Juca Lacsina, Co-founder and CEO of GoEden – pioneering startup revolutionizing the agricultural supply chain in the Philippines. Juca shares her journey from growing up in a rural farming family to earning scholarships at prestigious institutions like UPLB, Michigan State, and Rutgers, recounting how these experiences shaped her vision for GoEden. Juca also discusses the challenges farmers face, from limited access to supplies to systemic inefficiencies, and how Go Eden is tackling these issues head-on. With insights into her disciplined upbringing, clarity of purpose, and the challenges of building a rural startup, Juca’s story exemplifies resilience, innovation, and the impact of returning home to create change.

“Rest is as important as hustling because you never can pour from an empty cup.”

Resources:

LinkedIn (Juca Lacsina): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lacsinajc/

LinkedIn (GoEden): https://www.linkedin.com/company/goedenph/

Website (GoEden): https://goedenph.com/

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Charles Guinto and Leo Cabal, founders of The Lounge Booth – an elevated photo booth experience designed to capture unforgettable moments at special events. Meeting through Tumblr in the early 2010s, the duo turned a pandemic-era experiment at their friend Albert Posis’s wedding into a thriving business. What started as Charles filming the wedding video and Leo curating a distinctive photo booth concept soon evolved into a thriving business, redefining event photography. Listen as Charles and Leo share how their shared passion for photography and entrepreneurial spirit, shaped by their Filipino heritage, influenced their journey into this creative venture.

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Allan Tan is the Founder and CEO of Predictive Systems – a cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions company, shares his journey from Daet, Camarines Norte, to becoming a trailblazer in the Philippine tech startup scene. In this episode, Allan reflects on his early passion for computers, pivotal career moments, and the challenges of scaling Ideyatech, including bootstrapping, cash flow struggles, and tough decisions like retrenchments. Allan also discusses his current AI venture and his mission to contribute to nation-building through technology. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone interested in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

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Timothy Go is the Co-founder of Buildit, a tech-driven procurement platform transforming how construction supplies are sourced and purchased across the Philippines. He will discuss how his roots in his family’s construction supply business shaped his entrepreneurial journey and inspired his drive to digitize the industry. Tim recounts his career highlights, including roles at Chevron, Lazada, and SM, where he honed the skills and insights that now guide his leadership at Buildit. He also talks on the value of timing in startups, the lessons learned from betting on innovation ahead of its time, and how Buildit is making construction procurement more efficient, scalable, and accessible for builders everywhere.

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Ron Hose is the Founder and CEO of Coins.ph – a blockchain-enabled platform providing financial services to over 10 million unbanked users, including remittances, bill payments, and online transactions. He will share his journey as a maker, the lessons learned from his early startups that didn’t succeed, and how he achieved his first startup acquisition. Ron will also discuss his transition into venture capital and the insights gained as an investor. Under his leadership, Coins.ph experienced rapid growth, attracting major investors and reaching a milestone in 2019 with its acquisition by Indonesian tech giant Go-Jek—marking the largest tech exit to date in the Philippines and one of the largest for the region.

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David Almirol Jr. is the founder and CEO of Multisys Technologies Corporation, a premier IT solutions provider in the Philippines. David rose from humble roots to create a tech powerhouse acquired by the PLDT Group, overcoming grueling conditions in the Middle East and turning his passion for programming into success. He also shares his strategy for delivering scalable, cost-effective solutions that have positioned Multisys as a trusted partner for IT companies and startups. Discover the key milestones in the company’s growth, the leadership challenges he overcame, and the innovative culture he fostered to propel Multisys forward.

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Kendrick Geluz Kho is the Founder & General Partner of Hyperparameter, an early-stage VC firm driving AI innovation in industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and finance. He previously founded Fourth Realm, where he invested in groundbreaking companies like SpaceX and Stripe, and served as Partner at Global Founders Capital, backing renowned startups such as Deel and Brex. Kendrick shares insights on founding Hyperparameter, its mission to merge Silicon Valley technology with opportunities in the Philippines, and how he balances innovation with cultural and market relevance. With a unique vision, he is transforming industries by introducing advanced technology to underserved markets, driven by his Filipino heritage and passion for global impact.

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Jeremy Au is the COO of Lucence, a cancer diagnostics company that analyzes circulating tumor DNA from blood samples to help cancer patients find effective precision therapies. He is also the host of the Brave Podcast, a platform focusing on the Southeast Asian startup ecosystem through interviews with founders, venture capitalists and industry leaders. Jeremy shares his diverse career journey, including his education at UC Berkeley and his consulting experience at Bain & Company, which shaped his entrepreneurial spirit and led him to start his own consulting firm. He discusses the challenges and successes of launching CozyKin in Boston, his transition into venture capital at Monk’s Hill, and the creation of the Venture Scout Program. Finally, he reflects on the growth and influence of the Brave Podcast within the Southeast Asian startup community.

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