Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, mWell Chief Geek, GOAB #geeksPH
8:45 AM - 8:50 AM
Welcome Message
By:
Tina Amper
Co-founder, GOAB #geeksPH
8:50 AM - 9:00 AM
Intro: GOAB Lightning Pitch Competition
Open to early stage tech startups that have revenue and traction, startup founders pitch their product to potential investors, partners, customers and collaborators.
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)
9:45 AM -10:00 AM
Message of Support
Undersecretary Jocelle Batapa-Sigue
ICT Industry Development Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Investing in Philippine Startups: The Startup Venture Fund
Antonilo DC. Mauricio
General Manager, National Development Company (NDC)
Discover how the NDC's Startup Venture Fund (SVF) supports Philippine startups. Learn how this initiative enables the Philippine government and accredited co-investment partners to invest in local startups, fostering growth in the tech startup ecosystem. Uncover NDC's essential role in implementing the SVF, as directed by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Join NDC’s breakout session in the afternoon to learn more.
10:10 AM - 10:25 AM
Fireside Chat with DICT-Supported Startups
Hear from startup founders that have thrived under the Department of Information and Communications Technology's (DICT) Startup Development Program. Gain valuable insights on how startups can work with government initiatives, specifically the Digital Startup Development and Acceleration Program (DSDAP), to promote the growth of their startups.
Host:
Diane Dugan-Eustaquio
Startup Enabler
Startups:
POLLD
Mindanao Startup
Tangkilik
Luzon Startup
Kabaro
Visayas Startup
10:25 AM - 10:40 AM
Networking Break
10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
Fostering Ecosystem Success and Startup Growth through Collaboration – Lessons Learned from Playing the "Infinite Game"
Franco Varona
Managing Partner, Foxmont Capital
Paulo Campos
Founding General Partner, Kaya Founders
Sharing our experiences of using a sustainable leadership style focused on long-term success and growth, teamwork, and adaptability to overcome challenges and achieving shared goals in a competitive environment.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Investor’s Panel: Investment Strategies for Growth: Nurturing Potential Unicorns in the Philippines
Franco Varona
Managing Partner, Foxmont Capital
Paulo Campos
Founding General Partner, Kaya Founders
Erika Aquino
Global Investor and Strategic Advisor
Andre Yap
CEO, Ignite VC
Jay Fajardo
Executive Director, Ideaspace Ventures
Mike Maté
VP of Investments, Kickstart Ventures
Moderator:
Jojo Flores
Co-Founder, Plug and Play
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Founder’s Panel: Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Successes
11:30 AM -11:35 AM Moderator Talk
Jay Fajardo
Ideaspace/QBO
11:35 AM - 12:00 PM Panel Discussion
Mel Nava
Founder, 1Export
Crystal Lee Gonzalez
CEO and Co-Founder, Noneaway
Carmina Bayombong
CEO and Founder, InvestED
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
AI Governance Panel
Undersecretary Jocelle Batapa-Sigue
ICT Industry Development Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)
Professor Angela Daly
University of Dundee, UK
Jojo Malolos
CEO, Paymongo
Albert Padin
Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, mWell Chief Geek, GOAB #geeksPH
Moderator:
Lloyd Cameron
Economic and Climate Counsellor, British Embassy
Session will focus on what we mean by safe and responsible AI, how this is operationalised across the AI lifecycle (eg principles, practices, and tools), what other countries (UK/US/EU/ASEAN) have done/are doing, what do startups/organisations/PH government need to keep in mind as they develop their own AI governance framework. The objective is drawing out discussion on how collaboration between industry, government, and academia can create an environment where both AI safety and innovation can thrive.
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
GOAB Partner: Connecting Tech Talent from the Philippines to Austria
Raphael Rey Bacolod
Director, Philippines and Indonesia Austrian Business Agency (ABA) www.workinaustria.com
12:45 PM -12:55 PM
Harnessing Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Financial Inclusivity: The GCash Approach
GCash
12:55 PM - 1:50 PM
Lunch with a Speaker
Volunteer speakers sit with participants for personal interaction and connection. This is a chance to shake hands and mingle with some speakers.
