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2026/11/13
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Conversations with Filipino startup founders. We feature Filipino startup founders to share about their stories, innovations, and visions for nation building. Hosted by Janni Boydon, Senior Lecturer at University of the Philippines. Let's start up the Philippines with PH startups! 🚀 Website: https://phstartup.online. Email: [email protected].
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Start Up #363: Q2 Agrimachinery Manufacturing - Machines to Increase Farm Productivity (Cacao Beans)
2026/11/13
Rhealyn Quipo is Co-Founder of Q2 Agrimachinery Manufacturing.
Q2 Agrimachinery Manufacturing creates and fabricates machines for increasing farmers' productivity. Currently, they are focusing on the roasted cacao bean cracker and nib shell separator, which has been adapted by a manufacturing company in Cagayan Valley Region 2 for further production and distribution.
This episode is recorded live at NVSU Sabatan Technopreneurs' Hub in Nueva Vizcaya State University, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Q2 Agrimachinery Manufacturing
08:27 Problem being solved
10:58 Product/service
14:27 Stories behind the startup
32:39 Challenges
36:42 Milestone
39:23 Lessons learned
42:06 Vision
45:42 Contact & information
NVSU SABATAN
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Launchpad Coworking: https://launchpadcoworkingph.com
LOKAL: https://lkl.ai
Enactus Philippines: https://enactus.ph
SoftPhil AI: https://softphil.com
Multibook Philippines: https://multibook.com.ph
Ask Lex PH Academy: https://asklexph.com (5% discount on e-learning courses! Code: ALPHAXSUP)
Pahatid PH: https://pahatid.ph
Digital Workforce Group: https://digitalworkforce.com
Nascent Batteries: https://nascentbatteries.com
Level Up Talent Solutions: https://lvluptalentsolutions.com
Agile Data Solutions (Hustle PH): https://agiledatasolutions.tech
CloudCFO: https://cloudcfo.ph (Free financial assessment, process onboarding, and 6-month QuickBooks subscription! Mention: Start Up Podcast PH)
ArkoTech: https://arkotechspacesolutions.com
DVCode Technologies Inc: https://dvcode.tech
Argum AI: http://argum.ai
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Start Up #362: Launchpad Coworking - Coworking and Full-Service Office Spaces in Alabang!
2026/11/11
Mel Lozano is Co-Founder of Launchpad Coworking.
Launchpad Coworking is a flexible workspace provider in the South offering private offices, coworking spaces, meeting rooms, virtual office solutions, and event spaces. With locations at Commercenter and One Griffinstone, Launchpad provides professional and flexible workspaces designed for startups, entrepreneurs, SMEs, and corporate teams.
This episode is recorded live at Launchpad Coworking in Commercenter, Alabang, Muntinlupa.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
01:07 Launchpad Coworking
02:10 Problem being solved
16:13 Product/service
18:22 Stories behind the startup
28:41 Vision
32:41 Challenges
34:27 Lessons learned
41:09 Motivation
44:34 Contact & information
LAUNCHPAD COWORKING
Website: https://launchpadcoworkingph.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/LaunchpadCoworkingPH
Instagram: https://instagram.com/launchpadcoworkingph
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Upcloud Accounting: https://upcloudaccounting.com
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GigGenius: https://gig-genius.io
Red Circle Global: https://redcircleglobal.com
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Launchpad Coworking: https://launchpadcoworkingph.com
LOKAL: https://lkl.ai
Enactus Philippines: https://enactus.ph
SoftPhil AI: https://softphil.com
Multibook Philippines: https://multibook.com.ph
Ask Lex PH Academy: https://asklexph.com (5% discount on e-learning courses! Code: ALPHAXSUP)
Pahatid PH: https://pahatid.ph
Digital Workforce Group: https://digitalworkforce.com
Nascent Batteries: https://nascentbatteries.com
Level Up Talent Solutions: https://lvluptalentsolutions.com
Agile Data Solutions (Hustle PH): https://agiledatasolutions.tech
CloudCFO: https://cloudcfo.ph (Free financial assessment, process onboarding, and 6-month QuickBooks subscription! Mention: Start Up Podcast PH)
ArkoTech: https://arkotechspacesolutions.com
DVCode Technologies Inc: https://dvcode.tech
Argum AI: http://argum.ai
START UP PODCAST PH
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BObuPvMfoZzdlJeb1XXVa
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This episode is edited by the team at: https://tasharivera.com
Start Up #361: BlackGold Nutribar - Black Rice Snack Bar with Filipino Agricultural Products!
