When you don’t have much to fall back on, taking a risk doesn’t feel exciting—it feels scary, because one wrong move can set you back even further.

In this episode, we talk about what it means to keep moving when risk feels expensive, opportunities feel limited, and failure carries a heavier price. The conversation explores how self-belief, the right environment, and learning from people who have already walked the path can slowly rebuild the confidence to try.

Because progress does not always require one massive leap. Sometimes it starts with taking smaller risks, learning quickly, failing in ways you can recover from, and refusing to let your circumstances decide how far you are allowed to go.

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When you don&rsquo;t have much to fall back on, taking a risk doesn&rsquo;t feel exciting&mdash;it feels scary, because one wrong move can set you back even further.
In this episode, we talk about what it means to keep moving when risk feels expensive, opportunities feel limited, and failure carries a heavier price. The conversation explores how self-belief, the right environment, and learning from people who have already walked the path can slowly rebuild the confidence to try.
Because progress does not always require one massive leap. Sometimes it starts with taking smaller risks, learning quickly, failing in ways you can recover from, and refusing to let your circumstances decide how far you are allowed to go.
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The Hustle Behind Hustle PH with Jason Gaguan | Hustleshare Ep 399

Confidence is not something you wait for—it is something you build through action, rejection, and the willingness to keep showing up.

In this episode, Sheena Yap Chan talks about the experiences and beliefs that can quietly hold people back, from fear of embarrassment and cultural expectations to unresolved trauma and self-doubt. She shares why self-awareness matters, why applied knowledge is more valuable than simply knowing more, and how failure can become a source of courage instead of something to avoid.



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Confidence is not something you wait for&mdash;it is something you build through action, rejection, and the willingness to keep showing up. In this episode, Sheena Yap Chan talks about the experiences and beliefs that can quietly hold people back, from fear of embarrassment and cultural expectations to unresolved trauma and self-doubt. She shares why self-awareness matters, why applied knowledge is more valuable than simply knowing more, and how failure can become a source of courage instead of something to avoid. 💡Follow Hustleshare on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/hustleshare 💡Visit Hustleshare Website: https://www.hustleshare.com/

The Hustle Behind The Tao of Self Confidence with Sheena Yap Chan | Hustleshare Ep 398

Building a company is not just about growth—it is about carrying the responsibility that comes with people trusting you.

 In this episode, Ron Baetiong shares why transparency, speed, and the right support system matter when the pressure of leadership starts to compound.

From choosing people who can help carry the weight to staying honest with employees, investors, and partners, Ron breaks down the realities behind leading through both wins and setbacks. It’s a conversation about resilience, accountability, and why betting on yourself requires more than ambition—it requires earning trust along the way.

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. ⏭️ 

 

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Building a company is not just about growth&mdash;it is about carrying the responsibility that comes with people trusting you.
&nbsp;In this episode, Ron Baetiong shares why transparency, speed, and the right support system matter when the pressure of leadership starts to compound.
From choosing people who can help carry the weight to staying honest with employees, investors, and partners, Ron breaks down the realities behind leading through both wins and setbacks. It&rsquo;s a conversation about resilience, accountability, and why betting on yourself requires more than ambition&mdash;it requires earning trust along the way.
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. ⏭️&nbsp;
&nbsp;
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&nbsp;
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Founders Only S2 EP16: 5 Brutal Founder Decisions I Wish I Understood Earlier w/ Ronster Baetiong

Mimi Dumalaog never planned to become a founder. Growing up in Mindoro taught her how to work with limited resources, stay resourceful, and keep moving even when the path was unclear.

That mindset took her from government and academia to a struggling tech startup, then to a ₱10,000 challenge that eventually became Etsuka. In this episode, Mimi shares lessons on pivoting, building systems from mistakes, founder loneliness, and why the biggest gap between you and the people you look up to may simply be how many times they were willing to try.

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#Podcast #Hustleshare #OneCFO #PayMongo #RonBaetiong #MimiDumalaog

Mimi Dumalaog never planned to become a founder. Growing up in Mindoro taught her how to work with limited resources, stay resourceful, and keep moving even when the path was unclear.
That mindset took her from government and academia to a struggling tech startup, then to a ₱10,000 challenge that eventually became Etsuka. In this episode, Mimi shares lessons on pivoting, building systems from mistakes, founder loneliness, and why the biggest gap between you and the people you look up to may simply be how many times they were willing to try.
💡Follow Hustleshare on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/hustleshare
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The Hustle Behind Etsuka with Mimi Dumalaog | Hustleshare Ep 397

Building Mabu meant proving that a problem everyone could see could also become a sustainable business. Shiraz Dole shares how Mabu grew from an idea into a food surplus marketplace built to create value for both businesses and consumers.

