Ep 331 - The Hustle Behind PLDT Enterprise

EPISODE INTRODUCTION

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!

Episode Timeline: 

[00:09:21] - Growing up in a telco family and PLDT exposure

[00:12:16]  - Goldman Sachs career and leap into sales at Verizon

[00:15:27]  - Skill stacking and lifelong learning

[00:20:52]  -Returning to Goldman Sachs after the financial crisis

[00:27:52] - Returning to the Philippines and reentering banking

[00:31:15] -  Digital transformation challenges in banking

[00:35:11]  - Advancing at PLDT and driving innovation

[00:44:11]  - PLDT’s key products and solutions

[00:52:09]  - PLDT Enterprise’s impact on startups

[01:00:54]  - AI’s potential in the Philippines

[01:05:40] - Leadership philosophy and career advice

“You need to have a closer's mindset. Always be closing. … Do not let things fester. Do not feel powerless. Keep trying. There's always a way to get to closure on things.”

Links: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jojo-gendrano-7a33741/ 

Website: https://main.pldt.com/ 

Tech Week 2025: https://www.techweek.ph/event/2025/summary

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