Best The Helios Network Podcasts (2025)

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Jake and Mike Look Back at Jim McKay’s Career 42:51

8h ago42:51

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Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, Jake and Mike look back at Jim McKay’s media coverage for the Indianapolis 500. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike talk more about Jim McKay covering the Indy 500. They also look back at the Indy 500 tape delay In the final segment of the show, Jake and Mike talk about some …

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Jake and Mike on the 40th Anniversary of Danny Sullivan’s Spin & Win 42:51

1d ago42:51

42:51

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, Jake and Mike look back at the 40th anniversary of the 1985 Indianapolis 500, starting with qualifying. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike talk about how the 1985 race started and progressed, including the infamous spin from Danny Sullivan. In the final segment of the show, …

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Jake and Mike Look Back at the 1955 Indianapolis 500 42:51

2d ago42:51

42:51

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, Jake and Mike talk about the 1955 Indianapolis 500 race being incredibly cold compared to incredibly hot in 1953 and 1954. They also talk about Dinah Shore singing Back Home Again in Indiana and how oddly prophetic Sid Collins was during the race. In the second half of the show, Jake a…

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Jake and Mike Remember the Success of Larry Henry & Parnelli Jones 42:51

3d ago42:51

42:51

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, Jake and Mike talk about the recent passing of former IMS Radio Network announcer, Larry Henry. They look at his best calls from the ‘80s through the ‘90s. In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike talk about this year being the first Indy 500 without the late and great Parnelli Jo…

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Josiah Go - The Hustle Of The Marketing Guru 1:00:43

4d ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Josiah Go, Chairman of Mansmith and Fielders and a pioneer in business model innovation, shares his journey from hustling at a machine shop during college to building multiple successful businesses and training thousands of entrepreneurs. In this season premiere of Hustleshare, Josiah opens up about the lessons from his father that shaped his entre…

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Alwyn Rosel - The Hustle Behind QBO Innovation 1:13:32

11d ago1:13:32

1:13:32

Alwyn Rosel, the new Executive Director of IdeaSpace and QBO Innovation Hub, shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Navotas to becoming a key builder of the Philippine startup ecosystem. In this episode, she reflects on her early hustle in the BPO industry, her crash course in startups through DOST and AIM, and the passion that fuels her w…

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Christo Georgiev - The Hustle Behind Lenderlink 1:11:44

18d ago1:11:44

1:11:44

Christo Georgiev, co-founder and CEO of LenderLink, a credit data platform bridging gaps in the Philippines’ lending ecosystem, joins us to talk about the credit data revolution he’s spearheading in the Philippines. From growing up in post-communist Bulgaria to building startups across three continents, Christo shares how he’s tackling one of the c…

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Alex Aronson - The Hustle Behind Helios 1:23:22

25d ago1:23:22

1:23:22

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 ren…

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Shad de la Cruz - The Hustle Behind Flying Tigers Express 1:26:38

1M ago1:26:38

1:26:38

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 firs…

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Mari Martirez - The Hustle Behind Rezbin 1:44:39

1M ago1:44:39

1:44:39

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 o…

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Priya Thachadi - The Hustle Behind Villgro Philippines 1:29:56

2M ago1:29:56

1:29:56

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 suppor…

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Ursel Murillo-Laureno - The Hustle Behind Skooltek 1:23:29

2M ago1:23:29

1:23:29

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 n…

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Jerry Tieng - The Hustle Behind OneWorkforce 1:14:46

2M ago1:14:46

1:14:46

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 …

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How YGG pivoted after the peak of play to earn w/ Beryl Li 1:10:20

2M ago1:10:20

1:10:20

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 Web…

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Raymond Del Rosario - The Hustle Behind Fisher Mall Group of Companies 1:23:46

