Ep 340 - The Hustle Behind QBO Innovation

EPISODE INTRODUCTION

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 work today. Alwyn opens up about the power of community and the importance of humility and relationships. If you’re curious about ecosystem-building, inclusive innovation, or what it really takes to lead with impact, this episode is filled with insights you won’t want to miss.

Episode Timeline: 

[00:03:45] - Alwin’s hustle: supporting communities through meaningful work

[00:06:09] - Growing up in Navotas and discovering independence in UPLB

[00:08:55] - Lessons in 12 years in the BPO industry

[00:18:15] - Transitioning into startups: discovering the DOST world

[00:29:00] - Learning the startup ropes: executive summaries and startup lingo

[00:30:49] - Growing the ecosystem: building the startup community from scratch

[00:38:23] - AIM, the pandemic, and prioritizing family

[00:43:45] - Joining QBO during the pandemic and the program grind

[00:53:10] - The joy and chaos of running multiple startup programs

[00:58:50] - The philosophy behind QBO under Alwin’s leadership

[01:03:16] - Advice for startup founders: humility, hustle, and relationships

QUOTES
But I've seen it over the years that it's not a matter of changing things, but it's a matter of doing more. - Alwyn Rosel

CONNECT WITH ALWYN:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alwyn-joy-rosel-74349439

IdeaSpace: https://www.ideaspace.vc

QBO Innovation: https://www.qboinnovation.com

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