Thomas F. Basso, Former CEO, Trendstat Capital Management, Inc. Mr.Basso, currently retired, was CEO of Trendstat Capital Management, Inc., a Registered Investment and Commodity Trading Advisory(CTA) firm.He has participated as an Arbitrator for the National Association of Securities Dealers and National Futures Association(NFA), and is a past Director on the NFA Board, representing one of four CTA/ CPO seats on the board.

His engineering, mathematical and computer background gave Mr. Basso the ability to develop a wide range of investment programs to take advantage of opportunities in the financial markets worldwide. He has authored two books—Panic Proof Investing; Successful Traders Size Their Positions – Why and How? Tom was one of the traders featured in The New Market Wizards, a book on successful traders written by Jack Schwager.

At their peak, Trendstat managed $600 million for clients worldwide from Scottsdale, Arizona. Tom currently has created a website dedicated to traders: enjoy the ride.world.

Akio is the founder of MoneyGrowersPH, He is one of the top Trading Related Content Creators in the Philippines. He's been trading for 8 years both local and US Market, and he passionately shares his experience and insights of his Trading Journey

John Aguilar is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, international best selling author, and former decathlon champion. He is the founder and host of the business reality show The Final Pitch on CNN Philippines. He sits as president of independent TV production company StreetPark Productions Inc., producer of the long-running real estate and construction show Philippine Realty TV, and CEO of Manila-based startup enabler Dragon’s Nest. He is the author of the Penguin Random House published best-selling book The Art and Science of the Pitch.

John is a seasoned business and motivational speaker, and has given talks on his experiences as an entrepreneur, TV producer, homebuilder, pitching expert, innovation thinker, and peak performer. He hosts the Methods to Greatness podcast and is the Author of the internationally published Methods to Greatness: Lessons of the Mind, Body, and Soul from Asia’s Top Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Icons.

John holds an undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Science Psychology from Ateneo de Manila University, a master’s in Entrepreneurship from the Ateneo de Manila Graduate School of Business, and is an alum of Singularity University in Silicon Valley.

Mr. RJ Ledesma, the Consul of Monaco to the Philippines, is a jack-of-all-trades and a master of all.

For SME entrepreneurship, he is an Agora Awardee for Excellence in Entrepreneurship and an Accredited GoNegosyo Mentor for his work in Mercato Centrale(a food business incubator), where he recently won the 2019 SME Company of the Year at Asia CEO Awards, the 2019 SME Company of the Year Awards, the 2019 SME Excellence in Innovation Philippine Winner at the Asean Business Awards and the SME Winner in Business Model Innovation the 2020 First Mansmith Innovation Awards. In 2023, he received the De La Salle Alumni Association Achievement Award for Entrepreneurship.

He is also co-founder of EnterPH (a market entry consulting firm for foreign offshoring/outsourcing businesses), and Easy Franchise (an online franchise marketplace that connects franchisors & franchisees).

For solo entrepreneurship, he is a Hall of Famer and a 3-time Best Male Emcee at the Aliw awards and a 3-time National Book Awards finalist who has written six best-selling books.

And for the academe, he holds a double degree in Applied Economics and Business Management from De La Salle University (1995) where he graduated with a Student Leadership Award, he was a writing fellow for both the University of the Philippines and Silliman University National Writing Workshops, and a Master’s Degree in Real Estate Development from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2001).

He was the first Asian to deliver the valedictory speech at MIT Center for Real Estate. He is a Board of Trustee of the College of St. Benilde and a Board of Governor for the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association. He currently hosts the Bright Ideas on Bloomberg

Philippines/One News, a show that focuses on the local tech start up scene, and Philippine Realty TV on CNN Philippines, and is the host of his award-winning self-titled podcast the RJ Ledesma podcast, a podcast on business and entrepreneurship.