2M ago1:23:46

1:23:46

Raymond Del Rosario, President of Fisher Mall, shares his remarkable journey from doing small hustles in the States to revolutionizing the retail landscape in the Philippines. In this episode, Ray dives deep into the entrepreneurial spirit instilled by his father and the challenges of breaking into the highly competitive mall industry. From navigat…

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Jojo Gendrano - The Hustle Behind PLDT Enterprise 1:07:54

2M ago1:07:54

1:07:54

Jojo Gendrano, Senior Vice President and Head of Enterprise and International Business at PLDT Enterprise, shares his incredible journey from Wall Street to shaping the future of technology in the Philippines. From his early days as a self-proclaimed geek to landing a role at Goldman Sachs, Jojo takes us through the high-stakes world of investment …

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Jessie Jiang - The Hustle Behind Basically Borrowed 1:20:02

3M ago1:20:02

1:20:02

Jessie Jiang, founder and CEO of Basically Borrowed, joins us to share her fascinating journey from chemistry student to journalist to impact-driven entrepreneur. From her early days navigating the intense academic world of Peking University to reporting for The New York Times and Time Magazine, Jessie’s career took an unexpected turn when she move…

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Ajay Gopal, Marvin and Jenny Galang - The Hustle Behind Juan Accounting 1:12:48

3M ago1:12:48

1:12:48

Marvin and Jenny Galang, the powerhouse duo behind JuanTax, return to the show—this time with an exciting new chapter. Joining them is Ajay Gopal, co-founder and CEO of Jaz, to discuss their game-changing merger and what it means for the future of accounting and fintech in the Philippines. Ajay shares his unconventional journey from finance and pro…

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Juca Lacsina - The Hustle Behind GoEden 1:36:33

3M ago1:36:33

1:36:33

Juca Lacsina, Co-founder and CEO of GoEden – pioneering startup revolutionizing the agricultural supply chain in the Philippines. Juca shares her journey from growing up in a rural farming family to earning scholarships at prestigious institutions like UPLB, Michigan State, and Rutgers, recounting how these experiences shaped her vision for GoEden.…

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Charles Guinto and Leo Cabal - The Hustle Behind The Lounge Booth 1:12:16

3M ago1:12:16

1:12:16

Charles Guinto and Leo Cabal, founders of The Lounge Booth – an elevated photo booth experience designed to capture unforgettable moments at special events. Meeting through Tumblr in the early 2010s, the duo turned a pandemic-era experiment at their friend Albert Posis’s wedding into a thriving business. What started as Charles filming the wedding …

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Allan Tan - The Hustle Behind Predictive Systems 1:26:47

4M ago1:26:47

1:26:47

Allan Tan is the Founder and CEO of Predictive Systems – a cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions company, shares his journey from Daet, Camarines Norte, to becoming a trailblazer in the Philippine tech startup scene. In this episode, Allan reflects on his early passion for computers, pivotal career moments, and the challenges of scaling Id…

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Timothy Go - The Hustle Behind BuildIt 1:39:11

4M ago1:39:11

1:39:11

Timothy Go is the Co-founder of Buildit, a tech-driven procurement platform transforming how construction supplies are sourced and purchased across the Philippines. He will discuss how his roots in his family’s construction supply business shaped his entrepreneurial journey and inspired his drive to digitize the industry. Tim recounts his career hi…

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Ron Hose - The Hustle Behind Coins.ph 1:28:22

4M ago1:28:22

1:28:22

Ron Hose is the Founder and CEO of Coins.ph – a blockchain-enabled platform providing financial services to over 10 million unbanked users, including remittances, bill payments, and online transactions. He will share his journey as a maker, the lessons learned from his early startups that didn’t succeed, and how he achieved his first startup acquis…

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David Almirol - The Hustle Behind Multisys 47:41

4M ago47:41

47:41

David Almirol Jr. is the founder and CEO of Multisys Technologies Corporation, a premier IT solutions provider in the Philippines. David rose from humble roots to create a tech powerhouse acquired by the PLDT Group, overcoming grueling conditions in the Middle East and turning his passion for programming into success. He also shares his strategy fo…

