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Who we are
A committed team of mentors, founders, and
investors who support remarkable entrepreneurs.
investors who support remarkable entrepreneurs.
We’re a team composed of forward-minded and courageous thinkers and doers that work with people driving innovation.
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We are driven by a clear purpose and ambition that shape how we work, what we stand for, and the impact we strive to create.
Mission
We champion global ambition and lifelong learning through enabling people that address real-world challenges with lasting solutions. Guided by an open-door philosophy, we collaborate with startups and ecosystem partners to strengthen innovation and drive meaningful growth.
Vision
Our dream is to build a hub — both physical and cultural — where founders, experts, and ecosystem players come together to co-create solutions that address real-world challenges.
Our Pillars
We aim to help startups grow by creating programs and events that inspire collaboration, learning, and real-world change.
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Innovation Programs
Collaborative initiatives that foster creativity, experimentation, and transformative ideas.
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Mentorship & Management Coaching
Personalized guidance from industry experts to accelerate your growth and leadership journey.
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Ecosystem Events
A connected community through impactful events and cross-industry networking opportunities.
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Historical Milestones
Scroll through our journey and discover the milestones that continue to fuel our mission to empower startups.
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2015
Brainsparks was founded through the partnership between First Asia Venture Capital Inc. and FAITH Colleges
2017
Partnered with the Department Trade and Industry and the ASEAN Committee on Business and Investment Promotion Slingshot ASEAN.
2018
Partnered with Techshake and Dentsu X and became part of Team IGNITE to organize IGNITE - the largest and premier international innovation conference in the Philippines at the time.
2020
Partnered with Shell Philippines and Pilipinas Shell Foundation Inc and became part of the Shell LiveWire Acceleration Program in the Philippines.
2023
Created Founders Circle - a series of events that aims to generate value and a greater impact on the Startup community.
2023
Partnered with The Ministry of SMEs and Startups of the Republic of Korea and the DOST for Ecothon Philippines
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2024
Partnered with e27 and organized the first ever Echelon Philippines - now the largest International Startup Convention in the Philippines.
Team
The Brainsparks Team
Meet the passionate individuals behind Brainsparks.
Lionel Belen
President and Founder
Coach Artie Lopez
Vice President and Co-Founder
Matthew Cua
Innovation Program Manager
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Jannah Agum
Assistant Program Manager
Jessica Baniaga
Program Coordinator
Danielle Metrillo
Program Associate
Lezlie Valido
Program Associate
Christian Abad
Corporate Communication Specialist
Cristiabel Alcanar
Executive Assistant
Kenneth Peñera
Graphic Designer
Brainsparks is based in a dynamic, flexible, and fast-paced shared working environment.
