In this episode of HIPE, we have Alex Gentry, a dynamic entrepreneur with a remarkable journey filled with diverse experiences and accomplishments. From being fascinated with science and computers at an early age to taking roles in magazine publishing, custom software development, and eventually co-founding Sprout Solutions, a leading HR and payroll software in the Philippines, Alex's passion for exploration and growth is undeniably contagious. Her unique perspective on fostering diversity in the entrepreneurial world, coupled with her dedication to emerging ecosystems, make her an invaluable resource for those looking to seamlessly merge their personal and professional dreams and contribute to lasting positive change.

In this episode, you will learn the following :

Visit Alex Gentry’s Socials:

LinkedIn: https://ph.linkedin.com/in/alexandria-agbayani-gentry-3656834

Connect with Endeavor Philippines: 

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

Website: https://philippines.endeavor.org/ 

In this episode of HIPE Stories, we sit down with Ronald “Rho” Robins, a professional gamer turned serial entrepreneur and the mastermind behind Mineski Global. Mineski Global stands as a pioneering force in the world of eSports and casual mobile gaming in Southeast Asia. 

Rho takes us on his whirlwind 20-year entrepreneurial journey, starting from his humble beginnings as a young gamer in Cebu. Relocating to Manila for college, he formed a team with his friends and began competing in DOTA tournaments, achieving remarkable success and international recognition. Witnessing the support that other countries provided to their gaming teams, Ronald recognized the untapped potential in enhancing gaming cafes in the Philippines. This realization prompted him to establish Mineski Infinity, which has since evolved beyond cafes to encompass original eSports leagues, platforms, content, tours, and events across Southeast Asia. Today, Mineski Global continues to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of gaming, delving into eSports, casual gaming, and ticketing platforms. 

Join us as we explore Mineski's humble beginnings, their ascent to becoming a world-class eSports tournament host, their strategies for navigating adversity during times of crisis, especially the pandemic, and Rho's personal evolution as an entrepreneur fueled by technology and a willingness to learn from failure.

In this episode, you will learn the following :

Visit Ronald Robins’s Socials:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ronald-robins-294b8ab8

Connect with Endeavor Philippines: 

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

Website: https://philippines.endeavor.org/ 

Join us in today’s episode with the dynamic duo of Kimberly Yao and Iacopo Rovere. Listen as they showcase their expertise in revolutionizing the food industry with the birth of CloudEats using innovative technology that delivers high-quality cuisine on-demand amidst the challenges of attracting the right talent.

From selling booze online and working in Philippine F&B as an expat to creating a revolutionary cloud kitchen concept, Kimberly Yao and Iacopo Rovere's entrepreneurial journey is full of unexpected twists. With the same passion and interest for food and e-commerce, fate led them to create CloudEats, a company that combines multi-brand, multi-cuisine, and multi-platform operations. Despite the challenges they faced during the pandemic and the initial difficulties in looking for the right talent, CloudEats has grown to become a success and is continuing on with a strong growth trajectory. What's in store for Kimberly and Iacopo in the near future is their plans to expand into Thailand and beyond. Their story is indeed far from over. 

In this episode, you will learn the following :

Visit Kimberly Yao’s Socials:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kimberlyyao

Visit Iacopo Rovere's Socials:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/iacopo-rovere

Connect with Endeavor Philippines: 

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

Website: https://philippines.endeavor.org/ 

Season 2 is here! HIPE Stories returns to celebrate the power of high-impact entrepreneurs in driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future. Join us as we showcase the remarkable journeys, insights, and strategies of the next generation of game-changers in the Philippines. Tune in on YouTube and Spotify every Wednesday for inspiring episodes that will fuel your entrepreneurial spirit. Get ready to be part of the HIPE movement!

The episode features ER Rollan, Co-founder and CEO of Growsari. 

Having worked in Singapore for Procter & Gamble, Boston Consulting Group, and Unilever, ER has vast professional experience in dealing with various retail distribution channels as well as the sari-sari store distribution channel due to a personal knowledge of the integral role sari-sari stores play in Philippine retail, national economy, and society.    

He recognized the potential of transforming the sari-sari store to not only help fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies better distribute their products and services but also to uplift the lives of the store owners and the communities they serve.   

Prior to co-founding Growsari in 2016, ER started his career in Proctor & Gamble SG where he held a variety of roles, including senior manager for Consumer & Market Knowledge. He joined the Boston Consulting Group as an expert consultant at the Center for Consumer and Customer Insight in Southeast Asia. This was followed by a stint in Unilever, where he led brand development for its ice cream business in Southeast Asia and Australasia.   

