Start Up Podcast PH

Zey Verunque is the Lead Founder at iBoard Living.
iBoard Living is a digital rental property management platform that provides an integrated end-to-end solution for renters, property owners, and handymen. iBoard Living is part of the IDEA Incubation Program co-implemented by PhilDev Foundation and the Department of Trade and Industry.
In this episode:
00:39 Ano ang iBoard Living?
01:21 What is the problem with rental and property management in the Philippines?
07:12 How does iBoard Living solve these problems?
09:50 iBoard Living just launched the beta app this April 2022. Can you give us a picture of how the app works?
16:28 Can we know about some backstories of iBoard Living?
24:13 "Don't Just Rent a Room, Find a HOME." Why this tagline? :)
25:55 iBoard Living joined the IDEA Incubation Program by PhilDev and DTI this year. How was the experience? :D
29:34 What really is the vision for iBoard Living?
31:13 How can listeners know more about iBoard Living?
iBOARD LIVING
Website: i-boardliving.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/iBoardLiving
CHECK OUT THESE STARTUPS & MSME'S (PATRONS)
NutriCoach: www.nutricoach.com
LookingFour Buy & Sell Online: www.lookingfour.com
Benjoys Food Products: www.benjoysfoodproducts.com
8CHAIN: www.8chain.io
START UP PODCAST PH
YouTube: www.youtube.com/StartUpPodcastPH
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6BObuPvMfoZzdlJeb1XXVa
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-up-podcast/id1576462394
Facebook: www.facebook.com/startuppodcastph
Instagram: www.instagram.com/startuppodcastph
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
Patreon: www.patreon.com/StartUpPodcastPH
Eplayment: payments.epaygames.com/eplayment/@StartUpPodcastPH
Unionbank: 109426505649
GCash: 09623871744
CREDITS
Intro and outro thanks to Terence Boydon: wyrmpres.wordpress.com
This episode is edited by the team at: tasharivera.com

Ragde Falcis is the CEO and Co-Founder at ChatGenie.
ChatGenie enables businesses to sell inside the world’s biggest apps like Messenger, Instagram, GCash, Viber, and other super apps. Brands can also accept orders, and even process shipping and payment, within the same app’s messaging thread. ChatGenie was part of the YBI INQBATION Program and DTI Global AQELERATION Program both in partnership with QBO Innovation Hub.
In this episode:
00:42  Ano ang ChatGenie?
01:32  Why build a platform that will allow businesses to sell WITHIN the app?
03:25  How does an MSME/business use ChatGenie? Can you walk us through it?
08:30  How exactly does ChatGenie change the way e-commerce is being done?
12:32  Who are the current partner merchants of ChatGenie? :)
15:08  Tell us your story as a startup founder back in 2011 into building ChatGenie! :)
23:52  How did the Philippine startup ecosystem change from back then up to the present?
26:20  How was the experience of joining the YBI INQBATION Program and DTI Global AQELERATION Program by QBO Innovation Hub?
28:13  What's in the future for ChatGenie?
30:05  How do you think can ChatGenie fare in an overseas expansion?
32:00  What do you think makes a B2B E-Commerce platform successful?
33:17  How can listeners know more about ChatGenie?
CHATGENIE
Website: www.chatgenie.ph
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChatGenie
CHECK OUT THESE STARTUPS & MSME'S (PATRONS)
NutriCoach: www.nutricoach.com
LookingFour Buy & Sell Online: www.lookingfour.com
Benjoys Food Products: www.benjoysfoodproducts.com
START UP PODCAST PH
YouTube: www.youtube.com/StartUpPodcastPH
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6BObuPvMfoZzdlJeb1XXVa
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-up-podcast/id1576462394
Facebook: www.facebook.com/startuppodcastph
Instagram: www.instagram.com/startuppodcastph
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
Patreon: www.patreon.com/StartUpPodcastPH
Eplayment: payments.epaygames.com/eplayment/@StartUpPodcastPH
Unionbank: 109426505649
GCash: 09623871744
CREDITS
Intro and outro thanks to Terence Boydon: https://wyrmpres.wordpress.com
This episode is edited by the team at: https://tasharivera.com