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Kendrick Kho - The Hustle Behind Hyperparameter 1:38:12

5M ago1:38:12

1:38:12

Kendrick Geluz Kho is the Founder & General Partner of Hyperparameter, an early-stage VC firm driving AI innovation in industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and finance. He previously founded Fourth Realm, where he invested in groundbreaking companies like SpaceX and Stripe, and served as Partner at Global Founders Capital, backing renowned st…

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Jeremy Au - The Hustle Behind Brave Southeast Asia Tech Podcast 1:17:01

5M ago1:17:01

1:17:01

Jeremy Au is the COO of Lucence, a cancer diagnostics company that analyzes circulating tumor DNA from blood samples to help cancer patients find effective precision therapies. He is also the host of the Brave Podcast, a platform focusing on the Southeast Asian startup ecosystem through interviews with founders, venture capitalists and industry lea…

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Gia Santos - The Hustle Behind BookSpine 1:41:16

5M ago1:41:16

1:41:16

Gia Santos is a visionary entrepreneur and the co-founder of Bookspine. After a challenging journey through startup hell, she's back and ready to inspire. Gia’s story began at just 10 years old as a freelance writer and evolved through ventures in blogging, e-commerce, and health tech with her startup HeartSmart. In July 2020, during the height of …

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Michael Calma - The Hustle Behind Advance AI 1:07:37

5M ago1:07:37

1:07:37

Michael Calma, Country Manager at Advance AI, introduces the company’s goal of enhancing financial inclusion by providing seamless identity verification and credit assessment tools powered by artificial intelligence. He reflects on his early hustles and learning programming in the 2000s, leading to key corporate roles, including his time at NEC whe…

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Rene Cuartero - The Hustle Behind AHG Lab 1:44:40

6M ago1:44:40

1:44:40

Rene Cuartero is the Co-Founder and CEO of AHG Lab – the largest independent venture studio in the Philippines that empower entrepreneurs and enrich ecosystems. With extensive experience in leadership roles at multinational companies such as P&G, Deutsche Bank, and Morgan Stanley Capital International, Rene also made a significant impact with the R…

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Guaya Melgar and Adrian Co - The Hustle Behind Mochi 1:21:58

6M ago1:21:58

1:21:58

Guaya Melgar, CEO/Co-Founder, and Adrian Co, CTO, share their journeys leading up to co-founding Mochi, a receivables management platform designed to improve billing and collections. Pete discusses his early self-taught coding experiences and forming a dev group, which led him to Proudcloud and later to Logitech. Meanwhile, Guaya reflects on her fi…

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Jay Olos - The Hustle Behind OneCFO 1:20:16

6M ago1:20:16

1:20:16

Jay Olos, Founder and CEO of OneCFO, takes us through his path from humble beginnings to becoming a financial leader in the tech industry. He introduces OneCFO, his platform designed to make CFO services accessible to SMEs and startups and recounts his early entrepreneurial experiences, underscoring the grit and resilience instilled by his upbringi…

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Tina Amper - The Hustle Behind Geeks On A Beach 1:09:52

6M ago1:09:52

1:09:52

Tina Amper, a pioneer in the Philippine startup ecosystem, shares her inspiring journey. Tina discusses how she founded Geeks On A Beach as a way to give back to the community and foster innovation in the tech space. She recounts her upbringing in Cebu, early exposure to government work, and her academic experience studying engineering at USC San C…

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Macy Castillo - The Hustle Behind Enstack 49:38

6M ago49:38

49:38

Macy Castillo is the Co-Founder and CEO of Enstack - an app that helps small businesses set up online stores, manage payments and handle shipping seamlessly. With a background in banking and tech, she significantly advanced e-commerce in the Philippines through her work with Zalora and Shopee. Launched in 2021, Enstack transforms SME operations by …

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Jeffrey Ong - The Hustle Behind Mobee Cars 57:41

