Start Up Podcast PH

Emie Mirasol is Founder of ESM Manufacturing Integrated. ESM Manufacturing is a technology-based enterprise that produces specialized coating formulations used for finishing and enhancing the surface properties of materials such as ceramics or related products. The technology focuses on improving product durability, aesthetics, and functionality through a thin-layer coating process. The enterprise...

Richelyn Toth is Co-Founder & COO of Worldwide Shipping & Logistics and StarSpree-AI. Worldwide Shipping & Logistics (WSL) and StarSpree-AI together form a unified, AI-powered logistics and trade infrastructure. WSL is a non-asset-based smart shipping platform — 100% operational in the United States — that orchestrates 300+ carriers through one intelligent system without owning trucks...

Al-Jubair Kamid is Founder of AK Global Connect BPO. AK Global Connect BPO is the first BPO in Cotabato City, Maguindanao del Norte. They offer specialized services such as virtual assistance and ESL online teaching for international clients. Dedicated to empowering the Bangsamoro region, they also provide digital skills training programs in partnership with local government offices. AK Global Con...

Edna Carillo is Founder of Global Growth Guide. Global Growth Guide is an online learning platform that empowers entrepreneurs, startups, and small to medium-sized businesses with practical, real-world business education. Through expert-led courses, tools, and resources, it helps founders develop the skills needed to launch, grow, and scale successful businesses in today's fast-changing global...

Angeline Ceniza is Founder at Mikiloco Instant Noodles Processing. Kenneth Ceniza is Co-Owner at Mikiloco Instant Noodles Processing. Mikiloco Instant Noodles Processing is a food processing startup engaged in the production of locally made instant “miki” noodles inspired by Ilocano cuisine. The enterprise develops flavored instant noodle products such as chicken, shrimp, and beef variants and foc...

Lawrence Eclarin is Project Leader at Ilocandia Unli Weave Patterns. Ilocandia Unliweave Pattern is a creative enterprise that develops innovative weaving patterns inspired by traditional Ilocano textile designs. The initiative aims to modernize indigenous weaving by creating contemporary patterns that can be adopted by local weavers, textile producers, and fashion designers. Through innovation in...

Bernadeth Adones is Farm Administrator of Adones Integrated Farm. Adones Integrated Farm is an integrated agricultural enterprise located in Barangay Payao, Batac City, Ilocos Norte. The farm practices diversified and sustainable farming systems, including crop cultivation, livestock production, and the conservation of indigenous food plants. It also serves as a demonstration and training site for...

Reena Lebanan is CEO at Happy Hive. Cheska Roque is COO at Happy Hive. Iris Ramilo is Operations Officer at Happy Hive. Happy Hive is embodying and practicing women-led, people-centered compliance for safer, clearer, and more human workplaces. Also with a Co-working space in Matimtiman St., Quezon City, with virtual office, business compliance (payroll, tax, business registration), DOLE compliance...

Engr. Rizaldy Harder is Founder & CEO of SMART.App by InfoDynamics Technologies. InfoDynamics Technologies is building the e-governance software for Philippine LGU's. SMART.App by InfoDynamics Technologies is an all-in-one digital e-governance portal for the use of public and private sector agencies. With different LGU's partnered with them and using their platform, InfoDynamics provid...

Pedro Fernan is CEO & Founder at Level Up Talent Solutions. Empower your agency business with skilled, system-smart talent from the Philippines! Level Up Talent Solutions delivers Lean-Pro talents, highly trained, AI-ready, business-savvy professionals who plug into your operations and power your growth. Level Up Talent Solutions also does Recruitment Process Outsourcing to help BPO's hire...

Coach Katt Christine is Founder of Accelerate Creatives Academy. Accelerate Creatives Academy by Coach Katt Christine is a learning community dedicated to helping aspiring and growing creatives, freelancers, and entrepreneurs accelerate their skills, confidence, and success through mentorship, practical strategies, and real-world creative business insights. She emphasizes 'learning by doing&#3...

Roy Gonowon is Founder, CEO, and COO at GigzX Super App. GIGZX Super app is a next-generation errand, service, and freelance tech platform built for the modern Filipino and the global gig economy. It connects customers with verified gig workers across a wide range of categories from quick tasks and daily deliveries to professional services, creative talent, and skilled freelance work. Whether it’s...

Ruel Nopal is the Founder of IT Philippines. IT Philippines is an active community of IT enthusiasts, professionals, learners, and innovators - a Facebook group with 600,000+ members, 15,000,000+ views, and 4,000+ posts everyday. IT Philippines is your ultimate hub for all things Information Technology in the Philippines. Their mission is to build a community where collaboration, knowledge-sharing...

