Filipinas in Tech
Raymond Centeno, FilipinoForce, leads a panel with Catherine Buan, VP Investor Relations, Asana; Sharon Castro, Sr. Manager, Sales Compensation Systems, Salesforce; Anne Aaron, Director Encoding Technologies, Netflix;
A Story of Determination, Resilience and Success
Mary Jane Alvero-Al Mahd, is the CEO of Geoscience Testing Laboratory.
She is recognized in various awards from both the Philippines; as well as, the UAE, including
Kuwentong Diyerto "Bida sa Negosyo" Awardee 2009
Presidential Award for Filipinos Overseas, Pamana ng Pilipino Award 2012
Emirates Woman, Woman of the Year Award, Visionary Category 2013
"100 Most Influential Filipina Around the World, Thought and Innovation Leaders Category 2013
Gr8t Women Awards in the Middle East, Special Mention in the Field of Geoscience 2014
Innovation Toolkit
Fireside Chat with Paolo Malabuyo
Paolo Malabuyo is a user experience designer, creative leader, and educator. He's currently a Director of User Experience for YouTube Advertising at Google, where he leads an international team of designers and researchers responsible for enabling a healthy ecosystem for YouTube and its billions of users worldwide, and an Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon University Silicon Valley, where he teaches a graduate-level course on Human-Computer Interaction & User Experience.
FEATURED Tech Trailblazers
HIGHLIGHTS FROM PISTAHAN 2020
Community Organizing in the Digital Age: Ushering in a New Generation of Leaders
Facilitated by Cheska Dolor
Pinoy Ted Talk: Studex wildlife conservation
StudEx is an investment platform for rare & endangered species allowing fractional ownership in a digital token of different animals. We incorporate cutting edge technologies to maximize profits for farmers and support wildlife conservation. We use a union of IoT & Drone technology to combat poaching. We apply state of the art genetic research to revive and improve on existing stock. And blockchain technology eases roadblocks to funding, investment, trading, and securing title to livestock.
Kristian Kabuay
Kristian Kabuay was born in the Philippines and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. He spent his college years in the Philippines where he honed his knowledge about the native ancient writing system, Baybayin. Kristian is a self-taught artist influenced by calligraphy, graffiti, abstract art, indigenous culture, technology and Asian writing systems.
Kumu: Your Pinoy livestreaming app
KUMU is a powerful social media platform that brings the voices of Filipinos from all over the globe at the forefront. Aside from presenting users real-time earning opportunities as a live streamer, chances to win cash in various game shows, and engagement in campaigns, KUMU also fosters communities that ignite relevant discussions among Filipinos.
Founded two years ago by Roland Ros and Rexy Josh Dorado, Kumu aspires to be a βsuper appβ for Filipinos around the world, integrating live streaming, video chats and gaming, with plans to add online payments and e-commerce functions, too. Kumuβs upcoming features include a live commerce platform that allows users to buy items during live streams, giving content creators an additional source of revenue.
Kumu featured on Esquire Magazine Philippines, Adobe Magazine, and TechCrunch.
Download Kumu on Google Play and iOSο»Ώ
phildev
PhilDev envisions a prosperous Philippines. With its mission of eradicating poverty through the benefits of science and technology, it builds and strengthens links for knowledge, capacities, and opportunity exchange. PhilDevβs mission planning began in the United States, and established our main office in the Philippines.
In the Philippines, we respond to the vision by bringing together multisectoral partners to exchange ideas and share initiatives on the role of science and technology in national development; connect people and organizations in creating scalable and sustainable solutions to domestic needs; and advocate for innovative ideas and usher them to a global platform.
In the United States, PhilDev mobilizes the Filipino diaspora to give back and support technology-driven innovations and entrepreneurship in the Philippines. We develop links with private industry and universities to share resources, expertise and collaborate with counterparts in the Philippines, as well as granting scholarship opportunities.
with Eric Manlunas, Founder and Managing Partner of Wavemaker Partners, as he gives us a sneak peak of his life as an investor and a mentor to startups. Learn tips and strategies on how businesses can survive and thrive in the new normal.
with Rey Banatao, a Firestarter at X (formerly Google [x]). Prior to that, Rey was the CEO of Connora Technologies and co-founder of Entropy Resins and BluFlame Technology. Rey is a scientist, entrepreneur, and investor, specializing in the earliest stages of ideation to commercialization of hard technologies. He is passionate about the health of the planet, people, and ecosystems. His mission is to yield a positive impact on society and the environment.
Maria Korina Bertulfo is a finalist in the finest startup competition in the Philippines - The Final Pitch Season 4. She's also a Business and Career Trainer, Speaker and Ambassadress of Onlinejobs.ph and Canva.
PISTAHAN FESTIVAL FOUNDER TALK
βI failed the first time when I tried to start a nonprofit, I failed a second time when I tried to be a missionary,β says Roland Ros. But Roland succeeded the third time when he co-founded Kumu, the Philippinesβ #1 social media app. Roland and Kumuβs co-founders took βeverything weβve learned from the US and we moved to the Philippines to risk it all.β Today, the Pinoy livestreaming super app has over 5 million users in 50+ countries and just celebrated its two-year anniversary this month. Even though Kumu is only 2 years old, it was a dream Roland has had ever since he first went to the Philippines 17 years ago. At Pistahan, Roland shared the inspiring story of his 17-year journey in starting Kumu and inspiring advice to students, college graduates and aspiring entrepreneurs.