Aaron is the Chief Strategy and Proposition Officer of GoTyme Bank, leading its strategy formulation, product proposition design, pricing, strategic partnerships and strategic finance initiatives, since GoTyme’s inception in 2021.

Prior to this, Aaron was Head of Strategy and Special Projects in Tyme Group, leading a variety of strategic initiatives including Tyme’s post-covid strategy, capital raising, and international expansion, including the development of the GoTyme joint venture with the Gokongwei Group.

Before this, Aaron was a senior strategy manager at Commonwealth Bank of Australia. He started his career at McKinsey & Company as a consultant in the Greater China and New York officers, focused on corporate finance and strategy.

Following his role at McKinsey, Aaron joined ZX Ventures, the in-house corporate venture and incubator of AB InBev, as their Associate Director of Strategy & Finance, to lead their New Business Strategy across China, South Korea and Japan.

Aaron graduated from Brown University magna cum laude in Mathematical Finance, and also holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Nikki Yu holds a Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation, is Philippine Chapter Chair and has been working in the financial industry for over a decade. Prior jobs include equity research assistant, private bank marketing assistant, equity trader and broker. She is currently a financial advisor to clients in Wealth Securities Inc. and lives in Manila Philippines. She enjoys teaching about the markets and holds workshops teaching individuals how to create their long-term nest eggs. She teaches people how to globally invest in 10X trends via www.awesome10X.com

Cesar L. Wee, Jr. is the founder and CEO of Wee Community Developers, Inc.

He is the son of Lee Hiong Wee, the Philippine Ambassador to Indonesia, and Rosalind L. Wee, a Philanthropist and Red Cross Governor.

Cesar, a graduate of Xavier School and the Ateneo De Manila University, has been in the real estate industry since 1998. Started as a Marketing Manager at family-owned First Marcel Properties, he eventually handled several roles such as General Manager and Vice President for Sales and Marketing.

In 2002, Cesar left the family business to be mentored under the wing of Gerry C. Choa of Property Company of Friends, Inc.—one the biggest real estate developers in the Philippines. He co-developed and conceptualized more than 12 residential projects including the Lancaster New City, a 2000-hectare mega city in Cavite.

Cesar is also a Director in the Organization of Socialized Housing Developers of the Philippines, Urban Land Institute, and Junior Chamber International Philippines San Juan.

In 2007, Cesar spearheaded their family-owned W Group’s foray into Bonifacio Global City with their first and only residential project—the W Tower. Eventually, W Group focused primarily on developing commercial and office buildings which house many prominent global companies with landmark projects such as W 5th Avenue, W Global, W City Centre, W Office, and the Citibank Plaza.

In 2008, Cesar quietly founded Wee Community Developers, Inc. when he acquired its first property in San Juan. Its maiden project, First Baron Residences, was an exclusive and boutique 7-storey all bi-level condominium project with units overlooking views of the Wack Wack Golf Course.

From then, Wee Comm grew exponentially and started to venture into key areas in the Philippines such as Quezon City, Fairview, Mandaluyong, Davao, Iloilo, and Cagayan De Oro. From having only one employee in 2008, Wee Comm now has a dynamic and collaborative family of 445 employees working in San Juan, Quezon City, Mandaluyong, Davao, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, and Bacolod offices.

Today, Cesar continues to lead Wee Comm with heart and integrity. He values not only providing homes but also building a valuable legacy through a mentorship program. Within this program, Cesar nurtures joint venture partners and project directors, working together with them to ensure each project is exceptional and delivered punctually.

Through his leadership, constant collaboration, and expertise, it comes as no surprise that under Cesar's guidance, Wee Comm has achieved remarkable feats—boasting 25 condominium buildings, 7,314 condominium units, 4 subdivision projects spanning 1,171,155 square meters of land, and 6,517 house and lot units. These impressive figures emphasize Wee Comm's unwavering commitment to excellence and significant influence on the real estate industry. Averaging between Php 8 billion to Php 10 billion in reserved sales annually, Cesar's leadership has propelled Wee Comm to new heights, establishing him as a true visionary and a beacon of success.

