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Ep 298 - The Hustle Behind Beppo
Ep 298 - The Hustle Behind Beppo

Jenny and Marvin Galang are the visionary founders of Beppo, a startup with a heartfelt mission to revolutionize special education funding in public schools. Inspired by their son, Benedict Carlos, nicknamed Beppo, the company’s name carries a personal significance, highlighting the couple’s dedication to making a meaningful impact in education. A stay at home mom, Jenny transitioned into the business world, starting a CPA firm and eventually founding Beppo. Her journey underscores the challenges and triumphs of balancing family life with entrepreneurial pursuits. On the other hand, Marvin’s strategic insights have been instrumental in navigating the complexities of the business world. Marvin’s expertise in accounting and outsourcing has driven Beppo’s growth, particularly through their partnership with accounting software Xero.

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Ep 297 - The Hustle Behind PahatidPH
Ep 297 - The Hustle Behind PahatidPH

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.

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Ep 296 - The Hustle Behind StellarPH
Ep 296 - The Hustle Behind StellarPH

Pjotr Steinmetz is the dynamic founder of StellarPH,  a startup enabler in the Philippines focused on nurturing entrepreneurial minds and fostering innovation. Originally from the Netherlands, Pjotr’s journey began in the music industry as a young rapper where his career evolved from releasing albums to managing a music company and eventually transitioning into corporate leadership roles at T-Mobile. His unique background and experiences have shaped his approach to business and team management, leading him to advocate for sustainable startup ecosystems. Now based in Cebu, Philippines, Pjotr is dedicated to creating a thriving economic landscape through initiatives like Agile Academy Asia and PH100, aiming to decentralize growth and cultivate local talent.

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Ep 295 - The Hustle Behind Uno Digital Bank
Ep 295 - The Hustle Behind Uno Digital Bank

Manish Bhai is the visionary founder and CEO of UNO Digital Bank. With 28 years of experience in finance, technology, and sales across various countries and product areas, he is an accomplished entrepreneur. He has founded UNOAsia Pte Ltd, UNO Digital Bank, and the CoantumLeap group. Manish has been a catalyst for change in the fintech landscape of Southeast Asia, particularly in the Philippines, where his innovative approach to digital banking is revolutionizing financial services.

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Ep 294 - The Hustle Behind Plug and Play Tech Center
Ep 294 - The Hustle Behind Plug and Play Tech Center

Jojo Flores is the Co-Founder of Plug and Play Tech Center, a Silicon Valley accelerator evolved from real estate to a top startup hub, offering incubation, acceleration, and funding, acclaimed as a leading early-stage investor globally.. With a background that spans across various industries, Jojo’s entrepreneurial journey took him from establishing a bottled water business to becoming a significant figure in the global startup ecosystem. His transition to the tech world led him co-founding Plug and Play, which has expanded to over 60 offices in 20 countries, fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship under his leadership.

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Ep 293 - The Hustle Behind Pluxee Philippines
Ep 293 - The Hustle Behind Pluxee Philippines

Mert Cetin is the CEO of Pluxee Philippines, a company specializing in employee engagement and rewards, with a history that traces back to its roots as Sodexo. Born and raised in the city of Istanbul, Mert has crafted a career that exemplifies the pursuit of excellence and leadership on a global scale. His career move from DHL to Sodexo in Turkey gained him invaluable leadership experience and insights from working closely with CEOs. Being in the forefront of Pluxee Philippines, Mert has embraced the challenges of rebranding and digitalization, steering the company through a significant transition from its former identity as Sodexo. He brings a blend of operational and commercial expertise to his role, recognizing the value of preserving the culture of tangible gift-giving in the digital age. 

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Ep 292 - The Hustle Behind iCargo
Ep 292 - The Hustle Behind iCargo

Justin San is the founder of iCargo Pacific and Unirise Asia, being at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence and Software as a Service (SaaS) into the logistics sector, reshaping how supply chain management operates in the region. With roots in his family’s trucking business, Justin’s journey into entrepreneurship began as early as his college days, from t-shirt printing to opening a restaurant during the pandemic. His passion in solving real world problems in the logistics domain resulted in the creation of iCargo, an AI logistic software solution that provides SaaS to logistics companies. With his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to driving change, he continuously charts a new course in logistics, aiming to expand his influence beyond the Philippines into the broader Southeast Asian market.

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Ep 291 - The Hustle Behind Mama Lou's
Ep 291 - The Hustle Behind Mama Lou's

David Sison, is the Co-Founder & CEO of Mama Lou's Italian restaurant. While pursuing his MBA, David proposed to his then-girlfriend, Crystal, the idea of studying her family's Italian restaurant for his thesis. Upon her agreement, he delved into researching ways to enhance the business and its marketing strategies. At 27, he opened the first Mama Lou’s in Solenad, Nuvali in 2012, before completing his MBA. From the early struggles of a shuttered internet café to the birth of Mama Lou’s from an entrepreneurial master's thesis, he shares the pivotal moments of his journey and the lessons learned along the way. Discover how David, alongside his wife Crystal, turned their setbacks into stepping stones and built a thriving family business renowned for its delicious fare and inviting atmosphere.

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Ep 290 - The Hustle Behind Connected Women
Ep 290 - The Hustle Behind Connected Women

Gina Romero – Gina Romero is a tenacious tech entrepreneur and the founder of Connected Women, a social enterprise that aims to revolutionize the role of women in the tech industry, particularly in the Philippines. Gina’s journey to tech innovation was unconventional, starting her career as a flight attendant – a role that spanned a decade and took her around the world. A proponent of ethical business practices, Gina is dedicated to building a for-profit social enterprise that does not shy away from making a profit while doing good. She believes in merging profitability with a strong social impact, a philosophy that has been central to the growth and sustainability of Connected Women. 

