Check out the latest episodes of HUSTLESHARE

A career is shaped by the risks you take and the impact you choose to make. In this episode, Butch Meily, President of the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation, shares how his journey from Manila to the United States, Wall Street, and back to the Philippines shaped his approach to leadership, entrepreneurship, and creating opportunities for others.

Get to know how Butch's experiences with Reginald Lewis and Manny Pangilinan, and his work with QBO, IdeaSpace, and PDRF, taught him to take risks, challenge the status quo, and create opportunities for others while helping build a more resilient Philippines. 

Read More

Behind every fast-scaling startup is often a founder who's already been through a few reinventions. In this episode, Greg Krasnov, Founder and CEO of Tonik Bank, shares how his early hustles in finance and tech carried him through private equity and into founding a bank in Ukraine, shaping his approach to risk-taking, leadership, and building financial institutions from the ground up. 

Dive into how Greg’s journey through fintech and emerging markets shaped his approach to building Tonik—from earning customer trust to taking a bold bet on digital banking in the Philippines, which quickly reached 1 billion pesos in retail deposits and raised $17 million in Pre-Series B funding.

Read More

Great ventures often begin in the places you least expect them. In this episode, Paco Magsaysay, founder of Carmen's Best, shares how his journey from sales in the US to working in his family's cable business led him to an unlikely calling in dairy, shaping his approach to entrepreneurship, leadership, and building a business from scratch.

Explore how Paco turned surplus milk into a premium ice cream brand, tackling the challenges of building trust in a new category, scaling production, and creating a business rooted in resilience and hands-on grit.

Read More

The best opportunities often come from stepping outside what you already know. In this episode, Coby Cobankiat, CEO of Solviva Energy, shares how his journey from marketing and FMCG to startups and solar shaped his approach to entrepreneurship, leadership, and building businesses around real customer needs.

Discover how Coby is making residential solar more accessible by addressing the barriers around cost, education, and trust, while giving Filipinos more choice and control over how they consume energy.

Read More

Success comes from embracing change while staying grounded in timeless principles. In this episode, Anthony Louis Guanzon, Chief Marketing Officer of Malayan Insurance, shares how lessons from FMCG, telecom, startups, and insurance shaped his leadership, marketing philosophy, and approach to digital transformation. 

Discover how he's helping modernize a legacy brand, making insurance more accessible, and leading teams through constant change.

Read More

Building a successful career or business starts with the right mindset. In this episode, Leonard Ang and Sharan Masukhani of Sip and Scale discuss how community, AI literacy, and continuous learning create long-term opportunities for founders, professionals, and future leaders.
Learn practical lessons on navigating uncertainty, simplifying decisions, and staying adaptable in an evolving world.

Read More

Strong businesses are built on strong leadership—and strong leadership begins with people.

In this episode, Charles Sy of Powerhouse Tools shares his leadership philosophy on building trust, embracing different perspectives, and creating a culture where people can grow together. From hiring realities to leading through challenges, this conversation offers practical lessons for entrepreneurs, professionals, managers, and aspiring leaders.

Discover why successful organizations aren't built by perfect people, but by leaders who know how to adapt, develop talent, and continuously create value.

Read More

Every meaningful achievement begins with a mindset that values progress over perfection. In this episode of Hustleshare, Kharl Yeung of Amico Innovations shares why growth comes from staying curious, learning from experience, and welcoming perspectives that challenge your own. He explains how consistent improvement creates advantages that compound over time.

The discussion highlights why building something valuable is a process, not a one-time event. Kharl talks about applying lessons across different industries without repeating the same mistakes.

Read More

As technology reshapes the way people pay, one truth remains: understanding your customers is more important than chasing the latest trends. In this episode, Lawrence Ferrer of Bayad shares how businesses can build lasting trust by creating solutions that reflect how people actually live, work, and transact. From serving customers who still prefer in-person payments to embracing the expectations of a digital-first generation, the conversation highlights why adaptability is essential for sustainable growth.

We also explore the value of doing your homework, developing products that solve real problems, and earning credibility through consistent execution.

Read More

What does leadership look like when you're still figuring things out yourself? At just 28 years old, Jamie Aclan shares honest lessons on ambition, accountability, and learning to push through setbacks and self-doubt. Sometimes, growth starts with saying yes before you feel 100% ready.

The conversation also dives into leadership beyond titles and job descriptions. By helping people understand the "why" behind the work, great leaders build trust, encourage ownership, and create space for others to grow with confidence.