2026/11/09
Kieth Bequibel is Founder at BlackGold Nutribar by BlackGold Food Corporation.
BlackGold Nutribar is the flagship product of BlackGold Food Corporation, a student-led food enterprise based in Butuan City that transforms locally sourced black rice and other nutritious Philippine ingredients into a convenient, modern snack bar. Inspired by the Filipino delicacy ampaw, the Nutribar combines black rice with ingredients such as mango, cashews, organic honey, moringa, calamansi, and dark chocolate, creating a nutrient-rich alternative to conventional snack bars that often rely on imported ingredients. More than a food product, BlackGold Nutribar aims to create new markets for local agricultural products, particularly black rice, while providing sustainable opportunities and income for farmers. The product has gained national recognition through agricultural and food innovation competitions and was recognized as a Young Farmers Challenge awardee, highlighting its potential as an innovative, locally rooted agri-food enterprise.
This episode is recorded live at the 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week in Caraga at Robinsons Butuan in Butuan City.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
03:23 BlackGold Nutribar
06:52 Problem being solved
11:30 Product/service
24:52 Stories behind the startup
49:24 Vision
53:02 Motivation
55:33 Challenges
57:28 Milestone
1:00:04 Lessons learned
1:07:21 Contact & information
BLACKGOLD NUTRIBAR
Facebook: https://facebook.com/blackgoldfoodcorporation
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Upcloud Accounting: https://upcloudaccounting.com
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Red Circle Global: https://redcircleglobal.com
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Launchpad Coworking: https://launchpadcoworkingph.com
LOKAL: https://lkl.ai
Enactus Philippines: https://enactus.ph
SoftPhil AI: https://softphil.com
Multibook Philippines: https://multibook.com.ph
Ask Lex PH Academy: https://asklexph.com (5% discount on e-learning courses! Code: ALPHAXSUP)
Pahatid PH: https://pahatid.ph
Digital Workforce Group: https://digitalworkforce.com
Nascent Batteries: https://nascentbatteries.com
Level Up Talent Solutions: https://lvluptalentsolutions.com
Agile Data Solutions (Hustle PH): https://agiledatasolutions.tech
CloudCFO: https://cloudcfo.ph (Free financial assessment, process onboarding, and 6-month QuickBooks subscription! Mention: Start Up Podcast PH)
ArkoTech: https://arkotechspacesolutions.com
DVCode Technologies Inc: https://dvcode.tech
Argum AI: http://argum.ai
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This episode is edited by the team at: https://tasharivera.com
Start Up #360: LZ Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Solutions, Consultancy, Research & Services
2026/11/06
Louella Zarcilla is Founder & CEO at LZ Cybersecurity.
LZ Cybersecurity is a cybersecurity and IT solutions company providing cybersecurity solutions - consultancy, research, services - for a safer cyberspace. This includes IT consultancy, server and cloud configuration review, and threat simulation such as vulnerability assessment and penetration testing. LZ Cybersecurity is turning 7 years this coming February, and gaining traction and trust with the international market.
This episode is recorded live at Metro Manila.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
01:07 LZ Cybersecurity?
