Fullwave, a collection of millennial entrepreneurs from New York City that have successfully created companies from bootstrap to acquisition, is bringing its expertise to the Philippine technology scene through a summit that seeks to boost the startup community in the country.
FullWave Tech and Startups Summit, recently hosted by Mapua Institute of Technology, serves as an avenue for entrepreneurs, investors, and developers to expand their horizons and build their network. The summit championed the idea of breaking free from the traditional structures of building a startup business, encouraging millennials to seek out opportunities wherever possible.
Ace Velarde of STW believes that the summit will help young Filipinos explore their potential and gain insight on tech entrepreneurship, as high-calibre influencers and business owners from New York, Los Angeles, Singapore, Philippines among others, come together to shape the Philippine tech startup landscape.
With three simultaneous events, Rising Tide Expo of various tech startup companies, a multi-day Amped hackathon competition of developers and tech enthusiasts, and a series of tech-centered seminars dubbed the Tow-In, FullWave Summit is expected to gear the local startup community towards innovation.
Through panel discussions, Velarde, together with Elite Daily co-founder Jonathon Francis, Golden Gate Ventures principal Justin Hall, Sole Slam founder and CEO Antonio Aguirre, Jr., and many others, drove students andprofessionals to create a tech-based culture that will challenge the future worldwide.
Participants will also have a broad overview on topics including one of the newest technology advancements called the Internet of Things, the opportunities presented by the emergence of disruptive technologies, and a host of other relevant issues regarding the development of tech startup from ideation to acquisition.
“We believe that the Philippines has the talent and the tools necessary for successful entrepreneurships,” Velarde said. “We aim to spur the local tech startup community into action by having a celebration of everything tech, development, and startup-related, showcasing their potential and help cultivate their success.”
One of the core objectives of FullWave is to provide platforms that initiate entrepreneurial action. Given Mapua’s vigorous efforts in equipping its students with programs centered on technology advancements, the collective saw it fit to partner with the Institute and hold the two-day event at its Intramuros campus.