Start Up Podcast PH

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...

John Ryan Crispino is Owner at Mang Lucas Mushroom Farm. Mang Lucas Mushroom Farm is a mushroom grower farm in Dumarao, Capiz, selling healthy fresh mushrooms for consumption and producing food innovations such as mushroom binagoongan and mushroom chili garlic oil. Mmmm, must try! This episode is recorded live at CAPSU ABI. CAPSU ABI is an agribusiness startup incubator based in Capiz State Univer...

Rodrigo Fedalgo is Founder and Chairman and Myrna Fedalgo is Co-Founder at Sta Carmen Farmers Cooperative. Sta Carmen Dumalag Farmers Marketing Cooperative is a startup farm cooperative in Sta Carmen, Dumalag, Capiz where farmers take advantage of working together to improve their sales and prevent abuse of cheap prices. For their farm, they produce coconut products under the brand of Suwak, such...

Joan Mae Lariza is Owner at Boris Farm. Boris Farm is a farm in Capiz that grew from having just a piggery, growing livestock, planting crops, to now producing various fruit wines (mulberry wine!) and homegrown creamy buko pie! Their wines and buko pies are available in Capiz, but aiming to be the go-to pasalubong when you go to Roxas City! This episode is recorded live at CAPSU ABI. CAPSU ABI is...

Jose Olano is Owner at Bugtong Integrated Farm. Bugtong Integrated Farm is a farm in Capiz focusing on growing high value crops and livestock. They are also performing agricultural innovations and best farming practices. Now, they are selling talong (eggplant), red rice, black rice, and salted duck eggs, aiming to sell these products to a wider market. This episode is recorded live at CAPSU ABI. C...

Jules Dusaran is Owner at Cyle's Food Products. Cyle's Food Products or Cyle's Kitchen is making and selling healthy seafoods chips, such as tahong chips, talaba chips, scallops chips, and malunggay chips. Available in Capiz, they are aiming to be the go-to pasalubong for travelers in Roxas City and even being sold internationally. This episode is recorded live at CAPSU ATBI. CAPSU ATBI is an agri...

Melba Dap-og is Owner at 4G Ice Cream. 4G Ice Cream is a homegrown ice cream brand in Capiz, with a small restaurant in Roxas City, serving ice creams for salu-salos such as birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and more. They are known for their delicious flavors: Mango Cheese, Buko Pandan, and now exciting flavors infused with Capiz's specialty, seafood. This episode is recorded live at CAPSU ATBI...

Maria Carmen Besa is Owner at 7JF Steel Fabrication. 7JF Steel Fabrication is fabricating steel agricultural machineries. They are working with DOST to fabricate its patented machineries for agricultural uses. Aside from this, they also do metalworks such as welding, steel pipes, and trusses for residential and industrial use. This episode is recorded live at CAPSU ATBI. CAPSU ATBI is an agri-aqua...