Read More

Success is rarely the result of vision alone. In this episode, Morris Zhou of Berde Renewables shares his insights on recognizing opportunities, building businesses, and leading with clarity in high-growth environments. From entrepreneurship and team culture to communication and accountability, the conversation explores why sustainable leadership is built on consistency, conviction, and leading by example rather than trying to satisfy every expectation.

Morris explains how Berde Renewables is helping businesses transition toward more sustainable energy solutions while addressing the broader challenges of energy security and national competitiveness.

Read More

In this episode, we are joined by KC Adviento of OJT Connect as we talk about the importance of connecting people to opportunities that truly match their abilities, training, and long-term goals. The discussion explores how talent can often be overlooked or misdirected, and why creating better pathways for growth benefits not only individuals, but entire industries and communities as well.

We also reflect on the realities behind leadership, teamwork, and building under difficult conditions. From delayed success and operational pressure to the value of trust and resilience, the conversation offers practical insights into what it means to continue building with patience, clarity, and a purpose larger than personal achievement.

Read More

As energy costs and utility rates continue their relentless upward trajectory, the transition toward sustainable alternatives like solar power has evolved from a luxury into a financial necessity. While the upfront capital required for solar installation can be substantial, the long-term dividends—ranging from energy independence to significant monthly savings—far outweigh the initial expenditure.

In the latest episode of Hustleshare, we explore how to navigate this transition with John Altomonte, the CEO and Co-Founder of SunFund. We dive deep into how his organization acts as a strategic catalyst for renewable adoption, providing the infrastructure and financial models necessary to make clean energy a reality for more households and businesses.

Read More

Most founders get stuck in the "Hustle Trap"—growing fast but leaving a trail of broken systems behind. Today, Christeen Rico Green (Dream Bigger PH) joins us to talk about a better way: Redemptive Entrepreneurship.

Christeen spent years at Apple and PwC before coming home to help Filipino founders build "restorative" businesses. She’s sharing the exact leadership frameworks used by the world’s elite companies to help you build a startup that lasts for generations.

Read More

This week on Hustleshare, host Ron Baetiong sits down with Ernesto “Jon” Ebuen — six-time Philippine table tennis champion, former number-one rated US player, and co-founder & co-CEO of PingPod, the multi-million dollar autonomous sports startup now making its mark across Asia. John shares how the discipline, obsession, and long-game mindset forged on the table tennis court became the very foundation of his entrepreneurial success — and how he's now paying it all forward, one indigent kid and one ping pong table at a time. 

Read More

This week on Hustleshare, host Ron Baetiong welcomes Noreen Baetiong in a special Women's Month episode, where she opens up about her inspiring journey into entrepreneurship — shaped by early struggles, hard-earned lessons, and an unwavering determination to build something of her own. She shares how courage, persistence, and a growth mindset helped her rise as a successful business owner and why her story stands as a powerful testament to women who break barriers and redefine what success truly means.

Read More

This week on Hustleshare, host Ron Baetiong sits down with Michael McCullough, Chairman of KMC Solutions, to unpack how a lemonade stand kid from Oregon built one of the largest flexible office and offshoring platforms in the Philippines, powering 800+ companies and 20,000 desks nationwide. From coding MVPs and battling 2.5 Mbps internet to betting big on Filipino talent, Michael reveals the grit, culture-building, and calculated risk-taking it took to turn labor arbitrage into a long-term empire.

Read More

This week on Hustleshare, host Ron Baetiong sits down with Donald Lim, COO of DITO CME, to unpack his journey from selling lighting products in Binondo and cleaning toilets at Burger King to leading digital transformation across agencies, media giants, and the country’s third telco. From building Yehey in the early internet days to shaping strategy at ABS-CBN and beyond, Donald shares why humility, hunger, and hard work remain the real secret behind long-term success.

Read More

This week on Hustleshare, host Ron Baetiong sits down with Dom Sagolla and Anna Spisak, the minds behind Developer Camp, an 18-year-old global hackathon movement that began in Silicon Valley and is now coming to Manila. From the early days of Twitter and the first iPhone Dev Camps to building inclusive tech communities worldwide, they share how cooperation, mentorship, and community-first innovation can shape founders, families, and entire generations of builders.

Read More

This week on Hustleshare, Ron Baetiong sits down with Paulo Canivel, GM of Evro Mobility Solutions, to unpack his journey from scrappy side hustles and barbershops to building the Philippines’ leading EV charging platform under 917Ventures and AC Mobility.  Paulo shares how betting early, learning faster than the market, and staying relentlessly adaptable helped him go zero-to-one—again—while leading one of the country’s most critical mobility shifts.

Read More