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By: Janni Boydon

Conversations with Filipino startup founders. We talk about the innovation, the story, and how they are helping build society. Hosted by: Janni Boydon, senior lecturer at UP Diliman. Ecosystem partners: PhilDev Foundation, IdeaSpace Philippines, QBO

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Start Up #331: GigzX Super App - Next-Generation Errand, Service, and Freelance Tech Platform
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Today at 12:27 PM

Roy Gonowon is Founder, CEO, and COO at GigzX Super App.

GIGZX Super app is a next-generation errand, service, and freelance tech platform built for the modern Filipino and the global gig economy. It connects customers with verified gig workers across a wide range of categories from quick tasks and daily deliveries to professional services, creative talent, and skilled freelance work. Whether it’s a community-based errand, a virtual consultation, or a full-scale event, GIGZX empowers every user to be a Jack of All Trades — or to find one.

This episode is recorded live at Yspa...


Special #20: IT Philippines - IT, DevOps, Tech Career Shift, Community Building
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Last Friday at 10:06 AM

Ruel Nopal is the Founder of IT Philippines.

IT Philippines is an active community of IT enthusiasts, professionals, learners, and innovators - a Facebook group with 600,000+ members, 15,000,000+ views, and 4,000+ posts everyday. IT Philippines is your ultimate hub for all things Information Technology in the Philippines. Their mission is to build a community where collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and mutual support are at the forefront. Whether you're a coder, network administrator, IT manager, a student, or just someone fascinated by the world of technology, this is the place for you. IT PH firmly believes in the power of diversity and...


Start Up #330: YUDA - Rooftop Solar Power Systems and Home Batteries
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06/16/2026

Ping Mendoza is Founder & CEO of YUDA.

YUDA is building the retail energy infrastructure for Filipino homes and businesses. YUDA owns the household energy relationship from first inquiry to long-term monitoring, starting with rooftop solar and home batteries. World-class energy services, built for Filipinos from the ground up.

This episode is recorded live at Yspaces in BGC, Taguig. Yspaces is our official Co-working and Event Space Partner.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

01:01 Ano ang YUDA?

04:15 What is the startup solving?

32:21 What are stories behind the startup?<...


Strategies #1: Cash Flow Management & Fundraising for Startups with OneCFO
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06/12/2026

Jay Olos is Founder & CEO at OneCFO.

In this episode, we discussed two important topics for startups to build business strategies on: Cash Flow Management & Fundraising. Listen to the episode to learn more! 😃

This episode is recorded live at the OneCFO office in Eastwood, Quezon City.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

01:28 Ano ang OneCFO?

10:35 Part 1: Cash Flow Management for Startups

29:09 Part 2: Fundraising for Startups

01:00:04 How can listeners find more information?

ONECFO

Website: http://onecfoph.co

Facebook: https://facebook.com...


Start Up #329: Nextkpr - Raffle-based Fundraising Platform for Selling Unused Items
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06/09/2026

Bong Misajon is Founder at Nextkpr.

Nextkpr is a circular‑economy platform that transforms unused items into renewed value and regenerative funding for causes. Renewed value is realized by finding the next keeper of an unused item — the person who will give it continued purpose and extended life. Nextkpr uses raffle - a game of chance - to facilitate fundraising and selling of unused items.

This episode is recorded live at Yspaces in BGC, Taguig. Yspaces is our official Co-working and Event Space Partner.In this episode:00:00 Introduction01:19 Ano ang Nextkpr?11:08 What is the startup tryi...


Start Up #328: ArkoTech Space Solutions - Roadmap for Building the Philippine Space Industry
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06/05/2026

Cenon Ng is Founder at ArkoTech Space Solutions.

ArkoTech Space Solutions is a Space Business Development company dedicated to advancing the Philippines as the strategic hub for space innovation in the Asia-Pacific region. ArkoTech Space Solutions is enabling partnerships, building infrastructure, nurturing talent, and connecting industries across the global space economy.

This episode is recorded live at Virspacio Coworking Spaces in Pasig City.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

01:09 Ano ang ArkoTech Space Solutions?