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Ep 289 - The Hustle Behind Pulse63
Ep 289 - The Hustle Behind Pulse63

Abdul Paravengal - Abdul Paravengal is the Managing Director of Pulse 63 Healthcare Ventures, a venture builder focusing on nurturing health tech startups in the Philippine market. A seasoned leader in healthcare logistics and strategic expansion, Abdul has spearheaded business ventures into new markets, like leading OYO’s operations in Saudi Arabia. With a passion for driving innovation and growth in healthcare technology ventures, his expertise spans operations to investment strategies within the startup ecosystem. Tune in as he shares invaluable strategies for health tech startup success in the Philippines.

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Ep 288 - The Hustle Behind Kita
Ep 288 - The Hustle Behind Kita

Marc Concio – Founder and CEO of KITA, an agricultural technology startup based in the Philippines and has secured $3 million in seed funding, making it the biggest seed round in the nation this year. Established in early 2020, KITA uses data to digitize the entire agriculture supply chain, providing some of the newest hotel and restaurant chains in the Philippines with fresh fruits and vegetables. He speaks candidly about the complexities of the agricultural supply chain, the innovative strategies to stabilize markets, and how technology can lead to more informed agricultural decisions. 

From the nail-biting acquisition of 88DB to the birth of Resellee and his impressive ascent in the broadband industry, Mark’s stories are a testament to the grit needed when pitting against e-commerce behemoths.

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Ep 287 - The Hustle Behind Sourcy
Ep 287 - The Hustle Behind Sourcy

Karl Chan, Founder and CEO of Sourcy, joins us in this episode to share how they are helping companies source the best suppliers they need for their businesses using AI. Karl will share his early hustles growing up in Hong Kong and how he ended up doing management consulting. He also shares his very interesting experience working in the World Bank and IFC. Karl also shares how they launched Sourcy and how they were able to raise funding and became one of the 100 companies from Forbes Asia in 2023.

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Ep 286 - The Hustle Behind Cubo Modular
Ep 286 - The Hustle Behind Cubo Modular

Zahra Zanjani of Cubo Modular shares her captivating journey in innovating her startup. Explore the transformative power of modular design and sustainable architecture as Zahra delves into the ethos driving Cubo Modular's mission. Discover how Cubo Modular is revolutionizing urban living with its adaptable structures, eco-friendly materials, and commitment to affordability and inclusivity. Don't miss this insightful glimpse into the future of architecture and community living with Zahra Zanjani and Cubo Modular.

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Ep 285 - The Hustle Behind ITOOH
Ep 285 - The Hustle Behind ITOOH

Jules Veloso and Andrew Bercasio of ITOOH Homestyle shares their journey of creating the best online marketplace to source Filipino furniture. Jules and Andrew will share their respective hustles that started in Marketing and PR. They will also share how they progressed in their careers and created their first businesses. Jules and Andrew also shares what caused them to create ITOOH and how they grew over the pandemic along with how they raised funding from several incubators and accelerators.

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Ep 284 - The Hustle Behind MGS Group
Ep 284 - The Hustle Behind MGS Group

Aya Shlachter of MGS Group joins us in this episode to share her inspiring journey as an Filipina architect who made an achtitectural empire in the US designing for big retail brands. Aya will share her early exposure to entrepreneurship through her parents and how she hustled when she decided to move to the US to study and pursue architecture. She also shares why she chose to go back in the Philippines and build her company here while servicing clients in the US. Aya also shares the incredible grit she had to muster to make MGS Group the thriving company that it is now.

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Ep 283 - The Hustle Behind NYMA
Ep 283 - The Hustle Behind NYMA

Kat Bautista of NYMA joins us in this episode to share how they are changing the talent management game in the Philippines. Kat will share her inspiring early hustles which included stops in multiple tech giants in Silicon Valley. She will also share what led her to go back to the Philippines and how she rose up the ranks in Globe. Kat also shares how NYMA was made and how they are changing the game of talent management in the Philippines.

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Ep 282 - The Hustle Behind Monetize
Ep 282 - The Hustle Behind Monetize

Isabel Ridad of Monetize joins us in this episode to share her amazing journey in finance and how they are helping SME's solve the hard and boring problems with Monetize. Isabel will share her inspiring start hustling early and how she studied in the UK to chase her desired career. She will also discuss her impressive stints in BSP, Standard Chartered, and more that honed her skills to become who she is today. She will also share how she jumped into the world of tech startup when she ran PayMongo as their Chief Of Staff and acting CEO all the way to why she decided to become a Founder with Monetize.

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Ep 281 - The Hustle Behind KMC Solutions
Ep 281 - The Hustle Behind KMC Solutions

Michael McCollough, Co-Founder and Chairman of KMC Solutions, joins us in this episode to share how they were able to become the largest proworking space provider in the Philippines. Michael will share his inspiring hustle early on being in tech and how he got into operating contact centers in the Philippines. He will also share how KMC started out from a big crisis and how they were able to start things off with his co-founders despite being bootsrapped. Michael also shares the amazing growth KMC had over the past few years and one of the biggest growth champions in the Philippines.

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Ep 280 - The Hustle Behind Alaska Milk
Ep 280 - The Hustle Behind Alaska Milk

For our 5th anniversary episode, Fred Uytengsu, Chairman of Alaska Milk, joins us to share the amazing journey he's had with leading Alaska. Fred will share his early hustles working for his dad and also going to the states to pursue swimming while working side hustles to make extra cash. He will also share the challenges he had to go through when he came back from the states to join Alaska along with how he overcame them through the years. Fred also sheds light on why they decided to join the PBA and also why they decided to sell Alaska in 2012.

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