Start Up Podcast PH
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
Start Up #314: Bunga Women's Association (BUWA) - Women-Led Production of Takudo Chips and More!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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PHSW2025 Kwentuhan #28: JuanderGo - AI-Powered Hyperlocalized One-Stop Travel Platform
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
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PHSW2025 Kwentuhan #27: Telerad.ph - Online Radiology Services Platform
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?
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PHSW2025 Kwentuhan #26: Happy Hive - Business Compliance Solutions and Coworking Space!
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
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PHSW2025 Kwentuhan #25: Sunshare - Solar Panels with Smart Meters to Sell Extra Electricity!
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
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PHSW2025 Kwentuhan #24: Excelon - Fund Management with Higher Investor Returns
We had a kwentuhan with Excelon last Philippine Startup Week 2025!Excelon Partners is a fund management partnership wherein investors can earn higher than benchmark returns without the hassle of due diligence and analysis.This episode is recorded live at the Philippine Innovation Hub in Marikina City.In this episode:00:00 Introduction01:10 Ano ang Excelon?26:12 How can listeners find more information?EXCELONWebsite: https://exceloncapital.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563093886362PHILIPPINE STARTUP WEEKWebsite: https://phstartupweek.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/PhilippineStartupWeek
PHSW2025 Kwentuhan #23: Burket - B2B Marketplace for Filipino Businesses
We had a kwentuhan with Burket last Philippine Startup Week 2025!Burket is a Philippine-based B2B Marketplace that efficiently and conveniently connects businesses.This episode is recorded live at the Philippine Innovation Hub in Marikina City.In this episode:00:00 Introduction01:06 Ano ang Burket? 25:26 How can listeners find more information?BURKETWebsite: https://burket.phFacebook: https://facebook.com/burketphPHILIPPINE STARTUP WEEKWebsite: https://phstartupweek.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/PhilippineStartupWeek
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Start Up #309: CompareLoans - Find Your Best Loan in Minutes!
Miguel Roldan is Founder at CompareLoans.CompareLoans is a Philippine fintech startup that helps consumers easily find and compare loan options from a wide range of banks and lending institutions, empowering them to make smarter borrowing decisions. With a user-friendly platform tailored to the local market, CompareLoans simplifies the complex loan search process by aggregating transparent rates, terms, and eligibility requirements, all in one place — making financial decisions more accessible and informed for Filipinos.This episode is recorded live at Yspaces in BGC, Taguig. Yspaces is the official Co-Working and Event Space Partner of Start Up Podcast PH.In th...
PHSW2025 Kwentuhan #22: Cybercraft Philippines - Filipino-made Digital & Creative Original IP Group
We had a kwentuhan with Cybercraft Philippines last Philippine Startup Week 2025!Cybercraft Philippines is a Filipino-made and Filipino-themed digital and creative original IP (DCOIP) group.This episode is recorded live at the Philippine Innovation Hub in Marikina City.In this episode:00:00 Introduction00:52 Ano ang Cybercraft Philippines?31:00 How can listeners find more information?CYBERCRAFT PHILIPPINESWebsite: https://cybercraftph.orgFacebook: https://facebook.com/CybercraftPHPHILIPPINE STARTUP WEEKWebsite: https://phstartupweek.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/PhilippineStartupWeek
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PHSW2025 Kwentuhan #21: Fillr - Avatar and Escrow-based Platform for Freelancers
We had a kwentuhan with Fillr last Philippine Startup Week 2025!Fillr is an avatar-based, curated, and secure freelancing platform that gets your gigs done for you quickly.This episode is recorded live at the Philippine Innovation Hub in Marikina City.In this episode:00:00 Introduction01:11 Ano ang Fillr?25:36 How can listeners find more information?FILLRWebsite: https://fillr.workFacebook: https://facebook.com/fillr.workPHILIPPINE STARTUP WEEKWebsite: https://phstartupweek.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/PhilippineStartupWeek
