Best Carlos Nava Podcasts (2024)

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Vince Rocha - The Hustle Behind Mylo Speech Buddy 1:42:39

1d ago1:42:39

1:42:39

Vince Rocha is the Founder and CEO of the Mylo Speech Buddy App, a groundbreaking application dedicated to aiding children with autism and speech delays in their speech development journey. Vince recounts his personal experience of raising a child with autism, which served as the catalyst for his mission to develop the Mylo App, providing crucial s…

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How Salmon raised in the middle of a funding winter w/ Raffy Montemayor 1:14:35

6d ago1:14:35

1:14:35

Raffy Montemayor of Salmon Finance joins us in this episode to share how they were able to raise funding in the middle of a funding winter. He also shares the difficult milestones they had to unlock and why they acquired a rural bank to give more benefits to their consumers. Raffy also shares the rapid changes Salmon went through to keep up with th…

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The Importance of Startup Fundamentals w/ Carlo Valencia 1:36:12

7d ago1:36:12

1:36:12

Carlo Valencia of Startup Training PH joins us in this episode to discuss the fundamentals that founders often overlook in launching their startup. Carlo also discusses remedies in overcoming the key basic mistakes founders often do. Founders Only is brought to you by PayMongo, Qapita, GoTyme, and SeekCap Carlo's Top 5 Founders Shumate Royo- https:…

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Survival tactics that startups do in an investment winter w/ Artie Lopez of NextPay 1:39:45

7d ago1:39:45

1:39:45

Artie Lopez joins us in this episode to share his unique journey coming from a startup coach to become a startup Founder. He also shares the incredible hustle that startups do in order to survive in an investment winter where runways are short. He also shares an amazing #FoundersOnlyTop5 brought to you by Shoppable Business. Founders Only is brough…

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Analyzing the tradeoffs founders make to chase startup success w/ ER Rollan of GrowSari 1:27:39

7d ago1:27:39

1:27:39

ER Rollan, Founder and CEO of GrowSari, joins us in this episode to discuss the massive tradeoffs that founders make to chase their startup success along with the pros and cons of making these life decisions. ER also shares the tough decisions they made after raising Series C to make GrowSari continue growing. Founders Only is brought to you by Pay…

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The challenges of being a Pinay Founder w/ Mel Nava of 1Export and Carmina Bayombong of InvestEd 1:46:57

7d ago1:46:57

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How hard is it to be a Filipina Startup Founder? Mel Nava of 1Export and Carmina Bayombong of Invested joins us in this episode to share the challenges they had to overcome as Filipina founders and how they cope with startup life. Founders Only is brought to you by PayMongo, Qapita, GoTyme, and SeekCap Carmina and Mel's Hustleshare Episode: Carmina…

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The secrets to Dragon Pay's longevity and success w/ Dick Chiang 1:20:11

7d ago1:20:11

1:20:11

It's virtually unheard of to see a highly scaled and profitable tech startup but Dragon Pay defied all odds and did both for 14 years! Find out how they did it when the CEO of Dragon Pay, Dick Chiang, shares the success secrets. Founders Only is brought to you by Qapita, GoTyme, and SeekCap Dick's Hustleshare Episode: https://bit.ly/48ey1CU Dick's …

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#StartupPH Then and Now: What changed in the ecosystem w/ Christian Blanquera 2:06:49

7d ago2:06:49

2:06:49

Christian Blanquera, serial entrepreneur and #StartupPH creator, joins us in this episode to talk about how the Philippine startup ecosystem has changed since it got launched around 2012. We tackle the improvements, setbacks, and the mistakes that startups still do to this day. Founders Only is brought to you by PayMongo, Qapita, GoTyme, and SeekCa…

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The road From being a tech executive to a 0 to 1 Founder w/ Crystal Gonzalez 1:42:56

7d ago1:42:56

1:42:56

Crystal Lee Gonzalez of Noneaway is a seasoned industry veteran known for her leadership roles at companies like Pick A Roo, Honest Bee, and Viber in the Philippines. She shares how the pandemic impacted her leadership style, leading her to become more nurturing and present. She also delves into her personal growth, the importance of being present,…

