Monstar Hub: A Startup Community

Last January 11, I was privileged to be part of Monstar Hub’s grand opening at Buendia, Makati City. Ms. Judy Lorenzo, the owner of Monstar Hub and the founder and COO of myBOSS.asia Inc., was there to personally open the space and welcome guests. It was a night of networking, exchanging of ideas, and positive vibes over snacks and beer.

The author poses with her “media” badge at the Monstar Hub opening event

I was excited to witness this because I am an advocate of entrepreneurship. Being an online seller myself via my online shop, I understand that it takes guts to put up a business. And to see a coworking space and incubator for SMEs rise in the middle of Makati is remarkable!

Judy explained during her opening remarks that the biggest challenges that startup entrepreneurs face are admin-related. This has inspired her to put up myBOSS, a back office shared services company that aims to handle the back-end needs of SMEs such as taxes and financial reports. Their website and online portal is targeted for launching by the end of this month, so now is the perfect time to invest in a membership at Monstar Hub.

Members have the option to enjoy myBOSS so that they can focus on running their businesses with ease.

myBoss envisions itself to be an online hub where startup entrepreneurs can view their business records online

Judy further stated that she put up the business to solve her own problems with being an entrepreneur. The vision is to have a collaboration among colleagues to scale up each other’s businesses. This can be achieved through a hub which can foster a community spirit.

Most startup entrepreneurs cannot afford having a workplace to call their own. Working together and making a difference is the grand vision of Monstar Hub.

Different rooms make Monstar Hub an ideal incubator for startup businesses

Monstar Hub envisions a community of entrepreneurs. Judy is not just selling the seats, rather, she is also selling the company’s purpose, which is is to help startup entrepreneurs grow.

Ms. Lorenzo introduces the different stakeholders who helped her put up Monstar Hub

Customer service experience, social impact, and scalability are her top values. And with myBOSS’s efficient service, the backend admin work is taken cared of so that community members can focus on operations and marketing.

Her community emphasis is evident in the hub’s official hashtag, which is #makingsolutionstogether.  

Allan Lim, Monstar Hub’s Managing Director, promises global expansion opportunities for potential members thanks to Monstar Lab’s international presence

Mr. Allan Lim, the Managing Director of Monstar Lab Philippines, supported Judy’s vision of a community by explaining that global expansion is possible for SMEs thanks to MonstarLab’s international network across 15 countries. With that, opportunity and access outside the Philippines is possible. 

This means that competition is possible on a global scale, and it all starts with Monstar Hub.

If you have a startup business and you are interested in having access to technical expertise and market expansion, visit Monstar Hub today!

Monstar Hub Philippines

G/F, SM Cyber Makati Two Bldg., Jupiter Street, corner Gil Puyat, Makati City

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonstarHubPhilippines/

Motivation Mondays

Yesterday, I got to visit Clock In - Ayala Vertis North for the first time. It’s awesome to have a beautiful coworking space close near my house. It is also home to several networking events, which is also the reason why I was in the building. 

I was there for Motivation Mondays, a series of talks for yuppies on interesting topics. Last night, we discussed Goal Diggers. In line with the theme, we fueled up on delicious vegetarian food and coffee. 

The evening’s guest speakers were Maura Alvero of Vela Manila, and Fabien Courteille of Plush and Play. It was inspiring to hear about their stories of purpose and determination. 

My key takeaways were:

1. Become a platform for creatives- create a brand that will foster a community of photographers, writers, advocates, and target consumers.

2. Go on until your people don’t need you anymore- work until the people you train can carry on without you  

3. Start with why

4. Keep hobbies that can become your outlet

5. Be vulnerable 

6. Persevere for others  

7. Know what’s for you

8. Be open for collaboration

9. Different minds foster creativity

10. Get to know the people you are working with 

11. Cultivate relationships  

It was a different kind of Monday and I was happy to have learned insights from social entrepreneurs. I look forward to more purposeful Mondays to come! 

The Study Workspace

I was invited to try out The Study Workspace, a coworking space by Enderun Colleges. It is conveniently located at The Podium, Ortigas.  

The Study offers the following facilities: 

 -Fast internet

-Complimentary coffee, tea, or water

-Comfortable sitting desks

-Conference rooms for rent

-Printing services   

-Free access to The Study events, and

-A great community  

(source: The Study Team) 

I occupied room M1, where I got to finish some deadlines, charge my gadgets, listen to music, and knit! 

The place has a lively hipster vibe which I totally dig. 

They also have books, a pantry area, a restroom, and spacious common areas.  

They also had good coffee.  

I enjoyed my stay here and I highly recommend this place for your coworking needs.

For more information, please visit  https://www.thestudyph.com/the-study-workspace/.