Wicked Thoughts Podcast

09/06/2023

DROPPING SEASON 5: EPISODE 8! 🔥

Dash of Tech: Season 5 of Wicked Thoughts Podcast is LIVE!!

Our guest: Francis Plaza

Having secured an impressive $2.7 million in seed funding from notable investors like Peter Thiel, Founders Fund, and Stripe, Francis's entrepreneurial journey is truly extraordinary. With a background in software engineering, including experience at Oracle and co-founding an online marketplace, Francis brings a wealth of knowledge to our conversation.

Join us as we explore Francis's insights on building a startup, transitioning from engineering to the business side, and embracing the intersections of technology, finance, and life. Don't miss this highly anticipated episode as we delve into the dynamic world of startups and beyond with Francis Plaza.

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02/06/2023

DROPPING SEASON 5: EPISODE 7! 🔥

Dash of Tech: Season 5 of Wicked Thoughts Podcast is LIVE!!
Our guest: Kimberly Damlani of Dirt Bag Laundry

In this exciting episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Kimberly Damlani, a remarkable co-founder, business consultant, aspiring social entrepreneur, and a self-proclaimed work-in-progress minimalist. Kim's passions lie at the intersection of tech, science, and sustainability.

Get ready to be inspired by a hustler like Kim who shares her wisdom on fostering meaningful connections in the founders' community. Join us for a captivating conversation with a great giver and hustler Kimberly Damlani.

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26/05/2023

DROPPING SEASON 5: EPISODE 6! 🔥

Dash of Tech: Season 5 of Wicked Thoughts Podcast is LIVE!!

Our guest: Gian Paulo dela Rama of Aiah.ai

In this episode, we have the incredible privilege of welcoming Gian Paulo dela Rama, the co-founder and CEO of Aiah.ai, as our esteemed guest. Aiah.ai is shaking up the business landscape with its groundbreaking AI natural-language assistant, inspired by the legendary Jarvis from the Iron Man series.

During our discussion, we explored the challenges and opportunities that confront startup founders. Moreover, as an active mentor and contributor to the Philippine startup community, Gian generously imparts invaluable insights into the realms of entrepreneurship, automation, and AI. Tune in now!

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31/03/2023

DROPPING SEASON 5: EPISODE 5! 🔥

Dash of Tech: Season 5 of Wicked Thoughts Podcast is LIVE!!
Our guest: Olivia Escartin of Oseas Tech

In this episode, we sit down with Olivia Escartin, a practical visionary and ethical design thinking advocate who is using sustainable technology and businesses to make a positive impact on the world. Olivia shares her insights on the importance of ethical design thinking in business and how sustainable technology can be used to promote positive change. She also discusses her experience working with various startups and the challenges and opportunities that arise in the world of entrepreneurship.

Later in the episode, we dive into the world of Insurtech with a focus on her new venture -- Oseas, an insurance tech startup based in the Philippines. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a tech enthusiast, or simply interested in the intersection of sustainability and business, this episode is for you. Tune in now!

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24/02/2023

DROPPING SEASON 5: EPISODE 4! 🔥

Dash of Tech: Season 5 of Wicked Thoughts Podcast is LIVE!!

Our guest: Jonecca San Pascual of Pieza PH Automotive

In this episode of podcast, we speak with Jonecca San Pascual, Founder and CEO of Pieza PH, a digital marketplace for automotive retail businesses in the Philippines. Jonecca shares her entrepreneurial journey and how she utilized technology to grow her business. From her challenges personally to delving into business ownership to being a startup founder in the Philippines, Jonecca shares her war stories.

We also explore the intersection of entrepreneurship and technology and gain valuable insights from Jonecca's experiences. Get ready for a deep dive into the mind of a successful entrepreneur who has leveraged technology to take her business to the next level in this episode with Jonecca San Pascual. Tune in now!

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03/02/2023

DROPPING SEASON 5: EPISODE 3! 🔥

Dash of Tech: Season 5 of Wicked Thoughts Podcast is LIVE!!

Our guest: Enrique San Juan of Oh My Genie!

In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the world of logistics and automation with special guest Enrique San Juan of Oh My Genie! Ultra Fast. Learn about how this AI technology is solving major challenges in e-commerce and saving the Philippines billions of losses.

Enrique will also share his vision for the future of urban design and the role of startups in shaping it. Join us for an insightful conversation that explores the intersection of technology and society, and why supporting the startup scene in the Philippines is crucial. Tune in now!

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27/01/2023

DROPPING SEASON 5: EPISODE 2! 🔥

Dash of Tech: Season 5 of Wicked Thoughts Podcast is LIVE!!

Our guest: Gillian Santos of AniTech -- This Manila-based startup just raised investment with Leave a Nest and just started their paid pilot last December.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Gillian Santos, the co-founder and CEO of AniTech. AniTech is a deep-tech supply chain startup that is on a mission to solve the global food loss problem. They provide agribusinesses with actionable data on spoilage and storage quality using remote sensor systems.

