How I became who I’m becoming.

StartUp QC • Philippines

Startup Competition Winner — Awarded ₱1,000,000

I became part of StartUp QC Cohort 4, a program for early-stage founders that combines mentorship, training, and weekly sessions to help us build stronger and more disciplined startups. I received a ₱1,000,000 equity-free grant (~USD $17,000) at Demo Day after completing the program and presenting our progress.

• —Joined weekly workshops with mentors, founders, and industry experts covering fundraising, marketing, customer experience, operations, legal, and unit economics
• —Completed structured lessons and action plans, including deck reviews, KPI tracking, outreach tasks, growth experiments, and compliance requirements
• —Learned how to sharpen our pitch, improve clarity, strengthen our numbers, and show real traction
• —Built relationships with mentors, QC government leaders, and partner organizations who supported our pilot plans and next steps

GROW Movement • United Kingdom

Mentorship with Tanya Sadoughi

I worked closely with Tanya Sadoughi, an AI Lead and Senior Lawyer at Linklaters in London, through the Grow Movement program. She guided me through strategy, leadership, and how to refine my ideas with clarity and focus.

• —Won a ₱1M equity-free grant for my startup after applying her guidance
• —Strengthened our pitch, strategy, and messaging through our 1:1 sessions
• —Learned how to structure ideas, plan growth, and make better decisions as a founder

Asian Institute of Management • University of Western Australia

Pursued Global Dual Degree MBA

This program is giving me a full view of how businesses work by covering leadership, strategy, finance, operations, and global management.

• —Business Analytics for Decision Making — 93.79%
• —Operations and Supply Chain Management — 95.24%
• —Financial Statement Analysis — 94.62%
• —People Management — 100%
• —International Business — 92.54%
• —Entrepreneurship and Innovation — 82.76%
• —Overall — 93%

Entreprescue Program – Business Academy

Mentorship with Josiah Go

I was handpicked for mentorship by Josiah Go through the Entreprescue Program, a business academy created for impact-driven startup founders in the Philippines.

• —Joined a focused mentorship track led directly by Josiah Go
• —Learned practical frameworks for building and growing a mission-driven startup
• —Gained guidance from one of the country’s most respected marketing and strategy experts

Department of Trade and Industry

Recognized by DTI for Creative Innovation & Startup Impact

I was selected and featured by the Department of Trade and Industry through the IDEA for Creatives Program that spotlight promising early-stage startups in the Philippines.

• —Featured at DTI x Launchgarage Demo Day, with media coverage from SunStar
• —Chosen for the IDEA for Creatives Program, highlighted by BusinessWorld
• —Recognized as an emerging founder building tech-driven creative solutions

University of the Philippines Open University

Studied Accounting

I took a short online course at UP Open University to build practical accounting skills for running a business.

• —Learned how to properly record and classify business transactions
• —Practiced the basic accounting cycle from journals to closing the books
• —Studied cash flow and created simple cash budgets for day-to-day decisions

Mansmith & Fielders Inc.

Mansmith Discovering Opportunities Scholar

I was selected as a scholar for Josiah Go’s Discovering Opportunities Seminar at Mansmith & Fielders Inc., where we learned how to identify and maximize market opportunities.

• —Chosen for the April 2023 scholar batch
• —Studied real cases on opportunity spotting and innovation
• —Learned how to evaluate markets and find new growth angles for a business

De La Salle University

Pursued Master of Marketing Communications

I started my Master of Marketing Communications at DLSU in 2020 while working full-time and continued for a year before life and work demands made it difficult to finish.

• —Admitted to the MMC program during the pandemic
• —Balanced graduate studies with a full-time job
• —Completed a year of coursework focused on communication strategy and marketing foundations

Ateneo de Manila University

Studied at Ateneo Business Resource Center

I joined a short program at Ateneo de Manila University that helped me sharpen my understanding of marketing and strategy.

• —Studied market segmentation and value propositions
• —Learned how to define a strong brand message
• —Built a simple digital marketing plan with clear metrics

De La Salle Araneta University

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

I finished my degree with high honors through consistency, discipline, and actually caring about the work I put in.

• —Top 2 in the entire Batch of 2019 with one of the highest GPAs in the program
• —Strong performance across major business, marketing, and management subjects
• —Consistent Dean’s Lister and full academic scholar based on grades

Shopee - Sea Limited

Shopee Global Leaders Program Candidate

I was shortlisted for the Shopee Global Leaders Program, a competitive track for high-potential graduates.

• —Passed the initial screening and invited to the GLP Networking Night
• —Considered for Shopee’s pipeline for future business leaders in ASEAN
• —Networked with candidates from top universities in the country

University of the Philippines

NYBC 2018 Delegate

I was selected as one of the top 65 delegates nationwide for the National Youth Business Convention (NYBC) 2018.

• —Chosen from over 150 applicants across the country
• —Given a real business problem to solve and asked to present our ideas at UP Diliman
• —Joined company tours, talks, and activities designed to test our skills and teamwork

Mentorship with Prof. Nic Lazaro, MBA, PhD

Prof. Nic Lazaro guided me throughout college. He’s talented enough to work in the industry but chose to teach, and we connected easily because he always listened and supported what I wanted to do.

• —Helped me understand marketing and strategy on a deeper level
• —Supported my academic and creative work
• —Gave advice that shaped my decisions inside and outside class

Megaworld Corporation

Marketing Internship

My internship helped me understand how marketing works in the real world and what it takes to keep things moving.

• —Handled mall marketing for: Lucky Chinatown, Uptown Mall, Venice Grand Canal, Forbes Town, and Newport City
• —Supported Resorts World Manila for events and promotions
• —Managed campaigns for the Cineplex and Food Junction

TINIG Student Publications Office

Editor-in-Chief at University Paper

I served as the Editor-in-Chief of our university paper and handled everything from content decisions to team coordination.

• —Placed 2nd in a National News Writing Competition
• —Published multiple issues and led our campus journalism events
• —Recognized as a Campus Journalism Awardee