Steph Naval is the Founder and CEO at Empath.
Empath envisions communities in which mental health care and education are readily accessible for all. Empath is part of the ADVANCE Acceleration Program co-implemented by PhilDev Foundation and the Department of Trade and Industry.
In this episode:
00:28  Ano ang Empath?
00:53  How crucial is it to solve the problem of mental health inaccessibility?
03:33  What do you think is the root cause of all these mental health issues not just in the Philippines but in the whole world?
04:45  How does Empath solve the problem of mental health inaccessibility?
07:52  How can an interested person get mental health care service through Empath?
12:09  Who usually are the users of Empath?
14:25  What was your motivation for starting Empath?
17:40  How was the experience of building Empath as a social enterprise?
21:28  How was the experience of joining the ADVANCE Acceleration Program by PhilDev Foundation and the Department of Trade and Industry?
23:45  What really is the vision for Empath and the whole situation of mental health in the Philippines?
25:19  How can listeners know more about Empath?
EMPATH
Website: www.empath.ph
Facebook: www.facebook.com/empathph
CHECK OUT THESE STARTUPS & MSME'S (PATRONS)
NutriCoach: www.nutricoach.com
LookingFour Buy & Sell Online: www.lookingfour.com
Benjoys Food Products: www.benjoysfoodproducts.com
START UP PODCAST PH
YouTube: www.youtube.com/StartUpPodcastPH
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6BObuPvMfoZzdlJeb1XXVa
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-up-podcast/id1576462394
Facebook: www.facebook.com/startuppodcastph
Instagram: www.instagram.com/startuppodcastph
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
Patreon: www.patreon.com/StartUpPodcastPH
Eplayment: payments.epaygames.com/eplayment/@StartUpPodcastPH
Unionbank: 109426505649
GCash: 09623871744
CREDITS
Intro and outro thanks to Terence Boydon: https://wyrmpres.wordpress.com
This episode is edited by the team at: https://tasharivera.com

Mickele Macon is the CEO and Co-Founder at GRY.PH.

GRY.PH is the first-ever cross-chain NFT marketplace, based in the Philippines.

In this episode:
00:33  Ano ang GRY.PH?
05:50  Why are NFT's a hype now?
07:50  How can GRY.PH's cross-chain NFT marketplace empower artists, designers, and brands?
11:36  Why did you start GRY.PH?
15:42  Is there something special in the Philippines with regard to the crypto & NFT space?
19:43  How was it building GRY.PH's technical team and community in the Philippines?
24:23  Given the current market conditions, do you think it will be easier or more difficult to build GRY.PH?
28:52  What is the GRY.PH NFT wallet?
37:47  What do you see in the future for GRY.PH?
40:30  How can listeners know more about GRY.PH?

GRY.PH
Website: www.gry.ph
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GryphNFT


CHECK OUT THESE STARTUPS & MSME'S (PATRONS):
NutriCoach: www.nutricoach.com
LookingFour Buy & Sell Online: www.lookingfour.com
Benjoys Food Products: benjoysfoodproducts.com

START UP PODCAST
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/StartUpPodcastPH
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6BObuPvMfoZzdlJeb1XXVa
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-up-podcast/id1576462394
Facebook: www.facebook.com/startuppodcastph
Instagram: www.instagram.com/startuppodcastph
Patreon: www.patreon.com/StartUpPodcastPH

CREDITS
Intro and outro thanks to Terence Boydon: wyrmpres.wordpress.com
This episode is edited by the team at: tasharivera.com

Johannes Cortez is the Co-Founder and CEO at Gamer Points.

With Gamer Points, everything is play-and-earn. Join the Gamer Points community in Discord and play-and-earn in the Gamer Points client!

In this episode:
00:29  Ano ang Gamer Points?
01:05  Why the gaming industry?
05:27  Why make gaming play-and-earn? How does Gamer Points work?
09:22  What are the different ways to earn GP?
18:06  One of the important aspects of Gamer Points is community building. How is the experience of building Gamer Points' community?
19:15  What really keeps you motivated in building Gamer Points as a startup and as a community?
21:15  What really is the play-and-earn revolution?
24:05  What is the vision for Gamer Points?
25:19  How can listeners know more about Gamer Points?

GAMER POINTS
Website: www.thegamerpoints.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegamerpoints


CHECK OUT THESE STARTUPS & MSME'S (PATRONS):
NutriCoach: www.nutricoach.com
LookingFour Buy & Sell Online: www.lookingfour.com
Benjoys Food Products: benjoysfoodproducts.com

START UP PODCAST
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/StartUpPodcastPH
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6BObuPvMfoZzdlJeb1XXVa
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-up-podcast/id1576462394
Facebook: www.facebook.com/startuppodcastph
Instagram: www.instagram.com/startuppodcastph
Patreon: www.patreon.com/StartUpPodcastPH

CREDITS
Intro and outro thanks to Terence Boydon: wyrmpres.wordpress.com
This episode is edited by the team at: tasharivera.com

Uma Roa is the CEO and Co-Founder at Pic-A-Talk.