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PHSW2025 Kwentuhan #20: Tokuen - Blockchain-based Peer-to-Peer Lending App
We had a kwentuhan with Tokuen last Philippine Startup Week 2025!TOKUEN is a trailblazing C2C lending mobile app dedicated to transforming financial growth for Filipinos.This episode is recorded live at the Philippine Innovation Hub in Marikina City.In this episode:00:00 Introduction00:58 Ano ang Tokuen?17:21 How can listeners find more information?TOKUENWebsite: https://artiphixinc.wixsite.com/tokuenFacebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584450959704PHILIPPINE STARTUP WEEKWebsite: https://phstartupweek.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/PhilippineStartupWeek
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PHSW2025 Kwentuhan #19: Synerflight - Drone Supplier for Academic Researchers
We had a kwentuhan with Synerflight last Philippine Startup Week 2025!Synerflight is a supplier for drones, flight controllers, motherboards for robots and vehicles, for researchers, academics, and industrial processing.This episode is recorded live at the Philippine Innovation Hub in Marikina City.In this episode:00:00 Introduction01:15 Ano ang Synerflight?29:20 How can listeners find more information?SYNERFLIGHTWebsite: https://synerflight.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/SynerflightPHILIPPINE STARTUP WEEKWebsite: https://phstartupweek.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/PhilippineStartupWeek
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Start Up #308: Red Circle Global - Cutting-Edge Educational Technology System at Local Pricing
Miguel Roldan is Founder at Red Circle Global.Red Circle Global, operating since 2017, is a reliable and determined IT company situated in Southeast Asia, with a vast network of partners worldwide. Red Circle Global prioritizes customer satisfaction and strive to build enduring relationships with their clients by delivering products and services tailored to their needs. Their main product is their next-level educational technology system for schools available at local pricing.This episode is recorded live at Yspaces in BGC, Taguig. Yspaces is the official Co-Working and Event Space Partner of Start Up Podcast PH.
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PHSW2025 Kwentuhan #18: MyTutor - Tech-enabled Special Education Learning Hub
We had a kwentuhan with MyTutor last Philippine Startup Week 2025!MyTutor is a tech-enabled special education learning hub - for children with special needs, now with their journaling app: SECON!This episode is recorded live at the Philippine Innovation Hub in Marikina City.In this episode:00:00 Introduction01:10 Ano ang MyTutor?29:14 How can listeners find more information?MYTUTORWebsite: https://mytutorph.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/MyTutorPhilippinesPHILIPPINE STARTUP WEEKWebsite: https://phstartupweek.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/PhilippineStartupWeek
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PHSW2025 Kwentuhan #17: GigGenius - Secure and Fee-Friendly Freelancing Marketplace!
We had a kwentuhan with GigGenius last Philippine Startup Week 2025!GigGenius is revolutionizing the freelancing industry with a secure platform that empowers GENIUSES to land on ready-to-roll gigs without spending on credits or bidding.This episode is recorded live at the Philippine Innovation Hub in Marikina City.In this episode:00:00 Introduction00:41 Ano ang GigGenius?25:26 Question & AnswerGIGGENIUSWebsite: https://gig-genius.ioFacebook: https://facebook.com/giggeniusofficialPHILIPPINE STARTUP WEEKWebsite: https://phstartupweek.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/PhilippineStartupWeek
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PHSW2025 Kwentuhan #16: PASADA - Smart Camera for Capturing Reckless Bus Driver Behaviors
We had a kwentuhan with PASADA last Philippine Startup Week 2025!PASADA is revolutionizing modern jeepney and bus transportation in the Philippines through technology. Currently, PASADA is developing a smart camera system for analyzing and capturing reckless driver behaviors, which can be used by bus companies.This episode is recorded live at the Philippine Innovation Hub in Marikina City.In this episode:00:00 Introduction00:38 Ano ang PASADA?24:03 Question & AnswerPASADAWebsite: https://pasadaph.comPHILIPPINE STARTUP WEEKWebsite: https://phstartupweek.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/PhilippineStartupWeek
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