THE TOP40

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PRESENT

THE TOP

40

FILIPINO FOUNDERS

ON LINKEDIN 2025

AWARDING CEREMONY AND COLLECTION LAUNCH

November 14, 2026

House of Transformation

3rd Floor, Ayala Malls The 30th
30 Meralco Avenue, Barangay Ugong
Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1604
Metro Manila, Philippines

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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Regular rates are now in effect.

PIONEER YEAR

2025 is the first edition of a platform meant to continue every year.

INTEGRITY

Recognition is earned. Sponsorship and tickets support production, documentation, and the gathering. They do not buy a place on the list.

THE FOUNDERS COLLECTION

Stories, a platform, and a community

The Founders Collection brings together Filipino founders, creators, professionals, and community builders through a book, digital profiles, honoree apparel, and this gathering. It is a place for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and real connections. Publication details are confirmed when the edition is ready.

Mock-up of navy and black founder jackets, two blue books, and a laptop showing the Top 40 site
This is a mock-up of the collection and does not represent the final design.

  • A founder book

    Stories from the 2025 list, prepared for the launch. Publication details are confirmed when the edition is ready.

  • A profile archive

    A website of founder profiles and leadership stories, unveiled with the collection.

  • Honoree apparel

    A limited set for the Top 40: bomber jacket, hoodie, and collared shirt.

  • The meet-up

    The book, the archive, and the community, in one room on 14 November.

THE 2025 LIST

Forty honorees

No rankings. Each equally recognized. The list is closed. The afternoon honors them.

  • Jay-cee “Cece” Tan

    Founder of Highlevel Pilipinas

    Co-Founder & CEO of Saligpay

  • MK Bertulfo

    Startup Founder, Community Builder,

    Marketing Consultant & Mom Influencer

  • Chinkee Tan

    Mr. Chink Positive

    Pambansang Wealth Coach

  • Darbie Kim Estrebilla

    Real Talk Darbs

    Founder of House Creatives

  • Myrna Tam-Natividad

    Mommy Negosyo

    Founder and CEO of Grow Your Business Pinoy Inc.

  • Felix Nino Asuncion

    Co-Founder & Owner of Asuncion’s Private Dining & ESME Restaurant

  • Faith Natividad

    CHO of Digital Workforce Group

    CEO of Faith [ai]

  • Mond Sabio

    Coach Mond / The Finance Chief

    Founder of CM Growth Solutions

  • Jinque Dolojan

    The Human OS Architect

    4x Founder, Marketing & Funding Consultant

  • Ali Mejorada

    Master The Basic

    Founder and Owner of MEG Strategy Digital Byte

  • Camille Madriñal

    Founder & Head of Operations of Katutubo’t Lokal

  • John Michael Angelo Z. Lopo, CPA, MBA

    Founder of ARS CPA Review Center

  • Joann F. Aquino

    CEO of JFAQ Enterprise

  • Jakeson G. Quiatchon

    Co-Founder of AXELORE Business Consultancy Services

    Founder of HR Training, Licensing and Certification (T.L.C.)

  • Joscel Delos Cielos

    Chairman and Chief Business Officer of Apeiron

  • Mentor Myron S. Sta. Ana

    Founder of PACT Inc.

    Bureau Chief of Thought Leaders Philippines

  • Chino San Diego

    Co-Owner of What’s your flan? International

  • Fleire Castro

    Founder & CEO of DashoContent

    Founder & CMO of Third Team Venture

  • Liyo III Lagazon

    Co-Founder of CX Society of the Philippines

    Founder of Skill Up Hub

  • Melboy “M” Pangan

    Co-Founder of Data Analytics Philippines

    Founder & Managing Director of Cornerstone Group

  • Ericson Dalusong

    The 1st Filipino GTM Engineer

    Founder of Lead Assassin

    Lead of Clay GTM Community

  • Dr. Felix Concepcion Veroya

    Founder & CEO of Ask Lex PH Academy

  • Gabrielle (Gaille) Syquia

    Co-Founder and President of Customer Experience Society of the Philippines

  • Nabbe Francisco

    Founder of Filipino Graphic Designers

    Founder of Get Brutal Agency, Inc.

