I've been deeply involved in the Philippines startup ecosystem since 2017, first as a founder, then mentor and VC investor with Ideaspace Ventures. From 2020 through 2024 I led investments in 27 startups including Mayani, Flowerstore, Mosaic Solutions, Packworks, Humble Sustainability, Edge Tutors, SwiftClaims and Shoppable Business.
Before that I worked across Europe and SEA in the corporate sector, delivering strategy and operations improvement programs as both a management consultant and in-house.
Today I help early stage Filipino founders unlock accelerated growth and raise funds for their startups. Founders like working with me because I cut through the noise and give the honest insights they need, but always delivered with warmth, encouragement, and a collaborative spirit!
Tailored support services designed for individual startups
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Impactful workshops for TBI, Accelerator or Venture Builder cohorts.
From Philippines Founders I have worked with before
"Ben is one of the few people that understands the nitty gritty of what it takes to do startup financials the right way. His unique perspective of working in a VC and as a founder gives people a 360 view of how to scale a startup properly. It's a pleasure getting Ben's feedback and perspective in a startup."
"Ben helped Humble a lot in our early days, and continues to support us years later. Guiding our first financial model, making quality introductions, providing strategic input and most importantly being a quality and reliable human being to turn to when things get tough, personally and professionally. I've known Ben since 2018 and I’m extremely grateful for all the support over the years. Great entrepreneur, investor and coach."
“Ben has been a fantastic mentor to me, and to the wider Edge Tutor team. Generous with advice and introductions even before he led Ideaspace’s investment, he remains a trusted advisor whose experience, network and analytical rigor stands out in Manila’s tech landscape.”
"Ben has an exceptional eye for detail and delivers crisp, actionable feedback. He helped us refine our financial projections and sharpen our data room—sharp, fast, and no fluff. Just how we like to work."
"Ben has helped us refine our business model and craft compelling pitch decks to present Packworks to Investors. We check in with him regularly to help us scale our business!"
"Ben is a great resource to have in your corner. I appreciate his straight talk, based on experience as both Founder and Investor, and material tools that are easy for founders to understand."
"Ben has been a great support for our early-stage startup challenges, especially in the areas of finance and fundraising. The insights and experiences that he shared with us really helped us build and execute our fundraising strategies."
"Ben's support was invaluable to us as we prepared for and successfully gained acceptance into the Ideaspace Accelerator Porgram. He guided us in organizing our data room, connected us with key industry contacts, and kept us informed about relevant networking events. What truly stood out was his approachable and responsive nature, making collaboration seamless and stress-free!"
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