The State of SaaS in the Philippines, Equipping Businesses for the Digital Age
Presented by:
Paulo Campos
Founding General Partner, Kaya Founders
This report is published by Kaya Founders with Sprout Solutions. Other contributors are Qualgro Partners, Wavemaker Partners, and Kickstart Ventures
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Demo about Metafunds (Web3 / Blockchain)
With:
Chris Blanquera
CTO, Shoppable Web3 practitioner
Metafunds are investment funds that operate on blockchain networks, utilizing web 3 technology.
Metafunds combine elements of blockchain technology and web 3 principles to enable decentralized and transparent management of investment funds.
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Office Hours
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Group drone photo at the beachfront
Don't forget to wear your sunscreen!
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Happy Hour at Bellevue beachfront.
Complimentary beer (san mig light), alcoholic punch and and non-alcoholic punch until 6:30pm. Premium drinks available for purchase at the bar.
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Track 3
Startup Ecosystem / Investor / Funding
Host:
Dave Overton
Organizer, Tech Lead Chief Geeks, GOAB, #GeeksPh
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Angel Investing 101: Insider Tips and Techniques
With:
Ankit Upadhyay
Co-founder and CEO, A2D Ventures
Dylan Keota
Chief Investment Officer, A2D Ventures
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) on Kickstart Ventures
Jason Ramirez
Senior Associate, Kickstart Ventures
Moderator:
Pia Bernal
Community Manager, Kickstart Ventures
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Startup Funding: Tips & Tricks from a Technology Business Incubator (TBI)
With:
Paul Pajo
Director, Head of Incubation Management
Benilde HIFI DOST TBI
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Networking Break
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Alternative Funding for Startups
With:
Joon Cho
Co-founder & Partner, Abound Capital
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
From Studio to Boardroom: How the Creator Economy Has Taken Over the Brand and Marketing Conversation
With:
Ina Flores
CEO, HeyRoomie
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Office Hours
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Group drone photo at the beachfront
Don't forget to wear your sunscreen!
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Happy Hour at Bellevue beachfront.
Complimentary beer (san mig light), alcoholic punch and and non-alcoholic punch until 6:30pm. Premium drinks available for purchase at the bar.
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Track 4
Opportunities by Region
Host:
Ashley Uy
Senior Product Owner, Synacy
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Web3 Basics & Web3 Startup Journey (Luzon Region)
With:
Ismael Jerusalem
Founder & CEO, Ownly.io
We’ll talk about Web3 basics and then discuss the journey of our Web3-related startup in Albay province and competing on the global stage.
In 2018, we created "Crypto Solitaire", followed by the launch of an NFT marketplace and artist's launchpad in 2020. Our current focus is on-chain games.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Startup Island Program: The Cebu Startup Ecosystem (Visayas Region)
With:
Esperanza "Hope" L. Melgar
Assistant Regional Director, DTI-Region 7
12:50 PM - 2:30 PM
Startup Island Program: The Cebu Startup Ecosystem (Visayas Region)
With:
Ryan Tan Yu
COO, Mata Technologies
April Ong Vaño
Quest Ventures
Marilyn Tancinco
Dept of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Kickstart Ventures is a Corporate Venture Capital firm and invests in early- to early-growth stage tech startups in the Philippines and globally.
Kickstart Ventures was founded in 2012 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globe Telecom, the Philippines’ leading mobile operator. It is an advisor to the Ayala Corporation Technology Innovation Venture Fund (“ACTIVE Fund”), the largest venture capital fund coming out of the Philippines, and has US$255 million assets under management.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Startup Wins, Challenges and Opportunities (Mindanao Region)
With:
John Naranjo
CEO/Founder, Ingenuity Davao City
Stephanie Caragos
CEO, Syntactics, Inc. Cagayan de Oro City
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Networking Break
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Startup Ecosystem Activation for Nascent Communities: Tagbilaran City as a Case Study
With:
Ashley Uy
Senior Product Owner, Synacy
12:50 PM - 2:30 PM
Lightning Talk Part 1 (10 minutes each)
With:
Garik Tate
Le-an Lai Lacaba
Cris E. Vinson
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Office Hours for Lightning Talk Part 1
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Group drone photo at the beachfront
Don't forget to wear your sunscreen!
