From great debt to Great Deals, Steve Sy’s journey is one of grit, perseverance, and faith.
In this episode of HIPE Stories, the founder and CEO of Great Deals shares the lessons behind his new book and the mindset that helped him build one of Southeast Asia's top e-commerce enablers.

What does it take to scale one of the fastest-growing consumer brands in the Philippines? Jaime González Fernández, co founder of Pickup Coffee, shares how culture, consistency, and execution fueled their rapid rise from a single store to 400+ in just three years.

What does it take to scale profitably in a fast-growing but nascent industry? Greg Krasnov, founder and CEO of Tonik, shares why reliability and execution are at the heart of sustainable growth, and what it takes to build a fintech business that lasts.

What does it take to build a thriving startup ecosystem? Ron Hose — co-author of the first Philippine Startup Report, founder of Coins.ph, and Endeavor Entrepreneur turned board member — reflects on trust, talent, and what the Philippines needs to shape the future of entrepreneurship.

In this episode, Endeavor Philippines Managing Director Manny Ayala sits down with George Royeca and Angeline Tham, the couple who founded Angkas, the leading motorcycle ride-hailing app in the Philippines.

In this episode, Endeavor Philippines Managing Director Manny Ayala sits down with Nate Clarke, co-founder and CEO of GoTyme, to dive deep into disrupting digital banking in emerging markets.

In this episode of 'Rappler Presents HIPE Stories', Endeavor Philippines Managing Director Manny Ayala sits down with the Founder of HOPE and PCX, Nanette Medved-Po.

In this pilot episode of 'Rappler Presents HIPE Stories', Endeavor Philippines Managing Director Manny Ayala sits down with music icon, six-time Grammy award winner, and co-founder of the Black Eyed Peas apl.de.ap.

We're back with Rappler Presents HIPE Stories!

In this show hosted by Endeavor Philippines Managing Director Manny Ayala, Rappler presents stories of the next generation of high-impact entrepreneurs in the Philippines.

Get ready for a season packed with inspiration, insights, and meaningful conversations that delve deep into the heart of entrepreneurship.

In this episode of HIPE Stories, we sat down to have a conversation with Kenneth Cobonpue, the founder of the globally-acclaimed design studio bearing his name who has an impressive client portfolio that includes renowned names such as Blackpink, Brad Pitt, LeBron James, and the Glass Onion movie.

Growing up in an artistic household, Kenneth was always encouraged to think outside the box. His mother, an entrepreneur and furniture designer, instilled in him the importance of unique, original designs. Kenneth Cobonpue's path to fame on a global scale is a monument to his fortitude, inventiveness, and everlasting faith in his profession. Kenneth has masterfully transformed his skills and experiences into designs that captured a global audience through rigorous training in prominent design institutions across the United States and Europe. Kenneth's works, which are inspired by his early experiences, are a flawless fusion of tradition and modernism with a dash of fantasy. His creations are a synthesis of artistic tradition and modern culture. Kenneth has forged his own way in the design industry by embracing his originality.

Join us as we delve into Kenneth Cobonpue's journey from a business student to a celebrated designer, creating innovative and unique designs, which eventually garnered him worldwide acclaim. 

In this episode, you will learn the following :

Visit Kenneth Cobonpue's Socials:

Website: https://kennethcobonpue.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kennethcobonpue

Connect with Endeavor Philippines: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/endeavor-philippines/ Website: https://philippines.endeavor.org/