The RJ Ledesma Podcast

Bubbles Lim is the General Manager of Easy Franchise, a go-to platform for all things franchising.The company bridges the gap between you and franchisors, making franchise application a breezy and convenient process. Everything is conducted through our hassle-free portal that eliminates the need to brave traffic and wait in lines.How does the company thrive with this type of business and how can businessmen learn from them?Learn more about her journey in this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast.The RJ Ledesma Podcast is powered by Podcast Network Asia. You can also listen to our other episodes while waiting. Check it out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Krizzia Ann Loyang Tanabe is the CEO of iFranchise, an innovative leader in the franchising industry, one that specializes in developing, marketing, and managing businesses across key industries like food and beverage, beauty and wellness, and fuel, among others.Her mission is to help other Filipinos achieve their dreams of owning a business. This made her included in the list of Global Inspirational Women to Look Out For in 2022 by the United Arab Emirate-based Prodigy Global Network (PGN).How did she earn this historic feat and what are the lessons that businessmen can learn from her?Learn more about her journey in this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast. You can catch it live on Thursday, 7pm.The RJ Ledesma Podcast is powered by Podcast Network Asia. You can also listen to our other episodes while waiting. Check it out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ibba Bernardo is the Chief Marketing Officer of Packworks, a mobile-first super app and multi-sided marketplace B2B ecosystem for micro-entrepreneurs.With the goal to promote “nanay-preneurs,” the people behind Packworks have gained several recognitions from different award-giving bodies such as the 2021 Techstars Fintech Accelerator and 2022 Best Start-Up JICA Mckinsey Ninja Accelerator.What is their current stage in the seeding round and what are their metrics in growing the business? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have three guests for this episode!First, we have Simon Villalon, the Co-Founder of Catalyze Institute, a start-up digital school on a mission to educate Filipino SMEs on transformation and digital technologies. We also have Kellda Centeno, the Delivery Business Unit Head & Digital Acceleration Director of Shakey’s Philippines, a pizza restaurant chain based in the US. Lastly, Mikee Villareal is the Co-Founder of MadEats, an on-demand online restaurant group that is built for delivery.This week, we’ll have an SME Accelerator course on Digital Success for SMEs with Kellda Centeno of Shakey’s PH and Mikee Villareal of MadEats where they will talk about how their respective companies achieved success despite the challenges of pandemic and how they plan to keep adapting to ensure sustain their growth. On the other hand, Simon Villalon will talk more about Catalyze to the listeners of The RJ Ledesma Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Cu is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Manuel “Bam” Florencio Aurelio Mejia IV is the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of SariSuki, a fast-growing e-commerce grocery platform in the Philippines.SariSuki started at the onset of the pandemic as the collective action of Filipino community sellers began consolidating and providing the needs of their neighborhoods — Community Group Buying, which also turned out to be an actual business model in China and Indonesia.Utilizing technology then enabled Ka-Sari Community (grocery dealers) to earn extra income via online selling, and helped Ka-Suki (customers) to purchase their needs without having to risk their lives outside.Since its launch in May last year, SariSuki continuously supplies local communities with daily essentials and fresh groceries at affordable prices and has seen its gross merchandise value grow 36 times after nine months.In March 2022, regional and global investors witnessed this game-changer move and supported SariSuki’s expansion with a $10.7 million funding.Learn more about their journey in this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast.**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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victor Lim is the co-founder of Kraver’s Group, best known for the fastest growing cloud kitchen network in the Philippines, Kraver’s Canteen.Cloud kitchens drive down operational costs of food brands by focusing their efforts on the delivery experience — a concept that gained momentum during the heights of the pandemic.Running on 11 cloud kitchens across the county, Kraver’s also serves well-known brands such as Foodee Group, Pizza Hut, and other private-label restaurants.In July 2021, Kraver’s partnered up with Grab Philippines to set up GrabKitchen for restaurants without physical locations. Less than a year after, they also launched Kra-Verse, a meta-delivery and dining experience.This year’s May, the Kraver’s secured a $3 million investment from Series A funding, led by Quest Ventures Fund II. With this