Start Up Podcast PH

Kevin Joven is Founder at RideIT. RideIT is the newest and only motorcycle hailing app in Davao City! With RideIT, you can book transportation, deliveries, and get anything you need through Davao's motorcycle riders. RideIT also has in-app features for tourists where you can browse places of interest, then book a RideIT rider to get to any place you want. This episode is recorded live at The Bloom...

Renz Adlawan is Founder & CEO at PlantBox Innovation. Haspe Canseco is Program Director at PlantBox Innovation. PlantBox Innovation is an agritech startup and social enterprise building a community towards food security and sustainability - integrating circular economy and organic production of fertilizers for growers. PlantBox Innovation produces their hydroponics starter kit, where you can e...

Rogel Mari Sese is Director at ADDVentures Innovation Center. ADDVentures Innovation Center is the technology business incubator and innovation hub of Ateneo de Davao University in Davao City. ADDVentures Innovation Center incubates startups in the aerospace and robotics technologies, helping them turn ideas into market-ready products. Watch the episode to learn more about the services that ADDVen...

Charles Ramos is Founder at Taco Dash. Taco Dash is the newest buy one take one taco joint in Davao City! Focusing on unique taste and value for money, they seek to penetrate the Davao market and go even beyond! Try their bestseller, Quesabirria Taco! This episode is recorded live at ADDVentures Innovation Center, technology business incubator and innovation hub of Ateneo de Davao University in Da...

Adi Dorado is Co-Founder at Hyper Coat Industries. Hyper Coat Industries specializes in car care. They are bringing the newest technologies to Davao City - such as paint protection film (PPF). Aside from this, they also provide other car care services such as carwash, detailing, ceramic coating, window tint, and more. This episode is recorded live at ADDVentures Innovation Center, technology busin...

Aldrich Tan is Managing Director at UXPH. UXPH Mini 2025 is a series of smaller, regional UX conferences happening in Davao, Cebu, and Manila. UXPH is the largest non-profit organization created by and for the Filipino design community. UXPH fosters innovation, growth, and mindful design practices across the nation through community events, design conferences, workshops, mentorship, and educationa...

Cherryanne Lee Angoy is Founder and CEO at AIMHI. AIMHI Construction App is an AI-powered construction management platform for construction companies to minimize delays, increase efficiency, and maximize profitability. More than just a scheduling tool, AIMHI Construction App is a centralized platform for managing materials, inventories, equipment utilization, manpower, finances and estimates for d...

Sheila Bayquin is Project Leader at STEP APP TBI. Kristine Mae Ampas is Assistant Project Leader at STEP APP TBI. Vincent Louie Cabelin is Project Staff at STEP APP TBI. STEP APP TBI is a technology business incubator based in Sultan Kudarat State University in Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat, Region XII. STEP APP TBI incubates startups infusing technology with the agriculture, aquaculture, and hala...

Kristoni Go is Founder at Studentship Philippines. Studentship Philippines is a social enterprise providing innovative technology-based learning for Filipino public schools. Starting in Sultan Kudarat, they have now reached around 40 schools where the Studentship app is being used. Studentship Philippines provides students with educational resources through an app to improve learning and support s...

Joe Selayro is Owner at J7 IT Solutions. J7 IT Solutions offers services such as software, hardware, and network infrastructure for companies. Currently, they are focusing on providing IT solutions for hotels and cooperatives in Region XII (and beyond) but have also done various software development projects in the past. Right now, they are also providing multimedia services such as video editing,...

Engr. Clent Yoro is Head Engineer at RPR 1030 Corporation. Kaaren Mabel Rubin is Corporate Secretary at RPR 1030 Corporation. RPR 1030 Corporation is the first systems integrator company in Region XII bridging innovative solutions for business growth. They help the public sector and private companies in SOCCSKSARGEN adopt technological innovations and digital transformation by providing systems in...

Kherk Roldan is Founder & Visionary at School of Profits. School of Profits is a Filipino-led community for aspiring freelancers, VAs, agency builders, and online earners. Inside, you’ll find step-by-step guides, live workshops, ready-to-use resources, and real support from fellow Pinoys. Built to help you start, grow, and earn online—together. In this episode | 01:18 Ano ang School of Profits...

Frank Armodia, Drex Omanio, and Elined Eve Bacalando are Co-Founders at Presscue. Presscue is an app that allows citizens to report emergencies in one press of a button. May it be crime, fire, earthquake, landslide, or any accident, Presscue efficiently connects to the appropriate office/agency, allowing fast response to come to the rescue. This episode is recorded live at ICEBOX TBI, technology b...