04:30 Problem being solved
06:00 Product/service
24:55 Stories behind the startup
49:56 Challenges
54:36 Lessons learned
57:02 Motivation
59:26 Vision
01:04:38 Contact & information
LZ CYBERSECURITY
Website: https://lzcybersecurity.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/LZCybersecCorporation
THIS EPISODE IS CO-PRODUCED BY:
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Yspaces: https://knowyourspaceph.com (5% discount on virtual office, meeting rooms, and event space! Code: YSPACESSUP)
Symph: https://symph.co
Apper AI Solutions: https://www.apper.cloud
Upcloud Accounting: https://upcloudaccounting.com
Vition Consulting and Workshops: https://ksfinancialsph.com
GigGenius: https://gig-genius.io
Red Circle Global: https://redcircleglobal.com
CHECK OUT OUR PARTNERS:
BossLabs AI: https://www.bosslabsai.com
Claritas: https://claritas.associates/
LZ Cybersecurity: https://lzcybersecurity.com/
Anycase.ai: https://anycase.ai
Launchpad Coworking: https://launchpadcoworkingph.com
LOKAL: https://lkl.ai
Enactus Philippines: https://enactus.ph
SoftPhil AI: https://softphil.com
Multibook Philippines: https://multibook.com.ph
Ask Lex PH Academy: https://asklexph.com (5% discount on e-learning courses! Code: ALPHAXSUP)
Pahatid PH: https://pahatid.ph
Digital Workforce Group: https://digitalworkforce.com
Nascent Batteries: https://nascentbatteries.com
Level Up Talent Solutions: https://lvluptalentsolutions.com
Agile Data Solutions (Hustle PH): https://agiledatasolutions.tech
CloudCFO: https://cloudcfo.ph (Free financial assessment, process onboarding, and 6-month QuickBooks subscription! Mention: Start Up Podcast PH)
ArkoTech: https://arkotechspacesolutions.com
DVCode Technologies Inc: https://dvcode.tech
Argum AI: http://argum.ai
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BObuPvMfoZzdlJeb1XXVa
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PIXEL: https://pixelforcreators.com/startuppodcastph
Website: https://startupnetwork.ph
This episode is edited by the team at: https://tasharivera.com
Start Up #359: Yspaces - Virtual Office, Co-working & Event Space, Business Solutions in BGC!
2026/11/04
Jewel Villadiego is Chief Operations Officer at Yspaces.
Yspaces offers a flexible solution, allowing you to establish a professional presence without the overhead costs of a traditional office. Yspaces seamlessly adapts to your needs as your business grows, providing access to physical workspace, meeting rooms, and networking opportunities.
This episode is recorded live at Yspaces BGC in Taguig.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
01:21 Yspaces
08:10 Problem being solved
14:10 Product/service
30:35 Stories behind the startup
39:40 Milestone
40:09 Challenges
42:38 Lessons learned
43:57 Motivation
45:09 Vision
49:13 Contact & information
YSPACES
Website: https://knowyourspaceph.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/yspacesph
THIS EPISODE IS CO-PRODUCED BY:
Trellis PH: https://trellis.ph
Yspaces: https://knowyourspaceph.com (5% discount on virtual office, meeting rooms, and event space! Code: YSPACESSUP)
Symph: https://symph.co
OneCFO: https://onecfoph.co
Vition Consulting and Workshops: https://ksfinancialsph.com
GigGenius: https://gig-genius.io
SkoolTek by Edfolio: https://skooltek.co
Red Circle Global: https://redcircleglobal.com
CHECK OUT OUR PARTNERS:
Anycase.ai: https://anycase.ai
Launchpad Coworking: https://launchpadcoworkingph.com
LOKAL: https://lkl.ai
Enactus Philippines: https://enactus.ph
SoftPhil AI: https://softphil.com
Multibook Philippines: https://multibook.com.ph
Ask Lex PH Academy: https://asklexph.com (5% discount on e-learning courses! Code: ALPHAXSUP)
Pahatid PH: https://pahatid.ph
Digital Workforce Group: https://digitalworkforce.com
Nascent Batteries: https://nascentbatteries.com
Level Up Talent Solutions: https://lvluptalentsolutions.com
Agile Data Solutions (Hustle PH): https://agiledatasolutions.tech
CloudCFO: https://cloudcfo.ph (Free financial assessment, process onboarding, and 6-month QuickBooks subscription! Mention: Start Up Podcast PH)
ArkoTech: https://arkotechspacesolutions.com
DVCode Technologies Inc: https://dvcode.tech
Argum AI: http://argum.ai
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Website: https://startupnetwork.ph
This episode is edited by the team at: https://tasharivera.com
Start Right #24: GANAP Center for Innovation and Enterprise - Digital Kabuhayan Startup Incubator
2026/11/02
Eli Rabadon is Founder at GANAP Center for Innovation and Enterprise.
GANAP Center for Innovation and Enterprise is a business incubator supporting Digital Kabuhayan startups. GANAP Center does hands-on partnership with the startups, providing mentorship, business fundamentals, and even tech infrastructure such as software development services, cybersecurity, and payment gateways. GANAP Center just launched its Cohort 0 - with startups developing apps, websites, digital platforms, and even games.
This episode is recorded live at Yspaces BGC in Taguig.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
04:17 Ano ang GANAP Center for Innovation and Enterprise?