Pic-A-Talk is a mobile application for non-verbal children with special needs, helping them communicate through pictures. Pic-A-Talk is part of IdeaSpace Accelerator Program Cohort 9.

In this episode:
00:31  Ano ang Pic-A-Talk?
03:00  What is the story behind building a mobile app for non-verbal people?
04:45  How does the app work? How do you incorporate accessibility and customizability?
08:45  Can you also share about the team behind Pic-A-Talk?
13:00  Pic-A-Talk is part of IdeaSpace Accelerator Program Cohort 9. Can you share some stories and learnings in this undertaking?
19:20  How is the experience of building a disability service startup?
23:10  What do you think about the state of inclusivity in the Philippines?
30:00  What is the vision of Pic-A-Talk? Should more startups champion inclusivity?
31:30  How can listeners know more about Pic-A-Talk?

PIC-A-TALK
Website: www.pic-a-talk.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/picatalk.ph


CHECK OUT THESE STARTUPS & MSME'S (PATRONS):
NutriCoach: www.nutricoach.com
LookingFour Buy & Sell Online: www.lookingfour.com
Benjoys Food Products: benjoysfoodproducts.com

START UP PODCAST
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/StartUpPodcastPH
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6BObuPvMfoZzdlJeb1XXVa
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-up-podcast/id1576462394
Facebook: www.facebook.com/startuppodcastph
Patreon: www.patreon.com/StartUpPodcastPH

CREDITS
Intro and outro thanks to Terence Boydon: wyrmpres.wordpress.com
This episode is edited by the team at: tasharivera.com

Jude Buelva is the Founder and CEO at Pandalivery.

Pandalivery is the fluffiest hyperlocal delivery service in town! Delivering food, groceries, and medicine, right at your doorstep, currently serving areas in Naga City, Legazpi City, Pili, Rinconada, and Partido. Pandalivery is also part of IdeaSpace cohort 7.

In this episode:
00:27 Ano ang Pandalivery?
00:55 What exactly is hyperlocal? :)
07:40 How is the startup ecosystem in Bicol & Naga City?
16:47 Can you share some stories & experiences as a student founder?
22:10 How is Pandalivery growing now?
26:45 What are the greatest achievements, challenges, and learnings you had while building Pandalivery?
31:39 Ano ang vision ng Pandalivery? Do you have plans to expand the areas covered to the whole Philippines?
35:43 If people want to know more about Pandalivery, where can they get more information?

PANDALIVERY
Website: www.pandalivery.ph
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pandaliveryph


CHECK OUT THESE STARTUPS & MSME'S (PATRONS):
NutriCoach: www.nutricoach.com
LookingFour Buy & Sell Online: www.lookingfour.com
Benjoys Food Products: benjoysfoodproducts.com

START UP PODCAST
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/StartUpPodcastPH
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6BObuPvMfoZzdlJeb1XXVa
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-up-podcast/id1576462394
Facebook: www.facebook.com/startuppodcastph
Patreon: www.patreon.com/StartUpPodcastPH

CREDITS
Intro and outro thanks to Terence Boydon: wyrmpres.wordpress.com
This episode is edited by the team at: tasharivera.com

Pierre Curay is the Co-Founder and CEO at InsightSCS.

InsightSCS is providing a single digital supply chain platform to connect and integrate all supply chain stakeholders and participants through the DeliverE platform. InsightSCS is part of the ADVANCE Acceleration Program co-implemented by PhilDev Foundation and the Department of Trade and Industry.

In this episode:
00:40 Ano ang InsightSCS?
01:05 Can we first get a picture of how intricate the agri-supply chain is?
04:25 How do you plan to solve the disconnectedness problem of the agri-supply chain?
05:55 What is the DeliverE platform - InsightSCS's solution to the agri-supply chain problem?
10:53 What is the DeliverE platform's value for each stakeholder/participant of the supply chain?
17:23 Can we know some backstories? How did you get into building InsightSCS? :)
21:25 Why did you join PhilDev's ADVANCE Acceleration Program? How have you benefitted from it?
24:42 Can we know about the other products/solutions of InsightSCS?
27:42 What is the vision of InsightSCS? How are you building world-class software for the SCM 2.0 era?
29:45 How can listeners know more about InsightSCS?

