Arundel Formacion is Team Leader and Jaden Joguilon is Project Manager at Avamos Musorb Innovators. Avamos Musorb Innovators is a research-based startup developing smart adsorption mechanisms for sustainable water solutions. Their product can treat water, ideal for aquarium owners, fish breeders & aquacultures, and for wastewater treatment plants. This episode is recorded live at Coastline 5023 FTBI. Coastline 5023 FTBI is a startup incubator based in University of the Philippines Visayas in...
May 16, 2025•31 min
Sheila Marie Vallejo is Founder and Co-owner at Soul Paperie. Soul Paperie Co. is producing handmade papers from abaca fiber typically used in the wedding industry, such as for wedding invitations. Soul Paperie is also a letterpress studio - providing a complete package for paper and stationery enthusiasts in the Philippines and abroad. This episode is recorded live at Coastline 5023 FTBI. Coastline 5023 FTBI is a startup incubator based in University of the Philippines Visayas in Miag-ao, Iloil...
May 14, 2025•37 min
Lorlie Noblezada is Founder at De Paul Budbud Sea Salt. De Paul Budbud Sea Salt is reviving the traditional saltmaking industry in Miag-ao, Iloilo. They have products such as original roasted seasalt and roasted seasalt with lemongrass, locally sourced and produced in Miag-ao, for sale anywhere in the Philippines. This episode is recorded live at Coastline 5023 FTBI. Coastline 5023 FTBI is a startup incubator based in University of the Philippines Visayas in Miag-ao, Iloilo.In this episode | 01:...
May 12, 2025•36 min
Chino Granda is President and Creative Director at Sine Haraya. Sine Haraya is a professional studio in Manila providing food photography and advertising services to chefs and restaurant owners so that they can improve their sales and marketability - by bringing out the soul of the food. Aside from this, Sine Haraya also offers video and podcast production services for companies who want to elevate their presence. Sine Haraya also has its channel highlighting success stories of Filipino business...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Ian Fred Solas is Founder at Green Solution PH. Green Solution PH is a startup working towards the use of renewable energy for a sustainable future. The vision is to have biofuel production in the country as the first ever biofuel company to transform the energy market by providing a renewable replacement for fossil fuel. Currently, they are looking to do this by converting landfill waste to biofuel.This episode is recorded live at Coastline 5023 FTBI. Coastline 5023 FTBI is a startup incubator ...
May 06, 2025•38 min
Reynald Laurea is Communications Lead at CirPro Innovations, a research-based startup developing zero-waste circular solutions. They’re currently turning calamansi peels into jam ingredients and exploring other uses for food waste.Recorded live at Coastline 5023 FTBI, a startup incubator based in UP Visayas in Miag-ao, Iloilo.In this episode | 01:20 Ano ang CirPro Innovations? | 03:17 What problem is being solved? | 10:58 What solution is being provided? | 16:30 What are stories behind the start...
May 05, 2025•36 min
Josiah Borres and Brethren Ace de la Gente are Co-Founders at Tagpuan. Tagpuan is a streamlined contract marketplace platform for farmers and buyers. Farmers can post what they will be planting, and buyers can sign trade contracts with them. Or, buyers can post what they need, and farmers can sign exclusive contracts to supply them.Recorded live at Coastline 5023 FTBI, a startup incubator based in UP Visayas in Miag-ao, Iloilo. In this episode | 01:41 Ano ang Tagpuan? | 05:26 What problem is bei...
May 02, 2025•41 min
Ted Hyacinth Asperas is TBI Manager at WVSU BINHI TBI. WVSU BINHI TBI is a startup incubator based in West Visayas State University in Iloilo City. BINHI TBI is providing an enabling ecosystem for startups focused on healthcare, green economy, and emerging technologies. Recorded live at WVSU BINHI TBI a startup incubator based in West Visayas State University, Iloilo City. In this episode | 01:17 Ano ang WVSU BINHI TBI? | 04:46 What services does the TBI provide for startups? | 08:17 Who are not...
Apr 30, 2025•30 min
Zeno Martinez Founder at ZenLabs. ZenLabs is a venture builder based in Iloilo helping MSMEs towards digital transformation. ZenLabs drives end-to-end digital transformation by solving business challenges and building strong client relationships. ZenLabs' venture, Bulig.ai, is an all-in-one business management and ERP tool for streamlining small business operations. This episode is recorded live at WVSU BINHI TBI. In this episode | 00:55 Ano ang ZenLabs? | 01:33 What is the story behind building...
Apr 27, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Teofy Decatoria is Co-Founder at DigiHwy. DigiHwy is connecting communities, starting in Iloilo, by providing access to digital infrastructure to rural communities. They do this by solving electricity problems in remote areas, providing hardware, as well as developing software to empower local entrepreneurs to participate in e-commerce, allow people to do remote classes or remote work, as well as for families to connect with their loved ones. This episode is recorded live at WVSU BINHI TBI. WVSU...
