Dive deep into the minds of the Philippines' top business personalities and entrepreneurs alongside bestselling author, multi-awarded serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and Aliw Awardee Hall of Famer for best male host, RJ Ledesma. Gain invaluable insights on achieving success, uncover their best practices and secrets, explore their innovative strategies found in their rise to success, and discover opportunities in your financial journey. Don't miss out on The RJ Ledesma Podcast! Tha ...
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From BPO Employee to Master of Content Creation: The Real Talk Darbs Story
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54:56I had the pleasure of sitting down with someone whose journey is as raw, real, and inspiring as the content he creates — Darbie Kim Estrebilla, better known as Real Talk Darbs. Before he became one of the most influential voices in the digital space, he was just like many of us — grinding in a 9-to-5 job, searching for purpose, and trying to make s…
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From Globe-Trotting Executive to Award-Winning Startup Founder Meet Maria Sucgang of Remotify
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43:05After 17 years in the corporate world, Maria Sucgang took a bold leap and founded Remotify—a fully remote, purpose-driven Employer of Record that’s putting Filipino talent on the global map. Since launching in 2021, Remotify has grown over 2,100% in revenue, maintained a 92% client retention rate. Maria herself was recognized as one of the Top 10 W…
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Humble Beginnings To a Prominent Mentor in The Philippine Real Estate Industry - The Story of Carl Dy
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32:41As the President of Spectrum Investments, Carl has over two decades of experience, including a pivotal role as Sales Director at Ayala Land Premier. His story is a testament to perseverance, innovation, and the power of embracing challenges. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the industry's best. Tune in to The RJ Ledesma Podca…
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From Balloon Vendor to Multi-Million Serial Entrepreneur: The Inspiring Journey of Joey Espiritu
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32:23What does it take to turn a humble balloon vending gig into a multi-million peso business empire? Find out in this episode of the RJ Ledesma Podcast as I sit down with Joey Espiritu, founder of Tent King and FoodChow (among other businesses), and an Agora Awardee for Excellence in Entrepreneurship. Joey’s journey is a masterclass in grit, hustle, a…
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What Weddings Taught Me About Business – A Masterclass from Teena Barretto!
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35:12I’ve always believed that business is about creating unforgettable experiences—and no one does it better than Teena Barretto. From orchestrating celebrity weddings to building a powerhouse brand in the events industry, Teena has mastered the art of turning high-pressure moments into picture-perfect success stories. But beyond the glitz and glamour,…
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From Humble Beginnings to Real Estate Titan
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36:40What does it take to build a real estate empire from the ground up? Eddie Santos, founder of RE/MAX Regent and master franchise holder of RE/MAX Philippines, knows the answer—hustle, vision, and relentless perseverance. In my latest episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast, I sit down with Eddie to uncover his inspiring journey in real estate entrepreneur…
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How David Sison Grew a Cozy Eatery into a 22-Branch Restaurant Empire!