06:34 Story
17:20 Services for startups
22:24 When should a startup join?
33:35 Digital Kabuhayan niche
45:44 Thoughts on the PH startup ecosystem
51:36 Vision
1:02:04 Advice
1:05:27 Contact & Information
GANAP CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE
Facebook: https://facebook.com/gc4ie
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Vition Consulting and Workshops: https://ksfinancialsph.com
GigGenius: https://gig-genius.io
SkoolTek by Edfolio: https://skooltek.co
Red Circle Global: https://redcircleglobal.com
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SoftPhil AI: https://softphil.com
Multibook Philippines: https://multibook.com.ph
Ask Lex PH Academy: https://asklexph.com (5% discount on e-learning courses! Code: ALPHAXSUP)
Pahatid PH: https://pahatid.ph
Digital Workforce Group: https://digitalworkforce.com
Nascent Batteries: https://nascentbatteries.com
Level Up Talent Solutions: https://lvluptalentsolutions.com
Agile Data Solutions (Hustle PH): https://agiledatasolutions.tech
CloudCFO: https://cloudcfo.ph (Free financial assessment, process onboarding, and 6-month QuickBooks subscription! Mention: Start Up Podcast PH)
ArkoTech: https://arkotechspacesolutions.com
DVCode Technologies Inc: https://dvcode.tech
Argum AI: http://argum.ai
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Website: https://startupnetwork.ph
This episode is edited by the team at: https://tasharivera.com
Start Up #358: Strat Studios - Your Strategic Partner to Social Media Success
2026/10/30
Stef Estillore is Founder & CEO at Strat Studios.
Strat Studios is a social media agency and strategic partner for clients who want to improve their brand awareness and visibility. They do end-to-end market research, strategy formulation, social media management and digital marketing, as well as content production. Just turned two years, they grew from a one-person agency to now a team of 20.
This episode is recorded live at Yspaces BGC in Taguig.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
01:11 Strat Studios
06:40 Product/service
23:44 Problem being solved
28:00 Stories behind the startup
49:21 Challenges
55:23 Lessons learned
57:54 Motivation
59:12 Vision
01:02:59 Contact & information
STRAT STUDIOS
Website: https://stratstudios-ph.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556747265963
THIS EPISODE IS CO-PRODUCED BY:
Trellis PH: https://trellis.ph
Yspaces: https://knowyourspaceph.com (5% discount on virtual office, meeting rooms, and event space! Code: YSPACESSUP)
Symph: https://symph.co
OneCFO: https://onecfoph.co
Vition Consulting and Workshops: https://ksfinancialsph.com
GigGenius: https://gig-genius.io
SkoolTek by Edfolio: https://skooltek.co
Red Circle Global: https://redcircleglobal.com
CHECK OUT OUR PARTNERS:
Anycase.ai: https://anycase.ai
Launchpad Coworking: https://launchpadcoworkingph.com
LOKAL: https://lkl.ai
Enactus Philippines: https://enactus.ph
SoftPhil AI: https://softphil.com
Multibook Philippines: https://multibook.com.ph
Ask Lex PH Academy: https://asklexph.com (5% discount on e-learning courses! Code: ALPHAXSUP)
Pahatid PH: https://pahatid.ph
Digital Workforce Group: https://digitalworkforce.com
Nascent Batteries: https://nascentbatteries.com
Level Up Talent Solutions: https://lvluptalentsolutions.com
Agile Data Solutions (Hustle PH): https://agiledatasolutions.tech
CloudCFO: https://cloudcfo.ph (Free financial assessment, process onboarding, and 6-month QuickBooks subscription! Mention: Start Up Podcast PH)
ArkoTech: https://arkotechspacesolutions.com
DVCode Technologies Inc: https://dvcode.tech
Argum AI: http://argum.ai
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Website: https://startupnetwork.ph
This episode is edited by the team at: https://tasharivera.com
Start Up #357: trellis PH - AI-Enabled People-Focused HR & Payroll for MSMEs
2026/10/27
Pat Buna is Founder & CEO at trellis PH.
trellis PH is an AI-enabled, people-focused, end-to-end HRIS platform for your payroll, time tracking, and other requests. trellis PH is built by operators, for operators - an AI-first HR platform built on decades of real scaling experience.
This episode is recorded live at Asian Institute of Management - Dado Banatao Incubator in Makati.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
01:06 Ano ang Trellis PH?