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What are the Dynamics of a Great Co-Foundership w/ Roland Ros and Rexy Dorado of Kumu 1:54:18

7d ago1:54:18

1:54:18

Roland Ros and Rexy Dorado, Co-Founders of Kumu, joins us in this episode to share how they lead their team through a very tumultuous period and how they lead their team to bounce back and carry on to their mission of sustainability. They will also share great advice on how they tackle leadership, coping with stress, and many more in this episode. …

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How Sprout Solutions raised a $10.7M Series B after almost running out of runway w/ Patrick Gentry of Sprout 1:15:52

7d ago1:15:52

1:15:52

Patrick Gentry joins us in this episode to share the inspiring story of how they were able to bounce back from almost dying during the pandemic to turning the company around to be profitable en route to them raising Series B. He also shares great stories on how to scale a company's culture and team and overcoming the rule of 3 and 10. Founders Only…

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How Aiah got acquired by Sprout Solutions w/ Gian de la Rama 1:16:47

7d ago1:16:47

1:16:47

Gian de la Rama joins us in this episode to share the amazing story of how he got Aiah to be acquired by Sprout. He will share the 10 year journey it took to get to this point along with the step-by-step process of how the acquisition went. He also shared his inspiring Top 5 founders in this episode! Founders Only is brought to you by PayMongo, Qap…

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What are the traits of a good Co-Founder w/ Dexter Ligot-Gordon of Swarm 1:08:26

7d ago1:08:26

1:08:26

Dexter Ligot - Gordon, Founder and CEO of Swarm, joins us in this episode to share his experience in looking for an ideal co-founder in a startup. Dexter also shares how co-founders typically splits equity and how co-founders resolve conflicts in a startup. He also discusses the real job description of a CEO and he gives the inaugural Founders Only…

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Marika Laciste - The Hustle Behind BuildHub 1:32:25

9d ago1:32:25

1:32:25

Marika Laciste is the powerhouse behind BuildHub, known for her exceptional leadership and strategic vision. Her relentless drive and innovative approach have been key in propelling the company to new heights. Marika's hands-on involvement and commitment to excellence make her the dynamic force shaping BuildHub's success. This episode is brought to…

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Maria Sucgang - The Hustle Behind Remotify 1:32:12

16d ago1:32:12

1:32:12

Maria Sugcang is the visionary founder of Remotify, a startup dedicated to making remote work and building remote teams simpler, more secure, and sustainable for international businesses and local talent. With a career spanning over 18 years, Maria has held various roles within the BPO industry, where she gained invaluable experience leading global…

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Justin Arcenas - The Hustle Behind Ruralnet 1:38:57

23d ago1:38:57

1:38:57

Justin Arcenas is the Co-Founder and CEO of RuralNet, a pioneering tech startup focused on transforming rural connectivity and providing essential services to underserved communities. In this episode, Justin shares his entrepreneurial journey from selling comic books and toys to culminating in his leadership of a company revolutionizing rural tech …

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Jack Madrid - The Hustle Behind IBPAP 1:39:20

30d ago1:39:20

1:39:20

Jack Madrid is the President and CEO of IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines, Inc. (IBPAP). A seasoned business leader with more than 25 years of experience, Jack has spearheaded strategy, digital innovation, and business transformation initiatives across Southeast Asia and Canada. A champion of Filipino talent and employee advoca…

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Mark Dembitz - The Hustle Behind Lark 1:03:18

1M ago1:03:18

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Mark Dembitz is the General Manager at Lark (APAC) at ByteDance. Founded in 2016, Lark revolutionizes team collaboration and organization. Under Dembitz's leadership, the platform has made significant strides, integrating messaging, schedule management, and online collaboration into one seamless tool. Learn about the exciting new integrations, mark…

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Jenny and Marvin Galang - The Hustle Behind Beppo 1:37:36

1M ago1:37:36

1:37:36

Jenny and Marvin Galang are the visionary founders of Beppo, a platform for small businesses and self-employed individuals to simplify bookkeeping and tax compliance through AI-driven tools and services, helping to manage financial records efficiently and reduce administrative costs. They will share how they started out in the BPO sector and how th…