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49:34How do you turn a small, homey restaurant into a food empire with 22+ branches? Find out as I chat with David Sison, Co-Founder & CEO of Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen and President of the Restaurant Owners of the Philippines! We’ll talk about his recipe for success, the secret sauce behind scaling a restaurant, and what it really takes to thrive in th…
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The Business of Creativity: Gary Dacanay’s Entrepreneurial Journey in Event Styling
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33:25In this episode of the RJ Ledesma Podcast, we sit down with Gary Dacanay, a visionary wedding and event stylist who has mastered the art of transforming dreams into reality while growing a successful enterprise. From curating the stunning wedding of Derek Ramsay and Ellen Adarna to styling grand celebrations for high-profile clients, Gary has built…
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From Photo Print Shop to the Photo/Video Studio of the Stars: The Inspiring Journey of Charisse Tinio of NicePrint Photography
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51:10On this episode of the RJ Ledesma Podcast, I had the privilege of sitting down with the visionary Charisse Tinio, the powerhouse entrepreneur behind **NicePrint Photography**—the go-to photo and video studio for the country’s biggest celebrities and society icons! Charisse’s story is the perfect example of how passion, resilience, and innovation ca…
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From I/T Manager to world class wedding shoe designer. DOREEN ODVINA of Doreen Odvina Custom Shoes
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23:45👞 From IT to Iconic Shoes: The Inspiring Journey of Doreen Odvina 👠 What happens when you take a leap of faith and step into the unknown? Doreen Odvina started her career in the structured world of IT, but destiny had other plans—leading her to carve out a name as one of the country’s most sought-after shoe designers. On this episode of The RJ Lede…
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Discover the Secret Wonders of Malunggay and the Business Savvy behind M2 Malunggay’s Success as RJ Ledesma interviews Ms. Zonito Tamase - President of M2 Malunggay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep. 157: Michael Cordoviz M-Commerce Corporation Founder/President
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44:18Join us for a special episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcastfeaturing Michael Cordoviz, the entrepreneurial force behind Supcart Trading Corporation and M-Commerce Corporation! Michael, alongside his wife and co-founder Zhiara Lynch Go Cordoviz, has transformed their ventures into thriving pillars of the e-commerce and logistics industry. Supcart specia…
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Ep. 156: Ma Jonalyn Sison - Ramos Ceo, Dear Face PH President, New Moon PH
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45:36Get ready to be inspired by the incredible entrepreneurial journey of Jonalyn Ramos, the powerhouse behind Dear Face and Skin Potions! Starting from humble beginnings, Jonalyn transformed her passion for skincare into one of the Philippines' leading beauty brands. Dear Face, known for its gentle yet effective skincare products, empowers individuals…
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Ep. 155: Meet the Philippines’ Mango King - Mr. Justin Sy Uy
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50:52RJ Ledesma talks to the Chairman and President of Profood international and JPark Hotel and Condotel - Mr Justin Sy Uy about his humble beginnings and his journey to becoming known as the “Mango King” of the Philippines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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An Interview with the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI - Dr. Ivan Misner -the World's Largest Business Networking Organization on the Global Success of BNI in helping Change Lives and Communities for the Better Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep. 153: Diana Lim and Camille Villafuerte of Petnet Forex Solutions (Part 2)
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42:06Hearing it Straight from the Executives: Part 2! Previously, VP Diana Lim and Senior AVP Irene Camille Villafuerte of Petnet Forex Solutions shared expert insights on forex trading in the Philippines and highlighted their company’s unique solutions. Today, they delve into the intricacies of corporate dollar trading. Learn the strategies that set PE…
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Ep. 152: Diana Lim and Camille Villafuerte of Petnet Forex Solutions (Part 1)
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33:01Hearing it straight from the executives! Join us as Vice President Diana Lim and Senior AVP Irene Camille Villafuerte from Petnet Forex Solutions, one of the leading forex solutions companies in the Philippines, share their expert insights on Forex trading for businesses. #petnetforex #petnetforexsolutions #forextradingphilippines Hosted on Acast. …
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Ep. 151: Empowered Women: Stories of Strength and Courage -a woman who breaks barriers in Financial Industry.
