Another fun IndieCo debate where chosen applicants tackled the question, "Can Friends with Benefits Work?"  For the affirmative side, we have Anj. Meanwhile, for the negative side, we have Kaye. Watch the teaser trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyPetuLt-EQ | Like the work we do? Support us in making more! https://indie-co-membership.helixpay.ph

Pio is a junior in the Ateneo de Manila University taking up BS Management. He has been a video creator since 2015 and has since garnered a significant following on TikTok in 2020 for spreading awareness on religion and education to his audience. His work traverses topics from the humanities extending towards motivational content and personal development. Today, he gives a little insight about what he is like behind the scenes and shares his thoughts and opinions about different things.

About our partner, the University of the Philippines' Consulting Group (UPCG): Now in its second year, The Business Building Bootcamp (BBC) of the UP Consulting Group aims to educate small business owners on ways to take their business to the next level. This yea's BBB will be held on March 5 and 6, 2022 (Saturday and Sunday) and will cover the following topics: business planning, digital marketing, and brand positioning, finance and accounting, legal matters, and corporate social responsibility. Each segment will consist of a 30-minute talk by prestigious industry experts, followed by an open forum, and a workshop.

The Indiependent Collective presents: The very first IndieCo debate where chosen applicants tackled the question, "Is it Possible to Find 'True Love' Online?" (watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohzbjGI9s_k)  For the affirmative team, we have Alyssa and Mickael. Meanwhile, for the negative team, we have Jean and Cody. For those that wanted to join that casting call, don't worry we have more! Join our giveaway to get the chance to be part of one of our upcoming casting calls: https://bit.ly/34usihg

About our partner, the University of the Philippines' Consulting Group (UPCG): Now in its second year, The Business Building Bootcamp (BBC) of the UP Consulting Group aims to educate small business owners on ways to take their business to the next level. This year's BBB will be held on March 5 and 6, 2022 (Saturday and Sunday) and will cover the following topics: business planning, digital marketing, and brand positioning, finance and accounting, legal matters, and corporate social responsibility. Each segment will consist of a 30-minute talk by prestigious industry experts, followed by an open forum, and a workshop.

Gianna Abao is a graduate of Consular and Diplomatic Affairs with Latin honors from the De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde. Her passion for the arts led her to start her venture in content creation and to establish her clothing brand, Touchic, that aims to debunk stereotypes on women, and help Filipinas embrace their own body frames by accentuating their best features. She's also a content creator on Tiktok with over 400,000 followers, creating public speaking, writing, self help, and motivational content for her Tiktok platform.

On this episode, she gives an insight about what she is like behind the scenes. She also shares some fun facts and stories about her life and provides some advice. She'll also be one of our panelists for our February Influencer Roundtable. Register now! www.indie-co.com/events

About our partner, the University of the Philippines' Consulting Group (UPCG): Now in its second year, The Business Building Bootcamp (BBC) of the UP Consulting Group aims to educate small business owners on ways to take their business to the next level. This year's BBB will be held on March 5 and 6, 2022 (Saturday and Sunday) and will cover the following topics: business planning, digital marketing, and brand positioning, finance and accounting, legal matters, and corporate social responsibility. Each segment will consist of a 30-minute talk by prestigious industry experts, followed by an open forum, and a workshop.

The Indiependent Collective (IndieCo) presents:  The very first IndieCo debate where we tackle the question, "Can exes be friends?"  For the affirmative team, we have Genilson and Derrick. Meanwhile, for the negative team, we have Raya and Nina. What about you? What do you think about this question? Let us know by commenting on our episode campaign or by recommending us on Apple Podcasts. We'll get back to you with some cool opportunities and a chance to get featured on the show.

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About our partner, the University of the Philippines' Consulting Group (UPCG): Now in its second year, The Business Building Bootcamp (BBC) of the UP Consulting Group aims to educate small business owners on ways to take their business to the next level. This year's BBB will be held on March 5 and 6, 2022 (Saturday and Sunday) and will cover the following topics: business planning, digital marketing, and brand positioning, finance and accounting, legal matters, and corporate social responsibility. Each segment will consist of a 30-minute talk by prestigious industry experts, followed by an open forum, and a workshop.

