What happens when you reach a point where leaving feels easier than staying?




In this episode, we explore what it means to confront that uncertainty and turn it into a stronger sense of purpose. From questioning whether there is still a future worth building in the Philippines to realizing that success can also mean contributing to something bigger, this conversation looks at the mindset behind staying the course.




Because sometimes, the biggest shift isn’t finding a better opportunity. It’s changing the way you see the opportunity already in front of you.The conversations happening on Founders Only are the ones every entrepreneur needs to hear. Don't be the last to know. 




Watch the full episode on YouTube. ⏭️ Founders Only is powered by PayMongo, the financial operating system for growing businesses.




00:00:00 – Why discipline matters when motivation disappears

00:03:00 – Natasha’s journey from QBO to 917Ventures

00:09:00 – Building 917Ventures and its evolution

00:12:00 – From venture building to focusing on bigger bets

00:15:00 – Becoming AI-native and building agentic teams

00:18:00 – What Natasha learned from Grab, QBO, and 917Ventures

00:24:00 – Persistence, impact, and the reward of building

00:27:00 – How Velocity evolved into what it is today

00:33:00 – What startups need to qualify for Velocity

00:36:00 – How startups can stand out when applying

00:39:00 – Why startups get rejected and the role of timing

00:42:00 – Speed, relationships, and startup instinct in corporate environments

00:45:00 – The Netopia and Predicta AI success story

00:51:00 – How Velocity handholds startups through enterprise partnerships

00:57:00 – Building a startup community through awareness and identity

01:03:00 – Why corporate venture building is an alternative to fundraising

01:06:00 – The Hustleshare time machine: advice to her younger self

01:12:00 – Natasha’s journey and building for the startup ecosystem

01:14:00 – How startups can apply to Velocity




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What happens when you reach a point where leaving feels easier than staying? In this episode, we explore what it means to confront that uncertainty and turn it into a stronger sense of purpose. From questioning whether there is still a future worth building in the Philippines to realizing that success can also mean contributing to something bigger, this conversation looks at the mindset behind staying the course. Because sometimes, the biggest shift isn’t finding a better opportunity. It’s changing the way you see the opportunity already in front of you.The conversations happening on Founders Only are the ones every entrepreneur needs to hear. Don't be the last to know. Watch the full episode on YouTube. ⏭️ Founders Only is powered by PayMongo, the financial operating system for growing businesses. 00:00:00 – Why discipline matters when motivation disappears00:03:00 – Natasha’s journey from QBO to 917Ventures00:09:00 – Building 917Ventures and its evolution00:12:00 – From venture building to focusing on bigger bets00:15:00 – Becoming AI-native and building agentic teams00:18:00 – What Natasha learned from Grab, QBO, and 917Ventures00:24:00 – Persistence, impact, and the reward of building00:27:00 – How Velocity evolved into what it is today00:33:00 – What startups need to qualify for Velocity00:36:00 – How startups can stand out when applying00:39:00 – Why startups get rejected and the role of timing00:42:00 – Speed, relationships, and startup instinct in corporate environments00:45:00 – The Netopia and Predicta AI success story00:51:00 – How Velocity handholds startups through enterprise partnerships00:57:00 – Building a startup community through awareness and identity01:03:00 – Why corporate venture building is an alternative to fundraising01:06:00 – The Hustleshare time machine: advice to her younger self01:12:00 – Natasha’s journey and building for the startup ecosystem01:14:00 – How startups can apply to Velocity Learn more about PayMongo's product suite: https://pay.mg/pna-learnmoreSign up for free in as fast as 5 minutes: https://pay.mg/pna-signupPayMongo is regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Follow now and never miss an episode. 🎧💡Follow Founders Only on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@foundersonlypodcast💡Follow Founders Only on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fPsNbi8m8mCIyGZH1YGm1?si=2c67a0451949498b💡Visit Hustleshare Website: https://www.hustleshare.com/Build your empire—subscribe and hit the bell for a new masterclass every Monday! 🚀Watch more episodes of FOUNDERS ONLY: https://www.youtube.com/@foundersonlypodcastAnd follow HUSTLESHARE YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@hustlesharepodcastSubscribe for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@foundersonlypodcastListen to: FOUNDERS ONLYSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/76aB39CuQ2nEKXgaS2O3rYApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/founders-only/id1651692553Follow: FOUNDERS ONLYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hustleshare/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hustlesharepodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hustlesharepodcastLinkedIn: https://ph.linkedin.com/showcase/founders-only/Squarespace: https://wolf-triceratops-l4zp.squarespace.com/config/pages/64621a804fd2593808aa363b Follow: ONE CFOWebsite: https://www.onecfoph.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/onecfoph/LinkedIn: https://ph.linkedin.com/company/onecfoFollow: PAYMONGOWebsite: https://www.paymongo.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paymongo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paymongo/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/paymongo/ #Podcast #FoundersOnly #OneCFO #PayMongo #RonBaetiong #NatashaBautista

Welcome to Hustleshare, a Filipino podcast that features the journeys of startup founders, business leaders and unique hustlers to show not our differences but to show that most of us are very much alike. Hustleshare was made to showcase the triumphs and challenges people go through in their unique hustle and learn how we can apply them to our own daily hustles.

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Welcome to Hustleshare, a Filipino podcast that features the journeys of startup founders, business leaders and unique hustlers to show not our differences but to show that most of us are very much alike. Hustleshare was made to showcase the triumphs and challenges people go through in their unique hustle and learn how we can apply them to our own daily hustles.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.