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26:50Join RJ Ledesma as we celebrate Women's Success by shining a light on the trailblazing women who are leading the charge in their respective fields. Discover inspiring stories of how financial management and strong family values have empowered these women to break barriers and forge new paths. This special episode highlights the importance of financ…
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Ep. 150: TG Limcaoco, President and CEO of BPI
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51:37Very honored to have our next guest on the show – who was also the Past President of my Rotary Club in Makati West. Jose Teodoro ‘TG’ Limcaoco is the President and CEO of the Bank of Philippine Islands. The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) bagged multiple awards from prestigious regional publication FinanceAsia, getting the gold award for ‘Best…
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Ep. 149: Felix Concepcion Veroya, CEO of ALPHA PH
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1:08:16With a foundation in Industrial Engineering and expertise in areas like Sustainability, Analytics, and Continuous Improvement, Felix's impact extends beyond borders. As an industry leader, educator, and prolific author, he's reshaping the landscape for Filipino Industrial Engineers. His accolades, from Asia CEO Awards to global recognitions, highli…
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The RJ Ledesma Podcast is back and I am very excited to interview Sergius Santos of SolX Technologies! SolX Technologies, Inc. recently beat out nine other startups to bag the top award in the Wildfire X Startup World Cup Philippine Regional Competition during the IGNITE 2023. They will represent the Philippines at the 2023 Startup World Cup Grand …
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Ep. 147: Frances Cruz, Omni-Channel Ads Strategist at Adslevelup
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1:07:00Frances Cruz is an omni-channel ads strategist from the Philippines. She’s been helping 7 to 8-figure startup businesses through digital advertising and nurturing approach in Meta and Tiktok platforms. Frances is also a coach for AdsLevelUp™, a media buying community program for beginners, aspiring ads strategists and business owners in the Philipp…
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Ep. 146: RR Chua, Chairman and President of Immuni Global Incorporated
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59:15In the bustling city of Cebu, Philippines, a visionary entrepreneur, Ralph Ray D. Chua, stands at the helm of Immuni Global Incorporated, managing a diverse portfolio of businesses in the food and pharmaceutical manufacturing, trading, real estate, and construction industries. With an impressive wealth of experience spanning over a decade, RR has b…
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Ep. 145 - Anya Lim, Co-Founder, Managing and Creative Director of ANTHILL Fabric Gallery
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57:00In the heart of Cebu City, Philippines, a beacon of hope and empowerment shines through the for-profit social enterprise known as ANTHILL Fabric Gallery. Founded in 2010 by the visionary leader Joy Anya T. Lim, ANTHILL stands for Alternative Nest and Trading / Training Hub for Indigenous Little Livelihood Seekers. This enterprise was born out of a …
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Ep. 144: Stephen Co, Co-founder and CEO of WTH Foods
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1:03:10Stephen Michael H. Co is a visionary entrepreneur and the Co-Founder and CEO of two groundbreaking ventures, Worth The Health Foods (WTH Foods) and Nipa Brew Craft Beers. His journey into the world of sustainable food innovation and craft brewing began with a shared passion for showcasing Filipino creativity and locally sourced ingredients. Hosted …
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Ethan Rose founded http://Pouch.ph in 2021, a Bitcoin wallet service that uses the Lightning Network to enable customers to seamlessly send and receive money across borders. http://Pouch.ph is one of the most innovative startups in the Philippines – enabling faster, more affordable, and more borderless payments via Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. Pouc…
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Ep. 142: Noel Tordesillas, Head of E-channel at Etiqa Philippines
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42:02Noel Tordesillas is the Head for E-Channel at Etiqa Philippines, a leading ASEAN insurer. Etiqa Philippines simplifies the selection process of Filipinos (both individual and the corporate decision-makers) for insurance products, by integrating all their life, non-life, health, and other insurance products and services into one unified brand. Hoste…
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Ep. 141: Victor Antonio, CEO of Sales Velocity Academy
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56:20Victor Antonio is a sales trainer and consultant who is highly skilled in the areas of sales influence and persuasion. Founder of SalesVelocityAcademy.com which offers online sales training. Additionally, he has written 14 books on motivation and sales, "Mastering the Upsell," is his most recent book that explains how to boost profits by upselling …
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Ep. 140: Widiana Chen, CEO of Seataoo Philippines
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54:35Widiana Chen is the CEO of Seataoo Philippines, a leading global e-commerce platform that offers sellers and customers a seamless and secure online shopping experience and aims to bring high-quality products from Southeast Asia to the global market, providing customers with a wide range of choices while supporting local businesses. Hosted on Acast.…
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Ep. 139: David Palmieri, President and CEO of SigeGo
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50:16SigeGo, powered by the technology of Simplenight, is set to change the game for exploring the Philippines. Simplenight will make the most of the Philippines’ tourism as boundless opportunities lie in this sector and also to promote Pinoy pride. Poised to be the omni-channel platform of the country, SigeGo curated experiences that will revolutionize…
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Ep. 138: Michael McCullough of KMC Solutions, Inc.
