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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, 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 and its neighboring markets. He recounts his career journey, beginning with law studies in Austria, shifting to IT, earning an MBA in the US, and working at McKinsey in retail banking. He narrates BillEase’s evolution from a cash lending service to an ecommerce financing platform, tackling hurdles like automating credit processes. The pandemic accelerated the shift to digital transactions, fueling BillEase’s rapid growth. Georg also discusses the company’s strides post-Series B funding and his growth as a founder, highlighting the value of co-founders, team building and cultivating a strong company culture.

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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, where he shifted from managing customer service to excelling in supply chain management, highlighting the value of understanding the big picture. Explore David’s role in transforming Emerson Network Power into Vertiv, including his establishment of a legal entity and the expansion of the team from 400 to 1,250 employees, while delivering innovative chipset thermal management technology solutions for data centers.  

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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 names like Tambunting and Cebuana Lhuillier to make crypto more accessible in the Philippines. Now, Bianca heads 10XME Academy, focusing on equipping people with AI skills. Through 10XME, she helps individuals use generative AI to create new opportunities and reclaim their time.

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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 financial industry. He also reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped Elevate Pay, including a move to East Africa and a strategic pivot that redefined the company’s mission.

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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 experiences from his early career days at J&J and BCG to his transformative role at Google, providing invaluable insights into overcoming imposter syndrome and leveraging personal strengths. Learn the dynamics of co-founder relationships, the importance of structured thinking for entrepreneurial success and the thriving startup ecosystem in the Philippines.

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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 support to children facing similar challenges. He delves into the obstacles and successes of navigating the startup world, offering valuable insights on venture capital, sales strategies and maintaining a mission-driven focus.

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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 their fast growth.

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Raffy's Top 5 Founders

Pavel Fedorov: https://www.pavelfedorov.info/

George Chesakov: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgechesakov/

Donnah Alcoseba-Montemayor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnahmontemayor/

Steve Jobs: https://www.apple.com/stevejobs/

Elon Musk: https://x.com/elonmusk

Raffy Montemayor - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raffymontemayor/

Salmon Rural Bank of Sta. Rosa Laguna - https://salmon.ph/ruralbankofstarosalaguna

Salmonph - https://salmon.ph/

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