HIPE Stories is a show about High Impact Pinoy Entrepreneurs. These are entrepreneurs who are based in the Philippines who have the most disruptive ideas, scale their business to a big success, then go on to do something special—they pay it forward by helping the next generation of entrepreneurs. In the process, they turbocharge the entrepreneur ecosystem and create an economic multiplier effect. The multiplier effect is what makes entrepreneurial ecosystems thrive and this is something HIPE Stories will explore in its episodes with High Impact Pinoy Entrepreneurs.

We'd like to thank the Astbury for our studio! The Astbury is a private members club in Poblacion where the creative and cerebral live in the moment, and work, gather, grow for tomorrow. To know more, check out https://astbury.club/

PRODUCTION TEAM

Executive Producer: Chelsea Sullivan

Audio Editing: Bryan Paredes

Video Editing: GM Espeleta

Production Assistant: Judge Soler

Studio Design: Rona Aumentado

The episode features Bela Gupta D'Souza, Founder and CEO of Edamama.

Bela is the founder of Edamama—the leading parenting platform in the Philippines to shop for the most trusted childcare products and services, while discovering authentic parenting content and advice. Originally from India, Bela grew up in Japan, Thailand, and the US before moving to the Philippines, where for the past decade she has been an active contributor to the startup ecosystem as a founder, investor, and advisor. Bela graduated with an MBA from Stanford in 2011 and a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Mumbai, India.

HIPE Stories is a show about High Impact Pinoy Entrepreneurs. These are entrepreneurs who are based in the Philippines who have the most disruptive ideas, scale their business to a big success, then go on to do something special—they pay it forward by helping the next generation of entrepreneurs. In the process, they turbocharge the entrepreneur ecosystem and create an economic multiplier effect. The multiplier effect is what makes entrepreneurial ecosystems thrive and this is something HIPE Stories will explore in its episodes with High Impact Pinoy Entrepreneurs.

We'd like to thank the Astbury for our studio! The Astbury is a private members club in Poblacion where the creative and cerebral live in the moment, and work, gather, grow for tomorrow. To know more, check out https://astbury.club/

PRODUCTION TEAM

Executive Producer: Chelsea Sullivan

Audio Editing: Bryan Paredes

Video Editing: GM Espeleta

Production Assistant: Judge Soler

Studio Design: Rona Aumentado

The episode features Roland Ros, Co-founder & CEO of Kumu.

HIPE Stories is a show about High Impact Pinoy Entrepreneurs. These are entrepreneurs who are based in the Philippines who have the most disruptive ideas, scale their business to a big success, then go on to do something special—they pay it forward by helping the next generation of entrepreneurs. In the process, they turbocharge the entrepreneur ecosystem and create an economic multiplier effect. The multiplier effect is what makes entrepreneurial ecosystems thrive and this is something HIPE Stories will explore in its episodes with High Impact Pinoy Entrepreneurs.

We'd like to thank the Astbury for our studio! The Astbury is a private members club in Poblacion where the creative and cerebral live in the moment, and work, gather, grow for tomorrow. To know more, check out https://astbury.club/

PRODUCTION TEAM

Executive Producer: Chelsea Sullivan

Audio Editing: Bryan Paredes

Video Editing: GM Espeleta

Production Assistant: Judge Soler

Studio Design: Rona Aumentado

The episode features Steve Sy, Founder & CEO of Great Deals.  

Steve is the CEO and Founder of Great Deals E-Commerce Corp. Great Deals is the leading e-commerce solution provider in the Philippines, and was recognized by the financial times as the fastest growing company in Asia Pacific. Considered an “Industry Disruptor,” Steve is also the co-founder of Shoppertainment Live Inc., Zagana, and Strat Quad. He is an Alibaba Business School E Founder Fellow, an Endeavor Entrepreneur, a Mansmith Innovation Awardee, and one of the Top 100 Filipinos to follow on Linkedln for inspiration and learning.   

HIPE Stories is a show about High Impact Pinoy Entrepreneurs. These are entrepreneurs who are based in the Philippines who have the most disruptive ideas, scale their business to a big success, then go on to do something special—they pay it forward by helping the next generation of entrepreneurs. In the process, they turbocharge the entrepreneur ecosystem and create an economic multiplier effect. The multiplier effect is what makes entrepreneurial ecosystems thrive and this is something HIPE Stories will explore in its episodes with High Impact Pinoy Entrepreneurs.  

We'd like to thank the Astbury for our studio! The Astbury is a private members club in Poblacion where the creative and cerebral live in the moment, and work, gather, grow for tomorrow. To know more, check out https://astbury.club/

PRODUCTION TEAM

Executive Producer: Chelsea Sullivan

Audio Editing: Bryan Paredes

Video Editing: GM Espeleta

Production Assistant: Judge Soler

Studio Design: Rona Aumentado