Special: Round One - The First Equity Crowdfunding Platform in the Philippines!

Round One is the first and only licensed equity crowdfunding platform in the Philippines, fully operated by the Eastern Securities and Development Corporation (ESDC).

Round One is the Philippines' newest online platform that matches companies to potential investors from all over the country. Pitch, promote, and reach out to potential funders, all through the easy-to-use interface.

Brandon Leong is the Business Unit Lead of Round One, also the Director and Vice President of Operations at ESDC.

IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00  Introduction | 00:50  Ano ang Round One? | 02:11  In a nutshell, what is equity crowdfunding? | 04:31  Can anyone be an investor in Round One? | 05:59  In what form are these equity crowdfunding assets? Are they securities? | 09:42  How exactly can a startup benefit at Round One? | 12:50  Is there a criteria for launching a campaign? What is the process for a startup to join and fundraise at Round One? | 17:22  How does the online platform of Round One look like? | 25:39  The most important thing that Round One is doing is building the digital ecosystem and network. How is Round One doing this? | 31:26  What really is the value that Round One is providing for the Philippine startup ecosystem through the online equity crowdfunding platform? | 37:17  How can listeners know more and join Round One?

ROUND ONE | Website: www.roundone.ph | Facebook: www.facebook.com/roundoneph

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CREDITS | Intro and outro thanks to: https://wyrmpres.wordpress.com | This episode is edited by: Krislyn Nepomuceno