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Happy Hour at Bellevue beachfront.
Complimentary beer (san mig light), alcoholic punch and and non-alcoholic punch until 6:30pm. Premium drinks available for purchase at the bar.
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Track 5
Government Track (Startup Initiatives by Agency)
Host:
Keren Lacadin
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Call for Startup Enabler Collaborations
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)
With:
Yvette Cabrera
Division Chief, ICT Industry Development Bureau - Benchmarking and Promotions Division
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
National Development Company (NDC)
Startup Venture Fund (SVF)
With:
Antonilo Mauricio
General Manager, NDC
NDC, the state-owned investment arm under the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), implemented a startup venture fund to bankroll new technology firms in the country and ensure their success.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Startup Initiatives
With:
Dir. Lilian Salonga
Department of Trade and Industry, Competitiveness Bureau
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Networking Break
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Quezon City Local Government Unit (QC LGU)
Startup Initiatives
With:
Kaya Tabaquin
Local Economic Investment Promotions Office
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
NEDA Startup Initiatives
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
With:
TBA
NEDA - National Innovation Council Representative
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Office Hours
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Group drone photo at the beachfront
Don't forget to wear your sunscreen!
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Happy Hour at Bellevue beachfront.
Complimentary beer (san mig light), alcoholic punch and and non-alcoholic punch until 6:30pm. Premium drinks available for purchase at the bar.
Transitioning from Full-time work to Entrepreneurship
With:
Nel Laygo
CEO and Founder, Peddlr
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Panel 5: Gaming Gurus Speak Out: Unlocking the Power of AI in Content Creation
With:
Bryan Yap
CEO, Republiq BaiTV
10 years ago Bryan attended GOAB as founding supporter and Jonas as an eager attendee.
Now, they are successful entrepreneurs in their own right, and continue to support GOAB. What lessons have they learned over their 10 years of entrepreneurship journey? And how has GOAB played a role in their businesses.
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
Digital Transformation in Traditional Industries
Vince shares his experiences helping cleaning companies undergo digital transformation. Discover how innovative digital tools and strategies can revolutionize businesses, leading to millions more in revenue.
Vince will discuss the challenges encountered, strategies employed, and invaluable lessons learned along the transformative journey.
With:
Vince Loremia
Founder/CEO,Cleaningly and Tudlo
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM
Guide to the venture capital fundraising and due diligence process, covering common legal terms used during priced rounds.
With:
Mark Sng
Partner, Gentree Fund
3:40 PM - 4:15 PM
Networking Break
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Board Chartered Bus and Depart Bellevue Hotel for Tagbilaran City. For Governor’s Night!
The final program of GOAB 2023 including Philippine Startup Week Closing Ceremonies, Dinner, and Cultural Show.
Sponsored by:
Province of Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado
Thank you to the Governor and his team!
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Closing Ceremony for the Philippine Startup Week 2023
Host:
RJ Ledesma
Acknowledgment of Guests, Community Partners, etc.
Live Congratulatory Messages Agency Announcements
Innovative Startup Act (ISA) Lead Agencies Undersecretaries
DICT Usec Jocelle Batapa-Sigue
Undersecretary for ICT Industry Development, Department of Information andCommunications Technology
DTI USec Rafaelita Aldaba
Undersecretary for Department of Trade and Industries
DOST USec Leah Buendia
Undersecretary for Department of Science and Technology
Undersecretary for ICT Industry Development, Department of Information andCommunications Technology
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Governor's Night! Closing Dinner and Cultural Show 🎉 Tagbilaran City (Venue to be announced)
Sponsored by the Province of Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado
8:30 PM
Chartered Bus back to Bellevue Hotel Panglao
9:00 PM
Arrive at Bellevue Hotel
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Track 3
Startup Ecosystem / Investors
Host:
Dave Overton
Founder/CEO, Symph Organizer, Tech Lead Chief Geeks, GOAB, #GeeksPh
12:50 PM - 2:30 PM
Pitch, Please!