Beyond food waste, this episode is about choosing the right partners, surviving rejection, and knowing when to keep going before the market validates you. It’s a conversation about resilience, sustainable growth, and building a company with a much longer horizon.

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#Podcast #Hustleshare #OneCFO #PayMongo #RonBaetiong #ShirazDole

Building Mabu meant proving that a problem everyone could see could also become a sustainable business. Shiraz Dole shares how Mabu grew from an idea into a food surplus marketplace built to create value for both businesses and consumers.
Beyond food waste, this episode is about choosing the right partners, surviving rejection, and knowing when to keep going before the market validates you. It&rsquo;s a conversation about resilience, sustainable growth, and building a company with a much longer horizon.
💡Follow Hustleshare on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/hustleshare
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Build your empire&mdash;subscribe and hit the bell for a new masterclass every Monday! 🚀
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#Podcast #Hustleshare #OneCFO #PayMongo #RonBaetiong #ShirazDole

The Hustle Behind Mabu with Shiraz Dole | Hustleshare Ep 396

GCash is more than a household name. It could become a major test for the future of Philippine tech.

In this episode, we decode what a potential GCash IPO could mean for founders, investors, and the local market, from growth and profitability to investor trust and the possibility of more homegrown tech companies going public.

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. ⏭️

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GCash is more than a household name. It could become a major test for the future of Philippine tech.
In this episode, we decode what a potential GCash IPO could mean for founders, investors, and the local market, from growth and profitability to investor trust and the possibility of more homegrown tech companies going public.
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. ⏭️
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Founders Only S2 EP15: What GCash Going Public Could Mean for Philippine Startups w/ Julian Schumacher of OneLot

Building in healthcare means confronting a difficult reality: the system can sometimes reward treatment more than prevention.

In this episode, Dr. TJ Malvar of Pilgrim Health shares how he thinks about aligning business incentives with better patient outcomes, while building a company that can remain commercially sustainable.

He also opens up about the pressure of startup life, the moments of doubt, and why staying close to the problem matters when motivation starts to fade.

00:00:37 – Why healthcare can feel like a journey without a guide

00:02:32 – Dr. TJ's hustle: improving healthcare for families and communities

00:07:09 – How TJ found his way into medicine

00:13:16 – Surviving hospital rotations and 24-hour duties

00:18:56 – Becoming a doctor, working as a GP, and discovering the business world

00:19:58 – Why TJ needed to work after medical school

00:25:26 – Taking on the family business and learning to do everything

00:31:15 – Practicing medicine while helping run the family business

00:34:51 – The grant that helped TJ expand his community health work

00:35:47 – Running a free clinic while getting involved in local politics

00:39:22 – The pandemic, sustainability, and the limits of grant-funded work

00:43:14 – Learning about customer lifetime value and sustainable business

00:48:46 – The idea of aligning commercial incentives with healthcare goals

00:52:20 – Joining a startup and learning the startup ecosystem from the inside

00:57:36 – Why failure became part of Dr. TJ's founder journey

01:00:29 – Building healthcare around relationships instead of transactions

01:03:25 – Learning from other healthcare practitioners and validating the idea

01:07:21 – Validating demand through a subscription model

01:10:12 – Learning through accelerators, founders, and the startup community

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Building in healthcare means confronting a difficult reality: the system can sometimes reward treatment more than prevention.
In this episode, Dr. TJ Malvar of Pilgrim Health shares how he thinks about aligning business incentives with better patient outcomes, while building a company that can remain commercially sustainable.
He also opens up about the pressure of startup life, the moments of doubt, and why staying close to the problem matters when motivation starts to fade.
00:00:37 &ndash; Why healthcare can feel like a journey without a guide
00:02:32 &ndash; Dr. TJ's hustle: improving healthcare for families and communities
00:07:09 &ndash; How TJ found his way into medicine
00:13:16 &ndash; Surviving hospital rotations and 24-hour duties
00:18:56 &ndash; Becoming a doctor, working as a GP, and discovering the business world
00:19:58 &ndash; Why TJ needed to work after medical school
00:25:26 &ndash; Taking on the family business and learning to do everything
00:31:15 &ndash; Practicing medicine while helping run the family business
00:34:51 &ndash; The grant that helped TJ expand his community health work
00:35:47 &ndash; Running a free clinic while getting involved in local politics
00:39:22 &ndash; The pandemic, sustainability, and the limits of grant-funded work
00:43:14 &ndash; Learning about customer lifetime value and sustainable business
00:48:46 &ndash; The idea of aligning commercial incentives with healthcare goals
00:52:20 &ndash; Joining a startup and learning the startup ecosystem from the inside
00:57:36 &ndash; Why failure became part of Dr. TJ's founder journey
01:00:29 &ndash; Building healthcare around relationships instead of transactions
01:03:25 &ndash; Learning from other healthcare practitioners and validating the idea
01:07:21 &ndash; Validating demand through a subscription model
01:10:12 &ndash; Learning through accelerators, founders, and the startup community
01:14:31 &ndash; Why founders can't control everything but can stay committed to the problem
01:16:51 &ndash; Building a team and community around Pilgrim Health
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The Hustle Behind Pilgrim Health with Dr. TJ Malvar | Hustleshare Ep 395