Apr 25, 2025•46 min
Jomer Ruego is Co-Founder at AllerKit (Nutrilink). AllerKit is a product of Nutrilink in the process of development and patenting, which can rapidly test a person's allergies. AllerKit also comes with an app to provide knowledge to the person regarding his/her allergies. This episode is recorded live at WVSU BINHI TBI. WVSU BINHI TBI is a startup incubator based in West Visayas State University, Iloilo City. In this episode | 00:46 Ano ang AllerKit (Nutrilink)? | 02:28 What problem is being solv...
Apr 23, 2025•38 min
Peter Paul Dayanan is Co-Founder at Paul Kaldi Coffee. Paul Kaldi is a social enterprise selling locally sourced coffee beans, with coffee shops in Iloilo City. Paul Kaldi is on a mission to empower local farmers in Iloilo, supporting farmers by ensuring fair prices and reinvesting profits into sustainable farming. This episode is recorded live at WVSU BINHI TBI. WVSU BINHI TBI is a startup incubator based in West Visayas State University, Iloilo City. In this episode | 01:27 Ano ang Paul Kaldi ...
Apr 20, 2025•51 min
Rayjand Gellamucho is General Manager at ISAT U Kwadra TBI. ISAT U Kwadra TBI is a startup incubator based in Iloilo Science and Technology University in Iloilo City. Kwadra TBI is nurturing startups in the advanced and deep tech fields, pushing for inclusive growth and sustainable development. Watch the episode to learn more about the services that Kwadra TBI provides for startups and the motivations behind the incubator! This episode is recorded live at ISAT U KWADRA TBI. ISAT U KWADRA TBI is ...
Apr 18, 2025•52 min
Mike Natividad is Founder at INNO Digital Marketing. INNO Digital Marketing is providing market research and digital marketing solutions for micro, small, and medium enterprises. They do this by providing market insights, especially helpful for enterprises penetrating local markets, and executing a marketing strategy that includes social media management, ads creation, and leads generation. This episode is recorded live at ISAT U KWADRA TBI. ISAT U KWADRA TBI is a startup incubator based in Iloi...
Apr 16, 2025•53 min
Genecio Woo is Founder at The B Academy PH. The B Academy PH is a family tech startup focusing on parenting coaching and support for people requiring special care - transforming the childcare, special needs, and therapy industry in the Philippines. The B Academy PH also provides assessment, screening, and consulting to detect and provide intervention for people with special needs and cognitive disabilities. This episode is recorded live at ISAT U KWADRA TBI. ISAT U KWADRA TBI is a startup incuba...
Apr 13, 2025•50 min
Josh Henry is Founder at MyTutor Learning Hub. MyTutor Learning Hub is offering supplemental tutoring services for neurodivergent learners. They now have two tutorial centers (with homey feels) in Iloilo City, and is looking to expand more. They excel in their way of teaching - adjusting well to the way how their students learn.This episode is recorded live at ISAT U KWADRA TBI. ISAT U KWADRA TBI is a startup incubator based in Iloilo Science and Technology University, Iloilo City. In this episo...
Apr 10, 2025•48 min
Noel del Castillo is Founder and CEO at SeeYouDoc. SeeYouDoc is a digital integrated healthcare platform where anyone can find the medical service they need, book appointments with doctors, do teleconsultations, avail care plans, and more. They also provide tools for doctors and healthcare provider networks to help better manage their professional practice. SeeYouDoc also has an electronic medical record system to help give clinics and hospitals access to medical information of patients and at t...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Jeshua Choong is Founder at carching. Janine Uy is Country Manager at carching. carching is a platform where companies can market their brands and car drivers can earn extra income. This is done by designing participating cars with unique, creative advertisements of the brands. carching is a Malaysian-based startup, now expanding operations in the Philippines. IN THIS EPISODE | 01:13 Ano ang carching? | 02:22 What problem is being solved? | 07:06 What solution is being provided? | 29:35 What are...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Paul Pajo is Director & TBI Manager at Benilde HIFI. Alexander Abear is Incubation Management Unit Head at Benilde HIFI. Benilde HIFI DOST-TBI is a startup incubator in College of St. Benilde in Manila. Benilde HIFI is trailblazing Benildean innovation. Supporting startups in the creatives industries, Benilde HIFI is pushing towards social innovation and inclusion. Watch the episode to learn more about the services that Benilde HIFI provides for startups and the story behind the incubator! T...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Dars Juson is Co-Founder & Creative Director at REPAMANA.REPAMANA is a circular social enterprise based in Quezon City, Philippines, dedicated to repurposing discarded hotel textiles into a variety of products, including ready-to-wear garments and renewed hotel amenities. Founded by creative entrepreneur Darius "Dars" Jireh Juson, along with collaborators Allesandra Gutierrez and Earl Marquez, the initiative addresses the significant environmental impact of textile waste, particularly from t...