By Ideaspace/QBO
Featuring:
Josef Werker
Founder and CEO, Humble Sustainability
Dennis Velasco
Founder and CEO, Prosperna
Ron Baetiong
Founder and CEO, Podcast Network Asia
Ideaspace and QBO are organizing a friendly competition for conference attendees. Join Pitch, Please! — a lightning-fast session for ideation, collaboration, and pitching, and a chance to win fun prizes!
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Panel 5: Gaming Gurus Speak Out: Unlocking the Power of AI in Content Creation
Featuring:
Roland Ros
Founder, Kumu
The Multiplier Effect is the compound, exponential impact a founder has on the entire entrepreneurial economy of a region when they mentor, invest in, and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. It's their bubble of influence.
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Networking Break
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
What Happens to Startups and Investors Post Funding
Bit Santos
AVP, Portfolio, Operations, Kickstart Ventures
Moderator:
Pia Bernal
Community Manager, Kickstart Ventures
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Angel Investors Chat
With:
Joseph De Leon
Founding Member & Lead Investor, Manila Angel Investors Network
Adriel Yong
Head of Investments, Ascend Angels
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Board Chartered Bus and Depart Bellevue Hotel for Tagbilaran City. For Governor’s Night!
The final program of GOAB 2023 including Philippine Startup Week Closing Ceremonies, Dinner, and Cultural Show.
Sponsored by:
Province of Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado
Thank you to the Governor and his team!
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Closing Ceremony for the Philippine Startup Week 2023
Host:
RJ Ledesma
Acknowledgment of Guests, Community Partners, etc.
Live Congratulatory Messages Agency Announcements
Innovative Startup Act (ISA) Lead Agencies Undersecretaries
DICT Usec Jocelle Batapa-Sigue
Undersecretary for ICT Industry Development, Department of Information andCommunications Technology
DTI USec Rafaelita Aldaba
Undersecretary for Department of Trade and Industries
DOST USec Leah Buendia
Undersecretary for Department of Science and Technology
Undersecretary for ICT Industry Development, Department of Information andCommunications Technology
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Governor's Night! Closing Dinner and Cultural Show 🎉 Tagbilaran City (Venue to be announced)
Sponsored by the Province of Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado
8:30 PM
Chartered Bus back to Bellevue Hotel Panglao
9:00 PM
Arrive at Bellevue Hotel
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Track 4
AI
Host:
Ashley Uy
Senior Product Owner, Synacy
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
AI-Powered Solutions For Diagnosing Cancer
With:
Julie Jhoy Sanchez
Software Dev Manager, Digital & AI products, Qritive
Julie is part of Singapore's 100 Women in Tech 2023.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Accelerating Operational Efficiency and Customer Success with AI
With:
Sophie Soliven
Director of Operations, Edmama
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Networking Break
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Unlocking the Power of AI: Insights from Our Organization's Experience
With:
JP Madulid
Founder, Lesson Planner PH Symph AI Team
We will discuss Symph’s journey into Artificial Intelligence, the lessons we have learned, and the challenges we are currently facing. We will also explore how embracing AI can transform our organizations.
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
The New Pulse of Healthcare: Generative AI Innovations for Health-Tech Startups
With:
Colin Christie
Chairman, Analytics &Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines
We’ll explore real-life cases where AI sparks innovative solutions, reduces administrative burdens for healthcare providers, provides decision-support for clinical care, and takes patient engagement up a notch.
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Board Chartered Bus and Depart Bellevue Hotel for Tagbilaran City. For Governor’s Night!
The final program of GOAB 2023 including Philippine Startup Week Closing Ceremonies, Dinner, and Cultural Show.
Sponsored by:
Province of Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado
Thank you to the Governor and his team!
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Closing Ceremony for the Philippine Startup Week 2023
Host:
RJ Ledesma
Acknowledgment of Guests, Community Partners, etc.
