From Startup Hustle to Scalable Growth | Executive Leader | Builder | Advisor | Operator

Mike brings over two decades of executive experience across fintech, enterprise technology, and digital transformation. He played a pivotal role in landing and expanding Advance.AI in the Philippines - building the local organization from the ground up, securing major clients in fintech, banking, telecom, and e-commerce, and helping establish the brand as a trusted identity and risk platform. Mike believes in the power of accessible technology. His passion for solving business challenges began when he co-founded two tech startups straight out of college and deepened through leadership roles at NEC, Novare, NTT, and DDLS Aboitiz. His commitment to high-growth organizations in the Philippines is driven by a shared vision: to deliver safer, more accessible, and frictionless experiences for end consumers. He earned his MBA from the University of the Philippines Diliman. He also has a BS in Computer Science from the University of the Philippines Los Baños. Mike is a Fellow at the Institute of Corporate Directors.