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
Launch of Balay School
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.
Instagram filters as an educational tool
Kumu: Your Pinoy livestreaming app
Download Kumu on Google Play and iOS
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 “super app” for Filipinos around the world, integrating live streaming, video chats and gaming, with plans to add online payments and e-commerce functions, too. Kumu’s 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.
phildev
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.
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. PhilDev’s 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 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.
“I failed the first time when I tried to start a nonprofit, I failed a second time when I tried to be a missionary,” says Roland Ros. But Roland succeeded the third time when he co-founded Kumu, the Philippines’ #1 social media app. Roland and Kumu’s co-founders took “everything we’ve learned from the US and we moved to the Philippines to risk it all.“ 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.