Cesar also enjoys talking about working smart, mentoring, and real estate entrepreneurship. He was featured as an investor judge in CNN’s The Final Pitch Season 5 and a host for #WeeTalk, a YouTube series where he chats with the country’s prominent visionaries and modern achievers.

Thanks to Cesar’s leadership, Wee Comm continues to reach great heights. In 2020, the company won nine major awards in the Philippine Property Awards—the most by any developer that year, which includes Best Breakthrough Developer, Best Housing Developer for Visayas and Mindanao, and Best Affordable Condominium project in Metro Manila.

Renz Chong is a former consultant and brings over five years of experience in the fields of growth strategy, data science and machine learning. He also has had experience in startups like Angkas before moving into blockchain, DeFi, and NFTs. He is the CEO and co-founder of BreederDAO, which is a blockchain project that focuses on manufacturing high quality game assets that delivers best value to players. Recently, he was included in the 2022 batch of Forbes’ 30 Under 30.

FQ is a businessman, an executive officer, a trader and recognized mentor and coach, prominent in advocating and honing growth in the field of trading in both the PSEi and global markets. He was the previous lead mentor of the Tribe and an alumni to which helped establish and facilitate a lot of major and successful trading events in the year 2017-2019 in the country and abroad.

He is the mentor of strong point program, forefront and vanguard under Vertex. FQ is a certified Technical Trading Advisor of Businessworld News, also an accredited speaker of the Professional Regulatory Commision (PRC) and a proud and accredited Partner and Analyst of AP Securities, Inc. and BDSwiss leading brokers in the Philippines. A resource speaker and coach known for helping traders develop strong points in executing financial markets with proper risk management and money management.

Lercy Cuenca has been with Sun Life Asset Management for more than 6 years, under the team of Banks and Alternative Distribution Channel. She is SLAMCI’s business development officer overseeing the distribution of Sun Life Prosperity Funds through various broker partners including InvestaFinancial, and other alternative channels. Lercy is also a Certified Investment Solicitor with SEC.

Jude is the Data Science and Analytics Lead at TransUnion, an Assistant Professorial Lecturer and research affiliate at De La Salle University, and the Lead Data Scientist at the DAP's Center for Strategic Futures - Data and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. His work requires him to create and operationalize Machine Learning models, set up the data infrastructure, perform research and analysis on various use cases, and teach data science, data mining, artificial intelligence/machine learning, and natural language processing courses to postgraduate, undergraduate, and industry professionals. He was previously a data scientist/data engineer at AIA Philippines and a data scientist/machine learning engineer in the innovation division of the Asian Development Bank, where he led various Artificial Intelligence/Data Science projects such as customer attrition, product reselling, sentiment analysis on COVID, lesson generation from project reports, and intelligent chatbot assistant for procurement.

He is a firm advocate of education and technology. He is one of the pioneers of the data science program at De La Salle University and has been teaching and doing research about data science and artificial intelligence since 2019. In addition to his teaching work in the academe, he regularly has speaking engagements about data science, AI, and innovation to the general public, industry, and the government. He also mentors students and even industry professionals in the same field. Furthermore, he is also leading a national-scale data science initiative with the government.

He took up a Master’s in Data Science at the Asian Institute of Management, where he graduated with highest honors, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Computer Systems Engineering at De La Salle University. He is currently an ASEAN Data Science ambassador for the ASEAN Foundation and he also received the Top Data Scientist in ASEAN award from the Center for Applied Data Science (CADS).

Gelo Wong is a seasoned entrepreneur with a proven track record in spearheading lucrative initiatives across various Philippine industries. Currently, he is the CEO of Likha, a dynamic NFT platform engineered for world-class brands and artists.