Apr 02, 2025•54 min
Earl Marquez is Co-Founder & Creative Director at Akosi Music.Akosi Music is a Philippine-based physical music distribution company that merges technology with tangible collectibles to support emerging artists. They produce "Music Cards," collectible items embedded with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, granting fans access to exclusive content from their favorite artists with a simple tap. Recorded live at Benilde HIFI in Manila. IN THIS EPISODE | 01:24 Ano ang Akosi Music? | 04:36...
Mar 31, 2025•47 min
Allyza Cepeda is Founder at Jane Dough. Jane Dough Desserts, a women-powered food startup, is renowned for its exquisite Popcarons®. These are delectable mini macarons that come in out of this world flavors, such as Dessert Kare-kare and Calamansi Fluff. Each meticulously crafted with attention to detail, these delights are shipped by Jane Dough Desserts nationwide - the first to do so at a bigger scale that is shelf stable without needing refrigeration in transit. Jane Dough has shipped over 10...
Mar 28, 2025•45 min
Tin Ferrera is Founder at RaceYa. RaceYa is the one-stop digital platform for sports. RaceYa is providing end to end technology for everything you need for your sporting event - for event organizers (registration, online marketing, and showing of results) and users (upcoming events and register online). IN THIS EPISODE | 02:03 Ano nga ba ang RaceYa? | 02:48 What are important updates since our last interview? | 09:15 How did you develop the business model along the years? | 35:40 What business s...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Kristianne Reyes is Co-Founder at KaHero. KaHero is a point-of-sale (POS) mobile application for businesses such as restaurants, clinics, and more. The KaHero POS app also includes a cashflow management system and inventory system for the benefit of its users and can handle multiple branches. IN THIS EPISODE | 01:16 Ano nga ba ang KaHero? | 04:49 What are updates since our last interview? | 08:06 How did you develop the business model along the years? | 27:54 What business strategies do you appl...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 1 min
MK Bertulfo is Founder at FHMoms. FHMoms is a social enterprise offering digital e-learning courses about freelancing, virtual assistance, accounting & bookkeeping, entrepreneurship, parenting, and a lot more for Filipina homebased moms. FHMoms is a huge community - over 530,000 - helping each other apply for jobs, upskill, and be connected with hiring companies. IN THIS EPISODE | 01:59 Ano nga ba ang FHMoms? | 04:29 What are important updates since our last interview? | 08:22 How did you de...
Mar 18, 2025•55 min
Kathleen Yu is Founder at Nudgyt. Nudgyt pivoted to a new product, still integrating AI and behavioral science, but now a platform to help people and organizations scale their thinking and training processes. Nudgyt creates AI avatars that people can interact with to practice, train, and improve their response in certain scenarios. This can help organizations evaluate and further train their people for specific jobs - customer service, medical response and hospitals, and so on. IN THIS EPISODE |...
Mar 14, 2025•38 min
Marini Fernandez is Co-Founder at Farmtri. Farmtri offers smart technology, encompassing precision farming and supply chain optimization, to optimize the processes of farmers, restaurants, and market vendors. In effect, they streamline the agricultural value chain, making food more accessible and affordable to everyone. IN THIS EPISODE | 01:01 Ano ang Farmtri? | 03:59 What is the problem being solved? | 10:25 What is the solution of the startup? | 20:49 What is the story behind the startup? 37:4...
Mar 11, 2025•44 min
Ruffa Carreon is Co-Founder at Uplift Code Camp. Uplift Code Camp is offering programming bootcamps and self-paced courses with mentorship to those who want to upskill or shift into a tech career. Uplift Code Camp also partners with companies to provide tech talent training as well as matching. They offer bootcamps and courses on full stack web development, frontend development, and Java development. Stack Up Podcast is a series where we dive deeper into how startups apply business strategies to...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Crystal Camarao is Executive Director at No-code Philippines. No-code Philippines is empowering the no-code and low-code community in the Philippines. No-code Philippines holds regular meetups, events, conferences, and hackathons to educate Filipinos in the concept of no-code, empower and upskill users, and provide a venue for networking and mentorship. No-code Philippines advocates no-code for smart innovation, agile startup validation, as well as having citizen developers who can create amazin...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 12 min
David Ramos is Founder and Head of Growth at Xurge Digital Media. Xurge Digital Media is a growth and performance marketing agency for impactful brand growth. More than just brand awareness, they help startups and SMEs generate leads, identify and connect with their market, and altogether increase sales. They work hand in hand with the companies in developing marketing strategies and implementing them. IN THIS EPISODE | 01:05 Ano ang Xurge Digital Media? | 06:12 What is the problem being solved?...
Feb 28, 2025•51 min