Stories from the shoreline
News, founder stories and practical insights from the Geeks On A Beach community.
AI Show and Tell: Grok Bot Live Demo & Developer Insights
Prince John Santillan, Senior Engineer at BetterWorld and PHPxCebu organizer, showed how he set up and uses Grok Bot in his day-to-day AI workflow as a developer.
GOAB Learns: Pax Silica and What It Means for Our Tech Startup Community
A community conversation, not a lecture: Tim Santos and Paul Pajo helped us demystify Pax Silica, sovereign AI and what they could mean for Philippine startups.
AI Show and Tell Goes Open Mic
In July we handed the virtual stage to the community: live, no-deck demos of an AI exam tutor and an AI activation agent for real estate, with mentors Tim Santos and Vince Loremia.
AI Implementation Masterclass in Makati: Bridging Strategy and Execution
After Cebu, the AI Implementation Masterclass came to Makati: a full-day workshop with Tim Santos, plus private one-on-one strategic advisory sessions for leaders.
AI Implementation Lab in Cebu: From Strategy to Execution
Leaders gathered at Zero-Ten Park in Mandaue for a five-hour, hands-on lab with Tim Santos to turn AI ambitions into a 30-60-90 day execution playbook.
Philippine AI Report, Part 2: Ground Truth for the Creative Sector
Part 2 of our deep dive turned to agencies, creators, artists and studios: how to become AI-native creatives, protect your rates, and build resilience in a disrupted industry.
Philippine AI Report, Part 1: How to Build for 2026 (Tech Startups)
Tim Santos unpacked what data from 175 Philippine organizations reveals for tech startups and AI talent, and how to filter real opportunity from global hype.
AI Agents: Attacker or Defender? A Live Security Demo
Former AWS DevOps engineer Shin Jeon showed an AI agent scanning a real codebase, flagging security holes and demonstrating the "exploit vs. defend" logic of agentic automation.
AI for Solopreneurs: Doing More Alone (Without Burning Out)
At our March Beach Club meetup, Robert Cristobal demoed his day-to-day AI workflows for operations, content and decisions, and the community traded its best AI tips and wins.
AI Show and Tell #3: Maximizing Your AI "Dream Team"
Stop just chatting with AI. Kyle Naranjo of Thinking Machines showed how a harness coordinates subagents, guardrails and tools into an AI team you can actually delegate to.
Beach Club Open House: Building Software in the Age of AI
For the first time, the members-only GOAB Beach Club opened its doors to the public, with Super Member Prince John Santillan demoing what software development looks like in 2026.
AI Show and Tell #2: AI and Blockchain for Local Government, Live from Davao
Our first session of 2026 put Reverion Technologies on the virtual stage, with a live look at AI and blockchain systems built for government, education and agriculture.
Inside the GOAB 2025 Masterclass Experience: Real Learning, Real Impact
At Geeks on a Beach, we don’t just gather under palm trees to talk about the future, we build it together and get stuff done. And this year’s GOAB Masterclass Day on October 1…
Founders of the Future: Meet the StartupIsland.ph Cohort at GOAB
If you’ve been to Geeks on a Beach before, you know it’s more than just a tech conference - it’s a launchpad, a sandbox, and a call to action for founders across the…
StartupIsland.ph Is Proof You Don’t Have to Leave Home to Build Big
At GOAB, we love a good underdog story—especially when it’s rooted in the islands.
A Misfit Cinderella Story: Student-Founders Heading to GOAB 2025
Fifteen team leads. One countdown. Thirty seconds of chaos in a supermarket.
Startup, Small Business, or Something Else? GOAB Makes Space for All Builders
Every year at Geeks on a Beach (GOAB), something magical happens. People walk in with questions and walk out with direction. Some arrive with big startup dreams, others…
Zero to Strategy: Building Your AI Roadmap at GOAB 2025
It’s time to stop talking about AI and start using it. At this year’s Geeks on a Beach, we’re flipping the script with a workshop designed to cut the fluff and hand you real,…
Beyond the Surf: How GOAB Attendees Turned Quiet Wins into Loud Impact
Not every success story needs fireworks. At Geeks on a Beach (GOAB), some of the most powerful outcomes come quietly—sealed over coffee by the shore, during breakout chats…
Product Market Fit: Insights from Kevin Brockland (Indelible Ventures)
When founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, and curious minds have honest conversations with a seasoned early-stage investor, something special happens.
The Next Wave of Builders: GOAB Launches its 2025 Community Ambassador Program
We are excited to announce the GOAB Community Ambassador Program (GOAB Ambassadors) for Geeks On A Beach 2025! This community-led initiative brings together passionate…
Introducing the GOAB Beach Club: Year-Round Momentum Starts Here
What if the energy of GOAB didn’t end after the beachside panels, pitch decks, and happy hours?
GOAB Is Back on the Beach—And It’s All About Getting Things Done
On its eighth year, GOAB is thrilled to be back on the beach this October 1-3, 2025 in Cebu, Philippines! Since its inception in 2013, GOAB has evolved into the…
How Geeks on a Beach Sparks Real Investment in the Philippine Startup Scene
When it comes to turning ideas into actionable outcomes, Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) has proven to be much more than just a conference.
Design Geeks, This Is Your Playground at GOAB
Designers, get ready—because Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) is the event where creativity meets innovation, and you're going to love it. Whether you’re a UX designer, graphic…
Connecting Innovation and Culture in the Philippines: GOAB at Jpark Island Resort
Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) is an event that thrives on combining innovation, networking, and the beauty of the Philippines’ coastal destinations. Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark,…
Why GOAB? Because the Future is Built Here
As technology, design, and business evolve rapidly, it's no longer enough to simply keep up—it's essential to actively shape the future. Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) is where that…
Beachside Connections: Expert Tips for Success
Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) is not just a tech and design conference—it’s a unique event where business deals, collaborations, and impactful partnerships are made. Set against the…
WHAT IS GOAB?
Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) is a place of dialogue for people that care about tomorrow. It's an exchange-of-ideas conference that discusses some of today’s pressing topics set…