Gelo also holds the position of Chief Growth & Strategy Officer at BayaniChain, a pioneering blockchain-based ecosystem in the Philippines aimed at making next-generation technology accessible. His strategic guidance has led BayaniChain to secure multi-million peso contracts with notable brands across Southeast Asia.

In addition to his leadership roles, Gelo is an avid angel investor, specifically supporting promising startups via a Web3 fund. His proactive contributions significantly drive the growth and innovation within the Southeast Asian landscape.

Garett is a Registered Chemical Engineer turned Financial advisor with the advocacy to educate people on how they can effectively manage their finances, and help them achieve their life goals through proper financial planning. He co-founded The Bright Millennial to leverage the power of social media to raise awareness about personal finance through mainly infographics and photoblog. The Bright Millennial is one of the largest financial literacy pages in the country with more than 370,000 followers.

He is also a Manager leading a team of purpose-driven, goal-oriented, and passionate Financial Advisors looking to improve financial literacy and well-being of Filipinos.

I am Gabriel Benito, a serial entrepreneur and the CEO & Co-Founder of NEXPLAY and KOL-LAB, a pioneering company headquartered in the vibrant business hub of Singapore and Philippines. At NEXPLAY and KOL-LAB, we have set out to revolutionize the landscape as the leading next-generation Brand-Creator marketplace platform, harnessing the power of artificial intelligence. Our mission is to facilitate seamless connections and collaborations among businesses, SMEs, communities, and influencers, ultimately driving commerce at an unprecedented scale through cutting-edge technology and relentless innovation.

Under my leadership, NEXPLAY has risen to become a dominant force in the Southeast Asian market, boasting a staggering 2 billion monthly viewership and amassing an impressive total of 350 million followers in just a remarkable four-year journey. Currently, we are embarking on the exciting journey of Series A to Series B, marking the next phase of our incredible growth.

My unwavering commitment to excellence, coupled with my visionary outlook for a connected and thriving world, both in the virtual and physical realms, fuels my determination to empower individuals with a passion for achieving more. Together with my dedicated team, we are poised to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of commerce and innovation.

From a spirited party enthusiast to a dedicated running coach, Patrick Rubin’s transformative journey is a testament to the power of determination and vision. In his stride, Patrick founded the RWP RunClub, a community that thrives on mutual motivation and the shared goal of self-betterment. His dedication to running hasn’t just altered his personal path but has also taken him to various countries, letting him experience diverse cultures and terrains.

Representing the Philippines in international marathons, like the acclaimed Sydney Marathon, Patrick continuously breaks personal records, His story, however, goes beyond just numbers. It’s about inspiring countless individuals to discover their potential, set ambitious goals, and relentlessly chase after them.

A seasoned executive for Web 3.0 companies in the Philippines, Jen has created strong bonds between key stakeholders in the industry, and is ready to grow Coins.ph through strategic partnerships.

As the Head of Platform Solutions at PDAX (Philippine Digital Asset Exchange), Vince plays a crucial role in spearheading the go-to-market strategy, discussions, and implementations of PDAX functions as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) with other financial institutions such as banks, EMIs, remittance companies, and other VASP entities.

The primary objective of Vincent's work at PDAX has been to make digital assets more accessible, leveraging the different networks of their partners while empowering them with PDAX's backend support and white-labeled solutions. This approach has enabled their partners to offer digital asset services within their own apps, significantly reducing the time and cost required for setup. Additionally, Vincent has ensured that the systems and processes implemented by PDAX and its partners are compliant with regulations, providing a secure and trustworthy environment for users.

Vincent's skills and expertise are diverse, ranging from financial analysis and customer experience to consultative selling and international business development. He has a strong background in strategic partnerships, startups, banking, stakeholder management, communication, forecasting, team management, and coaching.

Jiro is a Web3 educator and creative director who champions for regional cryptocurrency adoption in the Philippines. His passion for the space started back in college when he realized the importance of managing one's cash flows, finances, and investments at an early age - all leading to the discovery of the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency world.

