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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.Follow now and never miss an episode. 🎧💡Follow Hustleshare on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hustlesharepodcast💡Follow Hustleshare Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fPsNbi8m8mCIyGZH1YGm1?si=2c67a0451949498b💡Follow Hustleshare on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/hustleshare💡Visit Hustleshare Website: https://www.hustleshare.com/ HustleShare is powered by PayMongo, the financial operating system for growing businesses.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.Build your empire—subscribe and hit the bell for a new masterclass every Monday! 🚀Watch more episodes of HUSTLESHARE: // Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@hustlesharepodcast and 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/id1651692553Connect 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/5c6e992371c10b1f023d7b53Follow ONE CFO: | Website: https://www.onecfoph.co| Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onecfoph/ | LinkedIn: https://ph.linkedin.com/company/onecfoFollow PLDT: | Website: https://pldthome.com/ | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PLDTHome/ | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pldthome/ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pldthome | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pldt/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 #DrTJMalvarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 VelocityLearn 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/64621a804fd2593808aa363bFollow: 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 #NatashaBautistaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Follow now and never miss an episode. 🎧💡Follow Hustleshare on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hustlesharepodcast💡Follow Hustleshare Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fPsNbi8m8mCIyGZH1YGm1?si=2c67a0451949498b💡Follow Hustleshare on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/hustleshare💡Visit Hustleshare Website: https://www.hustleshare.com/ HustleShare is powered by PayMongo, the financial operating system for growing businesses.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.Build your empire—subscribe and hit the bell for a new masterclass every Monday! 🚀Watch more episodes of HUSTLESHARE: // Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@hustlesharepodcast and 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/id1651692553Connect 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/5c6e992371c10b1f023d7b53Follow ONE CFO: | Website: https://www.onecfoph.co| Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onecfoph/ | LinkedIn: https://ph.linkedin.com/company/onecfoFollow 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 #ButchMeilySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 himHustleShare is powered by PayMongo, the financial operating system for growing businesses.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.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/id1651692553Connect 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/5c6e992371c10b1f023d7b53Follow ONE CFO:| Website: https://www.onecfoph.co| Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onecfoph/| LinkedIn: https://ph.linkedin.com/company/onecfoFollow 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 acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great ventures often begin in the places you least expect them. In this episode, Paco Magsaysay, founder of Carmen's Best, shares how his journey from sales in the US to working in his family's cable business led him to an unlikely calling in dairy, shaping his approach to entrepreneurship, leadership, and building a business from scratch.Explore how Paco turned surplus milk into a premium ice cream brand, tackling the challenges of building trust in a new category, scaling production, and creating a business rooted in resilience and hands-on grit.00:01:07 – Meet Paco Magsaysay and the story behind Carmen’s Best00:08:51 – Working in the US and learning the value of hard work00:13:05 – Selling long-distance packages and discovering his strength in sales00:18:19 – Understanding your audience and learning to listen00:22:51 – Learning the ropes and earning the respect of his father’s employees00:28:38 – Learning to make ice cream through YouTube00:31:32 – The story behind the salted caramel flavor00:36:35 – Why Paco initially resisted the dairy business 00:38:44 – Starting Carmen’s Best without a business plan00:50:03 – Sticking to your strengths and hiring to complement your weaknesses00:53:40 – Scaling through smart sales and partnerships 00:58:27 – The numbers that matter when running a growing business01:02:14 – Having a North Star and chasing meaningful goals01:07:43 – Why doing what you enjoy makes work easier01:09:44 – Building a business that works and continues to growWebsite: https://carmensbest.com/HustleShare is powered by PayMongo, the financial operating system for growing businesses.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.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/id1651692553Connect 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/5c6e992371c10b1f023d7b53Follow ONE CFO:| Website: https://www.onecfoph.co| Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onecfoph/| LinkedIn: https://ph.linkedin.com/company/onecfoFollow 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 #PacoMagsaysay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.