Hustleshare

Ronster Baetiong and Podcast Network Asia
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Hustleshare

Welcome to Hustleshare, a Filipino podcast that features the journeys of startup founders, business leaders and unique hustlers to show not our differences but to show that most of us are very much alike. Hustleshare was made to showcase the triumphs and challenges people go through in their unique hustle and learn how we can apply them to our own daily hustles. Test https://plus.acast.com/s/hustleshare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Guaya Melgar and Adrian Co - The Hustle Behind Mochi

    5 DAYS AGO

    Guaya Melgar and Adrian Co - The Hustle Behind Mochi

    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 first startup, Vesl, which addressed credit access for small businesses, and how these experiences prepared her for Mochi’s creation. They both recount their initial meeting and partnership, explaining the intensive early product testing and the decision to build Mochi using TypeScript and Next.js for scalability, and Foxmont’s early investment that helped them launch. They share candid insights on navigating funding challenges, product bugs, and finding validation in their first paying customer, all while building a strong co-founder relationship based on transparency and resilience. This episode is brought to you by OneCFO and Lark For show notes, go to Hustleshare.com Hustleshare is powered by Podmachine Test https://plus.acast.com/s/hustleshare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 25m
  2. Jay Olos - The Hustle Behind OneCFO

    3 NOV

    Jay Olos - The Hustle Behind OneCFO

    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 upbringing. Jay shares his journey from auditor to tech professional, explaining what inspired him to become an angel investor. He highlights his role in a NASDAQ exit and emphasizes the importance of CFOs in helping startups succeed financially. Reflecting on his time as CFO at GCash and PayMongo, he discusses his contributions to fundraising and scaling operations. Now, as CEO, Jay envisions OneCFO making financial guidance accessible to businesses of all sizes. This episode is brought to you by OneCFO and Lark For show notes, go to Hustleshare.com Hustleshare is powered by Podmachine Test https://plus.acast.com/s/hustleshare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 23m
  3. Tina Amper - The Hustle Behind Geeks On A Beach

    27 OCT

    Tina Amper - The Hustle Behind Geeks On A Beach

    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 Carlos before moving to the US. Tina’s career in tech began with her work on integrated circuits for the space industry, which led to navigating the challenges of adapting to US corporate culture. She also reflects on her time at Siemens and Western Digital, where she balanced an intense global tech career with her MBA studies. Finally, Tina shares insights on building Cebu’s tech community, growing Geeks On A Beach, and offers advice for female founders on resilience, grit and long-term vision. This episode is brought to you by OneCFO and Lark For show notes, go to Hustleshare.com Hustleshare is powered by Podmachine Test https://plus.acast.com/s/hustleshare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m
  4. Macy Castillo - The Hustle Behind Enstack

    20 OCT

    Macy Castillo - The Hustle Behind Enstack

    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 consolidating order management, inventory tracking, shipping, payments, and finances into one platform, addressing the crucial challenge of payment collection and enabling merchants to sell anytime, anywhere. Enstack, after securing $3 million in Series A funding from Mangrove Capital Partners, now serves over 70,000 SMEs with versatile tools for both online and offline commerce. Macy also encourages female founders to cultivate resilience, grit, and a focus on long-term success. This episode is brought to you by UNO Digital Bank and Lark For show notes, go to Hustleshare.com Hustleshare is powered by Podmachine Test https://plus.acast.com/s/hustleshare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  5. Jeffrey Ong - The Hustle Behind Mobee Cars

    13 OCT

    Jeffrey Ong - The Hustle Behind Mobee Cars

    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 by social mobility and poor public transportation. Jeffrey also shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting with early lessons from his family business and later corporate experiences at BMW. He reflects on his time scaling myTukar and expanding Carsome’s presence in Southeast Asia before founding Mobee. Finally, insights into Mobee’s future, including Kaya Founders’ investment and plans for growth through geographic expansion and tech development wraps up the discussion. This episode is brought to you by UNO Digital Bank and Lark For show notes, go to Hustleshare.com Hustleshare is powered by Podmachine Test https://plus.acast.com/s/hustleshare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m
  6. Enrique Hormillo and Mixx Locsin - The Hustle Behind DOON

    6 OCT

    Enrique Hormillo and Mixx Locsin - The Hustle Behind DOON

    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, comprising $500,000 in equity and a $1 million debt facility. Investors include angel investors, family offices of tech entrepreneurs, and venture studio AHG Lab, DOON's first backer. This episode is brought to you by UNO Digital Bank and Lark For show notes, go to Hustleshare.com Hustleshare is powered by Podmachine Test https://plus.acast.com/s/hustleshare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 20m
  7. Erika Aquino - The Hustle Behind M Squad

    29 SEPT

    Erika Aquino - The Hustle Behind M Squad

    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, where she played a key role in scaling the user base. Erika later took on leadership positions at Infinit-O, where she contributed to their foundation’s philanthropic efforts, and also founded Cebruery, Artisan Ales, a craft beer company in Cebu, which marked a major turning point in her career. The pandemic had a significant impact on her brewery, prompting her to shift focus toward startup investing. Today, she uses her extensive experience to mentor and guide startups globally, helping them achieve a balance between profit and purpose. This episode is brought to you by UNO Digital Bank, Salmon and Lark For show notes, go to Hustleshare.com Hustleshare is powered by Podmachine Test https://plus.acast.com/s/hustleshare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 22m
  8. Michael Bantigue and Walter Boo - The Hustle Behind Invesko

    22 SEPT

    Michael Bantigue and Walter Boo - The Hustle Behind Invesko

    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 portfolios, thus promoting financial growth and security. Michael shares his journey from working with global brands like Starbucks and Lululemon to leading tech efforts in New York and Hong Kong. Walter, starting fresh in Singapore's startup scene, quickly rose to COO of Invesko. Together, they discuss their inspiration for Invesko, their mission to democratize investments in the Philippines, and the challenges of building a user-friendly stock trading platform. This episode is brought to you by UNO Digital Bank, Salmon and Lark For show notes, go to Hustleshare.com Hustleshare is powered by Podmachine Test https://plus.acast.com/s/hustleshare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 19m
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Welcome to Hustleshare, a Filipino podcast that features the journeys of startup founders, business leaders and unique hustlers to show not our differences but to show that most of us are very much alike. Hustleshare was made to showcase the triumphs and challenges people go through in their unique hustle and learn how we can apply them to our own daily hustles. Test https://plus.acast.com/s/hustleshare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Ronster Baetiong and Podcast Network Asia
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    365
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ronster Baetiong and and Podcast Network Asia
  • Show Website
    Hustleshare

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