2026 Speaker's Profile
Ron Baetiong
Founder and CEO
Podcast Network Asia
Ron Baetiong is a seasoned entrepreneur and startup founder known for building and scaling innovative digital platforms across the Philippines’ tech and media landscape. As founder and CEO of Podcast Network Asia, he has grown the company into the largest podcast network in the Philippines, with an expanding global footprint in podcast production, audience growth, and monetisation. Under his leadership, the network also launched Serye FM, a platform focused on immersive premium audio storytelling.
Beyond podcasting, Baetiong has built a strong track record of launching and scaling successful ventures across AI, consumer tech, and digital innovation. He is the founder of Hustleshare Podcast, the longest-running startup podcast in the Philippines and one of Asia’s leading entrepreneurship shows, featuring candid conversations with founders, investors, and industry leaders.
Baetiong also founded ChatbotPH, one of the country’s pioneering chatbot development companies, which was successfully acquired by Sterling Paper Group within just 12 months. Earlier in his entrepreneurial journey, he launched Partyphile, one of Asia’s most prominent nightlife discovery apps, redefining how users explore events and experiences.
With a track record of turning ideas into thriving businesses, Baetiong is a sought-after speaker on startups, digital transformation, and scaling ventures in emerging markets.
2026 Speakers

Esay J. Querubin
Marketing Head

Roshan Nandwani
Head of Marketing and Commercial

Chad Sotelo
Group CMO

Paolo Serrano
Vice President of Operations
Gerry’s Group of Restaurants

KD Dizon
Chief Marketing Officer

Kriscel Lagman
Head of Integrated Media and Accounts
Goldilocks Bakeshop

Francis Adrian H. Viernes
Chief Innovations Officer / Chief Data Scientist

Mea Guinhawa-Gabunada
VP – Head, Consumer and Marketplace Insights and Analytics

Sherwin Ayong Sario
Member Lifecycle Head, Mabuhay Miles
Philippine Airlines

Ron Baetiong
Founder and CEO

Sheree Gae Gayas
Head of Digital Commerce

Tanya Walker
Head of Marketing Communications

Paul Bantayan
Head of Marketing

Rezwana Manjur
Editor-in-Chief
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Dhanya Vimalan
Journalist
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