milestone, Kraver’s plans to continuously grow through expansion and product innovation. The startup envisions 100 cloud kitchens by 2025.Learn more about his journey in this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast.The RJ Ledesma Podcast is powered by Podcast Network Asia. You can also listen to our other episodes while waiting. Check it out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Emman Navalan is the Chief Executive Officer of Tetrix, an interconnected ecosystem that aims to bridge the gap among all blockchain projects.Instead of all data being housed in one device, blockchains use networks of peer-to-peer connected computers and creates a unified community which allows a more convenient environment for integration.Some products built on top of Tetrix are: Lobi, an end-to-end encrypted & built on a censorship-resistant peer-to-peer network; Pitaka, a secure, multi-chain and non-custodial wallet seamlessly integrated in it; and Tetrix Explorer that can access the world of DApps and DeFi right from your phone. Step into the Future, step into Tetrix. Learn more about Tetrix and Emman's journey in this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Carreon is the CEO of MatchMo, an online mortgage broker that helps clients with their home loans in the easiest way possible.With over thirty years of combined experience in real estate and banking, his team aims to empower Filipinos in taking control of their investments. By matching clients with the best banks, people will get the best home loan, save time preparing and submitting documents, and get the best possible rates for their monthly amortizations.As they say, work with the best, work with MatchMo.Before spearheading MatchMo in April 2021, he started as a Marketing Associate at PLDT, as well as a Citibank's Personal Banker. And from 2012 until now, alongside leading Matchmo, he serves as a Chief Strategy Officer at the Next Asia Land Inc.Learn more about him and his journey in this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Dickinson is experienced in building multiple SaaS products in Hospitality, Digital Marketing, e-Learning, HR, Data intelligence, and being a co-founder for an online business tours business.Mike is the Chief Product Officer at Brankas, a fintech company that bridges the access to financial services for everyone in Southeast Asia. Brankas works with numerous banks and financial institutions to improve accessibility for the market, allowing technology companies to build better financial experiences for their products.Find out how Brankas is building bespoke financial products that enables financial access for everyone in this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast.The RJ Ledesma Podcast is powered by Podcast Network Asia and Podmachine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amerson Lin is the CEO and co-founder of Gigacover.Gigacover exists to create a fair and financially stable ecosystem for independent workers. It also offers financial and insurance services to gig workers, freelancers and self-employed persons, who often lack the benefits of regular employment. Its first customers in the Philippines were QuadX’s logistics platform Gogo Xpress and the freelancing group Filipina Homebased Moms (FHMoms).What are the growth opportunities that the company sees in the country this year? Learn more about these and his journey in this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast.The RJ Ledesma Podcast is powered by Podcast Network Asia and Podmachine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Atty. Rocky Chan is the president and co-founder of EnterPH. He is an attorney and entrepreneur and he is passionate about bringing success to the Philippines through foreign investment.EnterPh is an emerging name in the field of business consultancy, specializing in investor relations and helping companies conveniently establish an enterprise in the Philippines.How can EnterPh help establish businesses amidst the pandemic? Learn more about this and his journey in this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ramon M. Lopez was the Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) under the Duterte administration. He served in the Presidential Management Staff (PMS), National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), and in a private corporation. He is also a strong advocate for free entrepreneurship education.During his service he has received multiple rewards and just recently, he was named by People Asia as one of the 2020 People of the Year for his efforts in the gradual, safe, and calibrated reopening of the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Learn more about the strategies and plans that Ramon has to rebuild our economy in the midst of the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrick is a Feng Shui, Chinese metaphysics master, and a principal at the Yin & Yang Shop of Harmony.Patrick combines Feng Shui concepts and traditions with a background in business, finance, and real estate to increase financial success and business fortune.Which businesses are likely to flourish this year? Learn more about these in the next episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast.The RJ Ledesma Podcast is powered by Podcast Network Asia and Podmetrics.This episode was recorded on January 27, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vicente Gregorio is the president and CEO of Shakey’s Pizza Asia Venture Inc.Vicente has played a vital role in the organisation’s dramatic turnaround and sustained success. Besides expanding Shakey’s to the Middle East and SInfapore, he also acquired new food concepts under their company such as R&B Milk Tea, Peri-Peri Chicken, and - just recently - Potato Corner.How will Vicente continue the success of the company? What are his plans within the bounds of a pandemic? Let’s learn more together in this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pacita “Chit” Juan is the founder of ECHOstore, Figaro Coffee Company, and Binalot Fiesta Foods. She currently serves as the Trustee of the Philippine Women's Economic Network (PHILWEN).A social entrepreneur, green advocate, coffee crusader, and advocate for women’s empowerment through business — Chit is the Vice President of the ASEAN Coffee Federation and the Councilor for Southeast Asia of Slow Food International. She is also the Regional Head of the International Women's Coffee Alliance for Southeast Asia.Learn more about her journey in the next episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MJ Gaan is the Founder of BDI, Inc. and Franeta Mall. She is also the co-founder Innoventure Holdings and CM Ventures.MJ is a visionary serial entrepreneur, investor, and business strategist. She is undertaking investments in pandemic-proof digital ventures such as eCommerce, eSports, eBetting, eLearning, eHealth, eMedia, Liquidation, Virtual 3D Platforms, IT & Software Developments, including NFT, Crypto, and the Blockchain Technology among others as part of the Digital Ecosystem.Learn more about her journey in this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast.The RJ Ledesma Podcast is powered by Podcast Network Asia. You can also listen to our other episodes while waiting. Check it out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kim Lato is the Owner, Founder, and CEO of Kimstore, one of the country’s pioneering tech stores.Kim Store is known to be the the Philippines’ most trusted one-stop-shop for the latest in the tech industry. They has been recognized as a Go Negosyo Awardee, 12 Young Starpreneur Awardee, Multiply Philippines’ Best Online Store in 2011, and has been featured in major publications, TV, and radio networks.Since 2006 until now, they act along their mission to make it easier for Filipinos to enjoy the latest in mobile technology through their wide range of pro-consumer products and services.Learn more about her journey in this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast.The RJ Ledesma Podcast is powered by Podcast Network Asia. You can also listen to our other episodes while waiting. Check it out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Khriztina Lim is the co-founder of Lista, a tech startup that aims to help small businesses, freelancers and individuals all over the country gain free access to digital tools to manage their business and collect over PHP 75 million in receivables via a smartphone. Lista PH aims to help MSMEs, including freelancers, logistics operators and riders, and other small businesses, digitize their business and provide a free and secure way of easily managing their finances. Learn more about these and her journey in this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristine Ongcangco and Miko Cornejo are the founders of Parlon, he Philippines' go-to-platform for beauty and wellness services.Parlon helps people discover, book, buy the best and salon and wellness deals online and is the only platform in the Philippines that has over 80 global and homegrown salon and wellness brands. To name a few: Browhaus, Strip, Emphasis Salon, The Smile Bar, Benefit Browbar, Lay Bare, Basement Salon, Azta Urban Salon and more.The brand also recently partnered with several super apps such as Grab, GCash and Reserve with Google.Learn more about these and her journey in this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wei Zhou is the new CEO of Coins.ph, the Philippines’ leading crypto and mobile wallet. He formally served as Chief Financial Officer of Binance, Zhaopin.com, and Charm Communications. He also orchestrated the landmark acquisition of Grindr, where he served as Vice Chairman.Wei started his career at Goldman Sachs Hong Kong and has 15 years of experience under his belt. He graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and East Asian Studies.Learn more about these and his journey in this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast.Click this to learn more about vessell: https://podlink.co/rjvessellph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sparky Perreras is the CEO and Co-founder of Pearl Pay, an end-to-end digital banking solutions provider that empowers rural banks in the Philippines with digital transformation.The company has been trying to improve the digital infrastructure in the Philippines and to do that, they support the transformation efforts of