HIPE Stories

From great debt to Great Deals, Steve Sy’s journey is one of grit, perseverance, and faith. In this episode of HIPE Stories, the founder and CEO of Great Deals shares the lessons behind his new book and the mindset that helped him build one of Southeast Asia's top e-commerce enablers.

What does it take to scale one of the fastest-growing consumer brands in the Philippines? Jaime González Fernández, co founder of Pickup Coffee, shares how culture, consistency, and execution fueled their rapid rise from a single store to 400+ in just three years.

What does it take to scale profitably in a fast-growing but nascent industry? Greg Krasnov, founder and CEO of Tonik, shares why reliability and execution are at the heart of sustainable growth, and what it takes to build a fintech business that lasts.

What does it take to build a thriving startup ecosystem? Ron Hose — co-author of the first Philippine Startup Report, founder of Coins.ph, and Endeavor Entrepreneur turned board member — reflects on trust, talent, and what the Philippines needs to shape the future of entrepreneurship.

In this episode , Endeavor Philippines Managing Director Manny Ayala sits down with George Royeca and Angeline Tham, the couple who founded Angkas, the leading motorcycle ride-hailing app in the Philippines.

In this episode , Endeavor Philippines Managing Director Manny Ayala sits down with Nate Clarke, co-founder and CEO of GoTyme, to dive deep into disrupting digital banking in emerging markets.

In this episode of 'Rappler Presents HIPE Stories', Endeavor Philippines Managing Director Manny Ayala sits down with the Founder of HOPE and PCX, Nanette Medved-Po.

In this pilot episode of 'Rappler Presents HIPE Stories', Endeavor Philippines Managing Director Manny Ayala sits down with music icon, six-time Grammy award winner, and co-founder of the Black Eyed Peas apl.de.ap.

We're back with Rappler Presents HIPE Stories! In this show hosted by Endeavor Philippines Managing Director Manny Ayala, Rappler presents stories of the next generation of high-impact entrepreneurs in the Philippines. Get ready for a season packed with inspiration, insights, and meaningful conversations that delve deep into the heart of entrepreneurship.

In this episode of HIPE Stories, we sat down to have a conversation with Kenneth Cobonpue, the founder of the globally-acclaimed design studio bearing his name who has an impressive client portfolio that includes renowned names such as Blackpink, Brad Pitt, LeBron James, and the Glass Onion movie. Growing up in an artistic household, Kenneth was always encouraged to think outside the box. His moth...

In this episode of HIPE, we have Alex Gentry, a dynamic entrepreneur with a remarkable journey filled with diverse experiences and accomplishments. From being fascinated with science and computers at an early age to taking roles in magazine publishing, custom software development, and eventually co-founding Sprout Solutions, a leading HR and payroll software in the Philippines, Alex's passion...

In this episode of HIPE Stories, we sit down with Ronald “Rho” Robins, a professional gamer turned serial entrepreneur and the mastermind behind Mineski Global. Mineski Global stands as a pioneering force in the world of eSports and casual mobile gaming in Southeast Asia.  Rho takes us on his whirlwind 20-year entrepreneurial journey, starting from his humble beginnings as a young gamer in Cebu. R...

Join us in today’s episode with the dynamic duo of Kimberly Yao and Iacopo Rovere. Listen as they showcase their expertise in revolutionizing the food industry with the birth of CloudEats using innovative technology that delivers high-quality cuisine on-demand amidst the challenges of attracting the right talent. From selling booze online and working in Philippine F&B as an expat to creating a...

Season 2 is here! HIPE Stories returns to celebrate the power of high-impact entrepreneurs in driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future. Join us as we showcase the remarkable journeys, insights, and strategies of the next generation of game-changers in the Philippines. Tune in on YouTube and Spotify every Wednesday for inspiring episodes that will fuel your entrepreneurial spirit....

The episode features ER Rollan, Co-founder and CEO of Growsari.  Having worked in Singapore for Procter & Gamble, Boston Consulting Group, and Unilever, ER has vast professional experience in dealing with various retail distribution channels as well as the sari-sari store distribution channel due to a personal knowledge of the integral role sari-sari stores play in Philippine retail, nati...

The episode features Bela Gupta D'Souza, Founder and CEO of Edamama. Bela is the founder of Edamama—the leading parenting platform in the Philippines to shop for the most trusted childcare products and services, while discovering authentic parenting content and advice. Originally from India, Bela grew up in Japan, Thailand, and the US before moving to the Philippines, where for the past decade she...

The episode features Roland Ros, Co-founder & CEO of Kumu. Roland is the founder of Kumu, a social entertainment app for millions of Filipinos around the world. Kumu became the first Filipino-founded app to be the #1 highest-grossing social app in the Philippines (and top 10 in multiple markets according to App Annie). Prior to Kumu, Roland built a career as a growth engineer, with a track rec...

The episode features Steve Sy, Founder & CEO of Great Deals.   Steve is the CEO and Founder of Great Deals E-Commerce Corp. Great Deals is the leading e-commerce solution provider in the Philippines, and was recognized by the financial times as the fastest growing company in Asia Pacific. Considered an “Industry Disruptor,” Steve is also the co-founder of Shoppertainment Live Inc., Zagana...