Ep 326 - The Hustle Behind Predictive Systems

EPISODE INTRODUCTION

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 Ideyatech, including bootstrapping, cash flow struggles, and tough decisions like retrenchments. Allan also discusses his current AI venture and his mission to contribute to nation-building through technology. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone interested in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Episode Timeline: 

[00:02:33] – Legacy, industry peers, and experiences in scaling and exiting companies.

[00:07:18] – First experience programming with early languages and technologies.

[00:13:27] – Key learnings from early career, exposure to diverse roles and operations.

[00:19:09] – Importance of quality work and referrals in growing his client base.

[00:24:22] – Challenges of scaling and the pivotal role of SEO in generating leads.

[00:30:15] – The harsh realities of balancing cash flow while scaling operations.

[00:35:18] – Culture integration, shifting strategies, and scaling post-acquisition.

[00:43:25] – Motivations for establishing the Founder Institute in the Philippines.

[00:51:21] – Emotional toll of retrenching employees during the pandemic.

[01:10:21] – How startup life fosters empathy and community among founders.

[01:16:00] – Allan’s perspective on grit, growth, and giving back to the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

"And then you start to realize, starting your own business is so much more than what you see. It's your people growing, they all have shared the same values and then you help them, you train them."
-Allan Tan

Links: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanctan/ 

Website: https://www.predictivesystems.ai/

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