10:40 What is the startup solving?

23:32 What are the stories and vision of the...


Start Up #327: The Flight of Style - Professional Branding through Image and Style
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06/02/2026

Kimi Siao is Founder and Creator of The Flight of Style.

The Flight of Style is helping individuals with their personal and professional branding through image enhancement. The Flight of Style does this through a series of coaching, workshops, and mentoring sessions either to individuals or to a group/company, completing the journey of: confidence building, life coaching, and creating good first impressions.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

01:11 Ano ang The Flight of Style?

09:08 What is the startup solving?

36:22 What are the stories and vision of the team?<...


Start Up #326: Goolai.co - Intelligent Cart for Fresh Produce - Budgeting, Sourcing, Supply Chain
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05/29/2026

Winston Binauhan is Founder of Goolai.co.

Goolai.co is your intelligent cart for fresh produce. The Goolai.co app makes it effortless to crave, search, add to cart, and enjoy next-day delivery - connecting consumers directly to freshly harvested produce without the confusion or hidden fees. Goolai.co also helps consumers to work within their budget but with their desired ulam. Finally, Goolai.co is doing these with a unique approach - solving the problem first in a closed system, rather than as a large unified aggregated open marketplace.

In this episode:

00:00...


Start Up #316: Peaksy - Hiking Events Marketplace
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04/10/2026

Ems Oriel is Founder at Peaksy.

Peaksy is a hiking events marketplace built by hikers for hikers. Peaksy makes it easy to discover and join hiking events.

This episode is recorded live at Kita Spaces in Cebu City. This episode is in partnership with Symph.In this episode:00:00 Introduction00:54 Ano ang Peaksy?09:16 What is the startup trying to solve?26:46 What are the stories and vision of the team?48:23 How can listeners find more information?PEAKSYWebsite: https://peaksy.appFacebook: https://facebook.com/peaksyappSYMPHWebsite: https://symph.coFacebook: https://facebook.com/SymphCo

THIS EPISODE IS CO-PRODUCED...


Start Up #315: Symph - Hyper Personalized, Custom Software, StartUp Builder
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04/07/2026

Dave Overton is Founder & CEO at Symph.

Symph is building custom software that streamlines business operations, rescues failing systems, and drives growth. 🌎 Symph's major shift this year is building hyper personalized software for startups and enterprises.

This episode is recorded live at Kita Spaces in Cebu City. This episode is in partnership with Symph.In this episode:00:00 Introduction01:07 Ano ang Symph?04:32 What is the startup trying to solve?01:04:33 What are the stories and vision of the team?01:29:03 How can listeners find more information?SYMPHWebsite: https://symph.coFacebook: https://facebook.com/SymphCo


Start Up Meetups Episode #2: Resilience by Design - Open Mics & Fireside Chats
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04/03/2026

Second edition of Start Up Meetups happened last March 14, 2026 at Yspaces, BGC!

The theme is: "Resilience by Design" in celebration of Women's Month. We had open mics from Hex Colony, Juan by JuanTax, Lean Security, Happy Hive, Ecomove PH, and Barako Sundays, and a fireside chat with Pareto Consulting, Juan Algae, and SkoolTek by Edfolio. Watch the whole stream or jump to the timestamp of the startup you want to hear about!

This episode is recorded live at Yspaces in BGC, Taguig. Yspaces is the official co-working and event space partner of Start Up Podcast...


Start Up #314: Bunga Women's Association (BUWA) - Women-Led Production of Takudo Chips and More!
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03/31/2026

Jorlita Morales is President at Bunga Women's Association (BUWA).

Bunga Women’s Association (BUWA) is a duly registered women-led organization that has transformed locally grown sweetpotato into innovative value-added products, including kamote chips, sweet potato noodles, juice, and their flagship Takudo fried chips. Established in 2016, the association strengthened its operations through branding, financial analysis, marketing assistance, and technology support from VSU-TBI and partner institutions. Despite setbacks brought by the COVID-19 pandemic and the devastation of Typhoon Agaton, which severely damaged their production facility, BUWA demonstrated resilience by rebuilding operations and relaunching in a temporary site. Their journey re...