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Chris Guzman - The Hustle Behind PahatidPH 1:27:38

2M ago1:27:38

1:27:38

Chris Guzman is the CEO and Founder of pahatid.ph, a B2B next-day courier service within NCR and Greater Manila Areas. They aim to offer stress-free, efficient delivery scheduling, giving customers the comfort of having their own rider. The idea emerged during the 2020 pandemic lockdown when Chris saw courier mishandling and faced booking challenge…

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Pjotr Steinmetz - The Hustle Behind StellarPH 58:59

2M ago58:59

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Pjotr Steinmetz is the dynamic founder of StellarPH, a startup enabler in the Philippines focused on nurturing entrepreneurial minds and fostering innovation. Originally from the Netherlands, Pjotr’s journey began in the music industry as a young rapper where his career evolved from releasing albums to managing a music company and eventually transi…

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Manish Bhai - The Hustle Behind UNO Digital Bank 1:08:21

2M ago1:08:21

1:08:21

Manish Bhai is the visionary founder and CEO of UNO Digital Bank. With 28 years of experience in finance, technology, and sales across various countries and product areas, he is an accomplished entrepreneur. He has founded UNOAsia Pte Ltd, UNO Digital Bank, and the CoantumLeap group. Manish has been a catalyst for change in the fintech landscape of…

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Jojo Flores - The Hustle Behind Plug And Play Tech Center 1:25:45

2M ago1:25:45

1:25:45

Jojo Flores is the Co-Founder of Plug and Play Tech Center, a Silicon Valley accelerator evolved from real estate to a top startup hub, offering incubation, acceleration, and funding, acclaimed as a leading early-stage investor globally.. With a background that spans across various industries, Jojo’s entrepreneurial journey took him from establishi…

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Mert Cetin - The Hustle Behind Pluxee Philippines 1:09:53

3M ago1:09:53

1:09:53

Mert Cetin is the CEO of Pluxee Philippines, a company specializing in employee engagement and rewards, with a history that traces back to its roots as Sodexo. Born and raised in the city of Istanbul, Mert has crafted a career that exemplifies the pursuit of excellence and leadership on a global scale. His career move from DHL to Sodexo in Turkey g…

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Justin San - The Hustle Behind iCargo 51:07

3M ago51:07

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Justin San is the founder of iCargo Pacific and Unirise Asia, being at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence and Software as a Service (SaaS) into the logistics sector, reshaping how supply chain management operates in the region. With roots in his family’s trucking business, Justin’s journey into entrepreneurship began as early as h…

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David Sison - The Hustle Behind Mama Lou's 1:10:44

3M ago1:10:44

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David Sison, is the Co-Founder & CEO of Mama Lou's Italian restaurant. While pursuing his MBA, David proposed to his then-girlfriend, Crystal, the idea of studying her family's Italian restaurant for his thesis. Upon her agreement, he delved into researching ways to enhance the business and its marketing strategies. At 27, he opened the first Mama …

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Gina Romero - The Hustle Behind Connected Women 1:16:02

3M ago1:16:02

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Gina Romero is a tenacious tech entrepreneur and the founder of Connected Women, a social enterprise that aims to revolutionize the role of women in the tech industry, particularly in the Philippines. Gina’s journey to tech innovation was unconventional, starting her career as a flight attendant – a role that spanned a decade and took her around th…

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Abdul Paravengal - The Hustle Behind Pulse63 1:17:09

4M ago1:17:09

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Abdul Paravengal is the Managing Director of Pulse 63 Healthcare Ventures, a venture builder focusing on nurturing health tech startups in the Philippine market. A seasoned leader in healthcare logistics and strategic expansion, Abdul has spearheaded business ventures into new markets, like leading OYO’s operations in Saudi Arabia. With a passion f…

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Marc Concio - The Hustle Behind KITA 1:21:04

4M ago1:21:04

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Marc Concio – founder and CEO of KITA, an agricultural technology startup based in the Philippines and has secured $3 million in seed funding, making it the biggest seed round in the nation this year. Established in early 2020, KITA uses data to digitize the entire agriculture supply chain, providing some of the newest hotel and restaurant chains i…