INSIGHTSCS
Website: www.insightscs.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/insightscs


CHECK OUT THESE STARTUPS & MSME'S (PATRONS):
NutriCoach: www.nutricoach.com
LookingFour Buy & Sell Online: www.lookingfour.com
Benjoys Food Products: benjoysfoodproducts.com

START UP PODCAST
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/StartUpPodcastPH
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6BObuPvMfoZzdlJeb1XXVa
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-up-podcast/id1576462394
Facebook: www.facebook.com/startuppodcastph
Patreon: www.patreon.com/StartUpPodcastPH

CREDITS
Intro and outro thanks to Terence Boydon: wyrmpres.wordpress.com
This episode is edited by the team at: tasharivera.com

Muneer Hinay is the Co-Founder and President/CEO at Kids Who Farm.

Kids Who Farm is a Zamboanga City-based non-profit startup inspiring the youth to be the next generation of farmers. Kids Who Farm's core programs include: the Hyperlocal Food Network, Hyperlokal Kapital Community Savings Club, and Kids Can Compost. Kids Who Farm won the first-ever Manila Bulletin UPLIFT award for Agriculture and is also iDEYA MSU-IIT’s 2021 Startup of the Year.

In this episode:
00:51  Ano ang Kids Who Farm?
02:30  How do you teach farming in Kids Who Farm? How is it made fun & easy? :)
05:38  Do you also teach the "why" of farming?
08:45  Why are you focusing on teaching urban farming and hydroponics technologies? :)
11:30  Kids Who Farm is actually started by father and daughter, Muneer and Raiina. Can you tell us about this story?
16:00  Kids Who Farm also won the first-ever UPLIFT award for agriculture by Manila Bulletin. Can you share this story?
18:30  Kids Who Farm is also an incubatee of IDEYA at MSU-IIT. How was this experience?
23:00  Where is Kids Who Farm now and what aspects of farming and self-sufficiency are you advocating now?
26:36  What is the future of farming?
29:14  How important really is agriculture and food self-sufficiency in society?
31:48  How can listeners know more about Kids Who Farm?

KIDS WHO FARM
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidswhofarm


CHECK OUT THESE STARTUPS & MSME'S (PATRONS):
NutriCoach: www.nutricoach.com
LookingFour Buy & Sell Online: www.lookingfour.com
Benjoys Food Products: benjoysfoodproducts.com

START UP PODCAST
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/StartUpPodcastPH
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6BObuPvMfoZzdlJeb1XXVa
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-up-podcast/id1576462394
Facebook: www.facebook.com/startuppodcastph
Patreon: www.patreon.com/StartUpPodcastPH

CREDITS
Intro and outro thanks to Terence Boydon: wyrmpres.wordpress.com
This episode is edited by the team at: tasharivera.com

Lead Principles & Xurge Digital Media discuss: "Trends and Innovations in Digital Marketing."

Kyle Jarque is the Founder and CEO of Lead Principles Co. 

David Ramos is the Founder and CEO of Xurge Digital Media.

In this episode:
00:00  Introduction
00:30  Ano ang Lead Principles Co.?
03:17  Ano ang Xurge Digital Media?
04:59  Lead Principles: Why did you start a digital marketing company?
10:02  Xurge Digital Media: Why did you start a digital marketing company?
14:28  Lead Principles: What are the trends & innovations in digital marketing?
22:49  Xurge Digital Media: What are the trends & innovations in digital marketing?
30:30  Lead Principles: What are your company's greatest milestones?
40:19  Xurge Digital Media: What are your company's greatest milestones?
46:47  Lead Principles: What are your plans moving forward?
49:18  Xurge Digital Media: What are your plans moving forward?
51:20  Lead Principles: How can listeners know more?
52:06  Xurge Digital Media: How can listeners know more?


LEAD PRINCIPLES
Website: www.leadprinciples.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LeadPrincipleCo

XURGE DIGITAL MEDIA
Website: www.xurgedigitalmedia.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/xurgedigitalmedia


START UP PODCAST
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/StartUpPodcastPH
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BObuPvMfoZzdlJeb1XXVa
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-up-podcast/id1576462394
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startuppodcastph
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/StartUpPodcastPH

CREDITS
Intro and outro thanks to Terence Boydon: https://wyrmpres.wordpress.com
This vidcast is edited by: Krislyn Nepomuceno