Leaving your job to forge your own path is the "hour between dog and wolf" - comfort fades, instinct sharpens, excitement mixes with doubt. Keenan Ugarte explores this raw transition. Read now on The Independent Investor. theindependentinvestor.ph/the-hour-betwe… #Entrepreneurship #careerchange

Kaya Founders expands its Venture Partner Program, welcoming experienced founders, operators & investors to support PH startups on founder sourcing, advisory, business development & community building. Read now on The Independent Investor. theindependentinvestor.ph/kaya-founders-… #startups

Endeavor's MatchCAP Asia brought together 240+ entrepreneurs & investors for 800+ curated meetings in SEA. Read now on The Independent Investor. theindependentinvestor.ph/endeavors-matc… #startup #Investments #fundraising #SoutheastAsia

Meet the first 33 fellows in the 100X Fellows Program! This diverse group of founders, operators, & execs will accelerate PH startups. Read now on The Independent Investor. theindependentinvestor.ph/inaugural-100x… #Founder #growth #Philippines #Accelerate

Endeavor Philippines' Balik*Bayan Singapore connected Filipino founders & funders in SEA with opportunities back home. Read now on The Independent Investor. theindependentinvestor.ph/endeavor-phili… #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Philippines

&FRIENDS Festival (Okada Manila, May 30) to stage the Inner Circle Summit. Founders, funders & builders will discuss the creator economy, AI/fintech in SEA, & more. Read now on The Independent Investor. theindependentinvestor.ph/at-clout-kitch… #Founders #Creators #summit #SoutheastAsia

Shell LiveWire Philippines 2025 is now accepting applications. This program supports Filipino entrepreneurs with business ideas in energy, environment, circular economy, and community development. Read now on The Independent Investor. theindependentinvestor.ph/shell-livewire… #Entrepreneurship

Mober, a Philippine EV logistics firm, has expanded into Thailand, launching operations with 21 electric trucks to support IKEA Thailand's last-mile deliveries in Bangkok. Read now on The Independent Investor. LINK: theindependentinvestor.ph/mober-expands-… #electricvehicles #SupplyChain

eTap Solutions has opened its first "My eTap Store" in Makati, bridging digital financial services with in-person support to enhance financial inclusion in the Philippines. Read now on The Independent Investor. theindependentinvestor.ph/etap-solutions… #phygital #fintech #startup

Pulse-63 Healthcare Ventures, a healthcare venture studio, announces strategic investment from MSD to improve healthcare access in the Philippines through tech and innovative startup solutions. Read now on The Independent Investor. theindependentinvestor.ph/msd-invests-in… #healthTech

Quezon City's Startup QC Program is now accepting applications for its 4th cohort. Early-stage startups can apply for up to P1M in equity-free grants and program support. Read now on The Independent Investor. theindependentinvestor.ph/quezon-city-an… #startup #quezoncity

Filipino startups get a boost! DTI and P&G Philippines join forces to expand the vGROW Program for 2025, seeking innovative solutions in supply chain, retail, and digital. Read now on The Independent Investor. theindependentinvestor.ph/dti-and-pg-phi… #TechForGood #PHInnovation

HSBC Philippines is funding a new project with Bayan Family of Foundations & Mayani to help smallholder farmers adapt to climate change and boost sustainable food production. Read now on The Independent Investor. theindependentinvestor.ph/hsbc-philippin…

Foxmont Capital Partners has closed its third fund at $30M to invest in early and growth-stage tech startups in the Philippines. New investors include DGGF and Grab. Read now on The Independent Investor. theindependentinvestor.ph/foxmont-capita… #venturecapital #philippines #tech #Investments

Keenan Ugarte shares his perspective on why many fast-growing Philippine retail businesses remain private, suggesting that relaxing foreign ownership rules could create new growth opportunities. Read now on The Independent Investor. theindependentinvestor.ph/unlocking-phil… #capitalmarkets

Shell LiveWire 2025 names three finalists: Agridom, Greentech Ecobooster, and Pili AdheSeal Inc. that will compete to win up to P1M to scale their solutions in agriculture, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Read now on The Independent Investor. theindependentinvestor.ph/shell-livewire…

US-based AI firm Nexscient has signed an LOI to acquire PH-based Flipside AI. The strategic move aims to enhance Nexscient's data capabilities and accelerate its global expansion. Read now on The Independent Investor. theindependentinvestor.ph/us-based-nexsc… #startups #AI #acquisition #tech

Deep-tech manufacturer Nibertex successfully closed a US$7 million Series A funding round to scale up production of PFAS-free waterproof and breathable textile membranes. Read now on The Independent Investor. theindependentinvestor.ph/nibertex-secur… #VentureCapital #Innovation #Textile

Echelon Philippines 2025 is scheduled for Sept 2-3 in Manila. The conference will focus on how the nation’s startups are driving regional growth. Read now on The Independent Investor. theindependentinvestor.ph/echelon-philip… #EchelonPH2025 #StartupPH #TechPH #Manila #EcosystemBuilding

Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) returns to Mactan, Cebu on Oct 1-3, 2025! This year focuses on building a resilient future with tech, featuring Startup Demos & AI masterclasses. Read now at The Independent Investor. theindependentinvestor.ph/geeks-on-a-bea… #GeeksOnABeach #StartupPH #TechPH #Cebu