10:00 Problem being solved
25:54 Product/service
34:14 Stories behind the startup
54:38 Milestone
57:16 Challenges
59:05 Lessons learned
01:01:49 Motivation
01:04:12 Vision
01:08:35 Contact & information
TRELLIS PH
Website: https://trellis.ph
Facebook: https://facebook.com/TrellisPhilippines
THIS EPISODE IS CO-PRODUCED BY:
Trellis PH: https://trellis.ph
Yspaces: https://knowyourspaceph.com (5% discount on virtual office, meeting rooms, and event space! Code: YSPACESSUP)
Symph: https://symph.co
OneCFO: https://onecfoph.co
Vition Consulting and Workshops: https://ksfinancialsph.com
GigGenius: https://gig-genius.io
SkoolTek by Edfolio: https://skooltek.co
Red Circle Global: https://redcircleglobal.com
CHECK OUT OUR PARTNERS:
Anycase.ai: https://anycase.ai
Launchpad Coworking: https://launchpadcoworkingph.com
LOKAL: https://lkl.ai
Enactus Philippines: https://enactus.ph
SoftPhil AI: https://softphil.com
Multibook Philippines: https://multibook.com.ph
Ask Lex PH Academy: https://asklexph.com (5% discount on e-learning courses! Code: ALPHAXSUP)
Pahatid PH: https://pahatid.ph
Digital Workforce Group: https://digitalworkforce.com
Nascent Batteries: https://nascentbatteries.com
Level Up Talent Solutions: https://lvluptalentsolutions.com
Agile Data Solutions (Hustle PH): https://agiledatasolutions.tech
CloudCFO: https://cloudcfo.ph (Free financial assessment, process onboarding, and 6-month QuickBooks subscription! Mention: Start Up Podcast PH)
ArkoTech: https://arkotechspacesolutions.com
DVCode Technologies Inc: https://dvcode.tech
Argum AI: http://argum.ai
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Start Up #356: ATL Aerospace - Philippine Space Industry, Ground Stations, Space Infrastructure
2026/10/23
Bryan John Yu is CEO at ATL Aerospace. Cenon Ng is COO at ATL Aerospace. Thomas Smith is Senior Technical Consultant at ATL Aerospace. Atty. Karl Cadiz is CLO at ATL Aerospace. Jenny Salar is Business Development Head at ATL Aerospace.
ATL Aerospace Corporation is a Philippine commercial company established to develop and operate world-class space infrastructure and deliver integrated space-enabled solutions that support the complete satellite communications and mission lifecycle. ATL Aerospace is a partnership between proponents from LBS Technologies Asia Pacific - an 80-year old company building infrastructure for the telecommunications industry (cell towers), and ArkoTech Space Solutions. ATL Aerospace aims to provide support to the Philippine space industry by building satellite ground stations and offering data processing, engineering, and everything the space industry needs, as a service.
This episode is recorded live at the ATL Aerospace office in Makati.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
01:57 ATL Aerospace
07:24 Problem being solved
09:23 Product/service
39:22 Stories behind the startup
1:12:07 Milestone
1:13:25 Challenges
1:15:45 Lessons learned
1:22:42 Motivation
1:32:42 Vision
1:36:28 Contact & information
ATL AEROSPACE
Website: https://atl-aerospace.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/atl-aero-space-corporation
THIS EPISODE IS CO-PRODUCED BY:
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Symph: https://symph.co
OneCFO: https://onecfoph.co
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Start Up #355: The ABBA Initiative - AI-Powered Business Solutions for Philippine MSMEs
2026/10/20
Pastor Ron Bayron is CEO & Founder at The ABBA Initiative.
The ABBA Initiative is a Philippine software and service company helping MSMEs and enterprises simplify payroll, HR, accounting, inventory, and tax compliance through its YAHSHUA products and services. With over 17 years of experience and 400+ companies served, it brings connected tools and AI into everyday business operations. Its tools connect employee records, attendance, salary calculations, stock tracking, and financial reports, with features built for Philippine regulations. AI assists with payroll and compliance queries using company data.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
01:22 The ABBA Initiative
03:01 Problem being solved
20:14 Product/service
42:26 Stories behind the startup
1:08:23 Milestone
1:08:48 Challenges
1:11:31 Lessons learned
1:12:35 Motivation
1:14:08 Vision
1:19:27 Contact & information
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News #1: Analyzing the GCash IPO with Julian Schumacher!
