MAIN’s Joseph De Leon: Shaping the future of startups with focus on real-world problems [Video]

Angel investors, or individuals who provide capital to early-stage businesses, are crucial in leading a startup company to success.

One of the largest and most active angel investors in the Philippines and Southeast Asia is the Manila Angel Investors Network (MAIN). With over 100 members, 20 portfolio companies, and 500 startups screened, MAIN’s vision is to make an impact in the Philippines “by facilitating startup investments and advocating a startup-friendly business environment.”

At the Block Dojo Philippines Investor Night, CoinGeek Backstage interviewed MAIN’s Founding Member and Lead Investor, Joseph De Leon, to discuss what their organization is doing, their criteria for investing in a startup, and their outlook on emerging technologies.

Unlike other angel networks worldwide, MAIN is working with developing markets. They prioritize on startups that already have an MVP and a paying client, De Leon shared with CoinGeek Backstage.

“The things that we’re looking for is we want to make sure that we’re investing in startups …