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56:58Meet Michael McCullough, Managing Director & Co-founder of KMC Group. With his expertise in commercial real estate and his focus on creating scalable real estate services, he's helped countless businesses thrive in the Philippines. Michael has played a significant role in KMC's success in providing world-class flexible work. Hosted on Acast. See ac…
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Ep. 137: Jason Gaguan, Chairman of Agile Data Solutions
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52:59Jason Gaguan is a prominent figure in the Philippine market research industry and currently serves as the Chairman of Agile Data Solutions which he co-founded in 2020. The company quickly became a leading player in the industry by adopting an innovative approach to market research and leveraging the power of the crowd and technology. Agile Data Sol…
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Ep. 136: Jon Carlo Lim Co-Founder and CEO of DragonFi Securities Inc.
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1:07:05Co-Founder and CEO Jon Carlo Lim targets to harness the power of the internet in a financial service context through DragonFi Securities INC. DragonFi is revolutionizing the investment landscape of the Philippines by developing top-notch web and mobile stock trading platforms. They are set to broaden Filipino’s participation in the capital markets …
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Ep. 135: Justin Gorriceta-Banusing and Kevin Hoang the founders of AcadArena
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51:00Justin Gorriceta-Banusing and Kevin Hoang founded the world's leading campus gaming network AcadArena. Aiming to help student gamers reach international esports tournaments, they augmented campus esports by launching their AcadArena Spaces, which built new convertible student hubs. With the coming CONquest Festival 2023, they set to reach new heigh…
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Ep. 134: JC Macalintal Venture Developer and Chief Marketing Officer of Bitskwela
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1:05:13JC Macalintal is a venture developer, community builder, and content manager for massive entrepreneurs and companies in the Philippines. Through VA agencies, he aids founders in diversifying and growing. He has collaborated with well-known companies across the world, including Meta, Microsoft, Google, and Youtube. JC has created and expanded ventur…
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Ep. 133: Isaac Saliendra Founder and CEO of Peculiar Eyewear
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1:01:43Isaac Saliendra is a young entrepreneur who founded Peculiar Eyewear, a company specializing in designing and producing unique and fashionable eyewear that sets it apart from other brands. Isaac aims to create a brand that embodies his distinct viewpoint on style and design. He believes that eyewear should not only serve a functional purpose but al…
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Ep. 132: Patrick Gentry Co-founder and CEO of Sprout Solutions
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1:00:26Patrick Gentry is the co-founder and CEO of Sprout Solutions, a Philippine-based HR and payroll software company. He has developed Sprout Solutions into one of the most cutting-edge and rapidly expanding HR technology companies in the Asia-Pacific area with more than 20 years of expertise in software development and business leadership. Gentry is a…
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"We don’t just move things, we move lives.” Dennis Ng, a leader in business management and technology, is our guest today. He works with Mober to provide sustainable delivery for the Philippines' largest retailers. IKEA Philippines and Nespresso are two examples of the giant retail chains that Mober, a Manila-based tech-logistics company, is suppor…
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Ep. 130: Nate Clarke Founder and CEO of GoTyme Bank
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43:42Our guest today is Nate Clarke, the founder and CEO of GoTyme Bank, a digital bank that provides innovative financial solutions for individuals and small businesses. With a background in software engineering and entrepreneurship, Nate has combined his expertise to create a truly unique banking experience.Nate Clarke is the guest for The RJ Ledesma …
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Ep. 129: Mickael Cardoso CEO of CloudCfo Inc.
