Startup pitches
The evening’s highlight was the series of startup pitches, each presenting a unique and promising concept, namely:
• Packworks by Mr. Bing Tan: An app designed to empower small businesses through scalable and accessible technology, with a vision to contribute to a more progressive and connected Philippines.
• Mylo Speech Buddy (Mylo) by Mr. Vince Rocha: An innovative speech development tool tailored to support children with speech delays, particularly those on the autism spectrum, collaborating with healthcare professionals to address the unique needs of these children.
• Eduksine by Mr. Roger Macua: An app focused on providing educational and socially relevant content through online and offline platforms, aiming to support filmmakers by delivering locally-produced content to diverse audiences.
• BAMBUHAY by Mr. Mark Gersava: Environmentally conscious, BAMBUHAY focuses on a circular economy that utilizes bamboo and technology to address environmental issues like plastic pollution and deforestation while creating livelihood opportunities, and
• Prosperna by Mr. Dennis Velasco: An e-commerce solution provider that assists MSMEs in establishing a digital presence without the need for coding, aiming to empower 100,000 MSMEs digitally.
Hatch Project
The event also featured pitches from two winners of the “Hatch Project” program:
• TB Detect by Dr. Kevin Santos: An AI-based mobile application for detecting pulmonary tuberculosis, and
• KadaKareer by Ms. Gabbie Angeles and Ms. Barbie Mariano: A community-based career development platform for underserved students in the Philippines.
The “Meet the StartUps” event marks the beginning of RC Makati’s efforts to support young entrepreneurs under the Economic and Community Development Areas of Focus.
Future sessions are in the pipeline, leading up to the utilization of the Paing Hechanova Creativity Center as a co-working space and mentoring venue for budding entrepreneurs.
