Congressman Rufus Rodriguez sponsored a consultation meeting with stakeholders to discuss the transformation of the startup ecosystem in Cagayan de Oro City. The meeting was attended by representatives from the academe, Technology Business Incubators, innovation hubs, national government agencies, LGUs, private organizations, and local investment groups, including Bentamo.
Bentamo is a digital solutions company that was founded in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines in 2020. The company is committed to advancing the startup ecosystem in Mindanao, and it offers a wide range of services to startups, including website creation, SEO optimization, social media management, and digital marketing strategies.
Bentamo is one of the stakeholders and beneficiaries of Congressman Rufus Rodriguez’s consultation on startup ecosystem transformation in Cagayan de Oro City. The company is also a member of the MindSET Consortium, a group of organizations that are working together to transform the startup ecosystem in Mindanao.
Bentamo is a relatively new company, but it has quickly become a leader in the Cagayan de Oro City startup ecosystem. The company is known for its high-quality services and its commitment to helping startups succeed.
Here are some of the ways that Bentamo is helping to advance the startup ecosystem in Cagayan de Oro City:
- Providing startups with the digital tools and support they need to succeed, including website creation, SEO optimization, and social media management.
- Hosting events and meetups where startups can network and learn from each other.
- Advocating for policies that support startups.
The meeting was held on August 25, 2023, at the Presidential Board Room of the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines. Congressman Rodriguez welcomed the participants and emphasized the importance of startups to the economic growth of Cagayan de Oro City.
“Startups are the engines of economic growth,” said Congressman Rufus Rodriguez. “They create new jobs and industries, and they help to boost the local economy. That’s why I’m committed to supporting startups and innovators in Cagayan de Oro City.”
The participants discussed a number of challenges facing the startup ecosystem in Cagayan de Oro City, including access to funding, mentorship, and market opportunities. They also discussed potential solutions to these challenges.
Congressman Rodriguez said that he will use the feedback from the consultation meeting to develop legislation that will support startups and innovators in Cagayan de Oro City. He also said that he will work with the stakeholders to implement the recommendations from the meeting.
The consultation meeting was a success, and it helped to identify the key challenges and opportunities facing the startup ecosystem in Cagayan de Oro City. Congressman Rodriguez’s commitment to supporting startups is a positive development for the city, and it is likely to lead to increased innovation and economic growth.
Source: 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗣 𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡 𝗗𝗘… – Rufus B. Rodriguez | Facebook