Startup Mindsets

Get to know the hosts of The Startup Mindsets, Earl and Dan.  -Learn about our motivation to create this podcast and write The Startup Mindsets.  - What mindset is needed to build a strong startup In this episode, Earl Valencia breaks down his entrepreneurial and corporate journey. From founding the Philippine's first startup incubator, earning an MBA from Stanford GSB, working at Bridgewater & Associates, to digital innovation at Charles Schwab. Currently, Earl is Chief Business Officer at Plentina, a fin-tech startup, with their first market being the Philippines. He breaks down what composes his startup mindset and how the regular person can go from having an idea and turn it into a mission-driven identity.

What's up, everyone! In Episode 4 of The Startup Mindsets, we explore entrepreneurship in Asia with Beryl Chavez, Partner at Alpha Omega Capital Partners & Consultant at UBX Philippines. Beryl shares her insights on working at Coins.ph, the Philippine's largest startup exit to date - Career and entrepreneurship trajectory as former CEO of CapChainX - How trying to innovate within large corporations differs from startups - How CoVid19 is affecting startup creation and deals in the Southeast Asia landscape

Leezel Tanglao brings a unique twist to the Startup Mindset's perspectives and shares how her journey in journalism is driven by impact and community. She's worked for HuffPost in New York City and various news outlets in Southern California. In this episode, we learn how going back to the core of who you are guides the way for growth and clarity.

Jonathan drops by to give his Jwow or Jonathan Words of Wisdom! This week's episode includes:  How Wonsulting is helping turn underdogs into winners.  Coming from a non-traditional background does not mean you can't break into tech or start a company.  How to surround yourself with the right people to fuel your career aspirations.

Startup Mindsets welcomes you into a discussion with the Co-Founder of Plug and Play, Jojo Flores.  In this episode, we discuss: -How a start in the water bottle industry created Silicon Valley's most active VC.  -Plug and Play's origin story and a tiny rug store on University Avenue, Leasing Google their first office -The Sales Startup Mindset  -What's needed to prosper as a Startup and VC in an economic downturn - -The southeast Asian venture scene - Philippine-based startup growth