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. 




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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

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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

Founders Only S2 EP14: Why Startup Pilots With Corporates Die And How to Make Them Work w/ Natasha Bautista of 917Ventures

We’re taught to be humble, respectful, and masunurin. But in competitive environments, always staying quiet, avoiding confrontation, and being afraid to challenge ideas can become a limitation.

Butch Meily shares how learning to speak up, push back, and take risks became essential to navigating environments where standing your ground can make all the difference.

00:00:37 – Why Filipinos need to speak up and challenge the status quo

00:04:21 – How QBO gave Ron Baetiong an opportunity to bounce back

00:11:02 – Butch's father and his early influence on entrepreneurship

00:18:39 – From PR for nightclubs to working with major media

00:24:42 – How working overseas raised Butch's standards

00:27:08 – Learning from demanding bosses on Wall Street

00:33:55 – Rising through PR and mastering financial communications

00:38:15 – The opportunity that led Butch to Reginald Lewis

00:43:55 – The story behind Manila to Wall Street

00:50:06 – Why Butch decided to come back to the Philippines

00:55:21 – Learning from Manny Pangilinan and seeing the Philippine corporate world up close

01:03:17 – The beginnings of the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation

01:08:35 – Taking the PDRF model around the world

01:09:32 – Why resilience requires preparation and participation

01:15:42 – Creating a space for young Filipinos to build startups

01:19:26 – The future of Philippine startups and getting companies to the public market

01:23:45 – The personal cost of success and the story behind his documentary

01:25:12 – From a personal experience to a film at South by Southwest

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We&rsquo;re taught to be humble, respectful, and masunurin. But in competitive environments, always staying quiet, avoiding confrontation, and being afraid to challenge ideas can become a limitation.
Butch Meily shares how learning to speak up, push back, and take risks became essential to navigating environments where standing your ground can make all the difference.
00:00:37 &ndash; Why Filipinos need to speak up and challenge the status quo
00:04:21 &ndash; How QBO gave Ron Baetiong an opportunity to bounce back
00:11:02 &ndash; Butch's father and his early influence on entrepreneurship
00:18:39 &ndash; From PR for nightclubs to working with major media
00:24:42 &ndash; How working overseas raised Butch's standards
00:27:08 &ndash; Learning from demanding bosses on Wall Street
00:33:55 &ndash; Rising through PR and mastering financial communications
00:38:15 &ndash; The opportunity that led Butch to Reginald Lewis
00:43:55 &ndash; The story behind Manila to Wall Street
00:50:06 &ndash; Why Butch decided to come back to the Philippines
00:55:21 &ndash; Learning from Manny Pangilinan and seeing the Philippine corporate world up close
01:03:17 &ndash; The beginnings of the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation
01:08:35 &ndash; Taking the PDRF model around the world
01:09:32 &ndash; Why resilience requires preparation and participation
01:15:42 &ndash; Creating a space for young Filipinos to build startups
01:19:26 &ndash; The future of Philippine startups and getting companies to the public market
01:23:45 &ndash; The personal cost of success and the story behind his documentary
01:25:12 &ndash; From a personal experience to a film at South by Southwest
01:26:31 &ndash; Where to find Butch's book and audiobook
01:26:59 &ndash; What success taught Butch about love, family, and life&nbsp;
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The Hustle Behind From Manila to Wall Street with Butch Meily | Hustleshare Ep 394

Behind every fast-scaling startup is often a founder who's already been through a few reinventions. In this episode, Greg Krasnov, Founder and CEO of Tonik Bank, shares how his early hustles in finance and tech carried him through private equity and into founding a bank in Ukraine, shaping his approach to risk-taking, leadership, and building financial institutions from the ground up. 


