On June 29, 2023, The Business Manual—the Philippines’ pioneering online subscription-based business platform—hosted Growth Con PH 2023, a premier event celebrating the achievements of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the country. The conference brought together a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and business professionals, all united by a shared vision of driving innovation and growth in the Philippine business landscape.
Spotlight on the “Rising Stars”
The highlight of Growth Con PH 2023 was the recognition of the Top 20 “Rising Stars”—trailblazing entrepreneurs who have made a remarkable impact in their industries through innovation, leadership, and positive influence.
Among the distinguished honorees was Prosperna CEO, Dennis Velasco, recognized for his commitment to empowering SMEs, entrepreneurs and digital creators with digital tools that make online selling simple, accessible, and sustainable. His leadership continues to inspire entrepreneurs to embrace eCommerce and thrive in the digital economy.
Celebrating Innovation Across Industries
The roster of winners showcased the diversity and dynamism of Philippine entrepreneurship, including:
- Brian Poe Llamanzares – Artifract
- Nina Ellaine Dizon – Colourette
- Jon Carlo Lim – DragonFi
- Isabel Lim De Vicente – Easy Franchise
- King Alandy Dy – Expedock
- ER Rollan – Growsari
- Alejandro Manalac – Havitas
- Aaron Roska Espina – ImmuniGlobal
- John-Michael Hilton – Visum Ventures/Koomi
- Jaime Gonzalez – PickUp Coffee
- Ron Baetiong – Podcast Network Asia
- May Antonette Leuterio – Rent.Ph
- Rachel Renucci-Tan – Renucci Rice
- Bam Mejia – Sarisuki
- Jean Magboo-Yuzon – Suds Sustainable Pods
- Carlo Ople – Unbox
- Dean Bernales – Uniquecorn Strategies
- Pia Ugarte Garcia-Morera – Viajecito
- Vincent del Rosario – Vivamax
A Milestone for Prosperna
Being recognized alongside such an inspiring group of entrepreneurs underscores Prosperna’s mission to help SMEs, entrepreneurs and digital creators succeed in the digital age. This honor reflects not only the achievements of Dennis Velasco but also the collective efforts of the Prosperna team in building a platform that enables businesses to reach their full potential online.
This recognition serves as a testament to the collective efforts of our team at Prosperna in providing accessible and affordable eCommerce solutions to SMEs, entrepreneurs and digital creators. We believe that by empowering these businesses with the right tools, we can drive economic growth and create a positive impact in the community. - Dennis Velasco, CEO
Prosperna, Your Partner to eCommerce Success
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