
🎙EP 5: Sleeping Giant: Why the Philippines Might Be Southeast Asia’s Next Startup Powerhouse
🎙️ Episode Title
Philippines Startup Shift with Joseph De Leon
📌 Episode Summary (100–150 words)
In this episode, Joseph De Leon (JDL) shares strategic insights into the evolution of the Philippine startup ecosystem: why $5K angel checks still teach more than $5M rounds, how conservative capital is learning to take risks, and what separates founders who pitch beautifully from those who can actually execute. We unpack how the Manila Angel Investor Network was built from the ground up, common red flags in founder profiles, and what’s next in climate tech and AI. If you're building in Southeast…
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