His vast experience as a marketer and freelancer in the Web2 space spanning from companies such as Red Bull, Ayala Malls, and Landco Pacific, all led to the creation of Bitskwela, an EduTech platform that focuses on helping Filipinos own a piece of the internet through multilingual, inclusive crypto-education. Jiro hopes that through Bitskwela, he and his team will help onboard the next 110 million Filipinos onto the Web3 space.

Mark Kevin Nunez is the current Head of Partnerships for Crypto in GCash. Prior to joining GCash, Mark spent 9 years with Unilever, spearheading innovative projects including the launch of the laundromat business for the company, and also recently led Unilever's B2B Platform Tindahan Club, resulting to 2X revenue growth and stretching its userbase to almost 200K. Mark has been into trading cryptocurrencies and NFTs since 2019.

Myrtle Anne Ramos has helped hundreds of companies to benefit and transform their businesses to disrupt, adjust, or scale by utilizing the latest technological tools and products or helping to build from scratch.

Filipina serial entrepreneur and an angel investor. She is the Founder and CEO of the multi-awarded world-class company Block Tides. She is also the former Co-Founder of PlaceWar, which raised over $5.4 million in total for seed, private, and sales, with over 12 years of experience in technology, advisory, branding, marketing, public relations, business development, and growth in Blockchain, Web 3, Cryptocurrency & Metaverse in 2016. Myrtle Anne Ramos is the founder of the Award Winning Blockchain, Crypto, Defi, NFT, IoT, AI, and Metaverse PR Firm Block Tides (Marketing, Growth Hacking, Sales, Social Media Management, Giving opportunities to people, Media Distribution Services, Investor Relations, Public Relations) Official Member of Forbes Business Council, Official Influencer of CoinMarketCap. A scholar graduate of Draper University for Blockchain & Entrepreneurship powered by Tezos, she is currently an advisor for many Blockchain and Tech companies.

Global Advisory Board of the International Council of E-Commerce along with being recognized by the endorsements of the US Federal Government, US Army, National Security Agency and the Committee on National Security Systems, the FBI, Microsoft, IBM, and the United Nations. EC-Council Advisory Board of CBP comprises well-known industry experts and top blockchain professionals from global brands across a diverse range of industries.

Myrtle Anne Ramos is a successful businesswoman and entrepreneur who works tirelessly to create success for herself and the communities she touches. She is passionate about creating a positive impact on the world through innovation, collaboration, hard work, and determination. Her professional career has included managing international companies, leading philanthropic projects, serving on nonprofit boards, and volunteering in her local community. Myrtle has a talent for inspiring and motivating others with her infectious positivity and willingness to help, while constantly challenging her peers to strive for excellence. Her journey has been one of tenacity and unwavering faith in the power of making a difference in the world.

Myrtle Anne Ramos is also a revolutionary creative who works to bring people and nature back together. With a passion for creating beautiful things and helping people reconnect with their environment and each other, her projects touch on topics ranging from environmental justice to art-making. By using sustainable practices and materials to create works of art, Myrtle Anne encourages a deeper connection with the environment. She reminds us of our shared responsibility as custodians of the planet. From urban gardening to participatory art projects and social entrepreneurship, Myrtle Anne is dedicated to creating a movement that brings art, people, and nature together.

Myrtle Anne Ramos is a Brand and Marketing Strategist who partners with CEOs, executives, and solopreneurs to grow their personal and professional brands, human-to-human. After spending nearly a decade working in tech, PR, and marketing for multimillion-dollar brands and startups, Myrtle knows what drives conversions, sold-out launches, and Global interviews. Myrtle has landed coverage in print and broadcast outlets worldwide, including The Manila Times, Bloomberg, Cointelegraph, Benzinga, Tech Times, Bitcoin.com, and many more.

In addition to her extensive PR and marketing experience, Myrtle is a trained business coach.