community-based institutions properly.According to their website, "Rural banks, microfinancing institutions, cooperatives, and other similar financial institutions are just a few of the institutions that can serve and can reach underserved and unbanked Filipinos in need of access to basic financial services."Learn more about these and his journey in this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast.Click this to learn more about vessell: https://podlink.co/rjvessellph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grace Hong is the Country Manager of Partipost, an app that works with brands and rewards "Partiposters" for sharing about the things they love.She started working as a strategist for digital channels way before the time of influencers. She’s worked for all your favorite brands, helping them become iconic instead of “Canceled”. As she’s grown up with the digital world, she finds herself here, 16 years later, hopeful that sustainable development becomes the norm instead of just a thing.This episode is brought to you by Partipost. To learn more, visit their website at www.partipost.com/phLearn more about these and his journey in the next episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast.The RJ Ledesma Podcast is powered by Podcast Network Asia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James S. Dongla, CEO of Servicoin, a wallet that runs on Binance. With the Servicon wallet mobile app, you can receive, send, and store ServiCoin and many other cryptocurrencies. ServiCoin has gradually grown in popularity, particularly among crypto enthusiasts and traders. It is the Philippines' first cryptocurrency with real-world applications and a focus on solving real-world problems rather than on getting rich quick.It is the country's first cryptocurrency to have real-world application in the form of a payment option. Apart from being a form of alternative payment, Servicoin offers additional benefits, such as 3-15 percent discounts at select merchants.How did they promote cryptocurrency in a country like the Philippines who's still traditional when it comes to their finances?Learn more about these and his journey in this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast.Click this to learn more about vessell: https://podlink.co/rjvessellph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexander Friedhoff is the founder and CEO of Etaily. Etaily is an end-to-end e-commerce service provider, offering a one-stop omni-channel solution ranging from warehousing and fulfillment, technology to integrate all digital channels, channel management, performance and social media marketing.Known as the eCommerce enabler of the next generation, Etaily delivers business impact at start-up speed by combining lean and agile processes with high-performing, scalable delivery teams and industry-leading functional experts. As it acquired $1.6 million in seed funding last year from renowned angel investors, Etaily looks forward to the growth and development of e-commerce here in the Philippines.What is the future of Etaily and e-commerce in the Philippines? Learn more about these and his journey in this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast.Click this to learn more about vessell: https://podlink.co/rjvessellph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manish Bhai is the founder and CEO of UNO Digital Bank. He is a finance and sales expert with 27 years of working across multiple countries & product areas. He is passionate about Entrepreneurship and Technology.UNObank Inc., a digital bank registered under the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' Digital Banking License framework, has recently rebranded as UNO Digital Bank ahead of its planned launch in Q2 2022. The new name emphasizes the bank's digital business model. UNO Digital Bank is a full-spectrum credit-led digital bank that elevates its customers by making banking simple, better, and accessible. They offer one trusted interface to meet anyone’s full financial needs for life, with speed and ease.How will the new branding help elevate the people’s approach towards digital banking? How is UNO Digital Bank different from other digital banks? Learn more about these and his journey in this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast!Click this to learn more about vessell: https://podlink.co/rjvessellph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elle Quan is the founder and CMO of MedHyve. She is a business enabler and Asia’s go-to expert for healthcare and technology events. . Elle co-founded an AI-driven digital marketplace for hospitals & clinics in emerging markets.MedHyve empowers small to medium hospitals with an online medical marketspace fitted with intelligent procurement tools and dashboards, giving them the same procurement expertise as some of the largest hospitals. It recently raised $407,500 in a pre-seed investment round co-led by Silicon Valley global venture capital firm Pegasus Tech Ventures and Foxmont Capital Partners. These additional funds will be utilized to expand MedHyve's operations and technological offerings in order to make medical supply procurement in emerging areas, such