Alex Aronson, co-founder of Helios, a groundbreaking startup focused on democratizing solar energy in the Philippines, takes us on a journey from his roots in the Bay Area to his impactful career in the Philippine startup scene. He shares his passion for building high-performance teams and solving pressing consumer problems, particularly in the renewable energy sector. With a wealth of experience from his time at Bookie and Plantina, Alex discusses the challenges and triumphs of launching Helios, emphasizing the importance of accessibility and affordability in solar solutions. If you're curious about the future of energy, the startup hustle, or how to make a meaningful impact, this episode is filled with valuable insights and inspiration.

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Shad Dela Cruz, the co-founder and CEO of Flying Tigers Express, talks about his journey, from his humble beginnings in Bacolod to navigating the vibrant startup ecosystem in Cebu. He shares his evolution from a tech enthusiast to a leader in the logistics industry. After experiencing the highs and lows of startup life, including a challenging first venture, he found his calling in revolutionizing delivery services in the Philippines. Shad discusses the importance of solving real-world problems, building a solid team, and the relentless hustle that drives success. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a logistics aficionado, or someone looking for motivation in the face of adversity, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration you won't want to miss.

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Mari Martirez, co-founder and CEO of Rezbin, shares his inspiring journey from building startups to driving social impact through waste management innovation. After working in key roles at successful startups like Kumu and STORM, Mari took the leap to create Rezbin, a platform revolutionizing waste segregation and recycling in the Philippines. He opens up about navigating failure, rediscovering purpose, and applying his extensive experience to build a tech-driven environmental solution. Whether you're a startup founder, sustainability advocate, or someone seeking inspiration from resilience and reinvention, this episode is filled with valuable insights and advice you won't want to miss.

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Priya Thachadi, co-founder and CEO of Villgro Philippines, shares her inspiring journey from grassroots activism to driving social impact through entrepreneurship. After a diverse career spanning journalism, public policy, and social enterprise development, she moved to the Philippines to establish Villgro Philippines, a pioneering incubator supporting impact-driven startups. Priya opens up about the challenges of building an ecosystem from scratch, overcoming self-doubt, and empowering entrepreneurs from underserved communities. Whether you're a founder seeking impact, an aspiring changemaker, or someone navigating career pivots, this episode is rich with insights and advice you won't want to miss.

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Ursel Murillo-Laureno, founder and CEO of EdFolio and SkoolTek, shares her inspiring journey from being a school principal to launching a successful startup that empowers educators. In this episode, Ursel dives into the challenges of building a tech platform outside of Manila and how her passion for education fueled her entrepreneurial path. From navigating funding hurdles to balancing multiple ventures, she offers invaluable insights on perseverance, strategic thinking, and community-building. Whether you're an aspiring founder, an educator, or someone passionate about impactful innovation, this episode is packed with lessons that will motivate and inspire you.

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For our 6th anniversary episode, Jerry Tieng of OneWorkforce joins us in this episode to share his incredible tech journey spanning 3 decades. Jerry shares his humble beginnings in software development that started with servicing clients to Binondo and how he grew his software dev shop thru word-of-mouth. Jerry also shares how they've been able to stay stable and profitable through the years despite the changing specs of clients and the sacrifices he made to become successful.

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Beryl Li, co-founder of Yield Guild Games (YGG)—the world's first and largest decentralized network of gaming guilds specializing in blockchain games and Web3 education—returns to the show to share how her startup has evolved since the Play-to-Earn boom. She discusses YGG’s journey through crypto market fluctuations, the challenges of scaling a Web3 company, and their strategic shift towards "Future of Work" initiatives. As a pioneer in the Philippine crypto space and a founding team member of Coins.ph, Li offers insights into financial discipline, Web3 team building, and adapting business models during market downturns. Currently, she leads YGG’s transformation into a platform that connects Filipino talent with digital work opportunities in AI and cybersecurity.

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Beryl’s Top 5 Founders:

Ron Hose: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronhose/

Stephanie Sy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefsy/

Renz Chong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renz-chong/

Christian Besler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianbesler/

Jay Villarante: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbvillarante/

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