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Gina Romero is a tenacious tech entrepreneur and the founder of Connected Women, a social enterprise that aims to revolutionize the role of women in the tech industry, particularly in the Philippines. Gina’s journey to tech innovation was unconventional, starting her career as a flight attendant – a role that spanned a decade and took her around the world. A proponent of ethical business practices, Gina is dedicated to building a for-profit social enterprise that does not shy away from making a profit while doing good. She believes in merging profitability with a strong social impact, a philosophy that has been central to the growth and sustainability of Connected Women. This episode is brought to you by Sprout Solutions, Dragonpay, UNO Digital BankFor show notes, go to Hustleshare.comHustleshare is powered by PodmachineListen to our brand new podcast: Founders Only HEREDiamond Supporters: Sarisuki, PayMongo, SeekCap, Shoppable Business, Qapita, GoTyme Bank, Sprout Solutions

Abdul Paravengal is the Managing Director of Pulse 63 Healthcare Ventures, a venture builder focusing on nurturing health tech startups in the Philippine market. A seasoned leader in healthcare logistics and strategic expansion, Abdul has spearheaded business ventures into new markets, like leading OYO’s operations in Saudi Arabia. With a passion for driving innovation and growth in healthcare technology ventures, his expertise spans operations to investment strategies within the startup ecosystem. Tune in as he shares invaluable strategies for health tech startup success in the Philippines."If you really want to help a founder and if you are an investor or if you're a mentor, you need to now have the skills to allow them to open up. Don't expect that they will come and knock your door and say you know what? This is bothering me. Not everyone has the ability to do it. They're going to try to solve it as much as they can." - Abdul ParavengalThis episode is brought to you by Sprout Solutions, Dragonpay, UNO Digital BankFor show notes, go to Hustleshare.comHustleshare is powered by PodmachineListen to our brand new podcast: Founders Only HEREDiamond Supporters: Sarisuki, PayMongo, SeekCap, Shoppable Business, Qapita, GoTyme Bank, Sprout SolutionsLinks: 

Marc Concio – founder and CEO of KITA, an agricultural technology startup based in the Philippines and has secured $3 million in seed funding, making it the biggest seed round in the nation this year. Established in early 2020, KITA uses data to digitize the entire agriculture supply chain, providing some of the newest hotel and restaurant chains in the Philippines with fresh fruits and vegetables. He speaks candidly about the complexities of the agricultural supply chain, the innovative strategies to stabilize markets, and how technology can lead to more informed agricultural decisions. From the nail-biting acquisition of 88DB to the birth of Resellee and his impressive ascent in the broadband industry, Mark’s stories are a testament to the grit needed when pitting against e-commerce behemoths.This episode is brought to you by Sprout Solutions, Dragonpay, UNO Digital BankFor show notes, go to Hustleshare.comHustleshare is powered by PodmachineListen to our brand new podcast: Founders Only HEREDiamond Supporters: Sarisuki, PayMongo, SeekCap, Shoppable Business, Qapita, GoTyme Bank, Sprout Solutions

Discover the power of sourcing as we delve into the journey of Sourcy's founder, Karl Chan. Explore Sourcy's cutting-edge approach to captivating its customer base, focusing on the middle market and using a blend of referrals, targeted business development, and digital marketing. With AI at its core, Sourcy aims to streamline sourcing processes, promising businesses the ability to find products swiftly, affordably, and seamlessly. Join us as we explore Karl's determination to digitize global B2B sourcing and international trade, ultimately simplifying the complexities of sourcing from overseas. This episode is brought to you by Sprout Solutions and DragonpayFor show notes, go to Hustleshare.comHustleshare is powered by PodmachineListen to our brand new podcast: Founders Only HEREDiamond Supporters: Sarisuki, PayMongo, SeekCap, Shoppable Business, Qapita, GoTyme Bank, Sprout Solutions

Zahra Zanjani is the co-founder and COO of Cubo Modular – a company that aims to provide sustainable, affordable, and dignified housing for all by creating and producing bamboo house kits. Listen in as Zara shares her captivating origin story, tracing the influence of her first-generation entrepreneur parents and their remarkable hustle, which has left an indelible mark on her drive and ambition. Discover how her family's legacy of hard work and innovation has fueled Cubo Modular's mission to revolutionize the construction industry with sustainable, efficient housing solutions.This episode is brought to you by Sprout Solutions and DragonpayFor show notes, go to Hustleshare.comHustleshare is powered by Podmachine

Jules Veloso and Andrew Bercasio of ITOOH Homestyle shares their journey of creating the best online marketplace to source Filipino furniture. Jules and Andrew will share their respective hustles that started in Marketing and PR. They will also share how they progressed in their careers and created their first businesses. Jules and Andrew also shares what caused them to create ITOOH and how they grew over the pandemic along with how they raised funding from several incubators and accelerators.This episode is brought to you by Sprout Solutions and DragonpayFor show notes, go to Hustleshare.comHustleshare is powered by Podmachine

Aya Shlachter of MGS Group joins us in this episode to share her inspiring journey as an Filipina architect who made an achtitectural empire in the US designing for big retail brands. Aya will share her early exposure to entrepreneurship through her parents and how she hustled when she decided to move to the US to study and pursue architecture. She also shares why she chose to go back in the Philippines and build her company here while servicing clients in the US. Aya also shares the incredible grit she had to muster to make MGS Group the thriving company that it is now.This episode is brought to you by Sprout Solutions, Shoppable, and DragonpayFor show notes, go to Hustleshare.comHustleshare is powered by PodmachineListen to our brand new podcast: Founders Only HEREDiamond Supporters: Sarisuki, PayMongo, SeekCap, Shoppable Business, Qapita, GoTyme Bank, Sprout Solutions

Kat Bautista of NYMA joins us in this episode to share how they are changing the talent management game in the Philippines. Kat will share her inspiring early hustles which included stops in multiple tech giants in Silicon Valley. She will also share what led her to go back to the Philippines and how she rose up the ranks in Globe. Kat also shares how NYMA was made and how they are changing the game of talent management in the Philippines.This episode is brought to you by Sprout Solutions, Shoppable, and DragonpayFor show notes, go to Hustleshare.comHustleshare is powered by PodmachineListen to our brand new podcast: Founders Only HEREDiamond Supporters: Sarisuki, PayMongo, SeekCap, Shoppable Business, Qapita, GoTyme Bank, Sprout Solutions

Isabel Ridad of Monetize joins us in this episode to share her amazing journey in finance and how they are helping SME's solve the hard and boring problems with Monetize. Isabel will share her inspiring start hustling early and how she studied in the UK to chase her desired career. She will also discuss her impressive stints in BSP, Standard Chartered, and more that honed her skills to become who she is today. She will also share how she jumped into the world of tech startup when she ran PayMongo as their Chief Of Staff and acting CEO all the way to why she decided to become a Founder with Monetize.This episode is brought to you by Sprout Solutions, Shoppable, and DragonpayFor show notes, go to Hustleshare.comHustleshare is powered by PodmachineListen to our brand new podcast: Founders Only HEREDiamond Supporters: Sarisuki, PayMongo, SeekCap, Shoppable Business, Qapita, GoTyme Bank, Sprout Solutions