  • Shan Sebastian

    Co-Founder of PH Business Network

    CEO & CMO of SmartChat AI Philippines

  • Mariane B. Labonete

    Freelance Bookkeeper Coach

    Founder & CEO of Accounting Pifolz

  • Ace Gapuz

    The Blogamomma

    CEO of Blogapalooza Inc.

  • Steve Sy

    CEO & Founder of Great Deals Ecommerce Corp.

  • Loida Velasquez

    Founder and CEO of Bookwise Growth Clinic and Blazewise Inc.

  • Allan Ngo

    Founder of Digital Solopreneur

  • Harold Bautista

    The Innovative Techpreneur

    President & CEO of Hartech Trading Corp.

  • Philippe Soriano

    Entrepreneur

    Host of The Philippe Soriano Podcast

  • Veronica Bauzon

    Founder of StartEdge Training Consultancy Services

  • Thara Fajardo

    The Baby CEO

    Founder of Carthal Manila

  • June Acebedo

    Neuro Linguistic Programming Master Trainer

  • Darla Mae Hasan

    CEO & Founder of Funnels Mastery Academy

  • Maria Garner

    Founder of Philippine Home-based Virtual Assistant FB Community

  • Daisy Virtudazo

    Pioneer OBM Mentor in the Philippines

    Founder of Powerhouse OBM Freelancing Community

  • Marge Aviso

    Founder & CEO of Telework PH

  • Dr. Rey B. Fremista

    Founder of MindGrit

    Founder of Vloggers Academy

FOUNDERS AND CONVENERS

The people bringing it to life

  • Cap Hernandez

    Founder & President

    Leads the initiative’s vision and direction, bringing together founders and partners to recognize Filipino entrepreneurial leadership.

  • JC Santos

    Co-Founder

    Helps shape the initiative and supports its goal of celebrating founders and the impact they create.

  • Jap Roda

    Co-Founder

    Helps build the initiative and champion a community that recognizes Filipino founders and their contributions.

  • Faith Natividad

    Co-Presenter & Event Organizer

    Founder of FaithWorks and CEO of Digital GrowthScale. Leads event coordination and co-presents this initiative through FaithWorks.

14 NOVEMBER

The afternoon

Noon to six at House of Transformation. Five speakers are on the program. VIP dinner follows at 6:00 for VIP ticket holders, co-presenters, and major sponsors.

Download the program
  1. Registration, exhibits, and welcome bites
  2. Welcome remarks and protocols
  3. The Founders Initiative
  4. Founders' Collection launch
  5. Speaker 1: Melboy “M” Pangan
  6. Speaker 2: Faith Natividad
  7. Speaker 3: Myrna “Mommy Negosyo” Tam-Natividad
  8. Recognition of the 2025 Top 40 - First batch
  9. Networking break and exhibit walk
  10. Speaker 4: Cap Hernandez
  11. Speaker 5: May C. Villa
  12. Recognition of the 2025 Top 40 - Second batch and portraits
  13. Announcement of the Top 40 book
  14. Opening of 2026 nominations
  15. Partner and sponsor appreciation
  16. Structured networking and exhibitor conversations
  17. Closing remarks, group photograph, and dinner transition
  18. VIP dinner

DOOR LIST

Register, then pay

Fill in how you are joining. Attendees continue to ticket prices. Exhibitors continue to the exhibitor package. Awardees are confirmed here and do not pay.

EVENT PARTNERSHIPS

Co-present, sponsor, or exhibit

Showcase a business, meet founders, and introduce a product or service at the 14 November awarding ceremony. Early-bird rates run until 5 November 2026. Regular rates begin 6 November. The package, deliverables, and payment are confirmed in writing. Sponsorship does not influence who is recognized.

