Start Up Podcast PH

Neil Arthur Alaan is Lead Programmer and Jhay Oliver Lauzon is Lead Artist & Game Director of Hinumdumi by Night Owl Games. Marde Campado is CEO of Sinawali Showdown by Thunderstack Studio. In this episode, we talk about game development in Butuan City! Hinumdumi is a horror game with Filipino childhood nostalgia elements being developed by Night Owl Games. Sinawali Showdown is a TCG and strat...

Ramon King III is Co-Founder at LOKAL. LOKAL is an AI and growth solutions company helping businesses adopt and implement technology, backed by over nine years of growth work across the Philippines and Australia. Its newest venture, Ely, is a managed AI service built initially for hotels and hospitality businesses. Ely helps promote properties, answer guest inquiries, support direct bookings, and...

Mhegan Niez is CTO at PadyaKalikasan by iKilos Bayugan. PadyaKalikasan is iKilos Bayugan's flagship campaign to build a bicycle-friendly community in Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur, as part of the youth organization's broader push for climate-resilient, low-carbon development. The initiative encompasses equipping the community with bicycle repair stations and bike parks, integrating environmental aw...

Johan Jedaker is Founder at Better Support. Better Support helps growing businesses scale with dedicated, highly skilled Filipino professionals who work exclusively for your company, directly within your systems, workflows, and working hours. From customer and technical support to operations, virtual assistance, marketing, graphic design, social media, and video editing, Better Support handles rec...

John Jandayan is Founder at Ascribo. AI . Ascribo. AI is an AI-powered translation workbench designed to make multilingual communication faster, more flexible, and easier to manage in one place. It allows users to translate text, documents and PDFs, speech, and website content while providing workflow-aware controls for tone, terminology, and specialized contexts such as business, education, medic...

Ela Buenaventura is Forward Deployed Engineer at TriSeed. Sai Atienza is General Manager at TriSeed. Mairene Sumalague is Machine Learning Engineer at TriSeed. TriSeed is a Filipino-founded US-based technology consulting and software development company specializing in AI, machine learning, data engineering, cloud modernization, and custom software solutions. As experts in building production-grad...

Norwin Lacson is Founder at NOLA SMS Pro. NOLA SMS Pro helps Philippine businesses and GoHighLevel agencies reach customers through automated SMS without relying on expensive international SMS providers. It lets you send SMS directly from GoHighLevel workflows and the Conversations inbox, so you can automatically trigger appointment reminders, follow-ups, order and pickup notifications, customer u...

Roseanne Agustin-Cera is Project Leader at DOST-PSU Aligwas TBI. PSU Aligwas TBI aims to cultivate a central hub where entrepreneur and startups can develop cutting edge solutions by supporting business with a sustainability-focus, creation of resilient food systems through our commitment banner "SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM SOLUTIONS". This episode is recorded live at DOST-PSU Aligwas TBI in Pangasina...

Roseanne Agustin-Cera is Project Leader at DOST-PSU Aligwas TBI. PSU Aligwas TBI aims to cultivate a central hub where entrepreneur and startups can develop cutting edge solutions by supporting business with a sustainability-focus, creation of resilient food systems through our commitment banner "SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM SOLUTIONS". This episode is recorded live at DOST-PSU Aligwas TBI in Pangasina...

Trinmar Boado is Founder & CEO of Likha ERP by Zyberlab Solutions Inc. Likha ERP by Zyberlab Solutions Inc. is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software made with a modular perspective that makes it easily customizable to a variety of industries following a common process. Likha ERP can currently serve school systems, healthcare systems, and food manufacturing and processing systems. Likh...

Jobel Rosales is Founder of NutriWrap Bites. NutriWrap Bites is an eco-friendly gourmet vegan wrapper with nutritional benefits. Infused with squash and malunggay (superfoods!), the wrapper is a healthier alternative that can be used for dumplings, empanada, lumpia, and more, such as for restaurants and hotel kitchens. NutriWrap Bites also addresses the occasional oversupply of squash in some farm...

Jumar Baratang is Founder of NutriFish. NutriFish is powdered freshwater fish with heart-healthy flavors blended into traditional Filipino cuisine where health, flavor, and Filipino pride come together. Rich in Omega3 and good for the heart! In powdered form, anyone can make fish soup in an instant - a healthy alternative for our meals! This episode is recorded live at DOST-PSU Aligwas TBI in Pang...

We did a self-hosted podcast episode with Villgro Philippines, inBEST Ventures, and ARQ Capital! In this special episode, Priya, David, and Abigail share about their thoughts and experiences on investing on startups - its challenges and misconceptions especially with regard to seeing financing through the gender lens. This episode is recorded live at the Villgro Philippines office in Makati City....

Mickele Macon is Founder of Gryph Recordings. Gryph Recordings, Web3-rooted music and storytelling, is the music subsidiary of GRYPH, founded by songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur Mickele Macon. The label develops five original artist projects: K1NG BL4Z3, C0D3 S1GN4L, S0L4R., Sav4nna, and R34L G’s. Through original songwriting, creator-directed production, visual storytelling, and AI-assisted...

Nicco Barellano and Phil Wee are Founders of AiYOOS. AiYOOS is the AI-powered search engine purpose-built for professional knowledge work — precision answers, verified sources, zero ads, complete privacy. In this episode: 00:00 Introduction 01:08 Ano ang AiYOOS? 10:15 What is the startup solving? 43:09 What are stories behind the startup? 01:22:35 How can listeners find more information? AIYOOS We...

Saje Molato is CEO & Country Lead of Enactus Philippines. Enactus is the world's largest experiential learning platform dedicated to creating a better world while developing the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders and social innovators. Their vision is to create a better, more sustainable world. Enactus Philippines is the implementation of Enactus in the Philippines. Enactus Philippines...

Infenita Puyot is Manager at Rayuray Farmers Agriculture Cooperative. Rayuray Agriculture Farmers Cooperative is a community-based organization composed of local farmers engaged in crop production and various agri-based enterprises. The cooperative actively supports its members through collaborative production, shared services, and livelihood development initiatives aimed at improving farm product...

Armie Sabugo is Director of Innovation and Technology in MMSU. Lei Frances Ribac is Chief of Technology Business Incubation in MMSU (MMSU TBI). Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) in Ilocos Norte is contributing greatly to the Philippine startup ecosystem by championing and implementing policies that advance innovation and technology. Through the innovation and technology directorate of MMSU, w...

Ederlyn Delos Santos is Founder & Owner of Padalan Workshop. Padalan Workshop is a creative production enterprise specializing in handcrafted products and customized fabrication. The workshop develops functional and artistic items that combine traditional craftsmanship with modern design techniques. Through skills development and product innovation, the enterprise contributes to the growth of...

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...

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 provides solut...

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 gre...