Ping Mendoza is Founder & CEO of YUDA. YUDA is building the retail energy infrastructure for Filipino homes and businesses. YUDA owns the household energy relationship from first inquiry to long-term monitoring, starting with rooftop solar and home batteries. World-class energy services, built for Filipinos from the ground up. This episode is recorded live at Yspaces in BGC, Taguig. Yspaces is...

Jay Olos is Founder & CEO at OneCFO. In this episode, we discussed two important topics for startups to build business strategies on: Cash Flow Management & Fundraising. Listen to the episode to learn more! :) This episode is recorded live at the OneCFO office in Eastwood, Quezon City. In this episode: 00:00 Introduction 01:28 Ano ang OneCFO? 10:35 Part 1: Cash Flow Management for Startups...

Bong Misajon is Founder at Nextkpr. Nextkpr is a circular‑economy platform that transforms unused items into renewed value and regenerative funding for causes. Renewed value is realized by finding the next keeper of an unused item — the person who will give it continued purpose and extended life. Nextkpr uses raffle - a game of chance - to facilitate fundraising and selling of unused items. This e...

Cenon Ng is Founder at ArkoTech Space Solutions. ArkoTech Space Solutions is a Space Business Development company dedicated to advancing the Philippines as the strategic hub for space innovation in the Asia-Pacific region. ArkoTech Space Solutions is enabling partnerships, building infrastructure, nurturing talent, and connecting industries across the global space economy. This episode is recorded...

Kimi Siao is Founder and Creator of The Flight of Style. The Flight of Style is helping individuals with their personal and professional branding through image enhancement. The Flight of Style does this through a series of coaching, workshops, and mentoring sessions either to individuals or to a group/company, completing the journey of: confidence building, life coaching, and creating good first i...

Winston Binauhan is Founder of Goolai.co. Goolai.co is your intelligent cart for fresh produce. The Goolai.co app makes it effortless to crave, search, add to cart, and enjoy next-day delivery - connecting consumers directly to freshly harvested produce without the confusion or hidden fees. Goolai.co also helps consumers to work within their budget but with their desired ulam. Finally, Goolai.co i...

Nelson Lumbres is Country Lead of Stellar Philippines. Armielyn Obinguar is Tech Lead of Stellar Philippines. Stellar Philippines is a builder-focused ecosystem initiative growing the Stellar network in the Philippines through hackathons, bootcamps, founder support, university partnerships, and community-led programs focused on real-world financial innovation. Stellar Network is an open-source blo...

Faith Natividad is CEO at Digital Workforce Group. Digital Workforce, is a 100% Filipino-owned global talent and business solutions company founded in 2020. We connect skilled Filipino professionals with global opportunities while helping businesses scale through recruitment, remote staffing, executive search, talent mapping, market intelligence, and business development consultancy. With over 30...

Alex Kaplan is Founder at Bambu Digital. Bambu Digital is a top-tier digital marketing agency in the Philippines, which has helped companies such as Sunnies Studios, BYD Philippines, and The Good Meat, achieve not just reach and aesthetics, but actual revenue growth. In practice, they are a performance-led marketing consultancy built for retail and consumer goods brands in the Philippines. This ep...

Carl Andrade is Founder & CEO at Hier Payroll. Hier Payroll is the most configurable cloud-based payroll system in the Philippines. Hier Payroll is catering to the complex HR & payroll policies and regulations specific to the Philippine market (BPOs, manufacturing, etc.). Recently, Hier Payroll also launched an integrated disbursement feature, which they call the "Payroll-to-Payout" soluti...

We did a self-hosted special podcast episode with Villgro Philippines! Two climate entrepreneurs are featured in this episode: The Eco Shift and Project Payatas. This episode is recorded live at the Villgro PH office in Makati City. THE ECO SHIFT Website: https://theecoshift.online Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheEcoShift PROJECT PAYATAS Website: https://projectpayatas.com Facebook: https://face...

Jay Olos is Managing Director of DocTax. Gelo Reyes is Technical Product Manager of DocTax. JP Olos is Head of Technology of DocTax. Benedict Jocson is AI Engineer of DocTax. Mharge Basbas is UI/UX Designer of DocTax. DocTax is simplifying tax knowledge and management through AI and expert connection. With AI-Powered tax assistance, just type your question and let their AI, backed by tax experts,...