Live Congratulatory Messages Agency Announcements
Innovative Startup Act (ISA) Lead Agencies Undersecretaries
DICT Usec Jocelle Batapa-Sigue
Undersecretary for ICT Industry Development, Department of Information andCommunications Technology
DTI USec Rafaelita Aldaba
Undersecretary for Department of Trade and Industries
DOST USec Leah Buendia
Undersecretary for Department of Science and Technology
Head, Environmental, Social & Governance, Quest Ventures
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Triton Ballroom
Term Sheets Unlocked: Navigating Startup Deals with Confidence
With:
Andrew Harline
Partner, Cooley LLP
Sean Murphy
Partner, Cooley LLP
Key strategies for negotiating term sheets, ensuring you're well-prepared for investor discussions at any stage. Learn how to optimize terms, avoid common pitfalls, and create a foundation for smoother future funding rounds. With real-world insights and practical advice, this session will equip you with the knowledge to confidently navigate investor negotiations and make informed decisions for your startup's growth.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Triton Ballroom
GOAB Partner Q&A: Tech Career and Startup Opportunities in Austria for Filipino professionals - Information Session and Q&A
With:
Raphael Rey Bacolod
Director, Philippines and Indonesia Austrian Business Agency (ABA) www.workinaustria.com
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Triton Ballroom
A Different Way to Venture Capital (VC)
Meet this cohort of VCs and startups led by Ignite VC and 8 of its portfolio companies
Moderated by:
Andre Yap
CEO, Ignite VC
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Networking Break
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Triton Ballroom
Deal Day 101: The Corporate x Startup Playbook To Accelerate Traction
Marrione Camacho
Sr. Manager, Strategic Partnerships
Dive into best practices and insights from Kickstart on how to successfully foster collaboration between corporates and startups. From aligning goals and leveraging complementary strengths to navigating potential challenges, we’ll explore the strategies that drive impactful partnerships and accelerate growth. Whether you're a startup seeking corporate partners or a corporate aiming to innovate, this session will equip you with actionable tools to build successful, high-impact collaborations.
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM Triton Ballroom
QBO Innovation / Ideaspace Ventures
Migu Macale
Investments Associate
Ideaspace Ventures is a Manila based venture capital (VC) firm that invests in early-stage startups in the Philippines and the region.
QBO Innovation is a pioneer in developing and implementing innovation programs across industry sectors through Ecosystem Development, Startup Acceleration, Incubator Training and Development, Capacity Building, International Market Immersion & Soft-Landing Programs, and Enterprise Innovation Programs.
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Office Hours
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Group drone photo at the beachfront
Don't forget to wear your sunscreen!
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Happy Hour at beachfront
Stay tuned for details
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Track 2 Triphora
Celebrating Founders (Triphora)
Breakout Host:
Gee Quidet
Chief Revenue and Solutions Officer, Symph
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Triphora
Startup Partnerships: Empowering the Success of Global Corporations
Mike Maceda
Director, Open Innovation Services, Plug & Play
Join Mike as he shares best practices for corporations and startups to enhance their collaboration.
Discover how corporations can engage with startups for meaningful outcomes and how startups can leverage alliances with corporates for accelerated growth and mutual benefits.
This session offers valuable insights for optimizing corporate-startup partnerships.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Triphora
Founder to Founder Chat
With:
Mel Nava
1Export
Crystal Lee Gonzalez
Noneaway
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Networking Break
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Triphora
The next 25 years belongs to the Philippines. An outsider's perspective.
Wade Eyerly
General Partner, Buko Ventures
Wade Eyerly is a General Partner at Buko Ventures, formerly US-based venture capitalist at Double River Impact.
Eyerly invested in four startups at the Geeks On A Beach last year and is eagerly enthusiastic about startup prospects in the Phillipines in the next quarter century.
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM Triphora
Startup Offshoring
Guilherme Faria
Co-Founder and President, Penbrothers
Learn How to Build High-Impact Remote Teams for Business Success
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Office Hours
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Group drone photo at the beachfront
Don't forget to wear your sunscreen!