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Karl Chan - The Hustle Behind Sourcy 49:50

4M ago49:50

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Discover the power of sourcing as we delve into the journey of Sourcy's founder, Karl Chan. Explore Sourcy's cutting-edge approach to captivating its customer base, focusing on the middle market and using a blend of referrals, targeted business development, and digital marketing. With AI at its core, Sourcy aims to streamline sourcing processes, pr…

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Zahra Zanjani - The Hustle Behind Cubo Modular 1:22:25

4M ago1:22:25

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Zahra Zanjani is the co-founder and COO of Cubo Modular – a company that aims to provide sustainable, affordable, and dignified housing for all by creating and producing bamboo house kits. Listen in as Zara shares her captivating origin story, tracing the influence of her first-generation entrepreneur parents and their remarkable hustle, which has …

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Jules Veloso and Andrew Bercasio - The Hustle Behind ITOOH 1:12:44

5M ago1:12:44

1:12:44

Jules Veloso and Andrew Bercasio of ITOOH Homestyle shares their journey of creating the best online marketplace to source Filipino furniture. Jules and Andrew will share their respective hustles that started in Marketing and PR. They will also share how they progressed in their careers and created their first businesses. Jules and Andrew also shar…

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Aya Shlachter - The Hustle Behind MGS Group 1:12:27

5M ago1:12:27

1:12:27

Aya Shlachter of MGS Group joins us in this episode to share her inspiring journey as an Filipina architect who made an achtitectural empire in the US designing for big retail brands. Aya will share her early exposure to entrepreneurship through her parents and how she hustled when she decided to move to the US to study and pursue architecture. She…

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Kat Bautista - The Hustle Behind NYMA 1:25:24

5M ago1:25:24

1:25:24

Kat Bautista of NYMA joins us in this episode to share how they are changing the talent management game in the Philippines. Kat will share her inspiring early hustles which included stops in multiple tech giants in Silicon Valley. She will also share what led her to go back to the Philippines and how she rose up the ranks in Globe. Kat also shares …

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Isabel Ridad - The Hustle Behind Monetize 1:16:09

5M ago1:16:09

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Isabel Ridad of Monetize joins us in this episode to share her amazing journey in finance and how they are helping SME's solve the hard and boring problems with Monetize. Isabel will share her inspiring start hustling early and how she studied in the UK to chase her desired career. She will also discuss her impressive stints in BSP, Standard Charte…

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Michael McCullough - The Hustle Behind KMC Solutions 1:22:35

5M ago1:22:35

1:22:35

Michael McCollough, Co-Founder and Chairman of KMC Solutions, joins us in this episode to share how they were able to become the largest proworking space provider in the Philippines. Michael will share his inspiring hustle early on being in tech and how he got into operating contact centers in the Philippines. He will also share how KMC started out…

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The 5 most valuable lessons we've learned from Founders and CEOs over the past 5 years 13:14

6M ago13:14

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We've interviewed hundreds hundreds of the best startup founders and hustlers over the past 5 years in the Hustleshare podcast and we will finally reveal the 5 things that the most successful CEOs and Founders do to become successful in this bonus episode. The link to the special playlist of the Best of the best episodes of Hustleshare can be found…

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Fred Uytengsu - The Hustle Behind Alaska Milk 1:15:08

6M ago1:15:08

1:15:08

For our 5th anniversary episode, Fred Uytengsu, Chairman of Alaska Milk, joins us to share the amazing journey he's had with leading Alaska. Fred will share his early hustles working for his dad and also going to the states to pursue swimming while working side hustles to make extra cash. He will also share the challenges he had to go through when …

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Daniel Ibasco - The Hustle Behind Fortman Cline 45:31

6M ago45:31

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Daniel Ibasco, President and CEO of Fortman Cline shares how they became a top M&A firm that helps companies scale their businesses. Daniel will share his illustrious career origins with stops being the Managing Director of Bank of Boston and Bear Stearns. He will also share what made him decide to create his own firm and scale Fortman Cline and fa…

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Xavier Marzan - The Hustle Behind f(dev) 1:24:36

