie will share his origin story and how he made an illustrious career in banking that culminated with him heading the digital efforts of Unionbank last decade. He also shares what led to UnionBank creating UnionDigital Bank and the intense hustle they had to do to get the product out under a tight deadline. He'll also share a lot of great insights and wisdom about the digitization of the Philippine finance system.
Read MoreEmman Navalan of Tetrix joins us in this episode to share how they are helping companies build into Web 3 using Tetrix. Emman will share his origin story of how he started out as a civil engineer and how he progressed his career being a Construction Manager to becoming President of his construction firm. He will also share how he shifted careers from doing construction to building Viridian Technologies and Tetrix. Emman also shares how Tetrix helps companies integrate into Web 3 and the benefits of integrating what they have.
Read MorePaul Soliman, Founder and CEO of Hacktiv, joins us in this episode to share how they help solve problems that other companies can't solve using the Microsoft stack. Paul also looks back on how he struggled early in his life which before transitioning from an IT specialist into a tech lead. He also shares insights how he scales Hacktiv aside from being an active co-founder in multiple startups such as Bayanichain and more.
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Hamilton Angluben of Kwik.insure joins us in this episode to share how they are leading the growth of Insurtech in the Philippines. Hamilton shares his early hustles in sales and finance and the lessons he learned in while having leadership positions from companies such as Cebuana Lhuiller and Cashalo. He also shares how he bootstrapped and navigated the high and lows of building Kwik.insure and the many innovative products they have in store as an insurance startup.
Jonecca San Pascual, founder and CEO of Pieza PH joins us in this episode to share the story behind her digital marketplace for auto parts in the Philippines. Jonecca shares an inspiring journey from a call center agent to a successful entrepreneur, fueled by her family's automotive retail background. Learn how she overcame challenges, embraced failure, and built a resilient team to create Pieza. She also discusses insights into Pieza's strategies, metrics, and the mission to transform the automotive retail industry in the Philippines.
Read MoreDennis Ng and Jade Hugo, co-founders of Mober, one of the Philippines' leading on-demand logistics app joins us in this episode. We also explore Dennis' transition from the salt industry to the showbiz magazine business and how it prepared him for his role in Mober's success. They also share how the pandemic impacted their business and forced them to pivot their strategy, ultimately leading to their partnership with major brands such as IKEA, while trudging their path to profitability.
Read MoreArup Maity of Steer joins us in this episode as he shares how his civil engineer origins had led him in building Steer during the rise of tech in the Philippines. Arup also shares the challenges of running a dev shop like BlastAsia for over 20 years, building products along the way, and transitioning from a Founder to a CEO. He also shares how he pays it forward through teaching in AIM.
Read MoreBam Mejia of Sarisuki joins us in this episode as he shares how Sarisuki became the leading community-selling platform in the Philippines. He also shares his 17-year stint in P&G that enabled him to courageously take the jump to build Sarisuki with Brian Cu. Bam will also talk about how they plan to have a wider consumer reach while helping their Sarisuki community.
Read MoreJan Pabellon of Smile API joins us in this episode as he shares his inspiring story of how he became co-founder of Smile API after failing his first startup. He also tells how he got into tech on his own which led him to create his own dev shop. Jan also shares the lessons he learned after deciding to go into corporate and how he got exposed to the problems of Filipinos not having good credit data. Jan also shares what made him jump to be a founder again along with valuable lessons in managing startups and Smile API’s grand vision in solving the problem of financial inclusion in the Philippines.
Read MoreEd Bonoan, General Manager of Epson Philippines joins us in this episode to share Epson’s transformation in the Philippines. Ed will share impressive career in sales and marketing that led him to multiple stops in tech. He will also share Epson’s journey in the Philippines to become a market leader not just in Inkjet printers but also in new technology that changed the landscape of the product categories they lead. Ed will also share great advice in leadership and management in this episode.
Read MoreReplicating the success of True Digital from Thailand to the Philippines is no easy feat. In this episode, Ronster chats with Dindo Marzan, the Country Head of True Digital Philippines. Dindo has an incredible career in digital and technology with tenures from big companies like Mozcom, Globe, ABS-CBN, and Voyager Innovations prior to joining True Digital. Dindo will share how each stop of his celebrated career molded him while he worked with amazing mentors at each stop and contributed to building ground-breaking tech each stop of the way. He will also share tips on how to become a great country manager and how startups can do user acquisition properly in this episode brought to you by Unionbank Globallinker.
