Ep 49 - The Hustle behind Getting into Y Combinator

What 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.

startups, careers, professionalsHustleshare PodcastSeptember 23, 2019interview, startup, hustle, ceo, growth, pinoy, entrepreneur, paymongo, francis plaza, tech, entrepreneurship, economics, engineer, mit, ycombinatorComment

Ep 48 - The Hustle behind The Final Pitch

The 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.

startups, careers, professionalsHustleshare PodcastSeptember 16, 2019interview, startup, hustle, ceo, growth, pinoy, the final pitch, tv, media, entrepreneur, john aguilarComment

Ep 47 - The Hustle behind Carmen's Best Ice Cream

Starting 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.

startups, careers, professionalsHustleshare PodcastSeptember 9, 2019interview, startup, hustle, ceo, growth, ice cream, carmens best ice cream, carmens best, ceopinoy, pinoyComment

Ep 46 - The Hustle of a Data Activist

Making 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.

startups, careers, professionalsHustleshare PodcastSeptember 2, 2019interview, startup, hustle, ceo, growth, research, wilson, chua, data, activism, activist, accounting, telecom, mosquitoComment

Ep 45 - The Hustle of a Youtuber

Originality can be quite hard to find especially now in a society where content creation is as easy as pushing a button. In this episode, Ronster chats with CEO of Engineered Truth and Youtuber Matthew Tran to talk about what goes on behind the scenes of being a Youtuber--his motivations along with his own personal experiences. Matthew shares more than just advice for vlogger beginners, but also shares his own channel's beginnings, development, and eventual future.

startups, careers, professionalsHustleshare PodcastAugust 26, 2019interview, startup, hustle, ceo, growth, youtube, enginner, youtuber, engineerComment

Ep 44 - The Hustle Behind Ellana Cosmetics

The hustle behind Ellana Cosmetics is a story filled with its constant and ongoing development. In this episode, Ronster chats with Theresa and Diego Buenaflor, the power couple behind Ellana Mineral Cosmetics, as they hop on the Hustleshare Time Machine and discuss the early days of the company before the boom of online shopping. They share exactly what makes their brand special, as well as both the risks and achievements the company has overcome. They discuss budgeting, finances, influencer marketing, and provide encouraging advice and tips for fellow equally driven entrepreneurs and makeup and skincare junkies.

Quickie 6: The Hustle of a Pinoy Growth Hacker

Contrary to popular belief, the hustle of a Pinoy Growth Hacker involves more than just marketing. In this Quickie, Ronster chats with Ping Rivero, Co-Founder of Cognity Labs and Growth Hacker at Gabi, where they discuss what growth hacking truly is and what comes with it. Ping not only shares his experiences getting into tech, but also talks about the course of his development and the lessons he has learned throughout his career, offering countless advice to tech enthusiasts looking into his field.

startups, careers, professionalsHustleshare PodcastAugust 15, 2019interview, startup, hustle, ceo, tech, silicon valley, growth, hacker, growthhacking, growthhacker, cognity labs, gabiComment

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