Start Up #313: Five Shepherds Corporation - Machine Fabrication for Complex Industry Demands
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03/27/2026

Wilmar Daclizon is Operations Manager at Five Shepherds Corporation.Five Shepherds Corporation is a manufacturing enterprise focused on reverse engineering and precision-driven solutions aimed at redefining the Philippine manufacturing landscape. By leveraging advanced analytical techniques, the company dissects and replicates existing products to enhance production efficiency, improve design, and stimulate innovation. Its commitment to delivering high-quality, precision-based solutions enables industries to remain competitive while addressing operational challenges strategically. Through technology monitoring and continuous improvement efforts, the corporation exemplifies how innovation and technical expertise can transform complex industry demands into sustainable business opportunities. Major Accomplishments (Regional): Awarded as Best Licensee...


Start Up #312: Binaybayon Enterprises - Building the Jackfruit Industry in Baybay City, Leyte
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03/24/2026

Hon. Jose Carlos L. Cari is the City Mayor of Baybay City. Josefina Granada-Gutierrez is the Head of Tourism and Investment Promotion Office of Baybay City. Kimberly Ross Piamonte is in Charge of Binaybayon Enterprises. Julie Marie Rondovio is in Charge of Jackfruit Processing.Binaybayon Enterprises emerged from a community-based food processing initiative focused on vacuum-fried jackfruit production in Baybay City, Leyte. Building upon earlier technology transfer, branding, and marketing support, the enterprise now produces Baybay Delights—premium vacuum-fried and dehydrated jackfruit snacks made from carefully selected varieties that retain natural flavor, aroma, and sweetness. The transition from association-led pr...


Start Up #311: Fatima Multi-Purpose Cooperative - Root Crop Processing, Microfinance, Loan & Savings
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03/20/2026

Maria Teresa Geniston is General Manager at Fatima Multi-Purpose Cooperative.Fatima Multi-Purpose Cooperative (FMPC) is a progressive, resilient cooperative dedicated to improving members’ lives through financial and non-financial services. It offers credit, savings, microfinance, crop processing, water refilling, fuel and LPG distribution, and hospitality ventures. With growing assets, membership, and community investments, FMPC builds strong partnerships and drives inclusive development.Recent Accomplishment: Best Technology Adopter at the SINAG Awards, January 30, 2026.This episode is recorded live at the Fatima Multi-Purpose Cooperative Root Crops Processing Plant in Tunga, Leyte. This episode is in partnership with VSU Agriculture Technology Business Incubator, Visayas St...


Start Up #310: Apogee - Disrupting Education with Micro-Schools and Coaching
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03/17/2026

Coach Kevin Voisin is COO at Apogee.Apogee equips entire families—parents and children alike—to think boldly, act bravely, and live free. Apogee has 150+ micro-schools in America - and now aiming to disrupt education the same way in the Philippines.In this episode:00:00 Introduction01:03 Ano ang Apogee?20:25 What is the startup trying to solve?31:02 What are the stories and vision of the team?01:07:29 How can listeners find more information?APOGEEWebsite: https://apogeestrong.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/ApogeeProgramYouTube: https://youtube.com/@ApogeeProgramTHIS EPISODE IS CO-PRODUCED BY:OneCFO: https://onecfoph.coKredit Hero: https://kredithero.comYspaces: https://knowyourspaceph.comTwala: https://www.twal...