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Happy Hour at Beachfront
Stay tuned for details
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Track 3
Design, Operations, and Scale (Cyprea)
Breakout Host:
Samantha Bompat
Project Assistant BISU BALIK Sa Bohol TBI Philippines
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Cyprea
Designing Without Data: Why Intuition Beats Analytics in Early-Stage Startups
By:
Miramark Diaz
Product Designer
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Cyprea
The ROI of Design: the Impact of Good UX on Startup Growth
By:
Shannen Yu Sapar
Product Designer
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Cyprea
Startup Operations Panel
Ksther Lim
CEO, The People Decoder
Robert Cristobal
Marketing/Content Strategist
Moderator:
Diane Dugan - Eustaquio
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Networking Break
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Cyprea
GOAB Sponsor: Google Cloud x Symph AI Innovation Lab
Raven Duran
Deputy CTO, Symph
Esna Ong
Regional Startup Success Manager, Google Cloud, Emerging Markets APAC
Learn more about the latest in Generative AI from Google Cloud including Gemini 1.5 Pro, Imagen 3 and what it takes to bring your moonshot AI goals to life. Eligible projects stand to get further support from Symph, an official Google Cloud Platform technology partner
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM Cyprea
Sinigang Valley Association (Foxmont + AHG + Kaya Founders + Paymongo)
Franco Varona
Foxmont
Rene Cuartero
AHG
Paulo Campos
Kaya Founders
Jojo Malolos
Paymongo
The Sinigang Valley Association is an independent organization run by the like-minded entrepreneurs in Metro Manila to foster a community of creative individuals in the hopes of creating a healthy ecosystem for people who are leading the change.
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Office Hours
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Group drone photo at the beachfront
Don't forget to wear your sunscreen!
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Happy Hour at beachfront
Stay tuned for details!
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Track 4
Government Startup Initiatives (Pyrene)
Breakout Host:
DICT
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Pyrene
How to Work with the National Development Company (NDC) and the Startup Venture Fund to Accelerate Startups
Antonilo DC. Mauricio
General Manager, National Development Company (NDC)
Saturnino H. Mejia
Assistant General Manager (AGM), NDC Special Projects Group.
Alewijn Aidan K. Ong
Assistant General Manager, NDC Business Development Group
Grant Perie Tan
NDC Investment Analyst and the focal person for Startup Venture Fund
Topics: 1.What is the Startup Venture Fund (SVF)? Key criteriain startup selection and accreditation of Co-Investment Partners (CIP) 2. Strategic direction in project and startup funding 3. Examples of Gender and Development (GAD)-related prospects to promote gender equality 4. Ensuring SVF accessibility across all sectors 5. Evaluation and selection criteria, emphasizing the need for GAD data
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Pyrene
Supporting Women-Led Startups and Enabling Gender-responsive Initiatives
By National Development Company (NDC)
Jeanne Paulette Umali
Co-creator, Likhaan
Jerahmeel Chen
Chief Innovation Officer, NDC
Jeanne Paulette “Isis” Umali is the co-creator of Likhaan, a transformative platform that uplifts Filipino creators. She is the Program Development Officer at Philippine Innovation Hub.
Jerahmeel “Jer” Chen is NDC’s Chief Innovation Officer. He will discuss enabling mechanisms like the Marikina program for startups and MSMEs, with a focus on women.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Pyrene
DICT’s Digital Startup Development and Acceleration Program (DSDAP)
Emmy Lou Versoza-Delfin
Director, ICT Industry Development Bureau Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)
Carlo Calimon
Director, Startup Village
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Networking Break
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Pyrene
DICT Startup Showcase: Startups from around the Philippines under DICT’s Step-UP Startup Development Program
Reactors:
Jojo Flores
Plug and Play
Carmina Bayombong
Founder, InvestED
Paul Pajo
Benilde TBI
Arup Maity
President & Co-Founder, Xamun.AI
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Office Hours
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Group drone photo at the beachfront
Don't forget to wear your sunscreen!
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Happy Hour at beachfront
Stay tuned for details!
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Track 5
Office Hours & Business Matching (Triton 3)
Breakout Host:
Lenli Tuhoy
Head of Content and Brand Marketing, Symph
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Triton 3
Office Hours (Speaker <> Attendee)
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Triton 3
Fiestartups BUSINESS MATCHING
Gobi Partners Team
This session will feature startups from the Fiestartup Startup Development Program.
Fiestartup is supported by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 7 and organized by Carlo Delantar, April Ong Vano, Bryan Yap and AiAi Garcia and their teams.
GOAB is a conference for Partnerships, Growth and Innovation in Startups, Tech, and Design. Unleashing Opportunities to Collaborate in the Philippines and Beyond.
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