The RJ Ledesma Podcast

The RJ Ledesma Podcast

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  • Ep. 58: The Future with SHAREit | Karam Malhotra of SHAREit

    Karam Malhotra is the Partner and Global VP of SHAREit, an offline cross-platform file-sharing, content discovery and gaming platform.

    SHAREit Group is a global internet technology company that has built numerous popular tools and digital entertainment content applications. Their diversified suite of applications, including our core app SHAREit, has been installed by nearly 2.4 billion users worldwide. The business network has reached up to 200 countries and regions in 45 different languages.

    Defining what this unicorn fast tech growth company is all about, Karam said 'SHAREit is a platform where users share content and digital products like apps by leveraging social connections. In essence, it’s really a platform where people share, discover, learn and enjoy.”

    Learn more about SHAREit in this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast.

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Ep. 57: Call Your Doctor Very Quick | Cholo Tagaysay of KonsultaMD

    Cholo Tagaysay is the CEO of KonsultaMD, a telehealth membership service that allows you to have 24/7 unlimited access to licensed doctors, no appointment needed. It is a health tech service provided by Globe to give Filipinos access to doctor consultation in the comfort of their own homes.

    How did KonsultaMD help the country and its people since the beginning of the pandemic? Learn more about KonsultaMD on The RJ Ledesma Podcast! 

    KonsultaMD is a subscription-based telehealth service. They offer a new level of experience in primary care that allows you to have 24/7 unlimited access to licensed doctors, no appointment needed. Download the KonsultaMD app, and get the help you need today.

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    1 hr 16 min
  • Ep. 56: The South Also Rises | Carlo Suarez of Cebu Grand Hotel

    Carlo Suarez is the general manager of Cebu Grand Hotel.

    As a leader of an industry that was greatly affected by the pandemic, Cebu Grand Hotel continues to to revitalize the hospitality and restaurant industry in Cebu through digital solutions and new strategies.

    More than that, the company ensures that 100% of its workforce are vaccinated, promotions are adapted to the changing needs of its customers such as isolation, quarantine rooms, and meal packages while accommodating unlimited rebooking promos.

    How did Cebu Grand Hotel manage their business during the New Normal?

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    DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

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    52 min
  • Ep. 55: Grab and Go! | Grace Vera Cruz of Grab Philippines
    Grace Vera Cruz is the Country Head of Grab Philippines who oversees and creates deeper synergies across Grab's suite of services—from transport, deliveries, as well as e-payments and financial services, to better serve the customers, driver-partners, merchant-partners, and corporate partners in the Philippines as One Grab.

    She is currently leading "Grab for Good,” Grab's social impact agenda of leveraging technology and innovation to contribute to the Philippines' longer-term socio-economic recovery and development.  

    Before joining Grab, Grace was the Managing Director of Seawood Resources, a Philippine-based investment company with a global footprint, and has held key positions in McKinsey & Co., CLSA Exchange Capital, and Shell.

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    1 hr 2 min
  • Ep. 54: Batter Up! | John Vincent Pe Benito of Pancake King

    John Vincent Pe Benito is the Developer behind Pancake King, the first decentralized Filipino community meme cryptocurrency company. It was launched last June 10, 2021, and was able to hit a total of $2 million market cap within the first month.  Minimum investment in Pancake King may be as low as Php 500, however there is no maximum. Depending on your what is a comfortable investment to you, you may start with 5 to 10 percent of your investment capital or savings.  What are the risks and opportunities of Pancake King cryptocurrency and why should you invest NOW?

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    DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

    58 min
  • Ep. 53: The Crypto-Knight | Nichel Gaba of PDAX
    Nichel Gaba is the Founder and CEO of PDAX, the country’s leading cryptocurrency exchange licensed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

    PDAX launched its cryptocurrency exchange back in 2018 to provide Filipinos with an accessible platform where they can trade the world’s leading digital assets like Bitcoin safely, directly with PHP, and at globally competitive rates.

    Recently, it has raised $12.5 million (P630 million) from a funding round, which will be used to expand its services and operations as the firm also looks to bring its services to OFWs as well.

    How can this funding help in boosting cryptocurrency in the country?

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    DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

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    1 hr 11 min
  • Ep. 52: Paying The Dragon A Visit | Robertson Chiang of Dragonpay

    Robertson Chiang is the Founder, CEO and CTO of Dragonpay Corporation, which recently made headlines for its strategic investment with Indonesian-based company, Xendit.


    Dragonpay is a pioneering Filipino financial technology company that has been operating in the market for over 11 years whilst Xendit is an Indonesian financial services company that branched out to the Philippines in 2020 to establish seamless payment infrastructure for the country.
    In a press release, Chiang stated that, "This joint initiative was motivated by our shared mission of empowering Filipino businesses and addressing the ever-growing payment needs of the Philippine market."

    How can this investment help accelerate the use of digital payments in the country?

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    57 min
  • Ep. 51: Building The Country the 8990 Way | Mariano “Marin” D. Martinez of 8990 Holdings Inc.

    Mariano “Marin” D. Martinez is a Filipino businessman who has been at the head of 8 different companies—including 8990 Holdings, Inc.,

    8990, which name is actually a takeoff from Nokia’s best-selling cellphone, the 8890, is one of the biggest real estate development companies in the Philippines that’s also greatly affected by quarantine restrictions. According to reports, the quarantine measures limited sales of the company and affected its financing program.

    But surprisingly though, the number of sales for new housing units began to pick up once quarantine restrictions began to ease. In fact, sales were even better compared to the pre-pandemic figures.

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    DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

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    1 hr 5 min
  • Ep. 50: Koomi and Get It | John-Michael “Mike” Hilton and Ahtisa Manalo of Koomi

    John-Michael “Mike” Hilton is the President and CEO of Visum Ventures, a company that brought the Australian brand Koomi PH to the Philippines, making it the beverage drink with a first-in market advantage in the country.

    In a past interview, Hilton stated that their "goal is to let Filipinos experience the #GuiltlessGoodness of Koomi one cup at a time” as Koomi uses natural sweetener, fruit honey, with fresh yogurt and fruits in every drink daily.
    Joining him is Miss International 2018’s 1st runner up Ma. Ahtisa Manalo who also works as a Chief Financial Officer of Koomi.

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Ep. 49: You Ring it, Dingdong Brings It | Dingdong Dantes of Dingdong

    Just ring it and Dingdong will bring it!
    As entertainment workers lost their jobs during the height of ECQ, actor Dingdong Dantes launched a delivery app that aims help them recover during the pandemic. The app, DingDong PH, is his brainchild that’s inspired from a problem he encountered with his wife Marian Rivera’s flower business.
    How did this inspire him to create Dingdong PH and how is the business going now?

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    DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

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    53 min

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