PHSW2025 Kwentuhan #29: SugboDoc - Modern Healthcare Software for Clinics, Doctors, and Hospitals
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03/13/2026

We had a kwentuhan with SugboDoc last Philippine Startup Week 2025!SugboDoc is simplifying patient registration, electronic medical records, and billing & payment for the healthcare industry through their modern digital healthcare system, now with 100+ partner clinics and hospitals!This episode is recorded live at the Philippine Innovation Hub in Marikina City.In this episode:00:00 Introduction01:02 Ano ang SugboDoc?24:40 How can listeners find more information?SUGBODOCWebsite: https://sugbodoc.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/sugbodocPHILIPPINE STARTUP WEEKWebsite: https://phstartupweek.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/PhilippineStartupWeek

THIS EPISODE IS CO-PRODUCED BY:

OneCFO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://onecfoph.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Kredit Hero: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kredithero.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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PHSW2025 Kwentuhan #28: JuanderGo - AI-Powered Hyperlocalized One-Stop Travel Platform
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03/10/2026

We had a kwentuhan with JuanderGo last Philippine Startup Week 2025!Discover the Philippines like never before with JuanderGO, an AI-powered, hyperlocalized one-stop travel platform that makes trip planning effortless. Travel smarter. Support local. Let's GO with JuanderGO!This episode is recorded live at the Philippine Innovation Hub in Marikina City.In this episode:00:00 Introduction01:06 Ano ang JuanderGo?23:06 How can listeners find more information?JUANDERGOWebsite: https://juandergo.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/juandergophPHILIPPINE STARTUP WEEKWebsite: https://phstartupweek.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/PhilippineStartupWeek

THIS EPISODE IS CO-PRODUCED BY:

OneCFO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://onecfoph.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Kredit Hero: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kredithero.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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PHSW2025 Kwentuhan #27: Telerad.ph - Online Radiology Services Platform
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03/06/2026

We had a kwentuhan with Telerad.ph last Philippine Startup Week 2025!Telerad.ph is a digital platform enabling online radiology services to augment capacity of far-flung hospitals.This episode is recorded live at the Philippine Innovation Hub in Marikina City.In this episode:00:00 Introduction02:02 Ano ang Telerad.ph?20:08 How can listeners find more information?

TELERAD.PH

Website: https://telerad.ph

PHILIPPINE STARTUP WEEK

Website: https://phstartupweek.com

Facebook: https://facebook.com/PhilippineStartupWeek

THIS EPISODE IS CO-PRODUCED BY:

OneCFO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://onecfoph.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Kredit Hero: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kredithero.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


PHSW2025 Kwentuhan #26: Happy Hive - Business Compliance Solutions and Coworking Space!
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03/03/2026

We had a kwentuhan with Happy Hive last Philippine Startup Week 2025!Happy Hive offers business registration, bookkeeping and tax filing, payroll, and virtual office services—plus a cozy coworking space in Quezon City.This episode is recorded live at the Philippine Innovation Hub in Marikina City.In this episode:00:00 Introduction01:15 Ano ang Happy Hive?25:35 How can listeners find more information?HAPPY HIVEWebsite: https://happyhiveinc.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/happyhiveincPHILIPPINE STARTUP WEEKWebsite: https://phstartupweek.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/PhilippineStartupWeek

THIS EPISODE IS CO-PRODUCED BY:

OneCFO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://onecfoph.co⁠⁠⁠⁠

Kredit Hero: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kredithero.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Yspaces: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://knowyourspa...


PHSW2025 Kwentuhan #25: Sunshare - Solar Panels with Smart Meters to Sell Extra Electricity!
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02/27/2026

We had a kwentuhan with Sunshare last Philippine Startup Week 2025!Sunshare is developing smart technology that enables anyone to equip their solar panel with a smart meter that allows them to 'sell' and distribute extra electricity.This episode is recorded live at the Philippine Innovation Hub in Marikina City.In this episode:00:00 Introduction00:51 Ano ang Sunshare?17:38 How can listeners find more information?SUNSHAREWebsite: https://web.uc-bcf.edu.ph/2022/09/09/uc-installs-solar-panels-to-legarda-campus-through-sunshare-projectPHILIPPINE STARTUP WEEKWebsite: https://phstartupweek.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/PhilippineStartupWeek

THIS EPISODE IS CO-PRODUCED BY:

OneCFO: ⁠⁠⁠https://onecfoph.co⁠⁠⁠

Kredit Hero: ⁠⁠⁠https://kredithero.com⁠⁠⁠

Yspaces: ⁠⁠⁠https://kn...