Rajiv is the CEO of Product Hunt. Previously he was CEO and co-founder of Tandem, a virtual office for remote teams (backed by Y Combinator and Andreessen Horowitz). He studied bioengineering at Princeton and subsequently worked at Fairchild and Yahoo. He's proudly half-Filipino and an alumnus of the Dado Banatao Scholarship.​​

Rene “Butch” Meily wears many presidential hats. For years, he’s played the role of President to strategic companies the likes of the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF), Pacific Global One, and IdeaSpace Foundation. Most recently, Butch added another hat to his collection as the acting president of QBO Innovation Hub, the country’s first and only public-private sector initiative for startups, and an organization that envisions Filipino startups changing the world. Through QBO, Butch aims to showcase the potential of entrepreneurship partnered with technology in shaping a better society.

Dominic Ligot is a data analyst, researcher, software developer, entrepreneur, and technologist. Founder of CirroLytix, a social impact AI company, and Data Ethics PH. A three-time global winner of the NASA and ESA International Space Apps Challenges, his team's award-winning dengue surveillance application, AEDES, has been backed by the Group on Earth Observations, the Digital Public Goods Alliance, and the UNICEF Innovation Fund.

Hannah Birdsey is the Chief Executive Officer of Investing in Women (IW), an Australian Government initiative promoting women’s economic empowerment in Southeast Asia. With over 20 years of experience in international development, diplomacy, and public policy, she has led initiatives in governance, sustainable development, and humanitarian response. As the CEO of Investing in Women, Hannah leads efforts to promote women's economic empowerment.

Zahra Zanjani is the CEO and founder of Cubo Modular, a leader in sustainable housing solutions. Her achievements include Forbes 30 Under 30, Tatler’s Gen. T future leaders, and the Go Negosyo Young Filipina Entrepreneur award. With a degree in AB Management Economics and certifications in Six Sigma and BERDE, she aims to inspire positive change for young minority women in the construction industry.

Quintin Pastrana is the President of WEnergy Power Pilipinas and Archipelago Renewables Corporation, specializing in microgrids and renewable energy solutions. He holds master's degrees in Business, International Relations, and Literature from Georgetown, Cambridge, and Oxford. Quintin is also the founder of the award-winning Library Renewal Partnership, a fellow of the Asia Society, and a former Bloomberg and ANC anchor.

Alexis is a startup co-founder, software designer, and design career coach. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Design Officer of Swarm connecting innovators with boutique consultancies in AI and design. As a co-founder of the UX+ Conference, he helps organize Asia's largest design conference in Manila. Alexis has led design for Y-Combinator startups like Kalibrr and Dashlabs.ai, and he hosts the podcast Roots, profiling talented Filipino designers.

Dr. Enrico C. Paringit is the Executive Director of the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development at the Department of Science and Technology. He is a licensed geodetic engineer and a professor at the University of the Philippines Diliman. Dr. Paringit leads the Disaster Risk and Exposure Assessment for Mitigation (DREAM) Program, which utilizes LiDAR technology to create detailed flood maps for 18 major river systems in the Philippines. Additionally, he is a research affiliate at the UP National Center for Transportation Studies.

Dexter is the CEO and co-founder of Swarm, where tech professionals launch and manage their fractional careers, and where founders can hire top tier tech consultants.

His career spans technology, public service, and policy-- all of which converge into his domain focus in the Future of Work and Education.

Dexter co-founded and led product, design, and engineering for Kalibrr, the first company from the Philippines to get into Y Combinator. Being a pioneer was both a source of pride and a challenge—to build an ecosystem of talent, funding, and technology around the budding company.

Esna is supporting innovative startups in emerging markets across the Asia-Pacific, including the Philippines, Vietnam, and Pakistan, with Google Cloud. Her previous role in Enterprise Singapore’s Startup Development Division involved connecting public and private sectors with founders and VCs, while her experiences in the Greater Middle East shaped her view of technology and entrepreneurship as tools for societal equality.

Jay is a serial venutre builder who has founded many startups over the years and is an advocate of innovation from the grassroots. He is currently the Executive Director at Manila based VC and accelerator IDEASPACE/QBO. He is also the founder and CEO of agile development firm PROUDCLOUD, deploying agile product development teams to startups, scaleups, and tech enabled enterprises.

Gina Romero is a Filipino-British entrepreneur, community builder, and tech advocate. She is the Founder and Head of Special Projects at MettaMatch, an Ethical AI Data Services company. She also co-founded Connected Women, an award-winning organization in the Philippines that empowers Filipino women. Gina was a finalist in VentureBeat’s Women in AI awards and a recipient of the TOWNS award.

Carlo Ople is a well-known digital marketing expert, tech influencer, and content creator in the Philippines. He has extensive experience in the digital and tech industry and is recognized for his work in digital transformation and marketing strategies. Carlo is the founder of Unbox.ph, a popular website and YouTube channel focused on tech, gadgets, and lifestyle content.

Brenda has over 10 years of experience in innovation and sustainable energy. She is the Philippines Country Director for New Energy Nexus, a global nonprofit focused on building equity in the clean energy economy through innovation and entrepreneurship. With her team, she leads programs to support entrepreneurs and foster ecosystem growth, aiming to accelerate the energy transition in the Philippines.