Paul Soliman is a seasoned professional with 13 years of expertise in the Enterprise Application industry. He holds the prestigious title of being the First Microsoft MVP for Business Applications in the Philippines and 1st Microsoft Regional Director in the PH, a testament to his exceptional knowledge and contributions in the field. Paul's passion lies in bridging the gap between business and technology, and he serves as a trusted consultant for schools and IT companies across the APAC region.

With a keen interest in emerging technologies, Paul is currently dedicated to Web3 and AI projects, leveraging his extensive experience to drive innovation and create transformative solutions. As the Chairman and CEO of Bayanichain, he leads the company in developing cutting-edge blockchain-based solutions that revolutionize various industries.

Paul is also a respected figure in the Philippine blockchain community, serving as a Founding Member of the Blockchain Council of the Philippines. Additionally, he is the Founder, CEO, and CTO of Hacktiv Colab Inc., an organization that fosters collaboration and creativity in the technology sector.​

Recognizing the importance of education, Paul co-founded Future Academy, an institution focused on empowering individuals with the skills needed to thrive in the digital age. Furthermore, he established BizApps PH, a platform aimed at promoting and enhancing business applications in the Philippines.​

Paul Soliman's impressive track record and multifaceted involvement in the technology landscape solidify his position as a prominent figure in the industry. He continues to drive change, pushing the boundaries of what is possible through his leadership and expertise.​

JC has been trading for a living for the last 9 years. Besides trading his own portfolio, he is also a private fund manager, and one of the Co-Founder of Investagrams.

Back in college, when he was 20 years old, he realized that there were vast opportunities in the stock market. He gave immense focus and dedication in developing his trading skills at a young age. By the age of 21, he achieved his first million in the stock market. Seeing how the stock market changed his life, he took it as his advocacy to share the positive impact of the stock market to his fellow traders.

In 2014, he joined forces with Airwyn Tin to co-found Investagrams, which is now the leading social-financial platform in the Philippines. Yet, even with a fast-growing startup on his hands, JC has not lost his passion for trading and the stock market. Alongside his duties as CEO, he still trades for a living on the side.

She is responsible for overseeing all investment portfolio-related activities of the firm, including formulation and implementation of strategic and tactical asset allocation decisions, fund and security selection calls, and market risk management for ATRAM’s discretionary managed accounts, across equity, fixed income, and Multi-Asset strategies. She is a CFA charter-holder and was a member of the Board of Trustees for CFA Society Philippines in 2017-2019. She is also a member of the Fund Manager’s Association of the Philippines.

A decade of experience in the financial markets.

Matt began his career by leading multinational teams in global business intelligence and data analytics. Eventually, he made a strategic move away from the technology sector and enrolled in one of the country's prominent investment recruitment programs in 2013.

At present, he serves as a Co-Founder and Professional Fund Manager, with a focus on the global market for high-net-worth and institutional clients. It's in this role that he has meticulously developed and cultivated his investment management practice.

FQ is a businessman, an executive officer, a trader and recognized mentor and coach, prominent in advocating and honing growth in the field of trading in both the PSEi and global markets. He was the previous lead mentor of the Tribe and an alumni to which helped establish and facilitate a lot of major and successful trading events in the year 2017-2019 in the country and abroad.

He is the mentor of strong point program, forefront and vanguard under Vertex. FQ is a certified Technical Trading Advisor of Businessworld News, also an accredited speaker of the Professional Regulatory Commision (PRC) and a proud and accredited Partner and Analyst of AP Securities, Inc. and BDSwiss leading brokers in the Philippines. A resource speaker and coach known for helping traders develop strong points in executing financial markets with proper risk management and money management.

Ken Arcano is an investment professional with a decade of experience in treasury, alternative investments, and portfolio management. He is currently the Managing Director of Quine Data Science, a boutique investment consulting firm that leverages data and technology to help asset allocators uncover opportunities across global markets.