Ep 297 - The Hustle Behind PahatidPH

EPISODE INTRODUCTION

Chris Guzman is the CEO and Founder of pahatid.ph, a B2B next-day courier service within NCR and Greater Manila Areas. They aim to offer stress-free, efficient delivery scheduling, giving customers the comfort of having their own rider. The idea emerged during the 2020 pandemic lockdown when Chris saw courier mishandling and faced booking challenges for food deliveries. Tune in and discover the journey of Pahatid.ph, from inception to navigating the complexities of the courier industry, all while prioritizing customer satisfaction and convenience.

Episode Timeline: 

[00:02:26] - Full Circle Moment with Pahatid PH

[00:14:17] - Basketball Player Versus Water Boy

[00:25:21] - Importance of Responsibility in Academic Success

[00:31:15] - College Years and Early Employment Journey

[00:42:06] - Nostalgic Reflections on Bliss Magazine

[00:47:06] - Learning Vietnamese Through Experience

[00:55:22] - Business Expansion and Leadership Development

[00:59:45] - Furthering Education in Diverse Tech Hub

[01:14:48] - Flight to Philippines Amid Personal Reasons

[01:20:28] - Starting Pahatid Through Self Funding

"But then the real aha moment came when we were trying to book food deliveries during the lockdown, and it took forever. I realized that if I had a regular delivery rider who I could contact directly, it would make the process much smoother and safer. That’s when Pahatid PH was born." - Chris Guzman

Links: 

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/chrisvguzman

Pahatid.ph: https://www.pahatid.ph/

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