Gillian shares her background and how she got started in the tech industry, including her work on government research grants under Nano Solutions at De LaSalle University. She also talks about how AniTech is helping to reduce the risk of food contamination due to heat and environmental stress.

Join us for an enlightening conversation about how AniTech is making a real impact in the agtech space.

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20/01/2023

DROPPING SEASON 5: PILOT EPISODE! 🔥
Dash of Tech: Season 5 of Wicked Thoughts Podcast is LIVE!!

Kennette Canales of Jiph -- This Cebu startup just raised $500k in private investment for their seed to remittances from abroad to PH.

In this episode, we sit down with Kennette Canales, the founder of Jiph, a cutting-edge fintech app that aims to make remittances from abroad to the Philippines - instant, cheaper and convenient Since the recording of this episode, Kennette and the Jiph team has recently raising $500k from private investors for the seed round and has rebranded the app from Payhiram to Jiph. He also talks about the company's plans to expand operations and how Jiph is poised to disrupt the industry. Join us for an exciting conversation with an entrepreneur at the forefront of innovation in the fintech space.

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13/01/2023

GET READY! 🔥

Dash of Tech: Season 5 of Wicked Thoughts Podcast goes LIVE next week Friday.

Listen to the war stories of startup founders for Season 5 as we share our mission and our innovative solutions to the world.

Our first 4 guests are founders from Pieza PH Automotive, Anitech, Oh My Grocery PH, and Jiph.

For Season 5, Wicked Thoughts explores a "Dash of Tech". The global inflation crisis affects smaller businesses more than others. How are tech startups faring and how are they helping other businesses to temper the impact and still continue their mission?

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15/11/2022

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Wise words from our CEO & Founder 😉 who believes that every entrepreneur succeeds with the help of those who continuously give out support! 🙏

Speaking of support, our next community event is happening next week! This time, we're part of Philippine Startup Week! Join this FREE OFFLINE event where hardworking entrepreneurs support one another and discuss ways to get content creation right 📊

WHAT: Content Creation Sucks: How to Weave Your Stories Through a Recession
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13/07/2022

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08/04/2022

NEW & FINAL EPISODE for SEASON 4 🧡 Now up at Wicked Thoughts Podcast.

Jenny Paglinawan is a proud career shifter - from Food Tech to Digital Marketing Agency owner.

In this episode, she shares how she worked with sustainability companies, tech startups, and media companies. She also cemented her experience with NGOs, innovative companies, the academe, and the food industry.

After her career shift, she found herself bringing her expertise and creative ideas to help organizations. Jennibeth helped develop and implement digital marketing strategies to achieve marketing and business goals through her agency Growth Holistics.

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23/02/2022

NEW EPISODE UP at Wicked Thoughts Podcast! ❤️

Here we discuss 2022 digital marketing trends with Ian Bert Tusil and Charlene Virlouvet of ContentDash, featuring our flagship product DashoContent for this season’s Dash of Social.

For this special episode, we ask the question — Are you ready for digital marketing for 2022?

This is from your crew at DashoContent — Check us out at https://dashocontent.com/

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26/01/2022

Finally! Back from the Big O's of 2022 to my podcast Season 4 on a Dash of Social.

On the Wicked Thoughts Podcast, I'm talking to not just one but TWO performance marketers.

Floyd Surban is a Creative Digital Marketer for SMEs, eCommerce, and Financial Institutions with a focus on Facebook Ads and Social Media. He manages a small team of freelancers with expertise in design, development, and marketing.

Lean is a social media marketing specialist with a focus on local lead generation, marketing automation, copywriting for social media, and strategy. She has worked with various small businesses, as well as global brands such as F45, Anytime Fitness, Orange Theory, among others.

We discuss various things including the sales funnel - brand awareness for SMEs, prospecting, local lead generation, and remarketing.

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15/12/2021

This week on the Wicked Thoughts Podcast, I'm talking to Lee O'Brian - Founder of PokLee Food Products, media talent and actor in the Philippines, and now a startup food business founder.

We discuss how to move from the physical space to the online space, how to maintain and reinvent your business and offerings through the pandemic time, and of course, about work-life balance.

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08/12/2021

This week on the Wicked Thoughts Podcast, I'm talking to Reinart Justin Bacalso - CEO of Augmen Digital, avid learner, and all-around numbers geek.

We catch up on what's changed since we last spoke - from growing his team, to delving into the local marketing scene, and overcoming challenges. "Part of business is trying to find creative solutions to get through these challenges," he shares.

We take it back to his college days and why today, transparency is a core value at Augmen Digital (it's a fun story). After discussing the future of social media, the Shopee/Lazada phenomenon, and the challenge of Facebook ads, Reinart takes it full-circle with his wicked thought: transparency wins over everything. Enjoy the episode!

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01/12/2021

This week at Wicked Thoughts Podcast for our Season 4 Dash of Social, I'm catching up with my good friend Mr. Nas Arcayan, founder of Mothership and cognitive branding specialist.

We start things off with what it means to build a "cognitive brand" and how one can connect with customers in the deepest, most meaningful ways. "Branding is not about connecting with the eyes it's about connecting with the mind," Nas shares.

