Ep 353 - Bimbo Adewoyin - The Hustle Behind Doublesquare Networks Inc.

EPISODE INTRODUCTION

In this episode of Hustleshare, we sit down with Bimbo Adewoyin, founder and CTO of Doublesquare Networks Inc., to talk about how he went from installing DIY wireless setups in college to leading a nationwide tech company. Bimbo shares how growing up in Nigeria shaped his work ethic, how he adjusted to life in Bicol, and how he hustled his way into city-wide projects—all while figuring things out on his own. He also talks about building a team, learning the ropes of government procurement, and how PLDT Enterprise helped them grow through the toughest moments of the pandemic.

Episode Timeline: 

[00:03:35] - Bimbo’s hustle: Tech in Networking
[00:05:22] - Falling in love with tech with computers early on
[00:10:55] - Growing up Nigerian-Filipino and his father’s influence
[00:15:05] - Culture shock, language barriers, and adapting to Filipino life
[00:18:09] - Fostering Bimbo’s love and skills for tech
[00:20:56] - Solving copper cable theft with a homemade wireless setup
[00:26:18] - Behind Bimbo’s problem-solving acumen
[00:31:16] - Winning a ₱5M city project as a college student
[00:35:44] - Starting DoubleSquare with no capital—and a baby on the way
[00:36:31] - Building with mentors: working with Mark Jimenez and Pinoy Telecoms
[00:45:16] - Choosing the founder path over a high-paying tech career
[00:50:08] - Learning the hard way: government requirements and compliance
[00:54:27] - Scaling with PLDT Enterprise and building their own internet exchange
[00:57:53] - Systems, monitoring, and building a solid tech team
[01:05:37] - Handling late-paying clients and diversifying revenue

QUOTES
“One thing in business—it’s relationship. That’s why I always tell my friends, man, better create more friends than enemies. Because one day, yung enemy mo na yan, you’ll need his help. And what happens? Wala na—you burned that bridge already. That’s why ako, pag may kaaway ako, I still bring him. I say, ‘Hey dude, forget everything. It’s okay.’ I don’t want problems. Relationships, seriously—you have to keep them close. It's very, very important.”– Bimbo Adewoyin

CONNECT WITH BIMBO:
Official Website: https://dsnetworks.net 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bimboblade 

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