INCLUDED IN EVERY PACKAGE

  • Exhibit space with one 4-foot table, one chair, and access to an electrical outlet.
  • Two booth attendant passes for representatives who manage the booth, demonstrate offerings, and speak with guests.
  • Your submitted logo on printed event posters, digital screens during the event, and marketing collateral. Size and placement follow the package.

Co-presenter

₱85,000

Two slots · Regular rate

A leading partnership with an extended speaking slot and VIP networking.

  • Co-presenter recognition on posters, screens, and marketing collateral
  • 20-minute speaking engagement, coordinated with the program
  • VIP dinner for up to two guests
  • Post-event list of attendees who consent to share their contact details

Topic, materials, and program placement are set with the organizing team.

Major sponsor

₱60,000

Limited slots · Regular rate

A production partner with a pitch and one seat at the VIP dinner.

  • Major sponsor recognition on posters, screens, and marketing collateral
  • 10-minute business pitch with a clear call to action
  • VIP dinner for one guest
  • Post-event list of attendees who consent to share their contact details

Dinner seating is one guest, separate from the two booth attendant passes.

Minor sponsor

₱25,000

Limited slots · Regular rate

Exhibition visibility and a short introduction to the room.

  • Minor sponsor recognition on posters, screens, and marketing collateral
  • 5-minute business pitch
  • Exhibit space to introduce products or services and hand out materials

Not included: VIP dinner and the organizer-provided attendee lead list.

Exhibitor

₱15,000

Subject to exhibit space · Regular rate

A physical presence and direct conversations with attendees.

  • Exhibitor recognition on posters, screens, and marketing collateral
  • Exhibit space to display products or services and hand out materials

Not included: speaking time, VIP dinner, and the organizer-provided attendee lead list.

HOW THE PACKAGES ARE DELIVERED

  • The team assigns booths and coordinates ingress, setup, exhibition hours, and pull-out. One table and one chair are included in the package. Extra furniture or special setups are arranged separately.
  • Declare equipment and power needs before the event. Extension cords, adapters, and special electrical work are not included unless confirmed in writing.
  • Send a high-resolution logo and preferred brand name by the deadline given. Pre-event materials already printed may not fit a late logo.
  • Speaking slots need the speaker’s name, topic, files, and audiovisual needs in advance. The team confirms placement. Stay within 20, 10, or 5 minutes.
  • VIP dinner is separate from booth passes. Co-presenters may name up to two dinner guests. Major sponsors may name one. A booth attendant can be one of those guests.
  • Attendee leads go only to co-presenters and major sponsors, and only for guests who opt in. The list may include name, company, designation, email, and mobile. It is not every attendee, and it must not be sold or redistributed.
  • Bring your own booth branding, brochures, samples, giveaways, laptops, and demonstration equipment unless something else is confirmed in writing.
  • These packages are event sponsorship and exhibition. They are separate from the book and archive, and do not influence recognition decisions.

Tell us about the fit

You are inquiring about Co-presenter, regular rate ₱85,000.

OUR PARTNERS

The Organizations Behind the Movement

Sponsors, co-presenters, exhibitors, media partners, and communities with the 14 November awarding ceremony.

Major sponsor & co-presenter

Tickmill
  • Full Turn Asia
  • Speech Coach Students
  • Thrive & Grow Publication

Minor sponsors

  • Bernabest Digital Printing Services
  • Glowkeeper

Exhibitors

  • B+PH Builders Solutions and Contracting Services
  • Miscuzi

Media partners

  • YAM Agency

Community partners

  • Creative Entrepreneurs Network
  • FH Network
  • Filipino Graphic Designers
  • Men In Business
  • Philippine Creatives Network
  • Philippines Entrepreneurs Network

LOOKING AHEAD

2026 nominations open at the gathering

Filipino founders with a real venture, a verifiable leadership role, and an active LinkedIn practice can be nominated. It is free. Follower count is not the deciding factor, and a ticket or sponsorship adds no points.

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