Author: Ron Castro

This year’s awards saw a record-breaking number of entries – over 300 from more than 100 startups nationwide.

At the recent Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) 2024 conference held in Cebu City, Guilherme Faria, Penbrothers co-founder and President, shared valuable insights into the company’s journey and its vision for the future of work.

The “10 Years of Multiplier Effect” report highlights Endeavor’s catalytic role in Philippine entrepreneurship. By mentoring, investing, and inspiring, Endeavor’s founders have ignited a self-sustaining cycle of growth, impacting generations of businesses.

A key theme of GOAB this year was the need to empower startups in the regions.

Hose, who founded Coins.ph in 2014, has been instrumental in driving financial inclusion in the Philippines.

The year saw a surge in funding, with total investments exceeding US$1 billion, a fourfold increase from the previous year.

PHSW24 aims to elevate and accelerate Filipino innovation for sustainable growth and global competitiveness.

To further enhance the local startup ecosystem, Gobi-Core facilitated a startup learning tour in Malaysia for NDC representatives earlier this year.

This significant investment will fuel Insider’s ambitious AI strategy and expand its global footprint, including a significant P2.5B investment in the Philippines to scale its talent base and geographic footprint in the country, and create 50 new jobs by 2027.

This groundbreaking event, in partnership with Geeks on a Beach, is slated for November 14-15, 2024 and will be filmed at the picturesque Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark in Mactan, Cebu.

By processing bamboo at source, Numat can bring sustainable income to rural communities while reducing environmental impact.

As Quezon City celebrates its 85th founding anniversary, the Startup QC Program underscores the city’s dedication to fostering a thriving innovation ecosystem and empowering Filipino entrepreneurs to shape the future.