as the Philippines, more efficient and cost-effective.With the new funding, what will be the next plans of MedHyve? What is the future for digital medical procurement? Learn more about these and her journey in this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast.The RJ Ledesma Podcast is powered by Podcast Network Asia and Podmetrics.Click this to learn more about vessell: https://podlink.co/rjvessellphClick this to learn more about vessell: https://podlink.co/rjvessellph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nix Eniego is the Philippines Lead for Axie Infinity. Prior to this, he was an AVP for marketing for PDAX. Back in 2017 he founded Social Media Academy, an online school that teaches the latest and most powerful social media marketing strategies for aspiring social media managers. Nix was also a top player in Axie Infinity. Recently, he announced that he won’t be joining the competitive scene anymore. Axie Infinity is a Pokémon-inspired universe where anyone can earn tokens through skilled gameplay and contributions to the ecosystem. Players can breed, battle, collect, raise, and build a land-based kingdom for their pets.What is the future of Axie Infinity for the Filipino community? How can his new role help even more Filipinos? The RJ Ledesma Podcast is powered by Podcast Network Asia and Podmetrics.Click this to learn more about vessell: https://podlink.co/rjvessellph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rahul Hora is the President and CEO of AXA Philippines. Prior to joining AXA Philippines, he worked for AXA Asia Life in Hong Kong as the Regional Head of Distribution. AXA Philippines is one of the largest and fastest growing insurance companies in the country, offering financial security to 1.3 million individuals through their group and individual life insurance products. How can AXA Philippines help secure Filipinos' future especially in times like this? Listen to this episode and if you love the episode, follow the podcast, rate us 5 stars and don't forget to hit the notification bell for more updates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Christian "JC" Bisnar is the CEO and co-founder of Investagrams.Fueled by their passion to teach Filipinos about investing in stock market, Investagram launched its first investment platform, Investa. For as low as 100 pesos, you can now invest in some of the best-performing local and foreign mutual funds.How did they grow their initiatives from simply developing trading tools and teaching Filipinos how to trade to launching their own investment platform?What are the challenges that they are facing? Learn about these and more here in this episode.The RJ Ledesma Podcast is powered by Podcast Network Asia and Podmetrics.Click this to learn more about vessell: https://podlink.co/rjvessellph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Francis Kong is the owner of Success Options Inc. Success Options Inc. and sits on the Board of Primer Holdings, Incorporated. Francis Kong is one of the most respected business speakers in the Philippines. He holds a segment in a radio program called "Business Matters" where he shares his insights on business, values, and leadership. Learn more about Francis Kong, his business, and some insights he gained about business during the pandemic in this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast.The RJ Ledesma Podcast is powered by Podcast Network Asia and Podmetrics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ariel P. Fermin has been newly appointed as the President of Maxs Group Inc (MGI), the largest casual dining restaurant group in the Philippines. With this elevation of leadership, Fermin is responsible for the overall commercial and operational performance of MGI and its roster of beloved iconic brands such as Max’s Restaurant, Pancake House, Yellow Cab Pizza Co., Krispy Kreme, Jamba Juice, Dencio’s, Teriyaki Boy, and Sizzlin’ Steak. Aside from that, he is empowered to identify opportunities for expansion, customers, markets, new industry developments, and standards; as well as executing and implementing corporate policies, programs, processes, and guidelines in line with the Group’s vision.Learn more about Ariel’s journey in this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast. The RJ Ledesma Podcast is powered by Podcast Network Asia and Podmetrics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Pelayo is the Associate Product Director of Vessell.Vessell is an eCommerce platform that aims to help businesses bring the brick and mortar experience online and empower human connection in the digital landscape.How can Vessell help businesses maximize the digital space? Let's learn more about e-commerce and his journey in this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast.The RJ Ledesma Podcast is powered by Podcast Network Asia and Podmetrics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Theresa and Diego Buenaflor are a husband-wife executive duo behind Ellana Mineral Cosmetics.Ellana MIneral Cosmetics is a clean, vegan, and cruelty-free skin care and make-up brand that caters to different skin types. It has managed to grow three times despite closing brick