Read MoreBeing a hustler comes with taking a lot of chances. In this episode, Ronster chats with Dick Chiang, CEO and Founder of Dragonpay, who shares how he changed his career path entirely by taking a chance on computer science, and how he eventually headed his first ISP business before and after its acquisition. Other than sharing the genesis and development of his side hustle--Dragonpay--, and all the struggles that came along running his creation alone, he also shares his motivations which propelled him to take a chance on his side hustle, which eventually became his claim to fame. This episode is powered by Payoneer and is an affiliate of Podcast Network.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be a Social Entrepreneur? In this episode, Ronster chats with power couple Mark and Reese Fernandez-Ruiz, co-founders of Rags2Riches to discuss the hustle of being a Social Entrepreneur in the Philippines. They dabble on the beginnings of the brand they had built together sparked by the artisans of Payatas, and discussed how they made their business work despite sacrificing profitability, and how they tackled investments to spearhead their journey. They shared their motivations, biggest failures, and key learnings while also sharing how they have managed to work together as husband and wife for 12 years. This episode is powered by Payoneer, and is a proud affiliate of Podcast Network.
Read MoreWhat happens after a startup is acquired? In this episode, Ronster chats with Jeffrey Siy of Galleon.ph and Christian Blanquera of Openovat to talk about their experiences of having their startups acquired by the Sterling Paper Group. They discussed shared their journey on how they hustled separately and eventually teaming up to build Galleon.ph. Jeffrey, Christian, and Ronster all discuss what happens during a startup acquisition and gives a behind-the-scenes insight on what happens when your company eventually becomes acquired, as well as how to become a better leader to your company when the acquisition has been made.
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Read MoreThe hustle behind the Philippines' most famous french fries is truly exhilarating. In celebration of our 50th episode, Ronster chats with Jose Magsaysay Jr., Chairman Emeritus of the internationally known flavored french fries business, Potato Corner. Jo Mag openly shares how he started out his career washing dishes and sweeping floors at Wendy's and how he was able to learn key skills that enabled him to master franchising as a business model. Jo Mag also discusses how he was able to level up his entrepreneurial skills through an MBA he took that eventually allowed him to scale Potato Corner globally. Jo Mag will also share tons of learnings that he acquired in his illustrious career in this unbelievable episode brought to you by Payoneer.
Read MoreWhat does it take to get your startup to be accepted into Y Combinator? In this episode, Ronster chats with Francis Plaza, CEO of PayMongo, who openly shares the beginnings of his love for tech, as well as his humbling experiences being in the tech industry for majority of his life. He discusses his early hustle on how he was able to study in MIT in college. Francis also share how he and his co-founders started PayMongo and how they joined and was accepted into YC. This episode is also filled with amazing advice for those who see themselves in those institutions, and those who have equally big dreams in changing the tech startup community in the Philippines. This episode is powered by Payoneer and is a proud affiliate of Podcast Network.
Read MoreThe hustle behind The Final Pitch is deeply rooted in the idea of paying it forward, especially in a society where the competition for greatness has incredible increased. In this episode, Ronster chats with John Aguilar, the executive producer of The Final Pitch. John more than willingly shares the wide variety of hustles he has experienced from high school all the way up to where he currently stands. He discusses the evolution of his careers, his other business ventures, as well as the development and execution of his show The Final Pitch, which is currently at its fourth season. John also offers some valuable pieces of advice for more than just entrepreneurs, but also for public speakers and all us everyday hustlers to better our craft and ultimately strive for the best we could possibly be. This episode is powered by Payoneer and is a proud affiliate of the Podcast Network.
Read MoreStarting a nationally well-known business can come from the most unconventional of places, like a Youtube video. In this episode, Ronster chats with Paco Magsaysay, the founder of the widely known and appreciated Carmen's Best Ice Cream. Paco discussed more just his hustles throughout his life, but also his take on the value of work. He shares his simple yet effective motivations, as well as his formula, tactics, and strategies on being a good salesman. Discussing the fascinating beginnings of Carmen's Best, Paco ensures that the hustle behind starting, running, and maintaining a Filipino made ice cream brand is a story and experience that should be heard. This episode is sponsored by Payoneer, and is a proud affiliate of Podcast Network.
Read MoreMaking use of data and numbers for the common good is a trick not everybody has up their sleeve. In this episode, Ronster chats with Data Activist Wilson Chua as he explains his advocacy to use data for the benefit of individuals, communities, and institutions. Wilson wholeheartedly shares his voyage throughout his numerous different hustles over years, ultimately leading to the spot he currently occupies today. He shares insightful pieces of advice for entrepreneurs, and discusses in detail the problems, methodology, and findings of his research.
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