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New Bold U returns with masterclass to upskill CEOs, entrepreneurs amidst rise of AI, Web3

Maureen Basa - February 22, 2023

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Manila, Philippines New Bold University, the locally inspired version of Singularity University in Silicon Valley, is returning for its 2023 masterclass with the theme, ‘New Bold U 2023: The Country’s Biggest Gathering of the Passionate,’ this March 1 to 4, 2023 at the University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City.

Spearheaded by 2022 Gen T List Awardee and serial entrepreneur Ralph Layco, New Bold U is set to help executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals upskill, reinvent themselves, and stand out in a competitive job market increasingly transformed by Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotic processes, digital solution platforms, web3, and blockchain, to name a few.

“Reinventing ourselves should be the most important skill of the century. During these evolving and disruptive times, it is no longer about our college degree that will identify with our name. It will be updated skills and mindset on how we can move forward with this,” said Layco.

He also added that New Bold U has a crucial role in creating a space, bringing in change-makers, and reflecting on changes brought about by emerging technologies in people’s lives.

New Bold U features more than 20 speakers and mentors to share valuable insights on how to stay market-ready and relevant amid the rise of disruptive technologies and discuss entrepreneurship, scaling, Facebook and Tiktok advertising, marketing, startup, finance, law, and mental health.

Some of the speakers of the 4-day masterclass include:

  • Steve Sy, Father of Filipino E-Commerce and founder of Great Deals
  • ER Rollan, CEO of Growsari
  • Nina Cabrera, CEO of Niv Della Beauty Innovations, which operates beauty brands Colourette Cosmetics and Fresh Formula
  • Randell Tiongson, author, columnist, and speaker on personal finance
  • Cherry Pua Africa, NFT expert, author, and founder of The World Stage International Network
  • Constantin Robertz, founder and CEO of cloud logistics platform Locad
  • Kia Abrera, creative entrepreneur and founder of Likha Summit
  • Alec Cuenca, host of top-rated Spotify podcast “Small Talk”
  • Lowel Magdadaro, founder and chairman of Shantahl Direct Sales, Inc.
  • Kaye Layco, co-Founder and CEO of Noah Solutions

New Bold U’s mission this year is to spark more than 500 founders, entrepreneurs, and passionate people into a life of abundance and impact. 

“Through NBU, we want them to actually provide a discourse, tickle their minds, and help them realize they are needed to bring new ideas back to their communities and organizations,” said Layco.

Founded in 2019, New Bold U has produced outstanding thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals who have become CEOs and produced relevant solutions to respective industries.

New Bold U calls on all executives, founders, and aspiring entrepreneurs in the country to join this year’s edition. Those interesed may visit https://newboldu.com/ or their official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/newboldu for more details on the enrollment process.

MARKETECH APAC is a media partner of the New Bold University 2023.