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Status can open doors. Character determines what happens after.In this episode, we discuss why successful leaders stay grounded, manage resources carefully, and keep their focus beyond short-term rewards.A conversation about discipline, resilience, and building success that lasts.00:00:00 – What successful founders understand about money and character00:03:00 – Jecky’s journey from law to venture capital00:06:00 – Joining Kickstart and discovering the startup ecosystem00:09:00 – Why Kickstart evolved its investment strategy00:12:00 – CVC vs. VC and how Kickstart invests00:18:00 – The value of fundamentals, governance, and checkpoints00:21:00 – Understanding the post-pandemic “tech fog”00:27:00 – What separates startups that scale from legacy builders00:30:00 – Scaling correctly and building sustainable systems00:33:00 – Learning from successful founders and global companies00:36:00 – Staying humble and disciplined as a company grows00:39:00 – The founder traits that drive long-term success00:42:00 – Openness, transparency, and strong governance00:45:00 – Execution, fundamentals, and building the right skills00:48:00 – AI, talent gaps, and the future of startups00:51:00 – What the Philippine startup ecosystem needs00:57:00 – Cash flow, runway, and surviving a tougher funding climate01:00:00 – How to approach Kickstart Ventures01:03:00 – Final advice for founders building for the long termThe 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. ⏭️Follow now and never miss an episode. 🎧Founders Only 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.💡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 #JeckyPelaez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