7M ago57:41

57:41

Jeffrey Ong is the Co-founder and CEO of Mobee Group, a platform that facilitates car buying and selling in the Philippines. Jeffrey explains how Mobee serves both car owners and used car dealers by offering transparent pricing and ensuring seamless transactions. He discusses the growing demand for both new and used cars in the Philippines, driven …

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Enrique Hormillo and Mixx Locsin - The Hustle Behind DOON 1:16:33

7M ago1:16:33

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Enrique Hormillo (CEO) and Miguel (Mixx) Locsin (COO) are the co-founders of DOON, a peer-to-peer car-sharing platform that transforms traditional rentals by linking car owners directly with renters. Enrique and Mixx share their rollercoaster journey from personal setbacks to raising $1.5 million in pre-seed funding to fuel growth and expansion, co…

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Erika Aquino - The Hustle Behind M Squad 1:16:58

7M ago1:16:58

1:16:58

Erika Aquino is the founder of M Squad, an organization dedicated to supporting women and minority-owned startups in the areas of sustainability, wellness, education and the future of work. Her career began with corporate roles at Shell, financial services, and as a PR manager at Mandarin Oriental before moving into the startup space with Lendo, wh…

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Michael Bantigue and Walter Boo - The Hustle Behind Invesko 1:14:15

7M ago1:14:15

1:14:15

Michael Bantigue Walter Boo are the dynamic co-founders of Invesko, a Filipino-founded investment platform, Invesko's growth was driven by a $1.6 million seed round from regional VC firms in early 2023. The company allows investors to build diversified portfolios with minimal capital by offering fractional shares, SIPC protection, and instant portf…

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Georg Steiger - The Hustle Behind BillEase 52:35

8M ago52:35

52:35

Georg Steiger is the CEO and Co-Founder of BillEase, a fintech company providing consumer loans and “Buy Now, Pay Later” services to the emerging middle class in the Philippines. Georg shares insights into how BillEase manages default risks and fosters customer loyalty, while drawing comparisons between the financial landscape of the Philippines an…

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David Yao - The Hustle Behind Vertiv PH 1:21:57

8M ago1:21:57

1:21:57

David Yao is the General Manager of Vertiv’s Manila Hub, a pivotal entity in delivering essential digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. Starting with his early influences and hustle lessons from his uncle, David’s path took him from studying architecture to becoming a pivotal figure in the tech industry. David recounts his time at Amazon…

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Bianca Cruz Azurin - The Hustle Behind 10XME Academy 1:10:21

8M ago1:10:21

1:10:21

Bianca Cruz Azurin is a leader in the future of work. Her passion for real estate and tech startups led her to flexible workspaces, where she expanded Acceler8 Coworking, earning it the title of Best Coworking Space for several years. She then moved into crypto and blockchain, driving business development at Moneybees and partnering with trusted na…

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Khalid Keenan - The Hustle Behind Elevate Pay 52:04

8M ago52:04

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Khalid Keenan is the co-founder and CEO of Elevate Pay, a Y Combinator-backed startup that provides US dollar bank accounts to freelancers and remote workers in emerging markets. Khalid shares his journey from a software engineer to a fintech founder, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs of building a startup in the highly regulated f…

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Martin Gonzalez - The Hustle Behind The Bonfire Moment 1:17:55

9M ago1:17:55

1:17:55

Martin Gonzalez is the bestselling author of “Bonfire Moment’ workshop, a transformative program designed to help startup founders and their teams step out of their daily pressures to resolve conflicts, realign with their mission, and prepare for future challenges through a structured, intense and reflective one-day session. Martin shares his exper…

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Vince Rocha - The Hustle Behind Mylo Speech Buddy 1:36:23

9M ago1:36:23

1:36:23

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

9M 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

9M 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

9M 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

9M 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

9M ago1:46:57

1:46:57

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

9M 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

9M ago2:06:49

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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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