and mortar stores to cut losses during the early days of lockdown.Let's learn more about the how Ellana Cosmetics managed to navigate through the challenges brought by the pandemic and more on The RJ Ledesma Podcast.The RJ Ledesma Podcast is powered by Podcast Network Asia and Podmetrics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eric Teng is a restaurateur and the President of RestoPH (Restaurant Owners of the Philippines).Besides managing his businesses Mango Tree, Genki Sushi, Sen-Ryo, and Kureji Philippines, he has been the voice of the food and beverage industry in these trying times. With RestoPH, he has been helping the restaurant industry to survive.Let's learn more about Eric, the progress he helped make, and more on The RJ Ledesma Podcast.The RJ Ledesma Podcast is powered by Podcast Network Asia and Podmetrics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ricardo "Cary" Lagdameo is the president of the real estate and construction group of the Anflo Management and Investment Corporation.Under Cary's leadership and strategic direction, DamosaLand official (DLI) has launched several milestone projects. Among these are DLI's first agro-industrial estate, its first condominium project, the first flexible workspace solution in Davao, high rise office tower Damosa Diamond Tower, and other mixed-use projects, which includes Agriya, the first master-planned agri-tourism development in the Davao region.What were the challenges they faced on their journey to achieve these milestones? How did they overcome them?Learn more about Anflo Management and Investment Corporation in the RJ Ledesma Podcast.The RJ Ledesma Podcast is powered by Podcast Network Asia and Podmetrics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ibarra Villaseran is the general manager of Truelogic while Bernard San Juan III is their managing partner. Together, they have grown Truelogic into one of the leading and largest digital marketing firms in the Philippines that offers a broad selection of digital marketing solutions. Learn more about Truelogic on The RJ Ledesma Podcast.The RJ Ledesma Podcast is powered by Podcast Network Asia and Podmetrics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ragde Falcis is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer of ChatGenie.He and his company created their online store platform ChatGenie that can be installed on Messenger, Instagram, Viber, GCash, Tiktok and other Super Apps. Let's get to know and learn from Ragde Falcis as he talks about the exciting new developments with ChatGenie, Gorated Innovation Labs Inc., and more on the upcoming episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jay Villarante is the Chairman and CEO of 8Ventures. It includes companies such as Paylance Inc., a bitcoin payments and rewards platform that lets users send money for free and earn bitcoins; Moneybees, a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas-licensed cryptocurrency exchange that is processing billions of pesos of transactions every year; and Secuna, a cybersecurity testing platform for SMEs, government agencies, banks, and multinational companies.In an interview with Manila Bulletin, he says, “The Philippines’ future lies in technology, which is why we are #TechingUp the local economy with services and solutions that help the country inch closer towards its development goals.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ralph Layco is the Founder of Noah, a direct-to-consumer (DTC) retail model disrupting the male personal care industry with its wide range of products for men, including skincare and hair loss, erectile dysfunction, nutrition as well as anxiety and depression.Since the inception of Noah in January 2021, it showed fast growth at 1,126% with a 72% gross profit margin. They reached one million total sales in February, just one month after its first distribution and last August, it reached its peak with 3.2 million sales per month. They also built a reliable fulfillment system that enabled same-day shipping. It won the "Best Concept" award at the US Embassy Go Negosyo's Young Entrepreneur Development Workshop. How did Layco envision Noah as a business? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leila Martin is the President and CEO of OFBank, a digital bank of LANDBANK. It secured its digital banking license last March from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, making it the first digital-only bank in the country.Its mobile banking app is gaining traction among overseas Filipino workers in top deployment areas like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Hong Kong, Qatar, Kuwait, Taiwan, Italy, Bahrain and Malaysia.How does the bank thrive in the digital era?This episode is sponsored by Globe and Obanana. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kenn Costales is the Founder & Lead Consultant of Monolith Growth Consulting, a performance marketing agency that helps Shopify & SaaS businesses grow their revenue and ROI.Monolith focuses on helping clients grow its revenue and ROI. The company builds marketing assets for the entire digital customer journey: from Digital Ads (Facebook/Instagram/Google/Tiktok), to landing pages, and to email marketing, and they track all the data points that lead to conversions.On top of that, its founder Kenn is also an honouree of Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2019 and Tatler Asia’s Generation T 2020.This episode is sponsored by Globe and Obanana. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JV Tanjuatco is the publisher of Comic Book Lab. He founded Comic Book Lab in 2015 as a comics publishing company modeled after a BPO. Describing it as “basically a BPO business,” Comic Book Lab publishes a variety of comics commissioned by both personal and corporate clients.How is his business doing in the midst of digital transformation? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geonna Pedrealba is the owner of Soyphisticated Collections while Charisse Anne Yatco is the founder of Mix and Skip PH. Both of them are merchant partners of SoShop! by LBC.Both entrepreneurs launched their respective businesses during the pandemic. How did they manage their online businesses during one of the most challenging times for business owners?Learn more about how Geonna and Charisse are running their business, LBC SoShop!, and how the right delivery partner can help your business.The RJ Ledesma Podcast is powered by Podcast Network Asia and Podmetrics.Sign up with LBC SoShop! now and get an instant and FREE TIER UPGRADE by using this link: https://bit.ly/ss-slv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ace Gapuz is the CEO of Blogapalooza, the Philippines’ premier influencer marketing company. The company has recently launched the second wave of the InfluencerPreneur program with the aim of educating and guiding the next generation of content creators.In a press release, Gapuz shared that, "We have tried and tested Influencer Marketing to be a very effective strategy in this time of uncertainty, as this allows brands and influencers to collaborate and tell stories together, given our current limitations in this new reality. Influencer Marketing can prove to be a "power move" that brands should consider now more than ever.”How can influencer marketing do its “power move” in the digital age? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two Filipino entrepreneurs have made it big in UAE, thanks to Creative Zone! Creative Zone offers complete end-to-end solutions including arrangement of visit visas, registration of your company, obtaining a 3-year residence visa for you and your family, assistance in opening bank accounts and any other personal requirements that would help Pinoys settle down in the UAE.  Francis Errol Medina co-founded Infinite Opportunities Consultancy Group FZE and Chris Calumberan of the Chris Calumberan LLC are the businessmen that really made it big in the UAE.   In fact, both of them have been listed in the Top 300 Influential Filipinos in the Gulf by IllustradoLife magazine in 2020. How did Creative Zone help them achieve their goals overseas? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tab is the co-founder and owner of HAREM, INC. established in 2008, the company behind the franchised brands STRIP (Ministry of Waxing) and BROWHAUS (The Brow Salon) which are internationally known brands with main office in Singapore and franchised in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, India and the Philippines, establishing brow grooming and waxing as a need for everyone.  For Roberta “Tab” Abad-Estacion, adapting to the ever-changing times is a must, as much as one is “guided by principles and good values and motivated correctly.”  How did she pivot her business in the New Normal? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE UNICORNS ARE HERE!  For the next episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast, we sit down with Yang Yang Zhang and Christian Reyes of Xendit which recently achieved unicorn status in the Philippines and Indonesia.  Yang Yang Zhang is the CEO & Managing Director of Xendit Philippines. Throughout her career, Yang Yang has lent a lifelong passion for disruptive technology and social impact to building innovative products.  Meanwhile, Christian Reyes recently joined as COO of Xendit Philippines. Prior to finding his calling in fintech, he spent the first 14 years of his career in Wall Street, holding various leadership roles at Morgan Stanley.  How did they achieve this incredible milestone for the company? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mel Nava is the Founder and CEO of 1Export, a Philippines-based logistics startup 1Export that has raised US$800,000 in a seed funding round led by Foxmont Capital Partners.How did 1Export continue to contribute to the country's economic recovery in the business landscape? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Francis Calumba is the President of Obanana Corp. and also the Group Head of Premium Technology Corporation.He has work experienced for 18 years in project management, shared services, and IT support. Currently, he is handling Technology Holding Company. He also has a strong background in process and safety improvements.How did he manage to make Obanana thrive during these trying times? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.