Philippines

Startups love to talk about disruption, but in many emerging markets, the real disruption has already happened—quietly, informally, and without venture capital. While founders pitch billion-dollar solutions in boardrooms, people on the ground are solving problems through WhatsApp networks, Facebook delivery groups, and cash flows that don’t show up in market reports. The difference between success and failure? Recognizing that what looks like a gap is often just a system you haven’t taken the time to understand.