Nas drops some valuable knowledge for our MSME friends - the 3 most important facets of your business: your category, your customer, and your company. Using case studies and relating concepts to real life situations, even first time entrepreneurs can easily grasp these nuggets of wisdom. There's just so much to learn in this episode!

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01/12/2021

Tonight's episode: Mr. Nas Arcayan of Mothership!

Nas Arcayan is the founder of consulting firm Mothership. He is a Cognitive Branding specialist sought after by businesses for building brands through the integration of business mechanics and psychology fundamentals. His wide range of experience ranges from local high-impact startups, global brands, and even Fortune 500 companies.

Watch out for the release of his episode TONIGHT!

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24/11/2021

This week on the Wicked Thoughts Podcast, we're learning a whole lot from Jason Cruz - communication and brand strategist, business coach, and content creator.

As a guest lecturer for various academic institutions, Jason has a unique perspective on teaching digital marketing, drawing from his past and ongoing experiences in the space. We talk a little about the importance of keeping up to date with trends and choosing to learn from people who are in the thick of things.

We cover the boom of the creator economy, the value of GenZ customers, the facebook outage, and how you don't have to be on every social media platform. The secret is in understanding your target market and using platforms to reach them. And as if he hasn't spoiled us enough with all his knowledge, Jason breaks things down for all our MSMEs out there looking to thrive in the digital space - a framework that also, somehow, applies to dating. So if you're gunning for a strong digital presence (and a life partner), have a listen!

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23/11/2021

A taste of tomorrow's episode drop!

I am honored to have invited a true expert in his field to talk about social media in our Season 4 Dash of Social here at Wicked Thoughts Podcast.

Jason Cruz is a communications and brand strategist by profession and is also a business coach and content creator. Subscribe to his YouTube channel, Better Today with Jason Cruz, for more work-life inspiration.

Watch out for the release of his episode TOMORROW!

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17/11/2021

Three experts, one special guest.

We have 4 stellar episodes in the coming drops.

Expertise that you have to pay THOUSANDS of PESOS for all jam-packed in content, content, content on our Wicked Thoughts Podcast for FREE.

So if you are a small business owner and miss this batch (and of course, our other releases) you are MISSING OUT.

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10/11/2021

This week on the Wicked Thoughts Podcast, it's S4E4 and I'm talking to Javier Lorenzana, co-founder, and CEO of Up Next, a platform that offers cohort-based programs to help accelerate professionals for the digital age.

To begin, Javier shares how Up Next came to be -- how it was born out of a hunger for community and a need to learn beyond the four walls of a classroom. Today, Up Next stands at the forefront of modern education infrastructure in South East Asia, where connection and community are of the utmost importance.

And of course... Is an episode even complete without me geeking out with a guest about social media? We discuss planning vs. over-planning, the importance of a strong strategy, and balancing that with the ability to rethink and adjust. But in the end, we come full circle with a Wicked Thought that brought us here, to begin with: the value of community.

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09/11/2021

Javier Lorenzana on Wicked Thoughts Podcast!

We're down to Season 4 Episode 4 of the pod and let me tell you, this is a fun one! Talking to Up Next co-founder and CEO Javier was beyond fascinating. Get in on our discussion! The episode drops tomorrow.

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03/11/2021

VIDEO VERSION: This week on the Wicked Thoughts Podcast, I talk to social media specialist and digital leadership coach, and Mother of Ecommerce in the Philippines -- Ms. Janette Toral.

In keeping with the season 4 theme, we get into a dash of social and discuss how e-commerce businesses can use social media to their advantage.

Where does one even start? Ms. Janette advises it's important to establish fundamentals and invest in relationship building. After all, no one wants to do business with someone they don't like! We get into the specifics with a rundown of the different social media platforms and how helpful each can be -- from Twitter to Tiktok. It can all get a little overwhelming. But take it from Ms. Janette -- decide who you want to serve and how you can best add value to that market.

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03/11/2021

EXCITING NEWS! We're dropping a brand new episode for you tonight! Get in on the conversation I had with Ms. Janette Toral. We get into some wicked discussions and a dash of social. Only on the Wicked Thoughts Podcast. 🤯

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27/10/2021

TONYO CRUZ on Wicked Thoughts Podcast Season 4 Episode 2 🖤👏

This week on Episode 2, I talk to social media strategist, community organizer, blogger, opinion columnist, Mr. Tonyo Cruz.

We take it back to a time when blogging was just beginning to gain popularity. We reflect on how the times have changed, how going digital has evolved from a nice-to-have to a must-have, and how the pandemic has forced many sectors to take the digital space seriously.

Then, things get political as Tonyo shares his thoughts on how digital will play a key role in the upcoming PH elections. He leaves us with the compelling reminder that before anything else, we are Filipinos. And when it comes down to it, we have more in common than we realize. Now that's a wicked thought if I ever heard one.

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26/10/2021

TOMORROW: Dropping our next episode tomorrow evening here at Wicked Thoughts Podcast. 🤯

Tonyo Cruz and his wicked thoughts with a dash of social.

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