On this episode, Health and Fitness Influencer Dela Kate joins us to talk how important mental health and mental fortitude plays in achieving your fitness goals. Dela Kate is most known for being a fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle influencer with more than 240k followers on Tiktok. In her social media platforms, she promotes an active and healthy lifestyle by offering her followers advice and support. She often talks about the blood, sweat and tears that she puts in to achieve the great shape she is in today. Dela Kate makes it a point to use her platform to always inspire and motivate her followers with her own story of how, if you set your mind to something, nothing is impossible!

About our partner, the University of the Philippines' Consulting Group (UPCG): Now in its second year, The Business Building Bootcamp (BBC) of the UP Consulting Group aims to educate small business owners on ways to take their business to the next level. This year's BBB will be held on March 5 and 6, 2022 (Saturday and Sunday) and will cover the following topics: business planning, digital marketing, and brand positioning, finance and accounting, legal matters, and corporate social responsibility. Each segment will consist of a 30-minute talk by prestigious industry experts, followed by an open forum, and a workshop.

Life Design is an iterative process to understand yourself, challenge and reframe beliefs and assumptions about your life and work, and try new ways of living and working that are more attuned to your happiness. If you’re frustrated or confused about life and work, or need to add more life into your years, regardless of where you are in your journey, it’s time to redesign your life. In this conversation with Cliff, we explore how the life design process and how it applies specifically to startup founders. Cliff is a tech entrepreneur and author. His company provides last mile delivery optimization with big data and AI. They also offer energy efficiency technology solutions for commercial and industrial customers across Asia. These include smart optimization for large HVAC systems using AI, IOT alert systems, intelligent lighting, and smart voltage control. Prior to this, he founded and managed a software company, and sold to a VC fund in 2007. He sits on the Board of software company Magenic and was Senior Partner at AI consulting firm ADDO AI. He is an innovation consultant, with exposure in telecom, banking, healthcare, and supply chain. He is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional and a software technology resource person. Cliff is the author of the book Sh*tty Places & Selfish People: 7 Rules of Engagement. He has two undergraduate degrees in Socio-Legal Sciences and Philosophy, two graduate degrees in Philosophy and Business, and certifications in Positive Psychology. Cliff will also be one of our panelists at our CEO Roundtable this Jan. 31. Learn more about the event here: www.indie-co.com/events/

About our partner, the University of the Philippines' Consulting Group (UPCG): Now in its second year, The Business Building Bootcamp (BBC) of the UP Consulting Group aims to educate small business owners on ways to take their business to the next level. This year's BBB will be held on March 5 and 6, 2022 (Saturday and Sunday) and will cover the following topics: business planning, digital marketing, and brand positioning, finance and accounting, legal matters, and corporate social responsibility. Each segment will consist of a 30-minute talk by prestigious industry experts, followed by an open forum, and a workshop.

On this episode, Roland tells us his early influences in life, how his founding team conceptualized Kumu (short for Kumusta) and what they see Kumu accomplishing in the future. Along with great insights about personal development and mental health, he chronicles his childhood in LA, California, and how he found his way home in Manila, Philippines. 

Roland Ros is the founder of KumuMedia Technologies, a livestream technology company for over 10+ million GenZ & Millennial Filipinos. Since its launch in 2018, Kumu has reached the #1 Grossing Social App in the Philippines. It has also cracked the Top 10 in Canada, Hong Kong, Kuwait, UK and Norway, as well as Top 20 in several other markets like the United States, Saudi Arabia, Italy, and Australia. He also currently serves as an investor and advisor for several start-ups; and is passionate about helping others. 

Prior to KumuMedia Technologies, Roland was Vice President of Spark Revenue, an Inc. 500 listed performance marketing & growth acquisition platform. Prior to Spark Revenue, Roland was VP Business Development for MediaTrust, an online performance advertising exchange and technology company. Prior to MediaTrust, Roland was Partner & VP Business Development at Tracking202, up until the company was acquired by Bloosky Interactive. Roland started his career as a Business Development Associate with GE Money Bank, where he oversaw a $400 million dollar book of business. 

Roland serves as a Trustee for the Ros Foundation. He has a BA in Asian American Studies from UC Santa Barbara, and studied as an Executive Scholar at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Roland will also be one of our panel participants for our event this January 31, 2022, so make sure to register below.