Alejandro Sacramento is Co-Founder at Upsell. In Upsell, you can launch your e-commerce online store in under a minute effortlessly. Upsell is a homegrown Filipino company that enables e-commerce businesses to have their online store - focusing on the affordability and ease of use of the platform. Upsell also allows easy uploading and importing of inventory from other online store builders. This e...

Carren Mae Yongco, Anthony Yolach Lloveras, and Reinhart Logronio are Co-Founders at Artiverse. Artiverse is a platform where Filipino artists can showcase their work, connect with the community, earn from their crafts, and stay updated on art events and workshops. Artiverse is your gateway to Filipino artistry. This episode is recorded live at ICEBOX TBI, technology business incubator in Mindanao...

Noel Gunay is Project Leader at ICEBOX TBI. ICEBOX TBI is a technology business incubator based in Mindanao State University - General Santos in General Santos City, Region XII. ICEBOX TBI is a DOST-assisted TBI supporting smart systems startups, providing mentorships, networks, office spaces, and more to their incubatees. Watch the episode to learn more about the services that ICEBOX TBI provides...

Alyssa Vallejos is Operations Head at OJT Connect. OJT Connect is a philanthropic project founded by tech entrepreneur Romel Romero, based in San Diego, California. Recognizing the job skills mismatch in the Philippines, he envisioned a platform that bridges the gap between students and meaningful on-the-job training opportunities. In this episode | 01:44 Ano ang OJT Connect? | 06:26 What problem...

Jed Agayan is Founder at OMMU. OMMU is an online platform where creators and enthusiasts can collaborate together to organize events or simply just meet up. OMMU, from the word community, aims to bring everyone together - organizers, suppliers, equipment providers, consumers, and everyone concerned in any niche or advocacy. This episode is recorded live at ICEBOX TBI, technology business incubator...

Alexandra de Castro is CEO at Auxera. Paul Steven Vidal is Programmer at Auxera. Auxera is innovating emergency healthcare response. They are currently prototyping an app that allows for one-tap emergency reporting with medical data access to help emergency responders prevent unnecessary deaths and save more lives. This episode is recorded live at University of Batangas Center for Business and Inn...

Ayumi Sato is CEO at EZ. Nadine Mae Lontoc is CFO at EZ. EZ is innovating fire safety through artificial intelligence. EZ is currently prototyping a robot device that can be installed in homes or offices that detects fire as early as possible and shoots fire extinguisher balls to quickly stop the fire from ravaging - preventing damage in personal lives and physical properties. This episode is reco...

Charles Juanillas is Co-Founder at UpLabs. UpLabs is a vehicular traffic data company focusing on data collection. They currently have installed cameras in Batangas, and they are looking to work with LGUs to utilize installed CCTVs for data collection. With the data they collect, UpLabs also provides insights and analysis for validating traffic management policies as well as policies for mitigatin...

Allysa Virrey is CEO at Cropworks. Arrabella Bayani is CTO at Cropworks. Cropworks is developing a 3D crop planner for farmers. Their app integrates supply and demand information to determine the best crop diversification for farmers and gives them the optimal crop planning in a visual presentation - matched with the shape and size of their farm. Cropworks aims to help farmers maximize their profi...

Bernadette Avellana is CEO & CFO at E-Zen. Paul Jenson is Marketing & Creative Director at E-Zen. E-Zen is aiming to develop a piezoelectric-powered smart watch - the watch can be charged from energy produced by physical stress in the body, thus having a longer battery life than other smart watches. E-Zen is also a holistic product addressing mental health issues in today's society. They a...

Andrea Villanueva is the Hipster at SynCare. Marjorie Caringal is CFO at SynCare. SynCare is an app for medical records sharing aimed for public hospitals for children and babies. Syncare is currently in the ideation and development stage, working with public health clinics in Batangas. This episode is recorded live at University of Batangas Center for Business and Innovation (UB CBI). UB CBI is a...

Rosine Labado is Study Leader at CAPSU ABI. CAPSU ABI is an agribusiness startup incubator based in Capiz State University - Burias Campus in Mambusao, Capiz. CAPSU ABI, through DA, BAR, and ACEF is nurturing agribusinesses to help grow, brand, and market their agri-products. Watch the episode to learn more about the services that CAPSU ABI provides for startups! This episode is recorded live at C...