6M ago1:24:36

1:24:36

Xavier Marzan, CEO of f(dev), joins us in this episode to share how they are building out ventures and products that are addressing large-scale opportunities in the underserved middle markets. Xavier will share his very early hustles when he migrated to the US and what led him to come back and eventually become the CEO of GCash. He will also share …

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Quickie 7: The Hustle Behind Impact '24 46:53

6M ago46:53

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Gian de la Rama of SAIL joins us in this episode to give us a glimpse of what it was like months after Aiah got acquired by Sprout Solutions and the advantages and resources they now have access to. Gian also shares how startups can get access to the same resources by joining this year's Impact 24 by Sprout which culminates in this year's SaasCon. …

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Kiyanusch Braun - The Hustle Behind GoRocky 54:48

6M ago54:48

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Kiyanusch Braun of GoRocky joins us in this episode to share how they are helping Filipino men overcome erectile dysfunction and hairloss. Kiyanusch shares his early hustles in Germany and how he eventually ended up in the Philippines to be an intern in Kaya Founders. He also shares how he joined Pulse 63 to validate the idea of GoRocky to adress m…

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Ina Flores - The Hustle Behind Hey Roomie 1:28:58

7M ago1:28:58

1:28:58

Ina Flores of Hey Roomie joins us in this episode to share how they are giving Filipinos a new place to build and engage with their communities. Ina will share her humble beginnings being in Landscape Architecture and how she made a career out of her profession despite not loving it. She will also share how she made a career shift into marketing an…

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Martin Peñaflor - The Hustle Behind Tangere 1:17:20

7M ago1:17:20

1:17:20

Martin Peñaflor, Founder CEO of Tangere, joins us in this episode to share their inspiring story on how they created their market research app. Martin will share his humble beginnings in starting off as a clerk and eventually becoming an ERP consultant. He will also share what inspired him to start Tangere on the side and the numerous challenges he…

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Al Cardenas - The Hustle Behind Safe App 42:21

7M ago42:21

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Al Cardenas of Safe App joins us in this episode to share how they help Filipinos from getting scammed from online transactions. Al will share his humble beginnings and how he worked in the call center industry in his first hustles. He will also share how he started his first startup in Antler and how it was acquired. Al also shares how getting sca…

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JC Castañeda and Alex Gervacio - The Hustle Behind Itemcount 1:08:53

7M ago1:08:53

1:08:53

JC Castañeda and Alex Gervacio of Itemcount joins us in this episode to share how they are helping MSMEs with their POS and inventory system. JC and Alex will share their very inspiring origin story where JC shared the hardships they had to go through being an OFW who had to selfstudy to learn programming and Alex had to win his parents over to tak…

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Jay Haendler - The Hustle Behind Founders Launchpad 1:09:53

8M ago1:09:53

1:09:53

Jay Haendler of Founders Launchpad joins us in this episode to share how they invest in the next wave of promising Filipino Startups. Jay will share his origin story and the side hustles he did during college. He will also share how he got into the world of finance which eventually led him to become a VC. Jay also shares how Founders Launchpad was …

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Niña Terol and Candice Quimpo - The Hustle Behind Imaginable Impact 1:22:40

8M ago1:22:40

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Niña Terol and Candice Quimpo of Imaginable Impact joins us in this episode to share how they are helping Filipina Founders create better startups. Niña and Candice will both share their inspiring origin stories revolving around communication work and PR. They will also share how they got to work together and how they saw the problem of the startup…

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John Vincent Fiel - The Hustle Behind Wela 1:16:54

8M ago1:16:54

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John Vincent Fiel of Wela joins us in this episode to share the amazing journey he had bootstrapping Wela School Systems and scaling it overseas. John will share his humble beginnings growing up and how he managed a computer shop as an early hustle. He will also share his first foray into creating startups creating a gaming studio before deciding t…

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Nikko Que - The Hustle Behind Nextperience Group 1:18:04

8M ago1:18:04

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Nikko Que of Nextperience Group joins us in this episode to share how they revolutionzed the experience industry in the Philippines with their unique concepts like The Dessert Museum, Inflatable Island, Gootopia, and many more. Nikko will share his humble beginnings trying to carve out a career path early and how he almost gave up on his dreams. He…

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