Adette is a seasoned IT and data professional with over 20 years of experience in driving digital transformation and IT strategy for organizations of all sizes. With a strong background in IT service management, digital innovation, and change management, Adette is now leading the Data and AI initiatives for Káyana Solutions, a newly formed digital company of the MVP group.
Káyana is poised to introduce a vibrant digital ecosystem powered by Data and AI, Payments and Identity capabilities that will enable the collective growth of various MVP Group of Companies.

Albert has 17 years of experience in the Startup and Tech Industry, specializing in Cloud-Native architecture and Artificial Intelligence. He is a Google Developer Expert and Certified Design Sprint Master, and he has founded Symph, a design and development studio. Currently, he is the Chief Strategy, Transformation, and Technology Officer at mWell, where he focuses on enhancing health and wellness through technology.

Mr. Paulo Campos III is the Founding Managing General Partner of Kaya Founders, a venture capital firm investing in high-impact entrepreneurs in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. With over a billion pesos in assets, the fund has made over 40 investments in various sectors, including e-commerce and fintech. Paulo co-founded ZALORA Philippines in 2011 and helped spin off its logistics arm into ENTREGO, partnering with Ayala Corp. He also serves on the Board of Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. and the Advisory Board of Generation HOPE.

Kimberly Chen has a diverse work experience across various industries. She started her career as Vice President in Business Development AIESEC in 2015, focusing on empowering young people. In 2017, she interned at the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, market research experience. Currently, Kimberly is the Country Manager at Bossjob, a role she began in 2023, and she holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from De La Salle University, along with certifications in Sustainable Digital Innovation and Practical AI Bootcamp.

Quenby Go is the Executive Director of Manila Angel Investment Network (MAIN) and an Honorary Trustee of the Board. After 11 years in investment banking, she transitioned to entrepreneurship by launching her own interior design studio and beverage distribution business. Quenby is focused on growing MAIN’s membership and connecting with early-stage companies, while practicing gender-diversified and impact investing. Her overarching goal is to help build and strengthen the Philippine startup ecosystem.

I am a dedicated and detail oriented early-stage startup investor and ecosystem builder in Manila, Philippines.

Originally a UK national, I have also worked throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia. I spent the first half of my career in the corporate sector delivering strategy and operations improvement programs, both as a management consultant and through in-house roles. In 2017 I transitioned to the startup world and have since worked as a founder, mentor and since 2020 as a venture capital investor with Ideaspace Ventures.

Rhea See is the Co-founder and CEO of She Loves Tech, the world’s largest and leading tech startup competition and acceleration platform for women. Under her leadership, She Loves Tech has expanded to 80 countries, building a pipeline of 15,000 women-led tech startups from 110 countries. With a vision to unlock $1 billion in capital for women by 2030, Rhea is at the forefront of driving global change in the tech industry and gender lens investing.​

Atty. Jocel Isidro Dilag is a multidisciplinary expert combining his roles as a lawyer, innovator, and entrepreneur. He serves as a strategic advisor passionate about the Philippine Creative Industries, leading Leflegis and Bughaw Creative Collective. He is also the CEO of LegalDex AI, a LegalTech startup that uses generative AI to deliver fast and reliable legal information for professionals.

Rodrigo brings extensive experience in building ventures and leading creative teams to foster innovative organizations. Over the past decade, he has focused on strategy, innovation, and sustainability, partnering with impactpreneurs to improve businesses in “future markets” (precarious, complex, fast-growing). He has worked with impact investors, startups, and NGOs across LATAM, Europe, Africa, and SEA to create sustainable, resilient solutions through human-centered design.

EJ is the Co-Founder and CEO of MOLD, a circular design studio and makerspace in Manila. MOLD is dedicated to creating sustainable & innovative products that merge technology, nature, and everyday living. Through initiatives like Lab, Gym, Space, and Object, the team focuses on material exploration and recycling, while engaging the community through hands-on learning and design.

Mr. Bagabaldo is the Founder and CEO of Packetworx, holding an MBA in Business Management, Marketing, and Information Systems from Armstrong, USA. With 12 years in the telecommunications industry, he is a highly sought-after consultant with expertise in international voice and data networks, including circuit-switched and IP-based systems. He also has over 5 years of experience managing Dynalink Telecom, Inc., a long-distance carrier in the USA that processes over 40 million minutes of traffic monthly to the Philippines, accounting for more than 30% of the voice traffic from the USA to the country.

Maria Cristina “Indo” Ibañez is the Innovation Resource Manager at the Miriam College – Henry Sy, Sr. Innovation Center and Chairperson of the Entrepreneurship Department. She oversees programs that support design, technology, and community development, benefiting both the college and the public. Indo is committed to fostering an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSM) and startups, working closely with government agencies on national and international initiatives.

Mia is the People Director at Tala Philippines and a Co-Founder of multiple businesses, including MessyNet and Unwind Solutions. With over 13 years of experience in people operations across Singapore, the U.S., and the Philippines, she has held roles at Deloitte Consulting, Google, and Procter & Gamble. Mia holds an MBA from MIT Sloan, a Master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from NYU, and a Bachelor’s in Behavioral Sciences from De La Salle University – Manila.