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Innovation is ultimately about who you build with and who you build for.
Watch Sam’s story on the partnerships that help companies grow and the customers they build to serve.
Learn more:
LotusFlare at lotusflare.com
Kickstart Ventures at kickstart.ph.
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Corporate-startup partnerships don’t have to end as pilots.
As Mike put it, “Don’t design for the pilot; design for adoption.” That means having an internal champion, clear measures of business value, and a path to scale from the start.
Learn more at kickstart.ph.
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Are we scaling correctly? Staying in the game is a different challenge.
Hear Jecky’s perspective on what founders need to build for the long term. Watch the full conversation here piped.video/watch?app=deskto…
#KickstartVentures #BreakingBarriers #BuildingBridges
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Great partnerships are built when different strengths come together around a shared goal.
This came to life in our latest Move the Fridge session, where Carl Cruz, and Sam Gadodia.
Join us for more conversations. See you at the next one: luma.com/RTF157
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The next computing revolution is already underway. Is the Philippines ready for it?
Join us for The Quantum Decade: Why the Philippines Must Act Now to Win the Next Computing Revolution. Reserve your spot: luma.com/RTF157
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AI companies can build powerful technology when they find the right markets and applications to put it to work.
For Kickstart, backing AI is also about helping strong technologies find the right opportunities to grow. Read the full article here: techinasia.com/paths-goal-ai…
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“Technology evolves, trends come and go, but the fundamentals tend to stay the same.”
That perspective was at the heart of Joan Yao's keynote at NRCE 2026, where she spoke about investing in the next generation of retail.
Read the full article: mb.com.ph/2026/08/07/scaling…
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In our first founder story, BagoSphere Co-Founder Ellwyn Tan shares the experience that shaped his belief in giving people the support, confidence, and opportunities to move forward.
Learn more about BagoSphere's mission at bagosphere.com/
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This month's Move the Fridge, Carl Cruz of Globe Telecom joins Sam Gadodia of LotusFlare for a candid conversation on how a technology partnership evolved into a long-term competitive advantage.
Join us at Globe Tower on August 19. Reserve your spot: luma.com/RTF156
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The AI story investors want to hear is changing.
Read more from Mike Maté, General Partner at Kickstart Ventures, on what this investment reset means for the region's AI ecosystem here: apac.entrepreneur.com/busine…
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The strongest innovation ecosystems aren’t built in isolation. They thrive when ideas, talent, and expertise move across borders.
Read the full article: businessmirror.com.ph/2026/0…
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The next generation of AI companies will need more than capital to scale.
Learn more about it here: kickstart.ph
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The next phase of AI won't be defined by access alone.
For investors, identifying these enabling layers early may be one of the most important opportunities ahead.
Read the full article: techcollectivesea.com/2026/0…
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We're excited to welcome Sprouts.ai to the Kickstart Ventures portfolio as part of its $9 million Pre-Series A round.
Read the full story here:
Regional: technode.global/2026/07/09/p…
Local: businessmirror.com.ph/2026/0…
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At the Global Corporate Venturing Symposium in London, Kickstart Ventures President & Managing Partner Minette Navarrete joined fellow corporate venture leaders in panel and roundtable discussions.
Learn more about it here: kickstart.ph
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Every ecosystem has a perspective worth sharing.
As we continue strengthening connections all over the world, we're excited to help more founders and technologies grow across borders. Learn more about Kickstart Ventures and our work at kickstart.ph.
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On the sidelines of London Tech Week, Kickstart Ventures and the British Embassy Manila hosted Breaking Bread, Building Bridges, bringing together founders, investors, and ecosystem partners from the UK and Southeast Asia.
Learn more about this at kickstart.ph.
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AI is changing how we work, but the bigger question is how it will change the way we lead, learn, and make decisions.
Join us at the next Raid The Fridge as we continue exploring the ideas shaping the future of innovation: luma.com/RTF155
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Adopting AI is only part of the equation. Helping people adapt is what makes the difference.
The conversations at our latest HR Council are what strengthen our portfolio beyond investment. Learn more about that here: kickstart.ph.
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Breakfast Club brought together leaders from across the Ayala Group and Kickstart Ventures’ portfolio companies for a morning of candid conversations on the opportunities and challenges shaping organizations today.
Learn more about this here: kickstart.ph
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