The Philippines’ standing as an emerging startup hub has been bolstered by the recent doubling of  Manila’s startup ecosystem valuation.

According to the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Report, Manila’s startup ecosystem was valued at US$6.4 billion, nearly double the previous year’s valuation of US$3.5 billion.

On this episode of Breakfast Special, Minette Navarrete, President, Kickstart Ventures and Joan Yao, Vice President, Investments, Kickstart Ventures share their insights on what’s fueling growth and opportunities for tech and fintech entrepreneurs in the Philippines.

Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

The Philippines’ standing as an emerging startup hub has been bolstered by the recent doubling of  Manila’s startup ecosystem valuation.
According to the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Report, Manila’s startup ecosystem was valued at US$6.4 billion, nearly double the previous year’s valuation of US$3.5 billion.
On this episode of Breakfast Special, Minette Navarrete, President, Kickstart Ventures and Joan Yao, Vice President, Investments, Kickstart Ventures share their insights on what’s fueling growth and opportunities for tech and fintech entrepreneurs in the Philippines.
Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek (6am-9am)

Breakfast Special: Nurturing The Philippines' tech and fintech startup ecosystem

Airport lounges have long been associated with exclusivity, but in 1998, the Plaza Premium Group (PPG) changed that when they introduced the world’s first pay-per-use airport lounge, opening the doors to all travellers.

Today, as the world’s largest airport hospitality services provider, PPG continues to shape the future of airport experiences and has expanded since the pandemic.

What makes its journey especially interesting is its leadership transition. A pair of siblings are now driving the company’s evolution, blending innovation with the legacy left by their father.

How do they continue to build on this global success while navigating the unique dynamics of a family business?

Here's our conversation with Song Mei Mei, Chief Transformation Officer, Plaza Premium Group & Jonathan Song, Chief Commercial Officer, Plaza Premium Group.



Presented by Audrey Siek

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.

Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Airport lounges have long been associated with exclusivity, but in 1998, the Plaza Premium Group (PPG) changed that when they introduced the world’s first pay-per-use airport lounge, opening the doors to all travellers.
Today, as the world’s largest airport hospitality services provider, PPG continues to shape the future of airport experiences and has expanded since the pandemic.
What makes its journey especially interesting is its leadership transition. A pair of siblings are now driving the company’s evolution, blending innovation with the legacy left by their father.
How do they continue to build on this global success while navigating the unique dynamics of a family business?
Here's our conversation with Song Mei Mei, Chief Transformation Officer, Plaza Premium Group &amp; Jonathan Song, Chief Commercial Officer, Plaza Premium Group.
 
Presented by Audrey Siek
This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (<a href="mailto:nganthea@sph.com.sg">nganthea@sph.com.sg</a>)
She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.
Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Mind Your Business: How Plaza Premium Group's family leadership is shaping the future of airport hospitality?

Overnight, the softer US dollar and a pause in US Treasury yield rally offer a pocket of relief for global markets, but it could be the calm before the storm as we have Japan’s general elections looming.

With more tech earnings coming up next week, and the US elections just less than two weeks away, what does all this mean for markets?

Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist, AMP Capital weighs in with Yeap Junrong.



Produced and Presented by Yeap Junrong

Edited by Audrey Siek

Overnight, the softer US dollar and a pause in US Treasury yield rally offer a pocket of relief for global markets, but it could be the calm before the storm as we have Japan’s general elections looming.
With more tech earnings coming up next week, and the US elections just less than two weeks away, what does all this mean for markets?
Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy &amp; Chief Economist, AMP Capital weighs in with Yeap Junrong.
 
Produced and Presented by Yeap Junrong
Edited by Audrey Siek

Bigger Picture:  With US & Japan elections looming, what does it mean for markets?

With the rise in cost of living and inflation, prices of groceries are off the charts these days. But most of us are guilty of buying stuff and leaving them in the fridge... and before you know it, your food goes bad.

But now, Tiktokers are trying to curb this wastage with something called The Pantry Challenge. For a set period of time, you commit to eating only what you already have in your home! Can you do it?

Presented by Audrey Siek

Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek 

Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

With the rise in cost of living and inflation, prices of groceries are off the charts these days. But most of us are guilty of buying stuff and leaving them in the fridge... and before you know it, your food goes bad.
But now, Tiktokers are trying to curb this wastage with something called The Pantry Challenge. For a set period of time, you commit to eating only what you already have in your home! Can you do it?
Presented by Audrey Siek
Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek 
Music and photo credits: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Breakfast Special: Nurturing The Philippines' tech and fintech startup ecosystem

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