On the latest episode of Hustleshare, we sit down with Ernesto Jon Ebuen—a multi-time table tennis champion who transformed his passion and discipline from the sport into something far beyond the court. From competing at a high level to thinking like an entrepreneur, Jon shares how he leveraged his experience, mindset, and network to build an innovative venture.

At the center of this journey is PingPod—a fully automated table tennis pod concept that reimagines how the sport is played and experienced. With minimal human intervention and powered by smart technology, PingPod is quickly gaining traction across the United States, signaling a new wave of accessible, on-demand sports spaces. This episode dives into how Jon turned skill into scale, and how a simple game evolved into a disruptive business idea.

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Discover the tactical blueprint of Katrina Chan, the force behind the Philippines’ premier startup launchpad, as she reveals the high-stakes diplomacy and "founder’s grit" required to build a national ecosystem from scratch. This episode of Founders Only delivers a raw masterclass in navigating public-private partnerships, overcoming burnout, and unifying a fragmented market into a world-class engine for growth.

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In this episode of Founders Only, we are joined by Dennis Velasco of Prosperna, for an unfiltered and deep dive into the high-stakes reality of leadership that most business books gloss over. Dennis pulls back the curtain on the psychological toll of managing a team, sharing a candid look at the unique stresses and "lonely-at-the-top" difficulties that only those in the driver's seat can truly understand. From the weight of decision-making to the daily grind of aligning diverse personalities toward a single vision, this conversation explores the raw emotional fortitude required to lead a company through the inevitable fires of the startup world.

Beyond the internal struggles of management, Dennis opens up about the external battlefield of fundraising and the grueling reality of facing constant rejection from investors. He discusses the challenge of navigating a sea of conflicting opinions and "expert" advice without losing sight of his original mission. Finally, he highlights how Prosperna is staying ahead of the curve by aggressively integrating AI to enhance adaptability in a rapidly shifting digital landscape.

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