Dive into how Greg’s journey through fintech and emerging markets shaped his approach to building Tonik—from earning customer trust to taking a bold bet on digital banking in the Philippines, which quickly reached 1 billion pesos in retail deposits and raised $17 million in Pre-Series B funding.


00:00:38 - The sacrifices and long hours of Greg’s early career

00:05:37 - How coding and technology helped Greg pay his way through college

00:10:26 - Investment banking and private equity as career path

00:14:59 - Transition into private equity in Central Europe

00:18:09 - Why scaling consumer lending required a banking license

00:21:29 - Finding purpose and a new direction after a major business exit

00:27:16 - Identifying opportunities by combining existing technologies to solve major problems

00:31:34 - What Greg saw in the Philippines that led him to build a digital bank

00:36:23 - Building an international team to launch Tonic in the Philippines

00:40:09 - How Tonik integrates its values into hiring and employee development

00:45:24 - Greg’s six P’s framework for building a winning product

00:49:38 - Creating a more approachable and customer-friendly banking brand

00:55:12 - The importance of resilience and reliability in digital banking

00:58:36 - Why passion and commitment are essential to building a successful business

01:00:05 - What’s next for Tonik and where listeners can connect with him





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// Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/76aB39CuQ2nEKXgaS2O3rY

// Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/founders-only/id1651692553


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| Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hustlesharepodcast

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| Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onecfoph/

| LinkedIn: https://ph.linkedin.com/company/onecfo


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Behind every fast-scaling startup is often a founder who's already been through a few reinventions. In this episode, Greg Krasnov, Founder and CEO of Tonik Bank, shares how his early hustles in finance and tech carried him through private equity and into founding a bank in Ukraine, shaping his approach to risk-taking, leadership, and building financial institutions from the ground up.  Dive into how Greg’s journey through fintech and emerging markets shaped his approach to building Tonik—from earning customer trust to taking a bold bet on digital banking in the Philippines, which quickly reached 1 billion pesos in retail deposits and raised $17 million in Pre-Series B funding. 00:00:38 - The sacrifices and long hours of Greg’s early career00:05:37 - How coding and technology helped Greg pay his way through college00:10:26 - Investment banking and private equity as career path00:14:59 - Transition into private equity in Central Europe00:18:09 - Why scaling consumer lending required a banking license00:21:29 - Finding purpose and a new direction after a major business exit00:27:16 - Identifying opportunities by combining existing technologies to solve major problems00:31:34 - What Greg saw in the Philippines that led him to build a digital bank00:36:23 - Building an international team to launch Tonic in the Philippines00:40:09 - How Tonik integrates its values into hiring and employee development00:45:24 - Greg’s six P’s framework for building a winning product00:49:38 - Creating a more approachable and customer-friendly banking brand00:55:12 - The importance of resilience and reliability in digital banking00:58:36 - Why passion and commitment are essential to building a successful business01:00:05 - What’s next for Tonik and where listeners can connect with him HustleShare is powered by PayMongo, the financial operating system for growing businesses. Learn more about PayMongo's product suite: https://pay.mg/pna-learnmore Sign up for free in as fast as 5 minutes: https://pay.mg/pna-signup PayMongo is regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Build your empire—subscribe and hit the bell for a new masterclass every Monday! 🚀 Watch more episodes of HUSTLESHARE:// Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@hustlesharepodcastand follow Founders Only on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@foundersonlypodcast// Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/76aB39CuQ2nEKXgaS2O3rY// Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/founders-only/id1651692553 Connect with HUSTLESHARE:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hustleshare/| Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hustlesharepodcast| TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hustlesharepodcast| LinkedIn: https://ph.linkedin.com/showcase/founders-only/| Squarespace: https://wolf-triceratops-l4zp.squarespace.com/config/pages/5c6e992371c10b1f023d7b53 Follow ONE CFO:| Website: https://www.onecfoph.co| Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onecfoph/| LinkedIn: https://ph.linkedin.com/company/onecfo Follow PAYMONGO:| Website: https://www.paymongo.com/| Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paymongo/| Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paymongo/| LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/paymongo #Podcast #Hustleshare #OneCFO #PayMongo #RonBaetiong #GregKrasnov Hosted on Acast. See <a target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Hustle Behind Tonik Bank with Greg Krasnov | Hustleshare Re-release

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.

 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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