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The Store and the System: Why Philippine Businesses Stall Between the AI Pilot and the Payoff
Philippine businesses approve AI prototypes, then spend the money on another store they can predict. Drawing on Bien Herrera of Embiggen X, this case study explains why AI adoption in the Philippines stalls between the pilot and the payoff, and what leaders can do about it.
Ghosting the dead
Undas draws millions of Filipinos to cemeteries, yet the death-care industry still sells only to the moment of death. Young Filipinos would rather not think about it, and overseas workers can’t attend the graves they pay for. That gap is the opportunity, and Gen Z is best placed to build it.
Fewer Bets, Bigger Cheques: The Narrowing of Philippine Venture Capital
Philippine startup funding doubled to US$81M in H1 2026, yet only seven deals closed, the fewest since 2019, and two companies took 86% of the capital. Bull Run’s analysis, critique and recommendations for founders and investors.
HexaCluster & Bull Run: Any-to-Any Database Migration, Zero Business Risk
HexaCluster, the creators of Ora2Pg, delivers any-to-any database migration with DMAT, HexaRocket, and HexaBridge — now in the Philippines through Bull Run Consulting.
Navigating the Future: The Evolution of Corporate Strategy in an Uncertain World
In a global landscape defined by globalization and technological evolution, old models such as rigid five-year plans pushed top-down break, while Netflix’s adaptive strategy lets it keep creating and capturing value while the ground moves.
Scaling Creative Content Responsibly: Ethics & Governance in the Age of Generative AI
Generative AI has unlocked an era of unprecedented creative scale. But with this speed comes a new responsibility. As companies embrace AI-driven creativity, building strong ethical and governance practices is no longer optional. It’s the difference between scaling with confidence and scaling into chaos.
Beyond Borders: The Power of Cultural Awareness in Global Business
Understanding cultural practices is more than just etiquette, it’s strategy. Misreading a gesture or skipping a protocol can mean losing credibility before you’ve even opened your pitch.
The Human Edge in the Age of Generative AI
The narrative of “AI versus humans” is outdated. The real opportunity lies in AI with humans, a partnership where each side amplifies the other.