As an AI advocate, developer and venture builder, I always ponder upon the future of it within the context of our country, the Philippines. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data science, including LLMs, Generative AI and Robotics, are making waves around the world, and the Philippines is no exception. These technologies are changing how businesses operate, […]
Author: jasondelarosa
Altara, Gentree Fund co-lead Kita Agritech’s US$3M seed round
Kita’s mission is to elevate the livelihoods of Filipino farmers collectively and sustainably with the use of modern supply chain tech and AI Philippine startup Kita Agritech has secured US$3 million in an “oversubscribed” seed funding round co-led by Gentree Fund and Altara Ventures. Kita plans to use the money to digitalise the agriculture supply […]
DO NOT DWELL IN THINGS YOU CANNOT CONTROL
“I have seen something further under the sun, that the swift do not always win the race, nor do the mighty win the battle, nor do the wise always have the food, nor do the intelligent always have the riches, nor do those with knowledge always have success, because time and unexpected events overtake them […]
BE A LEADER TO YOURSELF FIRST BEFORE OTHERS
I once wrote in a social media post, “We have to be products of our own ingenuity, or we are not geniuses at all.” In other words, we have to walk the talk. Look at yourself first, and demonstrate it outward to other people so that you may lead by example. The first thing you […]
PATTERN OF FAILURE AND YOUR HABITS
History tells us that failure is inevitable. That’s how people learn. That’s how societies thrive and grow. If we know that failure is inevitable, then we also know that unexpected events overtake us all. Accept the realities of life. Things happen. And you are not the only exception. Once you realize this, then every failure […]
Your Weakness Evaporates with Results
How do you get an apple from a tree? If you are tall, you can just stretch and get it.If you are short: then you can ask someone to get it for you (delegation) Climb on the shoulder of a tall friend and get it (teamwork)Use a ladder, climb it, and get it (leverage)Get a […]
Bounce Back Philippines Part of META Community Accelerator Program 2021
We are officially META! Congratulations again to our Bounce Back PH Official team and the other global communities who were chosen to be part of the 2021 “META” acceleration program with $7M USD funding, training and a global network. Less than 1% of the best communities in the world! Amazing work team! Creating bigger impact […]