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44:05Accounting and financial services were elevated thanks to Mickael Cordoso Das Neves' design of the internet platform and cloud-based technology known as CloudCFo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep. 128: Coach Val Baguios III and Ms. Cindy Esmundo of New Bold University
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59:39As a Strengths Finder coach, Coach Val Baguios III, has empowered and enriched the strengths of leaders, executives, managers of various top organizations. Despite the adversities in her life, Cindy Esmundo, founder of CC Land World of Sweets, continues to dominate the e-commerce business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…
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As Vice President of Corporate Relations of the Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation, Serge Bernal, has been an advocate for sustainable development and the transition towards cleaner and more efficient energy sources. Starting his career in sales before moving to key positions in Business Development, Training and Marketing, Serge directed strong…
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Ep. 126: Louisa Lavnea Thomas, Head of Business Development of Arton Capital
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1:02:36Louisa Lavnea Thomas is the head of Business Development of Arton Capital. She champions the vision of empowering individuals and families to become Global Citizens. With her experience and skills in financial services, insurance, estate planning, residency, and wealth preservation, Louisa Lavnea Thomas plays a key role in providing bespoke service…
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Ep. 125: Manny Ayala, Co-Founder and the Managing Director of Endeavor Philippines
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58:22Manny Ayala is the co-founder and the managing director of Endeavor Philippines. Endeavor is the leading global community of by and for high-impact entrepreneurs. They define high-impact entrepreneurs as those with the biggest ideas, the likeliest potential build business that matter and can scale, and the greatest desire to pay it forward by helpi…
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Ep. 124: Leila Martin, President and CEO of Overseas Filipino Bank
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1:00:08Leila Martin is the President and CEO of Overseas Filipino Bank. OFBank is the first branchless, digital-only bank licensed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the official digital bank of the Philippine government. They offer retail internet banking, remittance services, loans, alternative payment channels, and investment tools—not only t…
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Ep. 123: Jungie Gumiran, CEO and founder of JUJU Lifestyle
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56:39Jungie Gumiran is the CEO and founder of JUJU Lifestyle, a health, wellness and self-care company that offers supplements. JUJU caters to people with different lifestyles and believes that self-care shouldn’t be complicated. With their innovative way to take supplements—Drop, Fizz, Drink—it’s no hassle, can be carried everywhere, and can easily be …
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Ep. 122: Atty. Gino Jacinto, COO and Vice President of Operations and Business Development at UNAWA
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58:08Atty. Gino Jacinto is the COO and Vice President of Operations and Business Development at UNAWA. UNAWA is a pioneering Filipino Regulatory and Legal Technology company advancing the Ease of Doing Business in the region. The company offers the simplest and most convenient way to digitize key transactions through its Digital Transaction Hub. UNAWA o…
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Ep 121: Amor Maclang, Convenor Digital Pilipinas & Erica Dizon-Go, Head of FinTech Bussiness Group
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46:40Amor Maclang, is the Chair for Innovation of the European Chamber of Commerce, a board member in the French Chamber of Commerce and Currently the Executive Director and newly elected trustee of the Fintech Philippines Association. She will be a part of Digital Pilipinas Festival (DPF) takes place on October 17-21, kicking off a month-long celebrati…
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Ep 120: Jose Franco Seberano, Director, EVP and Chief Operations Officer of Cebu Landmasters
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56:27Jose Franco Soberano is the Director, EVP and Chief Operations Officer of Cebu Landmasters, a company that envisions to provide quality homes for Filipinos everyday. Founded by Jose Soberano III in 2003, CLI values the importance of family, faith, and genuine passion in real estate. These values are the backbone of their unbending commitment to the…
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Ep 119: Nel Laygo, CEO and Founder Peddlr Philippines
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51:00Nel Laygo is the chief executive officer and founder of Peddlr Philippines Inc., a mobile application developed by a startup company located in his homeland Eastern Visayas. Peddlr helps MSMEs in managing inventory and bookkeeping, especially that the app features digital ledgers and storefronts for businesses. With Peddlr, starting online business…
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