2026/10/16
In this first ever startup news episode, we analyze the upcoming GCash IPO! We analyze the numbers behind GCash - how GCash makes money, what do their financial reports say, what the IPO means for GCash.
Tune in with us in this special news episode with Julian Schumacher (Founder & CEO of OneLot)!
This episode is recorded live at Yspaces BGC in Taguig.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Julian Schumacher
06:50 GCash
11:00 Network effects
12:43 How GCash makes money
22:08 Regulation #1: QRPH
30:31 Regulation #2: Gambling
44:34 Analyzing the numbers
01:03:40 Summary
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Showcase #3: PIXEL for Creators - Monetization Platform for Content Creators
2026/10/13
Esti Cerutti and Theo Ignacio are from the Growth Team of PIXEL for Creators.
PIXEL for Creators is empowering the content creator community through monetizing tools, and more. A Filipino-made tech product, PIXEL for Creators is passionate on helping hobbyists, vloggers, streamers, podcasters - basically all types of digital content creators - earn money from what they like doing, without being intimidating and exploitative. PIXEL for Creators does this through their subscription platform and their core features - PIXEL Bloc for crafting and sharing stories, PIXEL Snap for showing portraits and moments, Question and Answer for interacting and engaging fans, and My Goals for fundraising toward a certain cause.
This episode is recorded at Yspaces in BGC, Taguig. Yspaces is our official Co-working and Event Space Partner.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
01:22 PIXEL for Creators
09:49 Who is Pixel for
20:51 Features
21:28 PIXEL Bloc
24:17 PIXEL Snap
25:20 PIXEL Q&A
29:15 PIXEL Goals
36:41 Dashboard
47:16 Subscriptions
48:45 Explore page
1:00:17 Vision
1:05:47 Contact & information
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Start Up #354: Claritas - Outsourced Professionals for Enterprises
2026/10/09
Joscel delos Cielos is CEO of Claritas.
Claritas is the next-generation platform for outsourced professionals, helping growing to enterprise organizations build, scale, and thrive in the Philippines and beyond. Forget stalled projects and disruption caused by delayed hiring or resignations. Our plug-and-play teams integrate seamlessly with your operations, bringing the expertise and execution you need, when you need it. From launch to expansion, we give you people solutions to move faster, solve challenges, seize opportunities, and create more value at every stage of growth.
This episode is recorded live at Yspaces BGC in Taguig.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
01:23 Claritas
04:02 Outsourcing model
16:34 Professional services
22:24 Enterprise clients
24:14 Stories behind the startup
40:34 Milestone
42:11 Challenges
44:28 Lessons learned
45:22 Motivation
46:08 Vision
53:54 Contact & information
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Start Up #353: Pabilisis - Digital Marketplace for Pasabuy, Pabili, Pabitbit
2026/10/06
Brylle John Ballados is Founder at Pabilisis.
Pabilisis is a digital marketplace built around the Filipino traditions of Pasabuy, Pabili, and Pabitbit. It connects buyers who need items purchased or carried with travellers offering trip capacity. Designed to bring requests, offers, payments, and transaction tracking into one platform, Pabilisis aims to make informal exchanges more organized, transparent, and convenient for Filipinos at home and abroad. ✈️ Buy from anywhere. Bring it to you. 🛍️ Secure payments, real-time progress & easy communication. Your Request. Someone’s Journey. 💜
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
01:19 Pabilisis
10:29 Problem being solved
17:21 Product/service
31:21 Stories behind the startup
41:58 Milestone
43:51 Challenges
45:43 Lessons learned
50:32 Motivation
52:36 Vision
55:49 Contact & information
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Special #23: Hinumdumi & Sinawali Showdown - Game Development in Butuan City!
2026/10/02
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 strategy game preserving the Filipino sport Arnis developed by Thunderstack Studio.
This episode is recorded live at the 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week in Caraga at Robinsons Butuan in Butuan City.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
02:04 Hinumdumi
04:01 Sinawali Showdown
07:52 Why games
14:40 Game mechanics
24:23 Business model
33:00 Vision
44:40 Motivation
46:52 Milestone
51:59 Challenges
56:33 Lessons learned
1:02:41 Contact & information
HINUMDUMI BY NIGHT OWL GAMES
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