Filipino entrepreneurs leverage the global economy to expand their businesses, leveraging tools and partners to serve international clients. However, ensuring reliable, efficient, and cross-currency payment infrastructure is crucial for global growth. This was demonstrated at the Payoneer’s Ambition Hackathon in New York City, where 20 high-impact businesses were showcased. Three Filipino ventures, Carlo Angelo Orbe, Sherwin Alegre, and Maricar Hernandez, joined over 200 global executives and celebrated their innovation at the event, culminating in a NASDAQ closing bell ceremony.
The Philippines is an essential market for Payoneer, and we are empowering the country’s vibrant ecosystem of service export founders, e-commerce sellers, content creators, gig workers, and more through our business-grade features and secure platform. “Payoneer’s 20th anniversary celebration event was about more than networking—it was about creating real connections that drive business growth,” said Monique Avila, Payoneer’s Head of Customer Success for Asia Pacific. “We brought together business leaders to share insights, explore new markets, and discover practical solutions to accelerate their global expansion.”
Their participation is pivotal: Philippine service exports grew 7.2% in Q1 2025, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority, driven by telecommunications, IT-enabled services, and BPOs. Clearly, a new generation of Filipino founders is not just ready for global growth; they are leading it.
When Carlo Angelo Orbe launched TaskMeQuick, he envisioned more than just a virtual assistant agency. He set out to prove that Filipino talent could power global businesses with heart and skill. Today, TaskMeQuick operates as a borderless, people-first company with remote contractors across the Philippines, India, Nicaragua, and the Middle East. Clients range from fast-growing startups to healthcare providers. Over the past few years, the company has seen its monthly volume rise from $20,000 to more than $130,000, with revenue now between $1,500 and $1,900 pmonthly The company’s expansion continues as TaskMeQuick has also earned recognition, ranking among the Top 9 Best Customer Service Agencies on Upwork worldwide.
Throughout challenges like scaling teams, maintaining service quality, and managing cross-border payments, Orbe’s mission remains unwavering: “We remain committed to elevating the Philippine freelancing industry and making Filipino-built solutions globally competitive.”
Sherwin Alegre’s philosophy is simple. Technology should adapt to business, not the other way around. As founder of Microsource Inc., Alegre leads a company generating over $650,000 in annual revenue by delivering cost-effective, custom-built software solutions across finance, logistics, and AI. With expansion plans into Singapore, Vietnam, and Hong Kong, Microsource is becoming a key digital infrastructure partner in Southeast Asia.
At the Hackathon, Alegre saw firsthand how global founders use innovation for growth and real impact. “The most impactful leaders today are those who don’t just chase growth. They build with purpose and open doors for others across borders,” he says.
In the Philippines, Microsource helps businesses replace manual workflows with custom systems that reflect their operations. Their solutions improve processes like client management, cash flow, and time tracking. With most customers coming through word-of-mouth, Microsource is not only enabling digital transformation but also helping Filipino businesses compete on a global stage.
Scaling a Global Business That Prioritizes People Over Profits
For Maricar Hernandez, growth and community impact go hand in hand. As co-founder of Beyond Limits Outsourcing Solution, she helped scale the business across the US, Canada, and Japan. What began with back-office support has expanded into finance, education, and healthcare, with plans for further expansion into Vietnam, Mexico, and Latin America by 2025. Yet, from the start, Beyond Limits prioritized impact alongside profit.
The company’s philanthropic efforts are integral to its mission, including donations to orphanages, a one-to-one scholarship sponsorship program, and a focus on long-term roles for Filipino professionals. “When I founded the company five years ago, I shared a message that still guides us today: ‘Never start a business to make money. Start a business to make a difference,’” Hernandez says.
As the company grows and targets 1,000 employees by 2025, Beyond Limits retains long-term clients and is deeply committed to building relationships. Reflecting on her time in New York, Hernandez says, “Remember, run a business to make a positive impact. That’s where real success starts.”
Behind the success of these three businesses is a shared enabler: a digital payment solution that helps them navigate cross-border growth. Payoneer has empowered these entrepreneurs to scale confidently, from faster payments and competitive currency conversion for transactions to easier onboarding of international clients and more streamlined financial management. These capabilities free up time and resources, allowing them to focus on what matters most: growing their businesses, expanding into new markets, and staying true to their long-term vision and purpose.
In their hands, digital payments are more than just a tool. They are a bridge to opportunity. These Filipino entrepreneurs are not only exporting services but also sharing solutions, innovation, and impact with the world.
