Sign-up Now: Secure Your Seat to the Disruptors Community
Where Visionaries and Builders Create the Future Together
Join the exclusive network of founders, funders, and incubator leaders shaping the Philippine startup ecosystem
Disruptors Meet up on March 11, 2025
What’s in it for you?
Founder hot seat
Swarm event
Panel discussion with successful startup founders, Technology Business Incubators, and Funders
Networking and co-creation opportunities
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Innovate, Disrupt, and Scale
Empower your startup for rapid growth!
The Disruptors is an exclusive startup founders group that connects ventures with the mentorship, accountability, and data-driven strategies to overcome early stage challenges.
Speakers
Meet, learn, and interact with Funders, Start-ups, and Technology Business Incubator leaders
Ibba Bernardo
Co-Founder at Packworks: The fastest growing #sarisari store platform in the Philippines.
As a dynamic technology and innovation expert with 20+ years of diverse experience, Ibba, excels in driving growth for startups and established businesses.
Skilled in productization, business development, and sales, I leverage my expertise in video game animation, retail, distribution, tech writing, and web, app, and software development.
Mack Comandante
Mack Comandante is an internationally awarded (1st Prize) Exponential Organizations (ExO) consultant, trainer, sprint coach, and trainer for ExO consultant certification.
He is also recognized as an ExO Ambassador because of his contributions in helping legacy organizations adapt, in building edge businesses, and in accelerating innovation.
He is the founder of Exoasia Innovation Hub and co-founder of several start-ups.
Brandon Leong
Brandon Leong is a Director of PHA and also Vice President of Operations and Marketing for Eastern Securities Development Corporation.
He assists the Company in navigating its industry’s increasingly complex regulatory landscape while maintaining a high level of business efficiency.
He ensures financial innovation provides optimal shareholder value while never compromising core principles of the Company, investor protections and values of the Philippine capital markets.
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Disruptors
Overcoming challenges of early stage ventures
The Disruptors Community is designed to empower bold founders who are ready to tackle the unique challenges of scaling a new venture.
By bringing together like-minded innovators, we provide the mentorship, accountability, and data-driven strategies early-stage entrepreneurs need to make a big impact.
"From Ideas to Impact, Together"
The Disruptors Community is designed to empower bold founders who are ready to tackle the unique challenges of scaling a new venture.
By bringing together like-minded innovators, we provide the mentorship, accountability, and data-driven strategies early-stage entrepreneurs need to make a big impact.
What You'll Get
Exclusive Mentorship
Learn directly from successful entrepreneurs and industry experts who have navigated the challenges of product development, market entry, and rapid scaling.
This guidance will provide you with the strategic insights and real-world experience to take your startup to new heights.
Accountability & Collaboration
Become part of a supportive, like-minded community where every member is invested in each other's success.
The Disruptors will hold you accountable, ensuring you make consistent progress, while also providing a sounding board to brainstorm ideas and refine your strategies.
Evidence-Based Growth
Solve your most pressing challenges using data-driven strategies and proven techniques for faster, more sustainable scaling.
Leverage the collective expertise of the group to identify what truly works, and avoid costly missteps through the implementation of validated, high-impact growth hacks.
How it Works?
Step 1: Apply
Start your journey by completing our quick application.
This ensures the Disruptors Community is the perfect fit to help your early-stage startup overcome its unique challenges.
Our admissions team will review your submission and get back to you promptly.
Step 2: Onboarding & Orientation
Once you're accepted into the program, you'll join a dedicated onboarding session.
This is where you'll be introduced to the group, learn about our core values, and get acquainted with how the community operates.
Leave this session feeling empowered and ready to dive in.
Step 3: Monthly Meet-ups
Every month, you'll participate in our structured meetings.This includes a "Founder Hot Seat" where you can present a key challenge, collaborative discussions on scaling strategies, and accountability check-ins to ensure you're making steady progress.
Step 4: Daily Check-Ins
But the support doesn't stop there.Stay connected with your fellow disruptors through our private GCF channel, sharing insights, breakthroughs, and continuing to hold each other accountable between meet-ups.
Core Values
Innovation
We foster groundbreaking ideas and disruptive thinking to help you blaze a trail in your industry.
Collaboration
You're not alone on this journey - our supportive community is here to lift you up every step of the way.
Accountability
We'll ensure you take actionable steps to turn your vision into reality and reach your goals.
Data-Driven Growth
All our strategies are grounded in evidence and outcome-driven, so you can trust that what you learn works, and why.
Learn about
Idea Validation
Learn how to build and refine your Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to accelerate market entry and get your solution into customers' hands faster.
Customer Acquisition
Master the latest marketing techniques and tools to effectively find and convert your ideal customers, driving sustainable growth.
Growth Hacking
Discover cutting-edge growth strategies and leverage the right tools to rapidly expand your reach and take your startup to new heights.
Negotiation & Sales
Learn proven sales frameworks to sharpen your pitch, handle objections, and close high-ticket deals with confidence.
Meetings & Structure
Introductions & Wins
Each monthly session kicks off with an opportunity for members to share their latest progress and celebrate milestone achievements.
This shared momentum fuels the collaborative spirit and keeps everyone motivated to drive their startups forward.
Founder Hot Seat
A few founders will take the "hot seat" each meet up, presenting a key challenge they're facing.
The group will then come together to provide personalized feedback, offer strategic advice, and brainstorm innovative solutions to help propel that founder's business.
Thematic Discussions
In addition to the hot seat, we'll also dedicate time during each meeting to deep dive into important themes that are critical for early-stage founders.Topics could range from customer acquisition and growth hacking to product development and fundraising.
Accountability
No progress happens without accountability.At the end of each session, you'll work with the group to set clear, actionable goals for the month ahead.
This ensures you leave each meeting motivated and with a concrete plan to maintain your momentum.
FAQ
What makes this community unique?
The Disruptors Community is a peer-to-peer mentoring community where members come together to solve problems, share advice, and support each other's growth. It's a powerful way for early-stage entrepreneurs to collaborate, gain new perspectives, and accelerate their journey to success.
How do I know this is for me?
If you're an ambitious founder facing challenges with product development, scaling, or market entry, the Disruptors is designed specifically to provide you with the mentorship, accountability, and data-driven strategies you need to overcome those obstacles and take your startup to new heights.
What is the cost?
Community meet-ups are very affordable at only P1,500 to cater to food, venue, and logistics.
How often do we meet?
Community meet-ups are every 2nd Tuesday of the month. This consistent cadence allows us to dive deep into important topics, provide real-time feedback, and ensure you're making steady progress. Additionally, there are optional daily checking through our GCF platform to keep the momentum going.
THE VENUE
The Astbury Club
Orion St., Makati, Ph
Tuesdays 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Spots are limited.
This is your opportunity to transform your startup and accelerate your growth alongside a community of like-minded founders. Don't wait - apply now and claim your spot before it's gone!
